Ed2Go

Ed2Go logoWake Tech has teamed up with Ed2Go, which offers offers hundreds of short courses online, from business and medical to computer skills and writing to personal enrichment and "soft" skills. These high-quality courses are taught by industry experts and deliver specific skills and knowledge that help to advance personal or professional development.

Ed2Go also offers in-depth career training courses, teaching the most in-demand skills for IT, health care, management and more. All courses are taught by experienced subject-matter experts and designed to provide training needed for entry or advancement in career opportunities. Many courses prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, and a growing number of them include the cost of the certification tests.

Some of these programs are similar to, but unaffiliated with, the programs offered solely by Wake Tech.

Check out the available courses below, or browse Ed2Go's course catalog for a full list of short courses and in-depth training options.

24-hour, instructor-led courses

Longer, self-paced courses to get started on a career or expand your skills

Ed2Go Courses

Certificate in Brain Health

The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing and, in connection with an individual's lifestyle, can have a powerful impact on the health of the body and mind. The brain is affected by virtually every aspect of a person's life including how happy they are, the type of music they listen to, their meditation practices, the quality of their sleep, the type and amount of play in their lives, their levels of stress, the foods they choose to eat, the amount and type of physical activity in which they engage, whether or not they abuse drugs, and whether or not they regularly spend time in nature. The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic structures and functions of the brain and explain how happiness, music, meditation, sleep, play, and lifestyle factors (such as stress, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature) affect brain health.

Course Objectives

Learn about the components of this organ to gain a deeper understanding of its structure and function.

Explore a variety of questions about how activities and life experiences can impact brain health and overall wellbeing.

Examine the latest theories about the brain, including neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and epigenetics.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Amazing Brain: Understanding The Basics

Lesson 2 - Wire Your Brain for Happiness

Lesson 3 - Music, Sound, and the Healthy Brain

Lesson 4 - Meditation and Brain Health

Lesson 5 - Sleep And The Brain: What's The Connection

Lesson 6 - Play And The Brain: Why Play Matters To Your Gray Matter

Lesson 7 - Healthy Lifestyles: How Stress, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Abuse, And Nature Affect Brain Health


Contact Hours

10

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327748 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 73.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Writing the Fantasy Novel

Fantasy is an increasingly popular genre of fiction, and now is a great time to become a fantasy fiction writer! This course is perfect whether you have an idea for a book or even if you don't know where to start. With the tools you'll gain in this course, you'll be ready to tackle your first fantasy novel. In this course, you will learn what separates fantasy fiction from other types of fiction. You will also discover how to create characters and populate your world with unique, compelling, and interesting creatures. You'll learn how to outline your book, come up with a theme, and commit to actually writing. You will learn how to revise and edit so that when you complete it, your book will essentially be a finished product. You will even learn a bit about publishing your book, including the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Finally, you'll get a number of tips about how to stay motivated and complete your novel - because, after all, writing is hard work!

Course Objectives

Learn what separates fantasy fiction from other types of fiction.

Discover how to develop characters, build a compelling world, outline a narrative, apply a consistent theme, commit to the writing process, and publish your book.

Learn how to outline your book (if you even decide to outline!), come up with a theme, and then sit down and actually write.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Is Fantasy Fiction?

Lesson 2 - World-Building, Part One: Exploring the World

Lesson 3 - World-Building, Part Two: Magic

Lesson 4 - World-Building, Part Three: Societies

Lesson 5 - Creating Characters

Lesson 6 - Plotting Your Novel

Lesson 7 - Theme

Lesson 8 - The Narrative Voice

Lesson 9 - The Writing Process

Lesson 10 - The Postwriting Process

Lesson 11 - Publishing Your Novel

Lesson 12 - Marketing and Motivating


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in fantasy novel writing and would like to improve or enhance your writing skills, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certificate in Healthy Aging

As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality care and quality of life. This certificate is designed for individuals who are working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for careers in aging services or gerontology. Topics include nutrition and healthy aging, the healthy aging brain, physical activity and healthy aging, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult. The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe specific aspects of aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

Course Objectives

Understand how increasing scientific, clinical, and social interest helps us understand the relationship between nutrition and aging.

Explore the characteristics of the healthy aging brain, and examine how cognitive function can be maintained into old age.

Learn the role that intimacy and sexuality play in the health of seniors.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Nutrition and Healthy Aging

Lesson 2 - The Healthy Aging Brain

Lesson 3 - Physical Activity and Healthy Aging

Lesson 4 - Centenarians: Keys to Longevity

Lesson 5 - Intimacy, Sexuality, and Healthy Aging

Lesson 6 - Behavioral and Mental Health in Aging


Contact Hours

12

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about healthy aging.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Python 3 Programming

Create foundational programming structures with Python. The Python programming language was developed to provide a way to develop code that's easy to create and understand. While Python contains the same basic structures as other languages, it also offers unique functionality that makes your life as a programmer easier. This course will show you how to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops. Then, you will move on to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. In addition, you will explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. You will even learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels. Whether you're interested in writing simple scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces, this course will give you the tools you need to use Python with skill and confidence.

Course Objectives

Learn how to create basic programming structures including decisions and loops.

Explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries.

Discover how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Welcome to Python

Lesson 2 - Get Interactive With Variables and User Input

Lesson 3 - Decisions, Decisions

Lesson 4 - Looping (And Looping and Looping)

Lesson 5 - Modular Programming With Functions

Lesson 6 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Lesson 7 - Creating Graphics With Tkinter

Lesson 8 - Python Data Structures 1: Lists and Tuples

Lesson 9 - Python Data Structures 2: Dictionaries

Lesson 10 - Working With External Data Files

Lesson 11 - Handling Python Exceptions

Lesson 12 - GUIs With Tkinter


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
You will need Python 3.X (3.1, 3.2, or a later version), which you can download free of charge here.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in learning about Python programming this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
320819 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 17 Register
327601 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328170 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to QuickBooks Online

This QuickBooks course will teach you how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks Online. This powerful accounting software has helped millions of small business owners oversee their finances. Now that the cloud-based version is outpacing the desktop version, there's no better time to refresh your QuickBooks knowledge. You will learn to use key features of QuickBooks Online and gain hands-on experience creating invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; generating reports; and more. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or need a quick refresher, this course will empower you to take control of your business's financial accounting, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform.

Course Objectives

Gain hands-on experience as you learn all the ways this well-designed accounting program makes it a snap to manage your business' finances-from recording income and expenses, to entering checks and bank transfer entries, to setting up a chart of accounts.

Learn how to reconcile your checking account and manage credit card and loan payments; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; generate reports.

Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting Started

Lesson 2 - Accounting Basics

Lesson 3 - The Chart of Accounts

Lesson 4 - Centers and Lists

Lesson 5 - Bank Accounts

Lesson 6 - Recording Expenses

Lesson 7 - Paying Bills

Lesson 8 - Credit Cards and Loans

Lesson 9 - Recording Income

Lesson 10 - Invoices and Estimates

Lesson 11 - Billable Expenses and Customer Credits

Lesson 12 - Sales Taxes and Reports


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.11 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
When your course starts, you will be directed to access and utilize the free QuickBooks Online practice site to complete the lesson and assignment steps. You do not need to purchase a subscription or additional software to complete this course. However, please note that this course is suitable only for the QuickBooks Online version. The desktop versions of QuickBooks are not compatible with this course and should not be used. If you have the desktop version, you should consider registering for the course specifically designed for your version.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Quickbooks Online.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327379 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 16 Register
328171 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328088 06/17/26 - 08/07/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Computer Keyboarding

If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you'll use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how to touch-type-that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard. With the skills you master here, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

Course Objectives

Learn how to create, edit, and save word processing documents.

Study how to use the word processor's timed writing feature to continually hone your skills.

Learn posture tips to minimize fatigue and help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting Started With Key Pro 5

Lesson 2 - Lowercase Letters, Plus the Reaches to the "e" and the "n"

Lesson 3 - The Left Shift, h, t, and Period Reaches

Lesson 4 - Learn the r, Right SHIFT, c, and o Reaches

Lesson 5 - The w, Comma, b, and p Reaches

Lesson 6 - The g, Question Mark, x, and u Reaches

Lesson 7 - The q, m, v, and Apostrophe Reaches

Lesson 8 - The z, y, Quotation Mark, and Tab Reaches

Lesson 9 - Alphabetic Key Review, the 1 and 8 Number Reaches, and Timed Writings

Lesson 10 - Number Reaches, Deleting Text, and Alphabetic Key Review

Lesson 11 - Number and Symbol Reaches, Number Rules, and Key Review

Lesson 12 - Symbol Reaches and Skill Building


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Please note that Macs, Chromebooks, Surface, and all other tablets are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
When the class starts, you'll receive instructions for downloading and installing a working copy of Keyboarding Pro 5. Please do not purchase or download the software from another source.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
319950 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register
327581 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Networking

Businesses, schools, and other organizations rely on computer networks, which explains why employees and contributors with networking skills are in high demand. Are you ready to learn the fundamentals of computer networking in terms you can easily understand? If so, the online Introduction to Networking course will help you understand why networks have become so important, how software and hardware make networking possible, and how networks function. This course will also give you the foundation to understand and get ahead in any career involving the world of computers, networks, the Internet, and the cloud.

Course Objectives

Become capable of performing basic computer networking tasks.

Understand DSL connectivity or configuring connections to an Internet Service Provider.

Gain the foundation you need to begin training for CCNA Certification or employment in a computer networking career.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - History of Networking

Lesson 2 - How Networks Operate

Lesson 3 - Peer-To-Peer Versus Client/Server

Lesson 4 - Network Types and Topologies

Lesson 5 - Segmentation and Routing

Lesson 6 - Protocols

Lesson 7 - TCP/IP

Lesson 8 - Name Resolution and Services

Lesson 9 - Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Lesson 10 - Remote Access

Lesson 11 - Making Internet Connections

Lesson 12 - Review and Conclusion


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in learning about networking.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate Networking

Learn real-world applications for the concepts you learned in Introduction to Networking. Continue to build your knowledge of networks and networking, with detailed treatments of TCP/IP, how switches and routers operate, DNS, and more.
You will gain a full understanding of almost every aspect of networking technology, including hot topics such as virtual private networks, security, Internet connectivity, and cloud computing. Completion of this course and its prerequisite should serve as a springboard for a career in computer networking or training for CCNA Certification.

Course Objectives

Learn aspects of networking technology.

Study virtual private networks, security, and Internet connectivity.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

In our first lesson, you'll learn about the concept of a network stack. After a succinct review of essential network and networking terms, we'll compare the theoretical structure of a network stack-commonly called the OSI model-to real-world networking. We'll then trace how data travels through the computer for transmission on the network.

Friday - Lesson 02

You'll pick up right where the last lesson left with a discussion on how a unit of computer data-called a packet-gets from one computer to another. You'll learn all about how packets are formed, how packets are sometimes chopped then reassembled to go across WAN links, and how the receiving computer handles packets upon arrival. You'll also learn why the network's most important device is the router.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Today's lesson is dedicated to helping you understand how routers operate. You'll learn all about how routers create a virtual map of the entire Internet. You'll also see how routers connect to different network types-an Ethernet segment and an ATM link, for example-transmit data across those different mediums. Then we'll discuss why routers have their own special languages, called routing protocols.

Friday - Lesson 04

Today you'll learn the language of routers: routing protocols. You'll learn why some routing protocols are appropriate for smaller networks, and why very large networks require specialized routing protocols. You'll also learn about the two most revealing measurements of a router's capability: latency and packets per second (pps).

Wednesday - Lesson 05

You've heard of TCP/IP, but its details may seem mysterious. After you complete this lesson, those mysteries will be banished forever! You'll learn about IP addressing, the four primary IP address classes, and all about the various protocols that come packaged within TCP/IP. Prepare to demystify TCP/IP!

Friday - Lesson 06

Security is on everyone's mind these days, so in this lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of how computers enforce security. You'll learn what a security descriptor is and how it can allow some people to only read a document, while others can delete or modify the document as much as they like. You'll also learn the difference between a security implementation and security protocols. Finally, you'll find out how security operates in a Windows environment, including exactly what happens during log on, authentication, and authorization.

Wednesday - Lesson 07

In today's lesson, we'll explore encryption, a method used to secure data for transmission over the Internet. You'll learn about various encryption schemes, and you'll get firsthand knowledge of how a chunk of data gets encrypted, how it gets decrypted on the receiving end, and how this process can be secure. You'll also learn how Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) makes it safe for you to order merchandise online, and how SSL ensures that your connection to the seller's Web site is secure.

Lesson 08

The Internet is a great public network, but what if you need it for private communication? For example, what if a salesman needs to make a private connection to her company's network to check on special bulk pricing? In today's lesson, you'll learn how you can create a virtual private network out of your Internet connection. You'll get a hands-on view of how these private connections are made, and why they're so useful.

The Internet, and almost every other network today, uses Domain Name System (DNS) to translate names we understand (like www addresses) into IP addresses that computers can use. It's important to understand how this system works, so in this chapter you'll learn details about how DNS operates. You'll learn how resource records are the building blocks of DNS, and how DNS scales to the entire Internet by being broken into zones.

We'll expand on our discussion of DNS in this lesson. Here you'll learn about the most important types of resource records, including A records, SOA records, and others. You'll also learn about the two types of DNS queries: recursive and iterative. There are many other resource record types, and you'll learn about those today, too. By the end of this lesson, it'll be clear just how important DNS is to our daily lives!

In this lesson, you'll learn how Internet Servers operate, including how a Web page is requested and transmitted to your computer, then displayed on your screen. You'll also learn about the two primary Web protocols-HTTP and HTML. There are other Internet-based services, such as e-mail servers, news servers, and instant messaging, and we'll investigate those in this lesson, too.

Have you ever wondered about the difference between a desktop computer and a server? Have you heard of cloud computing, but don't know exactly what it means? In our final lesson, we'll go over the differences between server-class operating systems and server-class computers, and we'll talk in-depth about the various hardware components that comprise a true server-class computer. Understanding why a desktop computer shouldn't be used as a departmental server is important! You'll also learn what cloud computing is, why it's such a compelling platform, and how datacenters provide all that computing power.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

CCNA Certification

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of the Introduction to Networking course (or equivalent experience).

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will build your knowledge of networks and networking, with detailed treatments of TCP/IP, how switches and routers operate, DNS, and more with real-world applications for the concepts you learn.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Business & Marketing Writing

Are you a writer working in the business world? Or a marketing professional responsible for obtaining great marketing copy? Maybe you're just interested in a writing or marketing career. Whatever your background, this fun, introductory course will teach you to write or identify copy that achieves business and marketing goals. Improve your work, your knowledge, your company's image, and your chances of getting hired, promoted or applauded! Using clear explanations, real-life examples, and an animated style, the course solidifies the relationship between business, marketing principles, and written communications. You will learn how business and marketing objectives affect writing choices. You'll get practical writing instruction in grammar, clarity, structure and more. You'll understand issues unique to this discipline, such as buzzwords, working with a team, and marketing ethics. This course will help you understand the power of writing and use it to present a solid, cohesive message to your target audience.

Course Objectives

Learn how business and marketing objectives affect writing choices.

Study practical writing instruction in grammar, clarity, structure and more.

Understand issues unique to this discipline, such as buzzwords, working with a team, and marketing ethics.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Role of Business and Marketing Writing
The first lesson starts off with a discussion about the purpose of marketing and the goals of writing, and then talks about the unique roles, responsibilities, and challenges of business and marketing writing. You'll learn exactly what business and marketing writers do as you begin exploring this exciting field.

Lesson 2 - The Ins and Outs of Image
Before you can write or recognize successful copy, you'll need to understand your corporate identity: who the company is and what the company offers. In this lesson, you'll delve into all the aspects of corporate image that writers and marketing professionals need to ponder before producing effective projects.

Lesson 3 - Writing Approaches and Strategies
Now that you understand image, what can you do with it? In this lesson, you'll analyze business and marketing goals-and the needs of your audience-to figure out the appropriate writing style for any project.

Lesson 4 - Media
It's a creative field, but certain projects require certain conventions. In this lesson, you'll see how a particular medium or project type can guide your writing style and approach, helping you save time and stay on target.

Lesson 5 - Putting It All Together: Writing Project
This lesson will gather up the information you explored in the previous four lessons and put it all together. It will illustrate how to apply everything you've learned so far as you develop an original writing project from start to finish.

Lesson 6 - Complete and Incomplete Sentences
Do you need to write in complete sentences? What is a complete sentence, anyway? This lesson will give you a brief refresher on sentence construction and then go over some guidelines for using fragments in business writing. You'll also learn to recognize and fix one of the most common errors in modern writing: the comma splice.

Lesson 7 - Word Choices
You can't write without words! In this lesson, you'll learn to make accurate word choices. The lesson will discuss the level of vocabulary appropriate for business writing and show you how to choose words that reinforce a project's theme. It'll also clarify some tricky word pairs and discuss word-choice problems whose usage can undermine the professionalism of your writing.

Lesson 8 - Internal Communication
In this lesson, you'll take a critical look at the inside of a company. First, you'll see how to develop "marketing" projects for audiences within a company. Then you'll explore the roles of the various specialists who contribute to a single marketing piece-bosses, clients, editors, junior writers, artists, and designers. You'll learn how to work with all of them to create smoother relationships and better projects.

Lesson 9 - Banishing the Bureaucracy
For even the most experienced writers, bureaucratic influences can creep in to reduce creativity and impede communication. In this lesson, you'll take a look at buzzwords and jargon, and then explore some ways to achieve maximum power and effectiveness by keeping your writing clear, concise, and active.

Lesson 10 - Editing, Proofreading and Evaluating
In this lesson, you'll explore the final steps. You'll learn to enhance and refine business and marketing projects during the editing and proofreading processes. You'll also learn to evaluate finished pieces and even test their effectiveness in the real world!

Lesson 11 - Putting It All Together: Editing Project
In this lesson, you'll once again be putting it all together, but this time as an editor. You'll apply everything you've learned so far in the course, editing a project from beginning to end.

Lesson 12 - Marketing Ethics
Marketing involves images, and it's easy to lose sight of the truth. In the final lesson of the course, you'll go over some important considerations that marketing professionals need to think about.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for you if you are interested in expanding your writing skills and learning to create copy that achieves business and marketing goals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book

Whether you dream of becoming a full-time author, writing books to advance your career, or penning your memoir or family history, this fun and information-packed course will teach you how to plan, research, write, edit, and publish your masterpiece. You'll learn how to immerse yourself in your subject and get the information you need from research, interviews, and observation techniques. You'll see how to choose a writing style, structure, and slant that will appeal to your unique audience and keep readers hooked. You will also discover exactly how today's traditional publishing industry works and what techniques you can use-such as crafting standout query letters and proposals-to get noticed by editors and agents. Above all, you'll get invaluable strategies for setting a writing schedule, banishing writer's block, and actually finishing your book! By the end of this course, you'll have all the tools at your fingertips to get your book completed and published!

Course Objectives

Learn how to choose a topic and size up the competition-developing a perfect, one-of-a-kind book concept that will stand out to agents and editors.

Discover how to immerse themselves in their subject and get the information from research, interviews, and observation techniques.

Learn how to choose a writing style, structure, and slant that will appeal to a unique audience and keep readers hooked.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Nonfiction: Choosing Your Topic

Lesson 2 - Shaping Your Book Idea

Lesson 3 - Your Audience, Title, and Style

Lesson 4 - Research, Interviewing, and Immersion

Lesson 5 - Organization and Structure

Lesson 6 - Nonfiction Writing Tips and Techniques

Lesson 7 - The Writer's Life: Practical Tips

Lesson 8 - Editing and Proofreading

Lesson 9 - Traditional Publishing: Agents, Publishers, and Submissions

Lesson 10 - Traditional Publishing: Query Letters, Proposals, and Shortcuts

Lesson 11 - Nontraditional Publishing

Lesson 12 - Distribution, Publicity, and Promotions


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

For anyone interested in learning to write, edit, and publish nonfiction books.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mystery Writing

Discover techniques needed to become a successful mystery writer. This course combines the best advice of many writing professionals, tempered with the instructor's own experience as a mystery writer, to have you on your way to writing a best-selling mystery.

Course Objectives

Master and understand the difference between story and plot.

Experiment with viewpoints and see which one works best for your mystery.

Have written a complete scene from their story and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Four Story Types

Lesson 2 - Plot vs. Story

Lesson 3 - Passion, Theme, Character, and Premise

Lesson 4 - Character

Lesson 5 - The Checkpoints of Mystery Story Structuring

Lesson 6 - Act 1: Hook, Backstory, and Trigger

Lesson 7 - Act 2: Crisis, Struggle, and Epiphany

Lesson 8 - Act 3: Plan, Climax, and Ending

Lesson 9 - The Story Outline

Lesson 10 - Scene and Sequel

Lesson 11 - Viewpoint

Lesson 12 - The Mystery


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in improving their writing skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

The Keys to Effective Editing

Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this copyediting course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you will not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you're a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.From the language of editing to grammar, punctuation, and syntax to the all-important relationships between editor, author, and publisher, every facet of editing will be explored in this copyeditor course. Online editing is gaining popularity; its complexities will be unraveled and its advantages and pitfalls explored. Can you make a living as an editor? Tips and resources for finding work will be addressed at length. When you finish with this course, you will feel confident enough to tackle even the most complex of manuscripts.

Course Objectives

Learn essential self-editing tools to give their manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.

Learn about recent advances in the chosen profession.

Study the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Editors Do

Lesson 2 - The Mechanics of Copyediting

Lesson 3 - Tools to Increase Accuracy

Lesson 4 - Grammar and Punctuation

Lesson 5 - Spelling, Capitalization, and Numbers

Lesson 6 - Syntax and Style

Lesson 7 - Abbreviations and Hyphens, Bibliographies and Copyright Law

Lesson 8 - Photos and Tables, Front and Back Matter

Lesson 9 - Fiction Editing

Lesson 10 - The Editor-Author-Publisher Relationship

Lesson 11 - Word Usage

Lesson 12 - Finding Work as an Editor


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Although this course will teach English grammar, punctuation, and style, you must be fluent in English and have a better-than-average spelling ability.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone aspiring to be an editor!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Grammar Refresher

Develop your English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence in this course. This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, and foundational sentence construction. You will learn about phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more through practical, hands-on exercises. You will also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence!

Course Objectives

Improve their speaking and writing skills.

Gain confidence in their ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work.

Explore the basics of English grammar-like sentence structure and punctuation-as well as more sophisticated concepts-like logic and clarity.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Using Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
The three most common parts of speech are nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. Learn how all types of pronouns are used in sentences, and explore how adjectives modify nouns and how to use them in your writing.

Lesson 2 - Using Verbs and Adverbs
There are three types of verbs: action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs. Each has a different use in a sentence. Take a look at action and linking verbs and review the basic types of verb tenses. Then, explore adverbs, and learn how to use both effectively in your writing.

Lesson 3 - Using Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections
This lesson focuses on the last three parts of speech: prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Prepositions show relationships between nouns and pronouns. Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses within a sentence. Finally, interjections are used to show feeling and emotion.

Lesson 4 - Capitalization and Punctuation
Learn to use some of the most common types of punctuation correctly and effectively. Understand use of end punctuation and explore the rules for colons, semicolons, quotations, apostrophes, and parenthesis.

Lesson 5 - Commas
More often than not, commas are used to indicate a brief pause. However, there are many different uses for the comma. Explore the various rules that govern comma usage in the English language while also learning how to use commas correctly and effectively in your writing.

Lesson 6 - Sentences
There are many different kinds of sentences in the English language: Declarative (makes a statement), Interrogative (asks a question), Imperative (issues a command), and Exclamatory (shows strong emotion). Finally, you will explore some common problems and pitfalls to avoid when writing sentences.

Lesson 7 - Plural and Possessive Words
Plural words refer to more than one; while, possessive words refer to nouns and pronouns and show ownership. Explore plural and possessive words and the rules you must follow to form them. You will also have plenty of opportunities to practice your new grammar skills.

Lesson 8 - Difficult and Confusing Words
There are many words that spell or sound similar yet have very different meanings. Explore these words and practice your new skills as you learn to avoid common pitfalls in your writing.

Lesson 9 - Phrases
Phrases are groups of words that have distinct meanings and perform certain functions within a sentence. There are different types of phrases, including prepositional phrases, appositive phrases, gerund phrases, adverb phrases, adjective phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and absolute phrases.

Lesson 10 - Agreement
Within the English language, parts of a sentence must agree in different ways. Explore subject / verb agreement, and see how using the correct conjunctions can correctly connect words or sentence parts together.

Lesson 11 - Common Sentence Problems
A sentence is a unit of thought, and each sentence must contain a subject and a verb to be complete. However, the three common sentence errors that writers often make: the run-on, the comma splice, and the fragment.

Lesson 12 - Becoming a Better Writer
The purpose of studying grammar is to improve your English speaking and writing skills. Put your grammar skills to work as you gain writing tips and opportunities to practice your writing skills.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course teaches American English grammar. If you're an ESL student who isn't yet fluent in written and spoken English, please consider enrolling in Grammar for ESL Students.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in developing your English grammar skills and taking your writing and speaking to the next level, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327481 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register
327595 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Computer (PC) Security

Learn why you're at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You will understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks. Then, you will get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge. You will find out why, where and how viruses, worms, and blended threats are created. You will learn a safe way to handle files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network. By the end of this course you will be able to install and configure a firewall to build an impenetrable moat around your computer or network.

Course Objectives

Understand and explore the many vulnerabilities of operating systems, software, and networks.

Learn how to get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge.

Learn a safe way to share files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to PC Security

Lesson 2 - Your PC and Network

Lesson 3 - PCs, Networks, and Software Demystified

Lesson 4 - Viruses, Worms, Blended Threats, and More

Lesson 5 - The Family of Malware

Lesson 6 - Exploits and Vulnerabilities

Lesson 7 - Network Attacks

Lesson 8 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part One)

Lesson 9 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part Two)

Lesson 10 - Laptops, Notebooks, Netbooks, and Wireless Networking

Lesson 11 - Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

Lesson 12 - Changing Face of Security


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A familiarity with general computing terminology, an understanding of any operating system you are using (Mac, Windows, or Linux) and an ability to locate programs and change settings.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about Computer Security.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Writing for Children

Discover what you need to know to write for children. If you are a beginning writer, this course will help you transform your book idea into a finished product. If you are an already successful writer, this course will help you explore new opportunities and markets for your work. You will explore the changing world of children's literature and understand the various formats, including picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult novels. You will get insights from publishing professionals to gain a better understanding of the needs of today's market. You will receive valuable tips about creating your manuscript, and even practice writing a query letter to submit to a publisher. By the time you finish this course, you will have all the tools and resources you will need to begin navigation the world of children's publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.

Course Objectives

Learn to transform their book idea into a finished product that could potentially land in the hands of an editor or agent.

Explore new opportunities and markets for their work.

Gain all the tools and resources needed to begin navigating the world of children's publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1- Through the Eyes of a Child: Exploring the World of Children's Literature

Lesson 2 - Read to Me, Mommy: The Integration of Artwork and the Printed Word

Lesson 3 - I Can Do It: The Beginning Reader

Lesson 4 - Growing Up: The Next Level

Lesson 5 - Beyond Biographies: The World of Nonfiction Writing and Research

Lesson 6 - Story Patterns: The Easy Way to Create a Great Story

Lesson 7 - Dramatic Elements: Structuring Children's Literature

Lesson 8 - With Fresh Eyes: Editing the Manuscript

Lesson 9 - In Search of a Publisher: Market Research

Lesson 10 - Dear Editor: Submitting Your Work

Lesson 11 - From Passion to Profit: The Business of Publishing

Lesson 12 - A Lifelong Adventure: Growing Your Writing


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or other word processing software (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
Be prepared to reference and/or purchase children's books via online or instore.
Other instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in writing literature for children.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327755 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Advanced Fiction Writing

Do you have a story idea but aren't sure how to begin? Do your friends say you write well, but you're not sure how to get started on that first book? Do you have a manuscript, or parts of a manuscript, and need to know how to polish it for publication? In this course, you'll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published. Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript. You will explore the essential techniques that are often overlooked in a clear, step-by-step fashion. After completing this course, you will never look at fiction writing the same way again!

Course Objectives

Explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published.

Learn to develop or polish a manuscript.

Study the essential techniques that are often overlooked by other writing classes and textbooks.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Story Structure

Lesson 2 - Plot Templates

Lesson 3 - Character Development

Lesson 4 - Viewpoint, Voice, and Tense

Lesson 5 - Setting

Lesson 6 - Advanced Scene and Sequel

Lesson 7 - Conflict, Action, and Suspense

Lesson 8 - Dialogue

Lesson 9 - Beginnings and Endings

Lesson 10 - Symbols, Metaphors, and Writing Big

Lesson 11 - Bring Your Story to Life

Lesson 12 - Self-Editing, Submission, and Marketing


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will provide you with the formula for creating and polishing a successful fiction manuscript and getting it published.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327474 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 18 Register
327745 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Beginning Writer's Workshop

Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work. In addition, you will learn how to move your work from the prewriting stage to editing and final revision. You will also learn how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and imagery in your different drafts. By the end of this online workshop, you will have a thoroughly developed creative writing piece. You might even be ready for publication!

Course Objectives

Develop their own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece.

Master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments.

Discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Preparing to Write

Lesson 2 - Brainstorming

Lesson 3 - Literary Devices

Lesson 4 - Genres

Lesson 5 - Peer Review/Workshop

Lesson 6 - Story, Plot, and Narrative

Lesson 7 - Characters and Dialogue

Lesson 8 - Points of View and Tense

Lesson 9 - Descriptive Writing

Lesson 10 - Overcoming Writer's Block

Lesson 11 - Editing vs. Revision

Lesson 12 - Getting Published


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word is recommended (not included in enrollment).
QuickTime.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in improving their writing skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327367 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 17 Register
327505 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
327747 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Writing Effective Grant Proposals

Preparing successful grant proposals to receive funding from corporations or foundations requires careful research, meticulous preparation, and graceful writing. Grant administrators will often say that many grant requesters have a limited understanding of the proposal writing process, and as a result their worthy causes lose out. If you learn how to avoid the errors that lead to the rejection of your proposal, you will be better prepared to help the causes you most admire. This course will walk you through all of the essential steps, including an important discussion of what you must do when the grant arrives. In this course, you will learn how to become fully familiar with the institution or project for which you are requesting support. You will get valuable guidance in preparing a background statement and a brief financial statement to support your request. You will also research some charitable foundation and corporate giving sources. Then, you will learn how to put everything together, so you can assemble, write, and submit complete grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and wealthy individuals for any number of your pet projects.

Course Objectives

Prepare to help the causes they most admire.

Learn how to become fully familiar with the institution or project for which they are requesting support.

Discover how to put everything together so you can assemble, write, and submit complete grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and wealthy individuals for any number of your pet projects.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Writing Style You Will Need for Your Grant Proposal

Lesson 2 - Thinking About Your Institution the Way Grantors Do

Lesson 3 - Information You Will Need for Your Grant Proposal

Lesson 4 - Special Characteristics of Non-Profit Organizations

Lesson 5 - Finding Funding Sources-Foundations

Lesson 6 - Finding Out About Your Foundation Prospects

Lesson 7 - Finding Out About Your Corporate Prospects

Lesson 8 - Doing the Numbers

Lesson 9 - Assembling Your Proposal

Lesson 10 - So You Don't Get a Gift-What Now?

Lesson 11 - So You Get a Gift-What Now?

Lesson 12 - Some Thoughts About Writing Grant Proposals to Individuals


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in writing effective grants, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327804 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer

Adobe Photoshop CC (also known as Photoshop Creative Cloud) is a powerful subscription software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. In this course you will master techniques to edit and enhance your digital images and add a professional polish to your work. The course offers simple, step-by-step instructions for basics like cropping, rotation, and sizing images. You will experiment with Photoshop's tools for correcting exposure, adjusting color and colorcasts, and work with Adobe's powerful layer and selection tools. You will learn how to add text, retouch, and even clone away unwanted elements from your images. You will discover how to work with raw images and prepare images for print or online use. In this course, you will be guided through detailed explanations and instructions for using the tools that make this software so popular and unique in the world of digital editing. Whether you are a novice or accomplished photo editor, this course will give you a collection of useful techniques that will quickly show you amazing results in your images.

Course Objectives

Learn exactly what you need to do to add text, retouch, and even clone away unwanted elements from your images.

Study how to work with raw images and prepare images for print or online use. All along the way, your instructor will guide you with detailed explanations and instructions for using the tools that make this software so popular and unique in the world of digital image editing.

Master techniques to edit and enhance your digital images and add a professional polish to your work.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Photoshop CC is an excellent package for photographers to enhance and edit digital images. In this lesson, we'll introduce online training, see how to download images for you to use in class, and start with a tour of Photoshop CC. This class starts at the beginning, with the various tools for displaying images, and I've designed it to bring even the inexperienced user to a comfortable level of editing and enhancement.

Friday - Lesson 02

In this lesson, you'll see the power of Photoshop with quick corrections and the ability to crop and rotate your images. You'll like the new Crop tool in Photoshop CC! We'll also discuss the various file formats for digital images and how to use them to your best advantage. You'll learn how to make changes and save different versions of your images so you'll have everything you need for future editing.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

As we continue our study of Photoshop CC, you'll learn how to prepare your documents for printing. To get the best quality print, you want to be sure that each image is the right size and resolution. We'll define terms, explore menus, and look at ways for you to be sure your prints will be just the right size. You'll see how to use the Crop tool with more control and feel confident about printing when you finish this lesson.

Friday - Lesson 04

Whether you want to use your image on a website, in an email, or for a large print, you need to be sure the size is right. If it's for the Web, you'll want it small enough to load quickly, but still sharp and clear. If you need an enlarged print, you'll want to be sure it has all the quality of the original. This can be a stumbling block for some new Photoshop users, so we'll take our time and practice with several images to help you learn all the steps. We'll also go over how to use Photoshop's tools for artistic cropping so your images are both artistically and technically the best they can be.

Wednesday - Lesson 05

One of the most powerful features in Photoshop is layers, and in this lesson, you'll have a chance to create a new file and copy another image into it, exploring the basics of layers as you go. You'll also see how to set color options for many of the Photoshop features and adjust color in your images.

Friday - Lesson 06

As you continue to build your knowledge of layers in this lesson, you'll also see how to work with color. Photoshop has a huge palette of color options that you can use in your images, and the color tools are amazing! You'll see how to easily replace, brighten, and enhance color, and even remove it for stunning black-and-white work. These features are among the many sought-after highlights of Photoshop, but beware! You may find yourself tinkering with images even after the lesson is over.

Wednesday - Lesson 07

Light is the essence of photography, but it isn't always cooperative. In this lesson, we'll discuss ways to enhance and even create better lighting after you've taken an image. You'll see how to use Brightness and Contrast to improve your images, and you'll have a chance to work with Levels and Curves, two of Photoshop's best features for correcting lighting and color tones.

Friday - Lesson 08

Even if you don't shoot in raw image format, Photoshop has a set of sophisticated editing tools for you to use! Camera Raw is Photoshop's editor for processing raw images, giving you the opportunity to adjust white balance and exposure in all kinds of file formats, and leaving your images with startling clarity and dynamic color. In today's lesson, you'll see how to adjust your images quickly and easily, just like a pro. If you're not quite sure what raw files are or if they're something you'd like to use, we'll walk you through the process, and you can decide what's best for your type of work. Either way, you'll learn more about Photoshop and what it can do for you!

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Mixing words and pictures is an important part of digital photography, and Photoshop gives you lots of ways to make your text as dazzling as your pictures. In this lesson, we'll explore Photoshop's text tools, and you'll find out how to add text to your images. You'll also begin your study of the powerful selection tools, with the Quick Selection tool, the color-based Magic Wand tool, and the flexible Lasso tool and work further with layering.

Friday - Lesson 10

As we continue our study of selection tools, today you'll learn how to create silhouettes and creative backgrounds to set them off. You'll see how the Marquee tools let you select perfect squares and circles for use in framing and highlighting your images. You'll practice using feathering to see the difference it makes, especially when you want to create a soft, blended background in your image. You'll also see how to use the Marquee tool to create borders and frames around your pictures. To wrap up our study of the selection tools, we'll also explore the many options in the Select menu.

Wednesday - Lesson 11

In our last lesson on the selection tools, you'll work with a combination of tools for detailed and exacting work when you need it most. You'll also learn some advanced techniques for using the selection tools together. We'll work extensively with the Add to selection option and see some shortcuts for making selections easier. As a final addition to your knowledge in this area, you'll have a chance to explore and work with features on the Select menu.

Friday - Lesson 12

In our last lesson, you'll learn how to put many new tools to work! We'll discuss Retouching and Correcting tools, and you'll perfect your skills with the Red Eye tool, the Clone Stamp tool, and both of the powerful Healing Brushes. We'll also discuss when to use each tool for the best results. The power of Photoshop will come to life as you use these tools in your final assignments.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
This course is written with Windows software, but Mac users will find the software is quite similar and are also welcome in this course. Mac users will need to be comfortable with the normal Windows/Mac conversion for keyboard differences, which will be provided in class. All coursework and examples are based on Windows using Photoshop CC software (not included in enrollment).

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later (64-bit), Windows 10 October 2018 update (64-bit) version 1809 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.13 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
You will need Adobe's Photoshop CC or later updates, such as Photoshop CC (2014), installed and functioning to take full advantage of the course (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Master the use of Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud to edit and enhance your digital images and give them a professional polish. This course includes simple, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the many tools that make this software so popular and unique.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Do you know the five most common reasons why manuscripts are instantly rejected? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores. Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed. This course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don't discover for years and will walk you through every step of the publishing process. If you really want to be a writer, this course will give you all the tools you need to get published.

Course Objectives

Learn how to give themselves the kind of credibility they will need to succeed.

Learn every step of the publishing process.

Discover all the tools needed to get published.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Becoming a Published Writer

Lesson 2 - Breaking in and First Markets

Lesson 3 - Writing Contests and Credibility

Lesson 4 - Manuscript Mechanics and Formats

Lesson 5 - Proofreading, Printing, and Submission Logs

Lesson 6 - Copyright, Rights, and Pseudonyms

Lesson 7 - Mainstream, Subsidy, and Self-Publishing

Lesson 8 - All About Query Letters

Lesson 9 - Submissions, Offers, and Rejections

Lesson 10 - All About Agents and Contracts

Lesson 11 - Clubs, Conferences, and Writer's Block

Lesson 12 - The Future of Publishing


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you understand every step of the publishing process and how to give yourself the credibility publishers notice.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Merrill Ream Speed Reading

Acclaimed speed reading expert will teach you how to save time by reading faster with better comprehension. Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, and books? Save yourself hours of time and increase your productivity by learning this effective method.

Course Objectives

Learn to increase their productivity by learning to read faster and with better comprehension.

Master the skills and techniques they will need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction
On this first day of class, you'll read a story to evaluate your present reading rate. You'll learn how many words per minute you read now, and then we'll compare that number to what percent of the reading material you're really comprehending. You'll also get an opportunity to check out the speed reading accomplishments of some of my former students. Then, you'll complete an eye-span exercise to start you on the path toward becoming a speed reader!

Lesson 2 - Reading Against Time
In this lesson, you'll practice some basic reading eye movements and learn how they're important to the speed reading process. Then, you'll take a reading rate and comprehension test. Your results will give you a baseline that you can use to chart your speed reading progress in this course, lesson-by-lesson. From there, you can set goals to increase your reading rate while maintaining a good reading comprehension.

Lesson 3 - Speed Reading Activities
By now, you might feel that the activities you're using to master your speed reading skills are becoming routine and repetitive. So today, we'll talk about how and why you should continue doing the Regulated Reading, Timed Reading, and Assignment exercises to gain increased reading rates with good reading comprehension. Finally, you'll read some stories that are formatted to help you improve your speed.

Lesson 4 - Setting Goals
Today, we'll examine the retinal image phenomena and how it relates to a speed reader's eye movements. Speed reading is a skill that's best achieved by doing repetitive practice, so we'll continue working on those exercises that are helping you to improve your speed.

Lesson 5 - Overcoming Poor Reading Habits
You'll probably find it helpful to work on lesson activities in the same comfortable and familiar surroundings. In this lesson, we'll talk about eight bad reading habits that contribute to slow reading, then we'll explore how to overcome them. Finally, we'll review some terminology that's unique to speed reading.

Lesson 6 - Sixteen Good Speed Reading Practices
In this lesson, we'll look at 16 good speed reading practices you can apply to our course exercises and any other reading you do outside of class. We're at the midpoint in the course, so this is also a good time to compare your reading rate and comprehension scores with those of the former students you read about in Lesson 1. From there, we'll set goals for you to meet in the remaining lessons.

Lesson 7 - Skimming Techniques
You'll probably be reading pretty quickly by the time you reach this lesson, but how can you make sure your comprehension scores are keeping up? Today, we'll look at skills you'll need to work on to improve your comprehension. You'll find out what keys and identified parts are unique to all stories, and knowing those will help you to improve your comprehension. You'll be glad to learn that you already know a few speed reading skills and techniques as we continue to apply them to our course activities.

Lesson 8 - Measuring Reading Rates
Today, you'll practice speed reading skills and techniques in real-world reading materials outside of class. You'll learn a method you can use to measure your speed reading rates when you're reading such materials. At this point, you'll be eager to read outside materials, not just for their content, but to further develop your speed reading skills and techniques.

Lesson 9 - Speed Reading Styles
We're now ready to analyze your personal speed reading style. You'll once again compare your speed reading rate and comprehension scores with those of former students in Lesson 1 to see how you stack up against others. We'll also compare your current scores with the scores you recorded at the beginning of the course to see how far you've come!

Lesson 10 - Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills
Today, we'll look at eight word recognition vocabulary skills that you can work into your personal speed reading style. You'll learn how context clues and literal and inferential meanings in stories influence comprehension. All are part of the English language and fit right in with speed reading.

Lesson 11 - Assessing Your Progress
Today, we'll see if we can figure out which of your behavior patterns are most useful in your own speed reading style. First and foremost, you need flexibility to focus on improving your reading speed, then you need an experimental attitude to get rid of poor reading habits. We'll study how the time you put in and the effort you expend affect your speed reading progress.

Lesson 12 - Wrapping Up
In our last lesson, we'll look at your personal speed reading accomplishments, as well as your speed reading future. From here on out, you're in the real world of reading. But you'll go into it with a lifelong speed reading skill. You'll learn how to adjust your personal speed reading style to any materials you read, because now you are a speed reader!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course if for anyone interested in speed reading techniques.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

A to Z Grant Writing

A to Z Grant Writing will take you through the planning process for documenting the need for funding in a Theory of Change Grant Project Planning Worksheet. Beginning with writing about what will be implemented (your vision for change and impact) when the project is funded, the worksheet begins to come to life. Exploring why funding is needed is the beginning of articulating the statement of need. You will learn how to document your projection of how, when funded, your project will initiate change. Once you've created the project's goals, the worksheet asks for inputs or resources (mirroring a logic model's format). Your thought processes and imagination will be tested in the implementation activities

Course Objectives

Learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for their organization.

Study how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders,

Learn how to organize a successful grant writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Grant Writer Roles

Lesson 2 - Grant Funding Research

Lesson 3 - Grant Writing Planning Process

Lesson 4 - Introduction to Peer Review and Constructive Feedback

Lesson 5 - Executive Summary

Lesson 6 - Statement of Need for Funding

Lesson 7 - Benefit to the Target Population

Lesson 8 - Project Goals and Measurable Objectives

Lesson 9 - Evidence-Based Solutions to Address the Need

Lesson 10 - Resources

Lesson 11 - Funding Outcomes and Evaluation

Lesson 12 - Developing a Project Budget


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or equivalent word processor (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327891 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
327500 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
327744 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Photoshop CC

Photoshop is the world's most popular photo editing program. Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for image creation and editing. The Introduction to Photoshop CC course provides meticulous instructions that will teach you how to use Photoshop Creative Cloud with confidence. Photoshop Creative Cloud has many impressive new features, and you will encounter many throughout this Photoshop course. You will be editing your own photographs to get rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, and correct image exposure. As you explore the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, you will learn how to colorize parts of an image and create simple digital paintings. You will master techniques for switching the backgrounds on images and removing wrinkles and blemishes from photos, just like they do in magazines. You will also learn about the content-aware Move tools that let you simultaneously move things, like selected content or layers on an image, and intelligently replace the "hole" left behind. By the time you finish this fun, hands-on, project-oriented Photoshop introduction course, you will be well on your way to expressing yourself with the most exciting graphics program ever developed.

Course Objectives

Learn how to use Photoshop while accessing it from the Creative Cloud (CC). The course provides detailed, step-by-step instructions that you'll have no trouble following-even if you've never used a computer graphics program before!

Learn about the content-aware Move tools in CC that, like magic, let you move something on an image and intelligently replace the "hole" left behind at the same time.


Master techniques for switching the backgrounds on images and removing wrinkles and blemishes from photos, just like they do in magazines.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting to Know Adobe Photoshop
Whether you're an aspiring graphic artist or a weekend photographer, Photoshop can do a lot for your images! In this lesson, you'll get acquainted with Photoshop's interface, from the Start screen to the basic tools, panels, and workspaces. Along the way, you'll learn how to customize your preferences, create a new document and open an existing one, and save your work.

Lesson 2 - Photoshop Basics
In this lesson, you'll learn how to open and close multiple files, as well as view and navigate an image. Then you'll explore a variety of ways you can crop and fill an image-getting to experiment with Adobe's impressive artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Generative Expand! You'll also discover the crucial difference between Save and Save As and choose just the right file format in which to save your work. Finally, you'll learn how to safely exit Photoshop.

Lesson 3 - Understanding Resolution and Size
Do you know the difference between resolution and size and how they relate with pixel dimensions? By the end of this lesson, you definitely will! You'll learn all about resolution, resizing, and resampling. You'll discover the difference between screen resolution and print resolution and how the purpose of your graphics plays a role in which one you choose. And you'll be able to change the canvas size for your images.

Lesson 4 - Understanding Layers
In this lesson, you'll explore the wonders of working with layers. You'll find out what makes them so incredibly useful, discover the many types of layers you can work with, and get to know the Layers panel. You'll see how to add, delete, and duplicate layers, as well as change their opacity and blending modes. And crucially, you'll learn how to organize your layers by reordering, linking, merging, flattening, and grouping them.

Lesson 5 - Working With Objects
How do you achieve good image composition? Find out in this lesson, where you'll discover six vital principles that you'll then put to work as you create a flyer. You'll learn how to bring images into a composition-including other file types like vector images-link objects, and see what Smart Objects can do. You'll also discover how to set and use guides to help place and align your objects.

Lesson 6 - Transforming Objects
In this lesson, you'll continue working with layers but take them to the next level! You'll work with multilayer documents and practice different methods of image placement. Then, to better fit these objects into the scene, you'll learn about aligning, scaling, rotating, distorting, warping, and more.

Lesson 7 - Image Adjustments
Want to make the color of your images pop? Then you need to know about image adjustments. Before you go wild, though, you also need to understand the crucial difference between destructive and nondestructive editing. In this lesson, you'll learn how to adjust brightness and contrast, levels and exposure, and which methods of making these adjustments are nondestructive and destructive. The adjustment effects are kind of like what image filters do on a smartphone-but with much more control.

Lesson 8 - Color Adjustments, Blending Modes, and Filters
In this lesson, you'll learn how to do more advanced color adjustments with Vibrance, Hue, and Saturation. You'll also see how to convert images from color to black and white. Then, you'll explore how to use blending modes to make your layers blend elegantly together, and you'll get to experiment with some surrealistic effects! Finally, you'll get to practice with the creative filters in Photoshop's Filter Gallery, as well as utilize the very important Smart Filter. Get ready for a fun lesson!

Lesson 9 - Retouching Images
Need to clear up a few blemishes on a headshot? Or remove unwanted telephone wires from a landscape? This lesson introduces you to the tools used in photo retouching. You'll explore how to sharpen an image as well as blur some areas. Blurring lets you create a depth of field or add a warm vignette to an image. You'll also learn how to easily retouch imperfections and blemishes with the Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Clone Stamp tools.

Lesson 10 - Restoring Images
Time is not kind to old photographs. But thankfully, Photoshop is known for its power to enhance damaged photos as well as color-correct timeworn, faded images. If being able to digitize and restore your old family photos is essential to passing down your heritage, this lesson is for you! You'll learn how to remove things like dust and scratches, crop out borders or old photo album corner mounts, restore color, remove unwanted elements, and much more. This lesson is all about restoring some kindness to those old photos.

Lesson 11 - Working With Selections
One of the most basic skills you need in Photoshop is the ability to select areas of an image, sometimes right down to the pixel, to adjust or fine-tune it. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use Photoshop's various selection tools to create convincing image composites. You'll explore the different ways to make selections, as well as determine how to choose the right tool for the job. Next, you'll see some ways to achieve a convincing composite. Then the action begins as you get to practice with tools for making shaped-based selections and pixel-based selections. You'll be impressed with all you can do!

Lesson 12 - Type and Layer Effects
Want to create an invitation or promote an event? This lesson shows you how to apply typography with images to create effective designs. You'll start off by getting down the basics of typography and looking at Photoshop's tools for formatting text. Next, you'll see how to apply guides and layer styles to set up the postcard you'll create in this lesson. Then you'll discover how to set and style text, add type to a plain text box or wrap it to a custom shape, and create stylized text by typing on a path or warping it. This lesson will introduce you to a world of limitless type effects!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You must have a basic knowledge of how to use your computer, be able to save, and organize.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.14 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Creative Cloud, or any version of Adobe Creative Suite CC that includes the Adobe Photoshop CC or Photoshop only (not included in enrollment). Previous non-subscription versions of Photoshop are not appropriate for the course.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Whether you are a photographer, digital illustrator, graphic designer, or someone who wants to alter old family photos, learning Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC) is a must. The Introduction to Photoshop CC course is filled with easy-to-follow, detailed step-by-step instructions that teach you how to edit and manipulate images and create basic compositions using Photoshop in the Creative Cloud. Discover how to improve photographs by editing out flaws, correcting poor exposure, or creating a composite image using the newest techniques Photoshop has to offer.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to InDesign CC

Have you ever seen a terrific-looking brochure or newsletter and wondered how it was made? Chances are the designer used Adobe InDesign CC, the industry-standard desktop publishing software now available through the Creative Cloud. In each lesson, you will learn an important aspect of InDesign CC and prepare a range of print and online products for a fictional company. You will get dozens of files to work with, including a partially completed InDesign document used to start each lesson. Then you will use the downloaded graphics, images, fonts, and other content to complete the project. To check your work or troubleshoot any problems you encounter, you will always get a copy of the finished InDesign project file.
Lesson by lesson, you will discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents. You will explore the best ways to create different types of material, how to reuse items such as colors and artwork, and how to produce publications for different page sizes and devices. You will come away knowing how to use this popular page layout software to design and create professional-quality letterhead, business cards, brochures, forms, interactive PDF files, an eBook, and more.

Course Objectives

Discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents as we explore the best ways to create different types of material, how to reuse items such as colors and artwork.

Learn how to use this popular page layout software to design and create professional-quality letterhead, business cards, brochures, forms, interactive PDF files, an eBook, and more.

Learn how to produce publications for different page sizes and devices.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to InDesign CC
Wouldn't it be terrific if you could use one program to create all the different types of print materials you need for your small business, organization, or family-such as letterhead, forms, and even brochures and business cards? Well, you can! We'll spend this first lesson going over all the different types of content you can produce with InDesign. We'll explore the InDesign workspace and tools, and then we'll get right to work on our first project-a logo for the fictional business we'll create materials for throughout this course!

Lesson 2 - Setting Up a New Document
Today, you'll learn all about starting and saving a new document. What's one of the most common types of print documents? If you said, "letterhead," you'd be right and well on your way into this lesson's project. By the end of the session, you'll know how to choose settings for a new file, add background images, and organize your content to create a custom letterhead. You'll also add a second page to create a matching envelope, and you'll learn how to add a custom Master page for the envelope. And as in all of our lessons, we'll go over how to use the specific colors, styles, and logo for our fictional business, but you'll be able to use the same techniques for your personal business or projects.

Lesson 3 - Organizing Objects on a Layout
Organization is a key ingredient in successful work of any kind, and it's critical to successfully using InDesign. In this lesson, you'll learn about organizing in two ways. First, you'll see how to use a workflow, or an order of operations for creating an InDesign publication. Then we'll go over how to organize materials on a page and how to use many of InDesign's tools for aligning, organizing, and laying out your content. In the process, we'll complete three projects: a sheet of address stickers, a sheet of business cards, and a reusable business card template.

Lesson 4 - Setting Up a Multipage Document
Many of your projects will use multiple pages with different layouts. Designing a catalog layout is the perfect way to learn these skills, and that's what we'll focus on today. We'll work with two different column layouts while exploring other InDesign features (like grids and document coordinates) that can help you lay out a page evenly. We'll also go over using graphic and text frame placeholders so you don't have to add content to the page to see its layout. For a final touch of realism, we'll use placeholder text during the design process to give you a good idea of how a page will look when you're finished. You'll see how to add a graphic into an existing frame and make it fit, as well as how to add content instantly using a file called a snippet.

Lesson 5 - Creating a Tri-Fold Brochure
Managing text in precise and interesting ways is one of the big advantages of working with InDesign rather than a word-processing program. In this lesson, we'll begin a two-page brochure project that will take us two lessons to complete. In this first part, you'll learn different methods for adding text to your publication. Once the text is in place, you'll see how to check your text for typos and errors. We'll go over how to work with text in simple text frames and how to design threaded text (where the text slides through linked text frames on the page yet stays within the defined structure). We'll also use the Story Editor as an alternative to adding content in a layout view. You'll finish the lesson working with two columns in a single frame, and you'll see how to balance the content and auto-size the frame.

Lesson 6 - Creating a Book
The two key elements in any print project are, of course, text and images. We went over text in our last lesson, so today, we'll finish up our two-page brochure project by going over just about everything you need to know about working with images-adding them to the page in different ways, adjusting their positions, and using various commands for coordinating their sizes, proportions, and frames. We'll begin by adding images to the brochure project pages we worked on in Lesson 5, and then we'll check out some special ways to add batches of images at once to make an image collage and to place images in interesting frames. Speaking of interesting-you'll also see how you can use InDesign transparency effects to add pizzazz to any project. You'll wind up the lesson making a printable photo cube from a template.

Lesson 7 - Managing and Applying Color
You might be surprised to learn that InDesign provides you with some of the same sophisticated drawing tools that you'll find in Adobe Illustrator. For example, InDesign offers the Pathfinder tool, which is the perfect tool to use if you need to combine simply drawn shapes and convert them into more complex and interesting objects. In this lesson, you'll learn how to work with some of the drawing tools to design a poster for a fashion show. You'll see how to draw several simple shapes and stack them using blend modes for interesting effects. One of the topics we'll go over is a text wrap, which is a special way to work with a drawing to tell InDesign where you want your text to display on your page. If you've ever wondered how to make text follow the shape of an object, curving around it on the page, our practice today will solve the mystery!

Lesson 8 - Designing Tables and Creating Forms
Did you know that your eyes can see over 16 million different colors? It's true! Fortunately, you don't have to work with that many colors in InDesign. But if you ever find yourself trying to choose between thousands and thousands of color possibilities, you'll understand why InDesign offers you so many different ways to work with your choices. In this lesson, you'll learn the best methods for choosing, naming, and organizing colors. You'll practice working with solid colors as well as gradients (which let you display a range of color within an object), and we'll round out the lesson by using some more special effects in today's fun project-a greeting card.

Lesson 9 - Creating an Interactive Document
When you need to display bits of information in your publication and want to ensure it's easy to read, it's time to use a table. InDesign offers you lots of tools for designing and formatting tables while helping you make sure your content will coordinate with other documents. You'll see how this works today as we practice building tables for an invoice. You'll also find out how to use color tints in your table, as well as how to use styles to quickly and consistently reuse any of your layout features. Finally, we'll experiment with an interactive PDF form. You'll add some fields to a blank form, see how to configure a text field or button, and produce the PDF form.

Lesson 10 - Storing Text and Color Information
Recycling doesn't just apply to items in your home or business. In this lesson, you'll see how to use the 3R's of recycling in InDesign to complete a newsletter project. As you recycle and modify colors and styles from previous lessons to create new styles in your newsletter, you'll also reuse a lot of the tools and skills you've used in previous lessons. Learning to effectively use all of InDesign's tools and features in a variety of different ways on many different projects is what it's all about!

Lesson 11 - Creating EPUB documents and eBooks
In this lesson, you'll work with text and images from Alice in Wonderland to build an EPUB. You'll learn a lot about what does and doesn't work in an EPUB document, and work with best practices for producing different types of EPUB documents. You'll learn how to create two types of eBooks, a book that will reflow to the size of the device it is viewed on, and a book with a fixed layout, that is sized for a specific device such as an iPad, or other tablet. You'll learn how to place images so they stay put when viewed on a device.

Lesson 12 - Creating and Distributing a Complex Document
Whether you're designing publications for business, hobbies, or social or community activities, odds are you'll need to share them at some point. InDesign provides many options for exporting and reusing a document, as well as printing. We'll review a few of them in this lesson as we design a postcard using special fonts, colors, and image layout features. Have you ever seen text that shows an image of some sort through the letters and wondered how it's done? You'll know after completing the project in this lesson! By the time you finish this lesson, you'll know how to export a publication as an image, print directly from your desktop, or create a compact PDF version of your finished publication ready to email.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.7 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe InDesign CS6 (Windows), Adobe CS6 Design and Web Premium (Windows), Adobe CS6 Master Collection (Windows), InDesign CS6 (Mac), Adobe CS6 Design and Web Premium (Mac), Adobe CS6 Master Collection (Mac), or Adobe InDesign CC Student or Retail versions (Mac or Windows). Older versions of Adobe InDesign are also applicable, including all versions of Adobe InDesign CS5 and CS4 (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign CC software to create professional-quality letterhead, brochures, forms, eBooks, business materials and more. This course uses hands-on exercises and expert instruction to help you discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Photoshop Elements 13 for the Digital Photographer

Bring out the best in your photos! In this course, you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to do everything from quick fixes to detailed enhancements that will greatly improve the look of your digital images. Even if you don't have any image-editing experience, this class will turn you into an advanced photo editor. As you explore the program's many tools and features, you'll gain control of Photoshop Elements and create results that you never imagined possible. You'll master techniques for editing images, fixing flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for online use, and organizing your images.

Course Objectives

Master techniques for editing images, fixing flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for email and the Web, and organizing your images.

Learn how to edit your images like a pro.

Understnad the basics of this program as well as more advanced techniques.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01
Photoshop Elements is an excellent package for photographers to enhance and edit digital images. In our first lesson, we'll introduce online training, show you how to download the images you'll use in class, and start with the very basics of Photoshop Elements. We'll take things a step at a time so that even new users can get comfortable editing and enhancing their digital photos. You'll also find information about what's new in Elements 13.

Lesson 02
This lesson will discuss the many file formats digital images can take and how you can use them to your best advantage with Photoshop Elements. You'll learn how to save updated originals and copies of your images, as well as how to use Smart Fix to produce fast results. You'll see how to crop with the Rule of Thirds Grid Overlay and rotate images to get just the look you're after, and you'll practice using the Straighten tool for one-step corrections.

Lesson 03
Digital images come in all sizes! In this lesson, we'll discuss image resolution, pixels, and recommendations for resizing pictures with excellent results. When you want high-quality prints, you'll see just how to resize them and maintain quality with Photoshop Elements' sizing options. We'll also discuss the different shapes images can take and how you can be sure your prints will fit the frames you choose.

Lesson 04
Photoshop Elements gives you lots of options for printing your documents, and you'll learn about all of them in this lesson. You'll find out how to add temporary colorful borders and print images to just the size you want. You'll also practice saving photos for use on websites using Photoshop Elements' Save for Web. In addition, we'll take a look at the Organizer and see how to print multiple photos on a page.

Lesson 05
Most of the time, photographers have plenty of images to work with, but in some instances you'll want to create a new file as a foundation for your images. You'll learn how to do that in this lesson. You'll also see how to use Elements' tabbed windowing for quick access to your open images. From there, you'll add color and then move a photo onto your background. You'll discover how to use the Layers feature in the process.

Lesson 06
Ever wondered how professional photographers can make the colors in some images look out of this world? Today you'll find out how they do it! You'll work with color adjustments in your images, including hue and saturation. You'll also create black-and-white images from color images using Elements' Black and White Conversion feature, and you'll pick individual colors to replace with others. You'll learn how to make quick changes with this! You'll also look at a tool that can help adjust skin tones quickly.

Lesson 07
Light is the essence of photography, but it's not always cooperative. In this lesson, we'll discuss ways to enhance and even create better lighting after you've taken an image. You'll see how to use Brightness and Contrast to improve your images, and we'll cover techniques for adjusting shadows and highlights. You'll also have a chance to work with the histogram, Levels, and Color Curves-all excellent tools for correcting lighting and color tones. Through all this, you'll see how Elements keeps track of your changes and lets you go back through them if you want to undo something.

Lesson 08
In this lesson, we'll take a look at how Organizer works to keep track of your images. You'll see how to sort your pictures, add tags, and collect them in albums for use in projects like scrapbook pages and greeting cards.

Lesson 09
In your creative projects, you'll often want to pair photos with text. Photoshop Elements gives you plenty of text tools, and in this lesson, you'll explore those and add text to your images. You'll see how Photoshop Elements uses layers with text, and you'll get tips on how to master the Layers panel. You'll also begin your study of the powerful selection tools, including the color-based Magic Wand tool and the flexible Lasso tool. With these, you'll discover the power of Feathering selections and copying selections within an image.

Lesson 10
As you continue your study of selection tools, you'll learn how to create a silhouette image using the Quick Selection tool. You'll also practice using any of the selection tools in a reverse mode for tricky selections. We'll see how the Marquee tools let you select perfect squares and circles for use in framing and highlighting your images and how the new Text on Selection tool works with any shape! You'll also work more with Feathering and see the difference it makes, especially when you want to create a soft, blended background in your image. Finally, we'll go over how to add colors with the Gradient tool.

Lesson 11
In our last lesson on the selection tools, you'll work with the Selection Brush tool for detailed and exacting work when you need it most. You'll also learn some advanced techniques for using the selection tools together. We'll work extensively with the Add to selection option, and we'll preview our work with Mask Mode. You'll have a chance to experiment with some of Photoshop Elements' filters and color options, as well as the settings in the Magnetic Lasso tool. As a final addition to your knowledge in this area, you'll have a chance to explore and work with the Select menu.

Lesson 12
As we bring this first class to a close, you'll find many new tools to put to work and still more to learn. We'll discuss Retouching and Correcting tools, and you'll perfect your skills with the Red Eye Removal tool (including the new Pet Eye option), the Clone Stamp tool, and both the powerful Healing Brushes and the Content-Aware Healing option. You'll learn when to use each tool for the best results. The power of Photoshop Elements will come to life as you use these tools in your final assignments.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you. This course uses the Windows version of Photoshop Elements to demonstrate the software. In the vast majority of cases the Mac version is identical or very similar. Windows and Mac keystrokes and menus are included in the course material and any significant differences are noted in the materials.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader.
Adobe Photoshop Elements version 14 or later (not included in enrollment). This includes all year-labeled versions, such as Photoshop Elements 2025. The course will use version 2021 for demonstration with notes and instructions for significant changes in other versions, although these are very minor.
System Requirements: For the current release of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Photoshop Elements.
For earlier releases of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Older Versions.
Operating System requirements: Photoshop Elements runs on Windows or macOS. See the operating system requirements for your version of Photoshop Elements above.
Photoshop Elements must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to do everything from quick fixes to detailed enhancements that greatly improve the look of your digital images. This course will take you from a novice to an accomplished user.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Photoshop Elements 13 for the Digital Photographer II

Gain confidence and take your skills in Photoshop Elements to the next level. This course is packed with hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions to help you master editing and enhancing images using Photoshop Elements.

Course Objectives

Learn how to use artistic filters, layering techniques, and advanced editing tools.

Study how to create collages, turn images into text, merge images, and restore old photos like a pro.

Learn how to edit and enhance your photos with ease, and you'll have the power to transform any shot from "okay" to "wow!


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - A Photographer's Workflow

Lesson 2 - Portrait Perfection Tools

Lesson 3 - Distortion for Photographers

Lesson 4 - Restoring Old Photos

Lesson 5 - Text Variations and Clip Art

Lesson 6 - Artwork, Effects, and Filters

Lesson 7 - Layers and Layer Styles

Lesson 8 - Patterns and More Layers

Lesson 9 - Moving Pictures

Lesson 10 - Bigger Pictures

Lesson 11 - Merging Images

Lesson 12 - Tools, Tricks, and Raw Images


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, a device such as a cell phone or tablet, or a scanned image. Basic computer skills, such as creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you. This course uses the Windows version of Photoshop Elements to demonstrate the software. In the vast majority of cases the Mac version is identical or very similar. Windows and Mac keystrokes and menus are included in the course material and any significant differences are noted in the materials.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader.
Adobe Photoshop Elements version 14 or later (not included in enrollment). This includes all year-labeled versions, such as Photoshop Elements 2025. The course will use version 2021 for demonstration with notes and instructions for significant changes in other versions, although these are very minor.
System Requirements: For the current release of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Photoshop Elements.
For earlier releases of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Older Versions.
Operating System requirements: Photoshop Elements runs on Windows or macOS. See the operating system requirements for your version of Photoshop Elements above.
Photoshop Elements must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning about Photoshop Elements 13, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Project Management Fundamentals

Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do not manage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for project management practitioners. If you're organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. In this course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You will become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project. You will learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure. You will be able to develop all sections of a project plan, you will become comfortable with the project management body of knowledge, and you will develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas. If you're new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you will need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you're an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. This course and its follow-up (Project Management Applications) also include essential information that will help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Certification Magazine recently identified PMP certification as "the highest-paying certification" of the year.

Course Objectives

Master the essentials of project management.

Learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure.

Develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Project Management Overview

Lesson 2 - The Power of Planning

Lesson 3 - The Power of Control

Lesson 4 - The Project Manager and the Project Team

Lesson 5 - Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations

Lesson 6 - Project Management Soft Skills

Lesson 7 - Project Cost Management

Lesson 8 - The Project Plan (Part 1)

Lesson 9 - The Project Plan (Part 2)

Lesson 10 - Project Implementation

Lesson 11 - Project Control

Lesson 12 - Project Closure


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Applications must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for project managers or project team members.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326255 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 9 Register
327639 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 18 Register
327719 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Accounting Fundamentals II

Explore the world of corporate accounting and increase your financial know-how while gaining in-demand skills. This course will provide you with a solid understanding of recording and analyzing plant assets, depreciation, interest, dividends, revenue and other important corporate money matters.

Course Objectives

Learn all about accounts payable, which is a group of accounts that shows how much your business owes its vendors.

Study how to account for long overdue receivables that probably won't ever be paid.

Discover how to deal with accrued income and accrued expenses.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Accounts Payable

Lesson 2 - Accounts Receivable

Lesson 3 - Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

Lesson 4 - Plant Assets and Depreciation

Lesson 5 - Notes Payable and Notes Receivable

Lesson 6 - Accrued Income and Accrued Expenses

Lesson 7 - Dividends and Starting the Year-End Worksheet

Lesson 8 - Complete Year-End Worksheet With Adjustments

Lesson 9 - End-Of-Fiscal-Period Financial Reports

Lesson 10 - Adjusting and Closing Entries and Post Closing Trial Balance

Lesson 11 - Preparing a Payroll

Lesson 12 - Preparing Federal Tax Deposits and Year-End Tax Reports


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Accounting Fundamentals (or equivalent experience)

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
A calculator and a printer.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this is the course for you.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
319958 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 20
Course Cancelled
327567 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Writing for ESL

Many ESL learners have excellent educations, training, and skills in their native countries. However, their dreams of success elude them in English-speaking countries because they cannot write effectively in their new language. This course will show you what English readers expect and how your writing can achieve your goals. You will learn about the entire writing process and its five stages: prewriting, outlining, writing, revising, and editing. You will learn to generate and focus your ideas. You will discover how to write clearly focused topic sentences and thesis statements, which will guide you in writing logical, unified paragraphs and essays. You will also learn to refine and perfect your work, making it free of grammatical and punctuation errors. You will gain important critical thinking skills and learn some techniques for writing concisely. When you finish this course, you will be able to write clearly, logically, and cohesively, and you will be able to apply what you have learned in any academic or work setting.

Course Objectives

Learn about the entire writing process and its five stages: prewriting, outlining, writing, revising, and editing.

Gain important critical thinking skills and learn some techniques for writing concisely-something that is highly valued in English writing.

Understand how to generate and then focus your ideas.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - An Overview of Writing

Lesson 2 - The Creative Process

Lesson 3 - Effective Essays

Lesson 4 - Three Types of Essays

Lesson 5 - Compare and Contrast Essays

Lesson 6 - Cause and Effect Essays

Lesson 7 - Argumentation Essays

Lesson 8 - Correcting Your Wording

Lesson 9 - Take Care With Verbs

Lesson 10 - Other Parts of Speech

Lesson 11 - Common Writing Problems

Lesson 12 - Punctuation and Wrap-Up


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of English grammar.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

For ESL Learners and Online Learners interested in improving their writing skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327555 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Accounting Fundamentals

The demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply, so if you're interested in increasing your financial awareness while gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. This course offers a solid foundation in financial matters. You'll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, along with how to analyze and record financial transactions.

Course Objectives

Cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period

Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping

Learn how to analyze and record financial transactions


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 1
Learn all about account classifications, debits, credits and T accounts. You'll learn the difference between a liability and an asset, and you'll find out how to determine an owner's equity.

Friday - Lesson 2
Here's where you'll begin your hands-on accounting practice: Start by creating an imaginary company for which you'll be the accountant. You'll learn how to analyze your company's transactions to determine which amounts go into which accounts, then you'll create your company's own General Ledger forms and post a few transactions into those accounts. You'll also prepare a Balance Sheet to prove your accounting equations.

Wednesday - Lesson 3
Now that you have an understanding of the functions of the General Ledger, you're ready to move on to the next phase of recording transactions: the journal. In this lesson, you'll learn how to enter transactions into an 11-column journal and then post or transfer those amounts into appropriate General Ledger accounts.

Friday - Lesson 4
In this lesson, you'll learn all about Accounts Payable – money that you owe your vendors and suppliers. You'll practice journalizing cash purchases and purchases on account, and you'll get hands-on practice transferring those purchases to their corresponding Accounts Payable Ledger accounts.

Wednesday - Lesson 5
In this lesson, you'll learn about Accounts Receivable – money owed to your company by its customers. You'll learn how to journalize and post those sales on account, how to enter charge sales into the journal and how to transfer the information into an Accounts Receivable Ledger.

Friday - Lesson 6
It's payday! This lesson will teach you how to determine gross pay, deductions and net pay. You'll learn how to prepare a payroll, write payroll checks and prepare and maintain accurate payroll records.

Wednesday - Lesson 7
In this lesson, you'll learn all about banks and banking services. You'll learn the proper way to write checks, make out deposit tickets and reconcile your company's checking account with the bank statement, skills you'll find valuable in both your business and personal life!

Friday - Lesson 8
This lesson will teach you how to prepare a Schedule of Accounts Payable and a Schedule of Accounts Receivable. These reports can be used to compare the amount of money your business owes its creditors with the amount of money your customers owe your business.

Wednesday - Lesson 9
In this lesson, you'll prepare a worksheet showing the net income or net loss for the fiscal period. The worksheet will show all income and expenses for the fiscal period, as well as the assets, liabilities and owner's equity account balances.

Friday - Lesson 10
In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare various reports that are vital to the well-being of your company. You'll learn how these reports can be used to make sound financial decisions in the next fiscal period. You will discover how to put together an Owner's Equity Statement, an Income Statement and a Distribution of Net Income.

Wednesday - Lesson 11
In this lesson, you'll prepare for the end of the fiscal period by adjusting your asset account balances to accurately reflect the assets remaining at the end of the year. You will also find out how to journalize and post adjusting and closing entries to bring your company's General Ledger up to date.

Friday - Lesson 12
In the final lesson, you will prepare a Post-Closing Trial Balance report to ensure that all debits and credits in the General Ledger balance out in preparation for the new fiscal period.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

• Internet access
• Email
• One of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Safari
• Adobe PDF plug-in (a free download obtained at Adobe.com)
• Acrobat Reader
• Access to a calculator or adding machine and a printer

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The course is intended for accounting professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
319944 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register
327563 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328083 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Effective Business Writing

Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this course, you'll know the secret to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue until your very last, well-chosen word.

Course Objectives

Study brainstorming technique that will help make writing easier and more fun for you right away.

Learn how to disentangle the efforts of your creative and critical sides, and you'll come to understand why both sides are important components of good writing.

Learn why writing is one of the best problem-solving tools around.


Outline of Instruction

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you identify gaps and eliminate problem areas in your writing skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327373 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Real Estate Law

Explore the legal issues involved in real estate law, from investing to title examinations. You'll not only master the essentials, but you'll receive hands-on applications and examples that will show you how to use this knowledge in a day-to-day real estate practice or in personal real estate investing. The course will present real estate law in down-to-earth terms. By mixing explanation of legal theory with specific and practical examples, it draws a balance between legal philosophy and legal practice. You'll soon see just how fascinating a topic real property law can be.

Course Objectives

Build a strong knowledge base as you discover how legal concepts are put into practice every day.

Learn to identify key words and phrases and define them on the spot.

Learn worded descriptions of real property


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Law of Property
If you've ever considered becoming a real estate broker, buying or selling a home, investing in real estate, or getting into real estate law, this is the course for you! In Lesson 1, you'll learn about the key differences between real and personal property, as well as some of the unique characteristics of land. You'll also get an overview of all the varied classifications of real property-you may be surprised by all the possibilities!

Lesson 2 - All About Estates
If you own property, does that mean you can do anything you like with it? In today's lesson, you'll learn about what kinds of titles carry which kinds of rights. There's one type of title you'll want above all others, and you need to know about it long before you ever think about buying any real estate. We'll also look at what happens when two or more people own property together. This can get complicated, so we'll untangle who has the right to do what

Lesson 3 - The Importance of Property Boundaries
Most people don't know anything about property boundaries . . . until they're unpleasantly surprised by someone knocking down their back fence. In this lesson, you'll discover how to read and understand the different types of property descriptions, how to avoid disputes about them, and how to make this inside knowledge work for you

Lesson 4 - Sales and Foreclosures
In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic contract requirements involved in selling property. Don't worry, though-it's not just dry theory! I'll also introduce you to the typical people involved in a sale and walk you through the usual procedures. Then we'll dive into a topic many people regard as a potential gold mine: foreclosures. We'll straighten out some common misconceptions and see just what's involved in bidding on foreclosed property

Lesson 5 - Fixtures, Easements, Licenses, and Liens
When you sell property, what items can you take with you and what must remain? This issue involves the law of fixtures, and most buyers and sellers don't know anything about it. But you will! You'll learn how and why a seller can remove a refrigerator but not the antique doorknobs. We'll also look at the important issue of easements, which give a non-owner the right to use part of someone else's land. Both of these topics are absolutely essential for anyone considering buying or selling real estate

Lesson 6 - What You Need to Know About Contracts
In this lesson, we'll track the negotiations that go on when you buy and sell real estate. You'll learn what a contract actually does, and you'll explore two of the most common real estate contracts: the "listing agreement" and the "offer to purchase and contract of sale." Then we'll follow a sale from the posting of the For Sale sign to the offers, counteroffers, rejections, and finally to the acceptance

Lesson 7 - Landlord-Tenant Law
If you've ever been a tenant or plan to become a landlord, then you should pay particular attention to this lesson. Here we'll examine landlord-tenant law, exploring what rights and obligations each has to the other. You'll see when and how a landlord can evict a tenant and how tenants can protect themselves. And we'll walk step-by-step through the terms of a typical lease

Lesson 8 - The Ins and Outs of Deeds
Anyone who plans on owning real estate must know about deeds. A deed simply transfers ownership rights, but if you've ever tried to read one, you know just how confusing they can be. In this lesson, we'll decipher all the parts of the deed, clarifying what each clause means and how each part impacts your ownership rights. We'll also discuss ways to make sure the owner transfers all of his or her legal rights in the property to you.

Lesson 9 - Demystifying Mortgages
Mortgages can be just as confusing as deeds! So in this lesson, we'll demystify them by discussing what a mortgage is, what "prequalification" and "preapproval" are, and what lenders look for before entering into a mortgage with a borrower (especially credit issues). You'll also see what types of mortgages you can choose from and understand the good and bad points of each.

Lesson 10 - What Happens at the Closing?
Real estate closings often seem overwhelming. So many papers are flying around, and if you're the buyer, you're signing things without really knowing what they are. And then there's the whole issue of closing costs, which can add several thousand dollars to the sale. In this lesson, you'll meet the people involved in a typical closing, see what documents the closing professional needs, learn about the ones a buyer must sign, and what the costs are and where they come from. By the time you finish this lesson, you'll feel much more comfortable with this process!

Lesson 11 - Zoning and Restrictive Covenants
Who creates zoning rules and how? What can a zoning ordinance regulate? How are they enforced? If you need to get around one, can you? These are just some of the questions you'll find answers to in this lesson. We'll also take a look at an area of law most people don't know about-but it can have a huge impact on all types of property owners. That's restrictive covenants. Last, you'll learn what kind of action you can take if your neighbor becomes a big nuisance.

Lesson 12 - Real Estate Professions
In our final lesson, we'll survey the various types of professions tied to real estate. If you're interested in becoming a real estate agent, you'll learn about the process here. We'll also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of real estate investing to help you decide if this is something you'd like to do. And we'll finish up by profiling other careers, such as surveyors, real estate paralegals, appraisers, inspectors, and more


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in learning the basics of real estate law, including investing, title searching, and mortgages this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Advanced Grant Proposal Writing

In this course, an experienced grant writer will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. You will become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority of public foundations. Learn what to do and what not to do on your cover sheet, narrative, background page, and your stakeholder and third-party evaluation plan. Discover the quickest and most efficient ways to gather the information you will need to develop your proposal's attachments, including information on your organization's structure, administration, and finances. Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected. Before this course is over, you will have discovered a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others. You will learn about the importance of obtaining community and political support before submitting a proposal to any government agency.

Course Objectives

Discover the quickest and most efficient ways to gather the information you'll need to develop your proposal's attachments, including information on your organization's structure, administration, and finances.

Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected.

Discover a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others. You'll know the best type of paper to use, which buzzwords to include, which fonts work best, which types of graphics to include, and a variety of formatting techniques that will make your proposal more competitive.

Learn about the importance of obtaining community and political support before submitting a proposal to any government agency.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Types of Proposal Formats
In this lesson, you'll learn the different types of grant proposal formats for corporations, foundations, and state and federal government agencies. This lesson is important because you'll discover who reviews your proposals at each type of funder, what format the proposal review staff expect to receive, and how and why decisions to fund or reject grant proposals are made.

Lesson 2 - Match Funders With Projects
This lesson will teach you how to carefully research the funding agencies so you can match your grant funding needs to their interests. You'll learn how to find and use Internet research sites to identify multiple funders for grant proposal projects. And you'll learn how to spot the funder/project matches that result in a 90 percent or higher funding success rate.

Lesson 3 - Write the History and Major Accomplishments Sections
In this lesson, we'll focus on how to prepare the first section of the grant proposal narrative-the research and major accomplishments section. You'll learn how to sift through organizational documents and write useful information that will answer the dozens of questions that grant reviewers ask when reading your narrative. Most importantly, you'll learn how to avoid the mistakes that can cause your grant proposal to lose points during the initial stages of the funder's review process.

Lesson 4 - Write the Current Programs and Activities Section
This lesson will teach you how to develop a current programs and activities section narrative template. You'll also learn where to find the type of information a grant reviewer needs in this section of your grant proposal. And you'll learn how to stay on your toes to answer all of the questions that funders ask when they read this section of your grant proposals

Lesson 5 - Write the Target Population Served Section
In this lesson, you will learn how to write accurate and magnetizing copy for the target population served section of your grant proposals. You'll also learn how to conduct extensive research on your target population and how to order, organize, and write the information for this critical section of your grant proposals.

Lesson 6 - Write the Partnerships Section
This lesson will teach you how to find the most current information on your organization's partners in the community, region, and nation. You'll also learn how to identify potential partners when your organization has few or no partners. Most importantly, you'll learn how to organize and present your partnership information in an appealing format for funders.

Lesson 7 - Write the Needs Statement Section
In this lesson, you'll learn how to understand the needs statement section from the funder's viewpoint. You'll also learn the type of information to collect on the target population and your organization in order to glean language for this section.

Lesson 8 - Write the Program Design Section
This is perhaps the most important of all our lessons. You are halfway through the main writing sections for your grant proposal narrative and gaining more confidence in your skills. This lesson will teach you how to show the funder that you have a well-thought-out plan for spending grant monies. You'll learn how to look at the program design section from the funder's viewpoint, how to collect the right information, and how to spot poorly written narrative in this section.

Lesson 9 - Write the Management Plan Section
In this lesson, you will learn to understand the thinking patterns of grant funders when they read the management plan section. You'll also learn how to avoid the most common types of errors made by other grant writers when writing this section, and how to cull the right information from your program staff or administrators.

Lesson 10 - Write the Evaluation Section
This lesson will teach you how to look at the evaluation plan section from the funder's perspective. You'll also learn how to steer clear of the age-old errors that other grant writers make when planning and writing this section. From learning where to find the information needed to write an award-winning evaluation plan to learning the common terms that funders look for in this section, Lesson 10 hits the target

Lesson 11 - Develop the Budget Section
At this point, you're nearing the finish line for Advanced Proposal Writing. In this lesson, you will learn the standard definitions you need to know when it comes to planning your budget line items. We'll also look at examples of award-winning budget sections on the Internet. Most importantly, this lesson will teach you how to recover with the funder when you make a glaring budget error.

Lesson 12 - Apply Finishing Touches and Conduct Follow-Up Tasks
This last lesson will teach you how to view your entire proposal package from the funder's viewpoint. You'll also learn how to use words that work, some final formatting techniques, and how to prepare the supporting documentation for your grant proposal-the attachments. This final lesson will also teach you the ins and outs of signatories, copies, and how to mail your grant proposal the right way. Lastly, you'll learn how to follow up on all outstanding items, such as verification of proposal delivery and checking back with funders. Finally, I'll show you the next step to take when your proposal is either funded or rejected.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of an "Introductory Grant Writing" course or equivalent experience.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will provide you with a complete understanding of all the components used to determine whether to fund or reject a proposal and how to give your project an edge over others.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Writing Essentials

Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. Whether you're hoping to get a better job, write for a blog, or publish your short story, this course will give you the writing tools you need for success. It's also a perfect choice for students who speak English as a second language. You'll gain confidence right away as you practice free writing and discover how to create solid drafts. With the knowledge and hands-on practice you gain from this course, you'll be able to express yourself clearly and persuasively in writing-both in your personal life and in the business world.

Course Objectives

Learn how to improve writing skills by learning to select strong and persuasive words, spell correctly, and choose the right punctuation.

Discover how to put it all together by crafting well-written sentences, building effective paragraphs, and organizing your material logically.

Explore ways to make the most of e-mails and other forms of electronic communication.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Writing: Your Dynamic New Tool

Lesson 02 - Words: Picking the Right One

Lesson 03 - Spelling: Tips and Practice

Lesson 04 - Usage: Which Word Goes Where

Lesson 05 - Sentences: Writing Them Effectively

Lesson 06 - Ending Punctuation: When, Where, and Why

Lesson 07 - Commas: Mastery at Last!

Lesson 08 - Semicolons, Colons, and All the Rest: A Quick Review

Lesson 09 - Paragraphs: How They Help You Communicate

Lesson 10 - Formatting: Tools and Tips to Help Your Content Shine

Lesson 11 - Writing for Electronic Media: Quirks and Characteristics

Lesson 12 - Putting It All Together: Writing Well!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course provides you with the writing tools you need for success.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327742 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Secrets to Better Photography

Secrets of Better Photography will teach you how to take outstanding photos. Whether you use a DSLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or your phone for your photography, you will learn how to get the best results from your camera. This hands-on course will teach you how to choose the right photographic equipment to compose images with style. You can take your camera out of auto mode after learning about lighting, motion, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. You will also explore common photography topics, including portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, and digital editing. Each lesson includes exercises and assignments, so you can apply what you learned to your own camera. By the time you finish, you will see a difference in both your photographer's eye and your photos.

Course Objectives

Learn how to choose the best photographic equipment for you and how to compose images with style.

Explore natural and artificial lighting, freezing or blurring motion, portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, photojournalism, and digital editing options.


Learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - The Subject of Photography
In this first lesson, you'll learn how to see the subject of each photograph-before you press the shutter button. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.

Lesson 2 - Camera Equipment
As you learn more about the technical side of photography, take a look at the options available in camera equipment. Whether you have a point-and-shoot camera or the latest digital SLR, you will gain a better understanding of the equipment and tools photographers use.

Lesson 3 - Your Photographic Eye
Returning to artistic elements in this lesson, you'll learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.

Lesson 4 - Lighting
Light is the essence of photography. In this lesson, we'll explore how to control and use light to your advantage. You'll compare the advantages of natural light, available light, and artificial light and see when you'll want to use each to capture the special effects you're after. You'll also learn how to use the ISO and white balance settings on your camera to make the most of the light you have.

Lesson 5 - Sharp Shooting
This lesson delves into the options for using your camera and other tools to get sharp, crisp images. Photography often requires compromise to accommodate conflicting priorities, and after this lesson, you will be able to decide what's most important to you. You will also see how to test your lenses and cameras and evaluate your equipment.

Lesson 6 - Aperture and Depth of Field
Using manual exposure settings opens up a whole new world of professional and creative options. In this lesson, you'll begin an exploration of how to get the most out of your camera's features, starting with Aperture Priority and the control it gives you over depth of field. Whether you want to create an image with a soft background highlighting your subject or a far-reaching landscape shot with all the details in focus, controlling your aperture settings puts that power in your hands.

Lesson 7 - Shutter Speed and Motion
You'll see how to capture motion in this lesson as we continue the topic of manual exposure settings. Whether you want to freeze the action of fireworks or merge a waterfall into a velvety illusion, shutter speed is the key! Setting your shutter speed gives you the control you need to get the images you want, and it's easier than you might think. You'll have lots to practice with as you finish this lesson.

Lesson 8 - Portraiture
In this lesson, you'll learn the tricks of portrait photography. Whether you're working professionally or just as the family photographer, these techniques will help you take better portraits. You'll see how to pose people so they'll look their best, when to use digital editing, and how various lighting techniques will help you create pleasing portraits.

Lesson 9 - Children and Pet Photography
Photographing children, pets, and groups is a challenge for even the most seasoned professional photographer. In this lesson, you'll learn some techniques and strategies to bring out the best in your pictures.

Lesson 10 - Photographic Challenges
Now that you know how your camera works and what you want to do, it's time to take a look at how to handle challenging situations. When the light is low or the subject just seems out of reach, you want to know how to get the shot! In today's lesson we'll focus on how to use your tools and knowledge to beat the challenges and come away with the pictures you're after.

Lesson 11 - Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a fascinating field for photographers. This fast-paced world presents challenges of its own. In this lesson, you'll see how the pros handle this type of work. We'll also discuss how to get started in the field.

Lesson 12 - Digital Options
Digital editing is a real bonus for photographers. In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic and artistic editing techniques available to all photographers, as well as some of the technical issues of digital photography.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
A digital or film camera.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning how to take outstanding photos and get the best results whether you are using a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or your phone camera; this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327897 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II

Have you ever felt technically prepared for a supervisor's role, yet felt defeated by all of the people issues that seem to arise? You are not alone; many people feel the same way. In this online course, you will learn how to be a more effective manager or supervisor. You will master the basics of communication, because effective communication is essential in your quest to be a good manager or supervisor. In addition, you will learn how you can develop your interpersonal skills by understanding and dealing with the various people issues that arise at work. You will see how you can understand various personality traits and how they impact the ability to get the job done. These traits include emotional intelligence, the need for power, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and more. You will be able to assess your own personality, as well as the personalities of your co-workers and boss, and you'll develop a plan of action to improve both your interpersonal skills and your work relationships.

Course Objectives

Learn how to be a more effective manager or supervisor.

Master the basics of communication, because effective communication is essential in your quest to be a good manager or supervisor.

Learn how to assess your own personality, as well as the personalities of your co-workers and boss, and you'll develop a plan of action to improve both your interpersonal skills and your work relationships


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Purposes and Elements of Communication
When a manager or supervisor begins to have problems in the workplace, it usually isn't due to any technical skill deficiency. More often than not, it's some kind of communication problem or interpersonal problem. This course will provide you with a great many tools you can use to help with the kinds of real-world issues that arise every day in the workplace. This first lesson will introduce you to some of the basic components of communication

Lesson 2 - Direction of Communication Flow
As we begin to identify problems or issues with communication in organizations, it's valuable to have a framework to help us understand it. In this lesson, we'll look at the directions in which communication flows in organizations, barriers to communication, and organizational issues that block communication

Lesson 3 - Communication Media and Effective Listening
How do you become a better communicator? Choosing the right communication method is a logical first step! This lesson will provide you with some tips for doing just that. We'll also talk about how to listen more effectively-the first step to being a more effective communicator.

Lesson 4 - Non-Verbal and Written Communication
What we say is only part of what we communicate. The non-verbal message can be just as powerful! In this lesson, you'll learn all about nonverbal communication and some techniques to make sure that you're not sending the wrong message. Then we'll start discussing written communication as well as how to use the writing process more effectively.

Lesson 5 - Communicating With Groups and Running Effective Meetings
Communicating with individuals is a real art--communicating with groups multiplies the challenge! Here's we'll discuss groups and teams and how to best approach them with your communications. We'll also talk about some constructive criticism techniques as well as how to deliver bad news so that it is received and not resisted.

Lesson 6 - Communicating During Organizational Change
During times of organizational change it is difficult to communicate effectively, and sometimes hard to get your points across effectively. People are angry, tense, and anxious, and so are you! In this lesson, we'll look into what happens to the climate of the organization during times of change, and you'll learn how to communicate effectively when it counts the most.

Lesson 7 - Introduction to Interpersonal Skills
In this lesson, we'll begin to discuss the second major topic of the course: Interpersonal skills. Here we'll go over why these skills are important in any organization and we'll look into a concept called emotional intelligence.

Lesson 8 - Personality Theory and Personality Types
Personalities! They're all around us. You have one and so does everyone else. Many problems at work are blamed on personality conflicts. What does this really mean? We'll find out in this lesson. We'll begin by discussing the personality traits of introverts versus extroverts

Lesson 9 - Personality Conflicts
In this lesson, we'll talk about an important trait called agreeableness. People can be high or low or somewhere in between on this trait. Wherever they (or you) fall, there are positive and negative consequences, and we'll explore them all in this lesson. We'll do the same with another important trait: conscientiousness.

Lesson 10 - Personality Characteristics
We'll discuss two more personality traits in Lesson 10--neuroticism and openness to experience. As we learned in Lesson 9, people can be high, low or somewhere in between on these traits, too. And wherever they fall, there are positive and negative consequences.

Lesson 11 - The Use of Power and Situational Leadership
A need for power? Does that seem a bit autocratic to even admit to? Most of us do have at least some need for power, control, and influence. What should you do with that need for power? And do you use your power for good or for evil? Does it have anything to do with being a successful manager? We'll answer all of these questions in this lesson.

Lesson 12 - Using Interpersonal Skills Throughout Your Career
We'll wrap up the course and our discussion on interpersonal skills with some useful tips on how to use these new skills effectively-not just with your employees, but with your peers and your boss, as well.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Fundamentals of Supervision and Management (or equivalent experience).

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you develop your interpersonal skills by understanding and dealing with various personality traits and how they impact your ability to get the job done.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certificate in Energy Medicine

Increasingly, scientific evidence shows that human beings are comprised of an energetic system that is highly integrated with the physical body, emotions, and the spirit. When methods of therapeutic energy healing are incorporated with modern healthcare modalities, positive client outcomes result. Music, sound healing, meditation, therapeutic touch, healing touch, reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, qigong, and acupuncture are therapies that can result in enhanced health and healing for many individuals.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the foundations of energy medicine, including the biofield (human energy field), the chakras, music and sound, meditation, qigong, and acupuncture.

Course Objectives

Explore the fundamentals of energy medicine.

Examine the scientific evidence of the biofield and explore Indian healing traditions regarding the chakras (the energy centers in the body).

Discover a variety of healing practices that focus on treating the biofield.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

There is increasing scientific evidence that human beings are comprised of an energetic system that is highly integrated with the physical body, the emotions, and the spiritual aspect of individuals. Because of this evidence, the health care community is increasingly realizing the importance of incorporating methods of energy healing with modern health care methods, and finding that the results are positive client outcomes. The goal/outcome of this course is for the learner to be able to explore the foundations of energy medicine, including the biofield (human energy field), the auric layers, and the chakras.

Friday - Lesson 02

In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities. The goal/outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Meditation is a mind-body practice with many methods and variations that are all grounded in the silence and stillness of present-moment awareness. The regular practice of meditation not only calms and helps focus the mind, it is also an effective practice for increased energy. Evidence of meditation's health effects has been well documented. The practice offers improvement in the symptoms of various disease conditions, and the experience of a deeper spiritual connection. The goal/outcome of this course is to describe the effects of meditation on the brain, health conditions, and energy, including its psychological and physiological effects.

Friday - Lesson 04

The concept of energy systems as part of the human interactive environment and healing has been part of many cultures for centuries. Energy medicine therapies use gentle hand techniques thought to help balance a person's energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind and spirit. Therapeutic Touch®, Healing Touch, Reiki, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy are discussed. The goal/outcome of this course is for the learner to be able to examine various types, methods, and health benefits of energy medicine therapies.

Wednesday - Lesson 05

Qigong is an integrated mind-body-spirit energy healing discipline that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Qigong is more than exercise. It is a holistic system of self-healing with a focus on posture and movement, breathing techniques, and meditation. Increased range of motion, increased stamina, increased strength, improved balance, and coordination are enhanced by the practice of qigong. The goal/objective of this course is for the learner to examine the practice and health benefits of qigong.

Friday - Lesson 06

The ancient Chinese healing practice of acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments, especially pain. Today, this therapy that addresses disharmony in the body, mind, and spirit is widely practiced throughout China and is used by millions of individuals in the United States and many other countries. This course explores the history of acupuncture, the theories involved in its practice (including yin and yang, qi, the meridian system, and causes of disharmony), the types and benefits of acupuncture, as well as possible complications and contraindications of the therapy and training issues. The goal/outcome of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the practice, theories, and clinical efficacy of acupuncture.


Contact Hours

10

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for health care professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Discover Digital Photography

Discover Digital Photography is designed for the novice photographer with no previous experience with digital cameras. This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. If you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those "old school" photo assets. After completing the course, you will understand how the process of composing photos has changed with the evolving capabilities of digital photography.

Course Objectives

Learn how to compose your shots when you know you have digital editing available to you.

Discuss how industry and business use digital imaging today.


Explore more options for traveling with your camera that might be new to you!



Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Is Digital Photography?
In your first lesson, you'll have a chance to become familiar with the online classroom and discover the many resources available to you, including the beginning of the Digital Dictionary. You will also learn how digital photography works and what's needed to get started with a digital workshop at home.

Lesson 2 - Learn About Cameras
In this lesson, you'll have an opportunity to understand the key features of a digital camera. This will be helpful as you learn about what to look for both inside and outside the camera and as you explore the different levels of equipment available.

Lesson 3 - Shopping for Digital Equipment
When it's time to buy your own camera, you'll want to know how to make the right choice. This lesson covers more of the attributes and features of digital photography, so you're ready to go shopping!

Lesson 4 - Storing Digital Images
Digital storage is a big issue. In this lesson, you will learn the ways to address this aspect of digital photography. When it comes to digital images, you'll need storage space-not only on your camera, but also on your computer and somewhere offline for backup. This lesson also recommends how to get the most out of your storage space and the best backup option.

Lesson 5 - Phone and Tablet Photography
Digital photography isn't limited to traditional cameras! You probably have your phone or tablet with you most of the time, and this lesson explores the option of using that camera to take pictures, display your images, or even do quick editing. If you've been a bit confused by all the new terminology connected with smartphones and tablets, here you'll find easy explanations and clear examples of how to make the most of this technology.

Lesson 6 - The Digital Darkroom
The ability to edit your digital images is one of the most compelling features of digital photography. This lesson will show you several of the software programs available to you and some of the many features you'll find in digital editing programs.

Lesson 7 - Digital Photography Online
Using digital images online and on your computer are big parts of digital photography. In this lesson, you'll discover ways you can easily use digital images with email and on websites. You will also learn how to size images for use on the Internet. You'll love learning how simple it is to use your images as backgrounds and computer wallpaper. With digital photography, you can customize almost anything!

Lesson 8 - Digital Printing
Printing digital images can take many forms. This lesson explores the options for printing at home and the extensive network of retail printers available for digital work. You'll also learn how to prepare your images for the best quality prints, regardless of where you print them. If archival quality is important to you, or if you're scrapbooking, there are some things you'll want to know!

Lesson 9 - A Changing Society
This lesson explores how new and how digital imaging is changing communication, business practices, and the way photographers protect their images.

Lesson 10 - Scanning and Restoring Photos
Scanning printed images is an important option for digital photography. This lesson focuses on restoring old and damaged photos, as well as using scanners to convert slides, negatives, and prints into digital images. You'll even learn how to capture an image of a 3D object with a scanner! A scanner is a terrific tool for digital photographers and does an excellent job of connecting traditional photography with the digital era. This is an especially important lesson for scrapbookers who are working on family histories with damaged images or printed documents.

Lesson 11 - Traveling With Digital Equipment
Travel photography is always a favorite subject for photographers, whether you're shooting in your own backyard or around the world. Digital photography presents some different challenges and opportunities. This lesson focuses on how professionals in the field handle the challenges, as well as techniques and opportunities you can use when you travel, including file organization with Adobe's Lightroom.

Lesson 12 - Composing Digitally
Your final lesson will teach you how to compose your pictures with digital options in mind. There's a lot more to being a digital photographer than just owning a digital camera. In this lesson, you will see some great examples of difficult situations that you can remedy with digital solutions. The more you learn about your options, the more you'll want to experiment!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is an informative introduction to digital photography, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
320177 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 17 Register
327518 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 20 Register
328163 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Get Grants!

Whether you're interested in writing grant proposals as a career or in obtaining funding for your organization, this course will give you the grant-writing skills you need to outshine your competition. Learn how to develop successful, fundable grant proposals from experts in the field. We will walk you through both federal and foundation grant writing, pointing out the differences and similarities.

Course Objectives

have discovered how to target the best funding agencies for your project and learn insider secrets for approaching them in the right way.

have learned how to follow up on a proposal, and you'll find out when it's possible to turn a "no" into a "yes."

have learned how to convert an idea into a complete, well-developed package.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Each year, nonprofit organizations receive billions of dollars from grant-making entities. How can your organization ensure that some of this money comes into your coffers? The goal of Get Grants! is just that, and this lesson will you get started. The first step in getting grants is making sure that you have a fundable project. What's that? You'll find out in this lesson. We'll also talk about how to take an idea and develop it into a proposal

Friday - Lesson 02

Today you'll learn the eight parts of a typical grant proposal, and you'll find out in what order you should develop them. We'll examine how to create a workable timeline so that you never frantically work on a proposal only to discover that you missed the deadline. We'll also go into detail about the first part of the proposal-the introduction, or what we might call your section on bragging rights.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Today we'll get to the heart of the proposal: the "why." The need statement is where you convince potential funders that you need their support. But ah, there's a hitch. Funders don't particularly care about things you lack or things that would make you happy. They care about funding projects that address issues or resolve unmet needs that mesh with their priorities. After this lesson, you'll know how to detect a real need and then write a concise, clear, well-documented need statement that makes funding agencies take note.

Friday - Lesson 04

Goals and objectives clarify precisely what you intend to accomplish and help funders see what they are supporting. In this lesson you'll learn how to write goals that flow from the need statement and objectives that will help to measure your success. More specifically, we'll show you how to craft the specific, measurable objectives that grant makers require.

Wednesday - Lesson 05

"Evaluation" is a word that you hear a lot in the grant-writing world. It's how you show the grant makers that the outcomes of your project are what they want to support. By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to design evaluations that clearly demonstrate how your outcomes support your goals and the goals of the funding source.

Friday - Lesson 06

Today we'll talk about methods and activities, which are the things you'll be doing from the moment you receive your funding in order to reach your goal. Planning these steps can be daunting, but you'll see how to create a detailed road map so that you never get lost. You'll also understand how to match your activities to the objectives we developed in Lesson 4. And you'll know how to capture all the great ideas that you generate during the grant-writing process, so your project manager will be able to start implementing them right away.

Wednesday - Lesson 07

If you're a numbers person, this lesson about the budget will be right up your alley. If you're not, this lesson will demystify the budget process. We'll go through each of the budget categories and define the more confusing terms. Best of all, you'll get good models for your budget form and your budget narrative. These will be very helpful . . . especially when you work on a major grant.

Friday - Lesson 08

Grant writers frequently overlook these two parts of the proposal. But after today, you'll never make this common mistake. Funders don't always require information about dissemination (publicizing your program) and sustainability (future funding), but both are vital pieces in convincing funders that you will make the most of their investment. You'll find out today how you can best present them in your proposal.

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Although we're not yet finished with the class, we're at the point of the proposal process where we sum it all up. In this lesson, we'll look at how to give the summary its due. We'll also talk about letters of inquiry: what they are, when to use them, and how to make them effective. And we'll examine how to make successful first approaches to funding sources.

Friday - Lesson 10

You've written a great grant . . . now you need to send it out and get it funded. Today we'll talk about researching funding sources. By the end of this lesson, you'll know who funds government programs and where to get the best information. You'll also know where to find out about private foundations and corporate funding. Finally, you'll come to understand the sometimes arcane language of guidelines and extract the details you need.

Wednesday - Lesson 11

What image do you want to present to your funding sources? The tips you'll get today (including ways to assemble and package your grant) will help you present your proposal in the best light. We'll review what supporting data you'll need and talk about what you have to do after you've submitted your grant.

Friday - Lesson 12

In this lesson, we'll cover writing style . . . what works and what doesn't. We'll discuss how to ensure that your organization is ready to apply for a grant. And we'll talk about grant writing as a career-including what it means to work on retainer and why you should never work on a contingency basis. By the end of this lesson (which is the end of this course), you'll be well-equipped to get out there and get grants!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Internet access
• Email
• One of the following browsers:
o Mozilla Firefox
o Microsoft Internet Explorer (9.0 or above)
o Google Chrome
o Safari
• Adobe PDF plug-in (a free download obtained at Adobe.com .)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for grant writers or anyone involved in fundraising for a large or small organization.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People

Photographing people can be fun, exciting, and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple. You will start with the basic principles you need to know in order to become a people photographer. You will discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements. Then you will move onto portrait and formal group shots, where you will learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid. You will become proficient in action photography, and you will learn some fun, creative ways to photograph children and babies. You will even gain expertise in filling your photographs with imagery, setting moods, and creating themes. This course will have you well on your way to becoming a skilled people photographer.

Course Objectives

Discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements.

Learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid.

Learn several fun and creative ways to photograph children and babies.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Photographing people is one of the most exciting and complicated kinds of photography. Yet, with just a few skills, you'll soon be taking better pictures of people. In this lesson, we'll begin by exploring digital photography equipment and talk about how to set up an inexpensive home studio.

Friday - Lesson 02

In this lesson, you'll learn about exposure and the pivotal role it plays in photography. The lesson will talk about the three camera controls that affect exposure, and you'll find out how to use these controls to achieve the desired effect in your photographs.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

In this lesson, you'll learn about light. Every photo is made from the effects of light on your digital camera's sensor, so the importance of understanding and using light has an enormous impact on your photos. You'll find out how to make the most of indoor and outdoor light and how to use some tactics to give you better shots. Then, we'll explore some difficult lighting situations and how to overcome those problems in order to take great people photos.

Friday - Lesson 04

In this lesson, you'll learn how to compose a photo. Photo composition involves not only the primary subject and secondary objects, but also the general look and overall feeling of a photo. You'll find out how to tackle common composition problems, use the rule of thirds, put tactics to work in order to shoot sharp photos, and use depth of field to your advantage.

Wednesday - Lesson 05

People photographers spend most of their time taking portraits of individuals and groups, but posing and arranging these shots can be difficult. In this lesson, you'll learn how to solve common problems with portraits and how to arrange and shoot portrait and group photos that give you a true representation of the individual or group.

Friday - Lesson 06

In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of faces, hands, and people with their pets. You'll discover how to manage composition, posing, and angles, and how to capture meaningful photos that communicate to the viewer. You'll also learn how to handle lighting with pets and how to keep their attention as you photograph them.

Wednesday - Lesson 07

In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of babies and children. You'll discover some practical tips that will help you shoot those intimate, personal photos. We'll explore techniques for taking photos of children in motion, discuss how to pose kids, and consider specific issues related to photographing babies and newborns.

Friday - Lesson 08

Have you ever tried to get some good sports photos, only to be disappointed with the results? Maybe the image was blurry or the gym lighting made your photos have a yellow tint. Sports photography is often rather difficult, but this lesson will help you learn tools and tricks so you can capture great sports images. You'll learn all about managing shutter speed, composition, lighting, and you'll find out what makes a sports photo look great.

Wednesday - Lesson 09

In lesson, you'll learn about macro and abstract photography. Macro photography uses specialized lenses and lens attachments that allow you to get very close to items, while abstract photography focuses on photos that may not have a discernable subject. You'll be surprised to know that you can use both of these techniques to create beautiful photos of people, and in this lesson, you'll find out how.

Friday - Lesson 10

One of the more challenging types of people photography is shooting formal events, such as proms and weddings. In this lesson, we'll tackle this difficult subject and explore how to manage posing, lighting, and composition. We'll also explore how to manage distractions, problems, and even how to take great photos of inanimate objects, such as the wedding cake!

Wednesday - Lesson 11

In this lesson, you'll find out how to make the most of image editing software and your people photos. Even good photos sometimes need a bit of editing work to make them great, and in this lesson, we'll focus on editing techniques specific to photos of people. You'll see how to adjust composition, exposure, and how to fix common problems, such as facial blemishes.

Friday - Lesson 12

After you master your people photography skills, you may want to begin a business. In this final lesson, we'll explore the business of photography. You'll find out how to manage clients, the services you'll offer, and you'll learn about photography contracts - a vital part of your business. You'll even be able to download a contract and customize it to meet your business needs.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
You will need a digital camera.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
A digital editing program of your choice, such as the latest version of Photoshop Elements (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Project Management Applications

Increase your value to your employer by discovering and mastering essential quantitative and qualitative project management applications. A successful project begins with process definition, data collection, and the scoping of project requirements. Every project ends with a motivated project team able to accomplish objectives on time and within budget. Winning projects rely on accurate cost and time estimates, identification of the critical path, and use of tracking and control tools. In this course, an experienced Project Management Professional will teach you the same powerful tools and techniques that experienced project management professionals rely on every day. You will increase the probability of project success by mastering the tricks of the trade: Earned Value Performance Measurement, Gantt Charts, Network Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, and Cost-Volume Analysis. You will become proficient at recruiting project team members and empowering them to succeed. You will understand the stages of team development, and you will gain skills in developing and motivating team leaders. You will learn how to understand and relate to an organizational culture and the differing characteristics of its work groups. The course also includes essential information that will help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Certification Magazine recently identified PMP certification as "the highest-paying certification" of the year.

Course Objectives

Understand the stages of team development, and you'll gain skills in developing and motivating team leaders.

Learn how to understand and relate to an organizational culture and the differing characteristics of its work groups.

Learn about project software, statistics, change management, processes, and estimating.


Outline of Instruction

Wednesday - Lesson 01

In our first lesson, you'll learn how to use a variety of project management data collection tools including check sheets, histograms, performance charts, and process definition tools such as work breakdown structure (WBS) and flowcharts. After you master these tools, you'll be able to increase your project management effectiveness by leaps and bounds.

Friday - Lesson 02

Estimating is a very important activity for every organization. It helps you calculate time and costs for your project. When you successfully use estimates, your actual cost of project work is very close to your projections. In today's lesson, you'll learn how to apply quantitative and qualitative estimating methods, such as historical analogy, the walk through and Delphi methods, expected value, and estimates under uncertainty.

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Earned value is gaining in popularity in project management circles. Although some people view it as a new concept, they're often surprised to learn that it's been around for more than 30 years. In today's lesson, I'll define earned value, describe its history, and discuss its benefits. You'll learn about the graphical and mathematical overview of earned value, and discover how to create a step-by-step earned value performance measurement (EVPM) system.

Friday - Lesson 04

Gantt charts, along with work breakdown structure (WBS), earned value performance measurement (EVPM), and the precedence diagram method (PDM), make up the big four of project management. A Gantt chart may be the most popular tool associated with project management because it's an easy to follow timeline chart. In today's lesson, you'll learn about the history of Gantt charts, find out how to create one, and discover their benefits and limitations.

Wednesday - Lesson 05

Network scheduling, along with earned value, represents one of the most technical aspects of project management. If you enjoy working with charts and numbers, this lesson is right up your alley! As with earned value, the precedence diagram method (PDM) includes a fair amount of terminology and a little bit of tricky math. Today you'll learn the basics of networks and see how they relate to project management. You'll discover activity-on-arc (AOA) and activity-on-node (AON) network scheduling methods and understand how to use task dependencies, dummy activities, and float time.

Friday - Lesson 06

In today's lesson, we'll take a break from using calculators and studying elaborate models. You'll learn how resource planning, work flow diagrams, and storyboards can help you create and implement an effective project plan. I'll also show you how to define and implement a project change control system and to how control project costs.

Wednesday - Lesson 07

Today, we'll discuss a few more tools to help you with your projects. We'll begin with cost-volume analysis, a tool to help you optimize choices using costs, volume, and desired profits. We'll move on to Monte Carlo simulation, a sophisticated tool you can use when you deal with completely random conditions. You'll learn how to use force field analysis, a tool that helps you evaluate a decision based on pros and cons, and apply the Pareto principle, a 200-year-old concept that helps you to focus on what's important.

Friday - Lesson 08

I believe that too many people in the project management field place too high of an emphasis on the role of project management software. While it has an important role to play as a tool, software is not a substitute for sound planning, effective implementation and control, and positive leadership. In today's lesson, I'll discuss the nature of project management software and help you identify winning techniques and processes. You'll read two case studies to help you understand issues pertaining to software implementation. You'll learn why some people are reluctant to use project management software, and discover ways to evaluate and select a software supplier.

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Many project managers and team members struggle to improve their projects' output. Despite their best efforts to improve customer satisfaction, project personnel are often unable to make much progress. The best way to succeed is to use statistics and a data-driven approach to characterize and improve your projects. Today, you'll learn about the measures of location (median, mode, and mean), the normal curve, and measures of dispersion (range, mean absolute deviation, variance, and standard deviation). You'll see how the Taguchi loss function is an alternative to traditional go/no-go inspection. You'll also learn how to measure variation, use prevention, and apply statistical process control (SPC) to help you produce predictable and acceptable results.

Friday - Lesson 10

Today, we'll discuss the dimensions of the project team. For your project to succeed, you need a skilled project manager and committed capable project team members. You'll learn how to identify essential competencies of an effective project manager, and how to establish a winning project team. You'll understand what it takes to recruit, evaluate, and select project team members. And you'll also learn about the concepts of a core team, extended team, and the overly important project team.

Wednesday - Lesson 11

I believe a potent combination of a high-functioning project team and a capable project manager is essential for your success in project management. Effective project teams come together through careful planning and action. In today's lesson, we'll discuss work group theory, contrast formal and informal work groups, and identify informal work group characteristics. You'll learn about the stages of team development, understand why change is so important for your project, and find out why people are reluctant to change. You'll learn how to overcome resistance to change and empower your project team.

Friday - Lesson 12

Today, we'll discuss fundamental organizational concepts. You'll discover the purpose of an organization chart and learn why a matrix organization is a common project management organizational structure. You'll understand key coordinating principles such as authority, responsibility, accountability, and power. And you'll gain insights into organizational culture by developing a deeper understanding of values and beliefs, the elements of successful delegation, and various theories of motivation and leadership.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

PMP and Certified Associate in Project Management

Website

www.pmi.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Project Management Fundamentals (or equivalent experience).

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning how to to maximize your project's chance of success and become proficient at recruiting and empowering your project's team members, this course is for you! This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI®.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326459 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register
327407 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 19 Register
328166 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems

Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while other teachers face daily discipline battles? The answer is that many teachers have not been taught the secrets to solving discipline problems. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. Teachers continually rate this course one of the most valuable they have ever taken.

Course Objectives

Learn a very important secret about children and discipline.

Explore what motivates student behavior.

Learn about the brain's three control centers and how they affect your students' behavior.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - A Secret About Discipline

Lesson 2 - Children Need to Behave

Lesson 3 - Now You're Going to Get It

Lesson 4 - And the Winner Is . . .

Lesson 5 - You've Got to Have a Plan

Lesson 6 - What to Do When

Lesson 7 - Problems and Maturity

Lesson 8 - Problems With Others

Lesson 9 - Problems and Defiance

Lesson 10 - Problems and Schoolwork

Lesson 11 - Problems and Independence

Lesson 12 - Trying Again Tomorrow


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for K-12 teachers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327559 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II

In this professional development course, you'll get the teacher training you need to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students you're teaching make more responsible choices. You'll discover how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems, including bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work. We'll look at numerous real-life examples set in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms so you can see how to put the ideas into action in your own teaching situation.

Course Objectives

Learn how to deal with the special problem of attention deficit disorder, find out how to use time-outs effectively, and see how class meetings can help solve class-wide discipline problems.


Discover how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems, including bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work.


Gain a new understanding of what motivates severe and chronic misbehavior and, more important, what actions will help you effectively find solutions.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Makes Some Problems So Difficult?

Lesson 2 - Dealing With Difficult Problems

Lesson 3 - An Effective Discipline Plan

Lesson 4 - Teaching Time-Outs

Lesson 5 - Class Meetings

Lesson 6 - High School Problems

Lesson 7 - Middle School Problems

Lesson 8 - Upper Elementary School Problems

Lesson 9 - Lower Elementary School Problems

Lesson 10 - Dealing With Violent Situations

Lesson 11 - How to Handle Special Problems

Lesson 12 - Preventing Severe and Chronic Problems


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course in intended for K-12 teachers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Write Fiction Like a Pro

What's the single biggest difference between professional authors and novices? Professionals know how to structure novels and stories for maximum dramatic effect. This course helps you develop the same story structuring skills the pros use. You'll understand how your passion, theme, premise, and characters help you create the structure of your story, and you'll discover how viewpoint, dialogue, pacing, and many other techniques are used to build scenes and move your story from beginning to end.

Course Objectives

Understand how your passion, theme, premise, and characters help you create the structure of your story.

Discover how viewpoint, dialogue, pacing, and many other techniques are used to build scenes and move your story from beginning to end.



Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Story Structure

Lesson 2 - The Dramatic Elements

Lesson 3 - Character

Lesson 4 - Act 1: Hook, Backstory, and Trigger

Lesson 5 - Act 2: Crisis, Struggle, and Epiphany

Lesson 6 - Act 3: Plan, Climax, and Ending

Lesson 7 - The Story Idea

Lesson 8 - The Story Outline

Lesson 9 - The Long Form

Lesson 10 - Plan Like a Pro

Lesson 11 - Plot Like a Pro

Lesson 12 - Write Fiction Like a Pro


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The course is intended for aspiring fiction authors.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327374 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
327553 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Web 2:0 Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined. First, you will learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. After that, learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. You will edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, you will find out how to record a video podcast. You will edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online.

Course Objectives

Learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool.

Study how to edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy.

Learn how to record a video podcast.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction
Welcome to the beginning of your blogging adventure! By course completion, you will know how to blog, produce your own audio and video podcasts, and how to market and promote your blog. In this first lesson, you will get acquainted with blogging terms, the parts of a blog, and the important differences between a blog and a website.

Lesson 2 - Blogging
It makes sense to give something a try before doing it yourself, right? This lesson will teach you how to participate in the blogosphere by commenting on a blog of your choosing. This lesson walks you through a series of questions to help you develop a sustainable plan for your blog's content, setup, and long-term maintenance.

Lesson 3 - Hosting and Software
This lesson explores your options for blogging software and hosting. You will learn about free online blog software options and work with two free blogging services, Blogger and WordPress. By the end of this lesson, your blog will be ready to go.

Lesson 4 - Appearance
Why settle for a cookie-cutter blog when you can create a custom blog look? In this lesson, you will pick the perfect image for your background and spice up your blog's header on your Blogger and WordPress blogs.

Lesson 5 - Privacy
In this lesson, you will get to decide who can read your blog. You will learn how to set your blog's privacy levels and comment field, in case you want to limit who can read or comment on your blog. Finally, this lesson teaches you how to add a few gadgets that help readers easily navigate your blog.

Lesson 6 - Styling
This lesson covers changing the font, color, and size of your text, and adding lists and links to enhance content and interactivity. You will also practice working with formatting tools to make your first post look great online.

Lesson 7 - Photos
You've mastered the process of formatting the text of your blog post, so now it's time to add some photos. After learning how to locate and incorporate appropriate images into your draft, create labels to categorize the content of your post. Next, learn the seven steps of promoting your blog, including how to utilize Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest as promotion tools.

Lesson 8 - Podcasts
It's time to explore the podcast. You will learn the podcasting terms needed to feel comfortable with this technology. This lesson introduces the PREP method of podcasting: planning your own podcast using an effective formula for developing content, setup, and maintenance.

Lesson 9 - Your First Audio Podcast
This lesson explores the minimum equipment needed to record your first audio podcast-as well as other equipment you may find of interest if you become a serious podcaster. And, after that, you will continue to follow the PREP method of podcasting by recording your first podcast using Audacity, a free audio recording program.

Lesson 10 - Editing and Publishing Audio Podcasts
This lesson focuses on the last two steps of the PREP method of podcasting: editing and publishing. You will learn how to cut out dead air and an unexpected sneeze, adjust the volume, and add effects so the sound fades in and out. Then, it will be time to publish your work.

Lesson 11 - Video Podcasts
Now that you know how to prepare, record, edit, and publish an audio podcast, doing the same for a video podcast is going to be a lot easier. In this lesson, you will learn the equipment you can use for video podcasting.

Lesson 12 - Editing Video Podcasts
It's time to fine-tune your video podcasting skills as well as your video podcast. In this final lesson, you will learn how to add transitions and video effects to your video file, trim unwanted portions out, and make audio enhancements.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Mac users should expect to make adjustments based on their operating system differences especially during the podcast portion of the course. In addition, Mac users will download different versions of audio editing software and video editing software that will differ from the directions presented in the course.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
You should expect to download free online programs including an audio editing program during the class in order to create a blog and podcast.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Blogging and Podcasting are great ways to express yourself, but maybe you're not sure how to start. This course will teach you how to successfully plan and create your very own blog and podcast using hands-on exercises and free web tools.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the advanced Excel features? In this practical and information-packed Microsoft Excel training, you'll see how to truly maximize this program's functions and capabilities. After all, most organizations rely heavily on Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report data and want their employees to be proficient in this important program. This Excel training class gives you the skills you need to impress your current or future employer-and its online format means you can take this class from anywhere, at any time. With exercises, quizzes, and all the latest information, the best online Excel training is right here in this course. The lessons will simplify some of those tricky Excel concepts that might seem hard to grasp, so you can discover how Excel 2016 table tools actually take the complexity out of spreadsheet creation and management. When you've completed this course, you'll be able to accomplish just about everything Microsoft Excel has to offer in displaying, analyzing, reporting, and tracking data-and you'll understand it so well, you'll even be able to share your newfound skills with your friends and colleagues.

Course Objectives

Learn how to work with the additional analysis tools provided by Excel add-ins and become skilled in using validation to protect the integrity of your worksheets from less experienced users.

Learn how to add functional and eye-catching custom controls to any worksheet and how to use scenarios and data tables to quickly perform what-if data analysis.

Discover ways to work with databases and advanced techniques for PivotTables, like creating Timelines, calculated fields, and calculated items.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Customizing Excel
In this course, you'll explore Microsoft Excel's sometimes-overlooked and advanced features. You'll learn how to use data analysis tools and techniques to improve your decision making and practice generating accurate data more quickly. By the end of this course, you'll be well prepared to contribute more value to your organization with your advanced understanding of Excel. To kick things off, you'll spend this first lesson learning how you can modify Excel to streamline processes and make your work easier. You'll use the Excel Options dialog box to customize some of Excel's behind-the-scenes behavior, set up your Quick Access Toolbar, and take a look at the status bar and its customizable features. Mastering these processes will lay the foundation for your exploration of advanced topics throughout the course.

Lesson 2 - Table Management
In this lesson, you'll explore some great table management features in Excel, learn how to use data forms with Excel databases, and look at a few alternative database techniques. You'll be glad to know that working with tables has become much easier in this latest version of Excel. Now, instead of applying filters, total rows, and formats separately, you can perform these actions through a single user interface. You'll also learn how data forms provide a more user-friendly method for adding, deleting, and editing records in a table, and practice using a data form to search for and view records that match specific criteria. The lesson will wrap things up with a brief look at some of the practical applications for data forms.

Lesson 3 - Data Validation
In this lesson, you'll tackle data validation techniques-your first line of defense against incorrect or missing data and the logical next step after data forms. You'll practice using whole number, decimal, date, time, list, and other forms of validation. After that, you'll explore the possibilities of custom validation, which allows you to apply validation to a cell or range of cells based on a formula you create. The possibilities for using it are limitless! You'll also learn how to create input messages and error alerts to guide the user's data entry, how to keep track of validation rules, and how to apply a custom validation rule to other cells so that you don't have to create it all over again.

Lesson 4 - Custom Controls
In the first three lessons, you learned what you might call intro-level advanced Excel topics, and now it's time to head into more complex territory. So in this lesson, you'll start working with custom controls-graphical objects that help facilitate data input and are sure to impress users. You'll start by getting your Ribbon set up to work with custom controls and then walk through some practice exercises. You'll learn how to create standard and drop-down list boxes, check boxes, option buttons, and group boxes. You'll also master the process of creating a dynamic list box, which allows you to control the values in one list box based on the values chosen by your user in a separate custom control.

Lesson 5 - Conditional Formatting
In this lesson, you'll discover how to use conditional formatting (and not just creating validation based on cell values!). You'll do a quick review of that process, just as a refresher, but after that you're going to focus on formula conditional formatting. You'll work through nine different practice exercises that explore row conditional formatting and then learn how the formula works after each exercise. You'll see how to use conditional formatting to hide errors, to highlight records based on multiple criteria, to track and alert you about due dates, to find the differences between two lists, to shade every other row, and more. You'll especially enjoy learning how to set up a scorecard, which will show you problem areas in red, possible problems in yellow, and everything running smoothly in green.

Lesson 6 - Consolidating and Outlining
In this lesson, you'll learn how to use Excel's consolidation function to efficiently summarize data from multiple sources. A lot of people do this the hard way, but with Excel's automatic consolidation feature, you'll no longer need to develop a web of formula links to multiple sources. Goodbye, potential for human error! You'll begin with an exercise on consolidating data within the same workbook, and after that, you'll practice consolidating using an advanced technique with category labels and wildcards. Next, there will be a practice exercise on consolidating from multiple workbooks. You'll also learn how to use automatic and manual outlining to view or hide different levels or sections of your information.

Lesson 7 - Excel Functions and Nesting
Excel's functions are too numerous to completely cover in one lesson, so this lesson will just focus on a few important ones spanning four categories: Logical, Database, Math & Trig, and Lookup & Reference. You'll start the lesson with an overview of functions, take a look at the Insert Function dialog box, and then practice working with the IF function, nesting functions, the DSUM function, and the VLOOKUP function-all of which will come in handy when you need to perform a quick, thorough analysis of your data.

Lesson 8 - Import External Data
In this lesson, you'll find out all about importing external data. You'll begin with a practice exercise to get you comfortable with importing data from another Excel file, during which you'll see how to use the built-in Query Editor, which used to be an optional add-in known as Power Query. You'll test two methods for refreshing the target area for the imported data and find out how to edit any type of query. After that, you'll do an import from an external database that combines two database tables into a single import. Finally, you'll learn how to perform a web query, which-you guessed it-allows you to import data from the Internet. The web query feature is another fantastic feature in Excel.

Lesson 9 - Data Tables
It's time to look at data tables, which let you compare the outcomes of different versions of the same formula without slogging through the process of calculating each of them. Data tables are very powerful what-if analysis tools that are great for analyzing potential outcomes of personal or business financial decisions. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use two types of data tables: a one-variable data table (which lets you substitute just one variable into the formula calculation) and the two-variable data table (which allows you to change multiple aspects of the formula).

Lesson 10 - What-If Analysis Tools
In this lesson, you'll explore three more of Excel's what-if analysis tools: Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver. You'll find out how to use Goal Seek to solve formulas backward-for example, you might want to do this if you knew the result you wanted but needed to determine how to change a single input cell in order to get that desired result. After that, you'll practice using Scenario Manager to create and save different input values and their results as scenarios (great for working on budgets). Finally, you'll put Excel's Solver to work to discover the optimal solution to models that have multiple variables and constraints.

Lesson 11 - Advanced PivotTables
In this lesson, you'll discover how to use PivotTables, which are excellent for summarizing massive amounts of data and viewing different cuts of the information quickly. There are two methods for creating PivotTables, and you'll practice using both. You'll also learn how to edit a PivotTable, how to filter the table to create individual reports, how to format a PivotTable to make it reader-friendly, how to insert a Timeline, and how to create and use calculated fields and items. After this, you'll create a PivotChart based on the data fields in your PivotTable. You may not be quite done with the course, but after mastering PivotTables and PivotCharts, you'll certainly be able to count yourself an advanced Excel user.

Lesson 12 - Analysis ToolPak, Advanced Filter, Array Formulas, and More!
The final lesson begins with a look at the functions available in the Analysis ToolPak, including two popular choices: the Moving Average and Sampling tools. You'll complete an exercise using advanced filters, and then look at some Excel tips and tricks. You'll find out how to work with the View Side by Side tool and how to use the Watch Window to keep tabs on your data when you're updating a workbook. The lesson wraps things up with practice exercises using array formulas and the AutoSum Tool. When you're done with this lesson-and the course-you'll want to pass along the techniques you've learned to friends and colleagues who are still wrestling with Excel!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 (not included in enrollment).
Note that the "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft Excel will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course provides expert instruction and hands-on exercises that will help you easily master analysis tools, PivotTables, conditional formatting, and other advanced features.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Secrets of the Caterer

Catering is a business that has become very popular, especially for those who love to cook and plan parties. From weddings, to showers, to business parties, catering is a home-based business that gives the caterer an exciting and creative career. In this introductory course, you will learn how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work. Learn the fundamentals of the catering business, how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients. The course focuses on cooking skills every caterer needs, with an introduction to the business side of catering. You'll also receive many unique and tested recipes that you can use to jump-start your business. Build your catering skills and begin a new and exciting career today.

Course Objectives

Learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity.

Study how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them.

Discover the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting Started
Have you dreamed of having fun and making money while cooking delicious food? Well, dream no more! Today we're going to learn all about the wonderful world of catering. You'll find out what the catering business is really like. We'll look into the ups and downs of having a home-based business. You'll get to explore your personal skill set. And finally, you'll do some cooking.

Lesson 2 - Quality Ingredients
Chefs often say that the key to great cooking is using quality ingredients. But what exactly are quality ingredients any way? After today, you'll know what they are and how to choose them. You'll also learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity. And you'll get what every caterer needs: several exciting and delicious recipes.

Lesson 3 - Preparing Beautiful Food
Since we're first attracted to food with our eyes, delicious food also needs to be beautiful. In this lesson, you'll discover techniques for making any dish visually attractive. You'll learn how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them. And then you'll get to practice your new skills with several recipes.

Lesson 4 - Appetizers
Appetizers and hors d' oeuvres are an important part of any catered meal. So in this lesson, you'll learn how to pair appetizers and hors d' oeuvres with entrées. You'll see how to make them attractive and how to present them to your guests. And last, but not least, you'll get several tried-and-true appetizers and hors d' oeuvres recipes.

Lesson 5 - Main Courses
Today you'll learn the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses. You'll find out how to choose the best main course, select the right ingredients for them, and serve them to your guests. And you'll have the opportunity to prepare several main courses.

Lesson 6 - Delicious Desserts
From brownies to cheesecake, everyone loves dessert! So today we'll explore different kinds of desserts and how to choose the right one for your event. You'll learn a number of dessert-making secrets and you'll have an opportunity to prepare several of them.

Lesson 7 - Beverages
Drinks are an important part of any meal. As a caterer, you'll always want to serve beverages that are refreshing and unique. So in this lesson, you'll learn all about teas, coffees, and punches. You'll get delicious recipes you can try and you'll see how to garnish drinks for that extra special touch.

Lesson 8 - Serving It Up: Presentation
Stemware, flatware, dishes, oh my! Don't worry: serving dishes don't have to be cause for great concern. With just a few tips and tricks under your belt, you'll learn how to choose the best serving dishes and flatware for any occasion. Today you'll see how to keep things practical, but still make everything beautiful. You'll also learn how to formally arrange flatware for any occasion. And of course, you'll get more recipes.

Lesson 9 - Condiments and Sides
Condiments and sides are a critical part of a great meal. They can also be a big headache. But with the skills you'll learn today, you'll be able to provide condiments and sides without any fuss. You'll find out how to serve them easily, safely, and without a bunch of problems.

Lesson 10 - Event and Menu Planning: Make It Special
Menu planning may seem a bit overwhelming. After all, combining the right items with the right event can be difficult. But you can master this planning skill! In this lesson, you'll learn to create the perfect menu for the perfect event. You'll see how you can manage menu items and keep your menu from becoming boring or too complicated. You'll even find a number of sample menus and recipes you can use for your events.

Lesson 11 - Managing the Business of Catering
Since catering is a business, you'll need to manage expenses and turn a profit. Today, we'll cover managing the business of catering. You'll learn how to price menus, figure profit, track your income and expenses, create contracts, and arrive at a healthy bottom line. You'll also find out how to set personal boundaries and take care of yourself so that your catering business doesn't overwhelm your life.

Lesson 12 - Your First Catering Event
In this lesson, we'll walk through a day in the life of a caterer. You'll see how to work with your client, how to help your client choose the right food, and how to get a signed contract and down payment. Next, you'll discover how to organize your time, plan the event, and deliver your first job with great success. Using what you learn today, you'll be able to plan and complete your first catering job!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Notes:
Food preparation laws and licensing vary from state-to-state. It is important to always check your local and state government for licensing information and restrictions.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of the catering business.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to XML

XML is today's most popular way to store and send information. In this course, you'll master the essentials of XML through easy-to-follow, real-world examples. Even if you've never tried computer programming, you'll discover how quickly you can learn to produce powerful "code." By the end of this course, you will be surprised at how fun programming can be! You will learn all the essential elements of programming like variables, loops, and branching. Using a full-featured design editor, you'll see how to build efficient, professional-looking user interfaces. You will explore all the main XML techniques - XPath, XSL, schemas, namespaces, DOM, and SAX. You'll practice using XML to search, manipulate, validate, and merge XML files and use SVG for displaying graphics like charts, drawings, and diagrams. When you've finished this course, you will understand how XML simplifies computer programming, and you'll have built a surprisingly sophisticated cookbook program that displays, modifies, searches, imports, and deletes recipes stored in XML format. This is your first step toward writing custom programs or furthering your career!

Course Objectives

Learn the elements of programming: variables, loops, and branching.

Study methods for formatting XML so it looks great on Web pages using cascading style sheets and XSL.

Understand how XML simplifies computer programming, and you'll have built a surprisingly sophisticated cookbook program that displays, modifies, searches, imports, and deletes recipes stored in XML format.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Creating Your First XML Document
In this first lesson, you'll install and personalize one of the greatest bargains in computer programming-Microsoft's free, yet powerful, Visual Studio (VS) Express. After decades of fine-tuning, the VS programming suite is widely considered one of the most efficient ways to communicate with computers. You'll use the VS XML editor to create your first XML document. (The editor shows you any mistakes and even writes half the code for you!) And by the end of the lesson, you'll discover that programming can be both easy and fun. You'll be on your way to using XML in your personal projects or in your career.

Lesson 2 - Mastering the Basics of XML Documents
Let's explore the rest of the fundamentals of XML. We'll compare XML and HTML and examine the main similarities and differences between the two languages. And we'll look at adding comments and attributes in XML. When we've finished with those fundamentals, we'll begin to create our cookbook project, using the Visual Studio (VS) we discussed in our first lesson together.

Lesson 3 - Understanding Computer Programming
Today's lesson is all about programming. We'll explore the most common programming techniques, including creating variables, setting up loops, and telling the program how to make decisions by branching to alternative sections of code. You'll also learn how to use the editor's Design window to align and resize controls. The goal is to make your program's user interface look clean and professional. And finally, you'll write your first serious XML programming-going through your cookbook document one recipe at a time (looping) and copying each recipe's title into a listbox so your users can select whatever recipes they want to see. During this lesson, you'll discover just how much fun programming can be!

Lesson 4 - Formatting XML With Cascading Style Sheets
It's time to take control of your XML formatting. In this lesson, we'll focus on ways to make XML look good when people view it in browsers. You'll specify exactly how you want your XML data displayed. You'll create style rules about color, position, size, and typeface (font) to make your content look great on a Web page. And finally, you'll add code to the cookbook program that displays a recipe's instructions when the user clicks its title.

Lesson 5 - Formatting With XSL
This lesson introduces an important XML feature: XSL, or Extensible Style Sheet Language. Today you'll learn to present raw data attractively and efficiently in browsers using XSL style sheets. You'll explore transforming your XML data by sorting its elements alphabetically and then displaying them in a table as a numbered list. And you'll also learn how to add a search feature to your cookbook project.

Lesson 6 - Searching With XPath
Today we'll discuss the fundamentals of XPath, XML's query language. You'll see how to search through the data in an XML document to locate a particular element, copy the element into a listbox, and then delete it from the XML document. You'll also practice using two invaluable learning and debugging tools: breakpoints and single-stepping.

Lesson 7 - Transforming XML With XSLT
If you've been wanting to know more about XSLT, today's your chance to learn how to use it. You'll find out how to use XSLT to transform XML structures and how to change an XML file into CSV-comma separated values, a format used to store tables like spreadsheets. You'll practice other transformations such as adding, deleting, and renaming elements in an XML document. And you'll also see how to use the Visual Studio editor's XSLT features. Finally, you'll add a needed feature to the cookbook project: refreshing the list of titles.

Lesson 8 - Validating With Schemas
This lesson shows you how to make sure that an XML document is valid. In other words, you'll compare an XML file to a schema file that describes the XML's correct structure and the types of data it must contain. Validation goes beyond the simple concept of a "well-formed" document, which only examines simple errors like missing end tags. But because creating validation files by hand can be complicated and tedious, you'll use the automatic schema generator built into VS. Then, you'll write a custom VB validator program of your own. And finally, you'll make the cookbook project even easier to use by writing code that adds new recipes with one click of an Import button.

Lesson 9 - Exploring XML Graphics
In this lesson, you'll learn to store and display XML graphics. First, we'll work with SVG, an XML format that specializes in creating lines, shapes, color, special text effects, and geometric drawings. SVG is especially useful when you want to display charts, drawings, or diagrams. Then, we'll explore how to display bitmaps, which are photographic images stored on the hard drive already completely rendered. Last but not least, you'll learn some techniques that radically improve the cookbook program's UI.

Lesson 10 - Managing Namespaces
Today we'll focus on namespaces-the XML technique that avoids ambiguity when two element tag names are identical but refer to different things. This happens when you try to merge two or more XML documents: A grocery store means one thing by the tag apple, but a computer store means something else. You'll learn how to attach a unique Web page address (a URL) to a set of tags to avoid this name collision problem. You'll also see how programmers use namespaces in other areas of computing, such as separating commands into individual code libraries. Then you'll add a feature to the cookbook program that allows the user to modify a recipe and automatically save the changes to the XML file!

Lesson 11 - Creating a Homework Quiz Project
We're going to look at two related programs today-one that translates user input into XML, and another that displays the XML data in the form of a quiz. You'll learn how to use both programs in this lesson, creating practice quizzes for students or anyone facing a test.

Lesson 12 - Creating a Coin Collection Program
In our final lesson, we'll explore the two main ways to manage XML data-DOM and SAX. DOM loads the whole XML document into the computer's memory all at once, permitting random-access to the data. SAX, the alternative approach, streams data, leaving only a little in memory at a time. SAX is most useful when you're dealing with immense XML files, but SAX's sequential access (it moves forward-only) makes modifying the XML structure more difficult. You'll also transform the cookbook program into a coin collection program-a searchable notebook that can even display photos of each coin. You'll see how to reuse basic code to create any kind of XML data management program-a stamp collection, family scrapbook, you name it!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. Programming experience is not required, just an interest in finding out how easy and fun programming can be!

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course is not suitable for Macs unless you have a Windows emulator such as Parallels installed.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft's free Visual Studio Express or Visual Studio Community 2013 through 2019 versions.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Take the first step toward writing custom programs by learning the essential elements of XML through easy-to-follow real-world examples. Even if you've never tried computer programming, you will discover how quickly you can begin writing custom programs in this course.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

Healthcare professionals face legal and ethical dilemmas every day in their professions. This course provides you with a better grasp on crucial issues you're likely to face involving HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.

Course Objectives

Examine the legal implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and consider the issues that arise from on-the-job situations such as medication errors, organ donation, and workplace violence.

Explore how the rise of social media has impacted the healthcare industry.

Gain a solid grasp of crucial topics in the healthcare industry that are important to anyone working in the medical field.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Legal Issues in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals today are acutely aware of the need to understand the legal environment in which they practice. Ever-shrinking resources, shorter lengths of stay, high-acuity patients, availability of more complex information, diverse patient populations, and the use of technology mean that healthcare professionals must understand the legal risks inherent in their practice.

Lesson 2 - Ethical Foundations in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals face ethical dilemmas every day of their professional lives. Ethical decision-making is an important part of the care they provide to their patients and clients. A sound understanding of key ethical issues helps healthcare providers make appropriate ethical decisions during the course of their care.

Lesson 3 - Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
With the advent of astounding scientific and technological advances in every area of health care, today's healthcare environment is increasingly fraught with complex patient care issues. Healthcare professionals often have varying views on legal and ethical dilemmas that make it difficult to act in ways consistent with their own support for patient autonomy. The variation in individual state approaches to laws and professional standards, as well as specific codes of ethics, makes ethical dilemmas challenging for many healthcare providers and patients and family members.

Lesson 4 - HIPAA and Patient Privacy
Personal health information is protected under federal law. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for the protection and security of personal health information. Both healthcare professionals and consumers must understand the legal and ethical implications of this law and the effects of violations on the patient and the provider.

Lesson 5 - Medication Errors
Medications promote healing, reduce suffering, and contribute to modern medical miracles. However, because thousands of new drugs have been developed recently, because the healthcare environment is increasingly complex, and because patients are older and often sicker, there is increasing risk for medication errors.

Lesson 6 - Social Media and Healthcare
Social media has many characteristics and has become part of the very fabric of today's society. It can be immediate, irreverent, and incredibly powerful. The use of social media in all areas of life, especially health care, is growing exponentially. Used to effectively communicate and connect with other healthcare professionals, the community, and patients, social media also has tremendous risks when not used professionally. Guidelines to ensure its safe and proper use are essential.

Lesson 7 - Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery
The gift of organ donation is the gift of life. However, the gap between those who need an organ or tissue donation and the number of donations available is wide and growing. Healthcare providers need to understand the issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery so they can effectively support the needs of donor families and donor recipients.

Lesson 8 - Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Workplace violence is an increasing problem in organizations today and is especially challenging in the healthcare industry. Considered a human rights issue, workplace violence affects the dignity of millions of people worldwide and is a major source of inequality, discrimination, stigmatization, and workplace conflict. The consequences to organizations and employees are staggering and include negative financial, safety, and health-related outcomes.


Contact Hours

12

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for Medical Professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

The Craft of Magazine Writing

Have you ever thought about writing for magazines? Turn your dreams into bylines and help yourself to a bright future as a magazine writer. It is fun, easy, and a great source of extra income. If you are a determined new writer, or if you haven't written for magazines in years, this class will jump-start your career. You will learn plenty of powerful brainstorming techniques designed to get those creative juices flowing with articles that practically write themselves.

Course Objectives

Learn brainstorming techniques designed to practically write every article for you.

Discover where ideas originate and get started as a writer of nonfiction magazine articles.

Learn how to simply acknowledge it and then get writing once again.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting Started; Finding Ideas

Did you know that you don't have to be an expert on a topic to write a magazine article about it? And you don't need a wall of diplomas to be a writer, either. If you think it's necessary to have taken formal courses in writing, journalism, or communications to write, reconsider that idea. In this lesson, you'll discover where ideas originate and get started as a writer of nonfiction magazine articles.

Lesson 2 - Getting Started; Finding Ideas (Continued)

Ask a magazine writer about the genres available to this profession and you'll learn about consumer topics, informational pieces, question-and-answer formats, true crime articles, and a bunch more. You'll hear about how-to articles, too. If you've been seriously thinking about writing for magazines-which I hope you have-you need to know about the categories. You'll begin that investigation today.

Lesson 3 - Getting to Know Your Market Guidebook

You've just purchased the latest market guidebook with the writing guidelines for oodles of magazines. It's awesome, complex, and exciting. If you feel overwhelmed, you're not alone. Some new writers get copies of market guidebooks and, once they've thumbed through them, put them aside. The books can be intimidating. But after this lesson, you'll be a pro at selecting magazines that want articles from you. By the end of it, you'll be able to use an innovative outlining tool, called The Bubble Method, which will help you make every single topic a potential article.

Lesson 4 - Getting to Know Your Market Guidebook (Continued)

What is a query letter? Do nonfiction article writers really need them? How can you write one that will capture the interest of editors? That's what we'll discuss today-giving you a foundation for writing a query that sells your ideas.

Lesson 5 - Producing Articles; Using Email

In this lesson, you'll get a quick review of production tips and grammar rules. But the gem is a section on how to interview the people, experts, and celebrities that you'll be writing about. Whatever type of article you write, you may have occasion to interview someone. Not being an effective interviewer will diminish your chances of success. However, what you learn today will make interviewing fun and easy.

Lesson 6 - Producing Articles; Using Email (Continued)

Money. It's the topic of this lesson, and we'll discuss it in depth. Then we'll debunk that bugaboo, writer's block. Yes, writer's block is out there, waiting to get your attention and stop you in your tracks. But today you're going to learn how to simply acknowledge it and then get writing once again.

Lesson 7 - Writing Clearly; Knowing Your Reader

Do you know your reader? Most new writers say, "Hey, of course I do." Then they look at me as if I'm from the planet Zod, and they seem to be saying, "What a silly question." But unless you know who you're writing for and write in a fashion that captures and sustains a reader's interest, you'll find writing for magazines a huge challenge. So, today, we'll talk about writing for a reader, ways to create clear and crisp writing, and writing fillers and essays.

Lesson 8 - Writing Clearly; Knowing Your Reader (Continued)

Have you ever wondered how magazine writers know how many words are right for a specific topic? Have you thought about where sidebars come from? Do you want to gain credibility for a nonfiction book and further your profession, cause, or company? You'll get answers to these questions and much more here, in today's lesson.

Lesson 9 - Employing Sound Research Techniques

By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to research topics for articles and understand how to get yourself into the research picture. It's nearly painless and really fun once you know the techniques professional magazine writers use.

Lesson 10 - Employing Sound Research Techniques (Continued)

Do you need to interview an expert or get a quote from one to make your article sparkle? You probably have a book in your house right now that would supply what you're looking for. Today, we'll talk more about finding experts to make your articles sizzle. Then we'll examine the tools you need to self-edit. Self-editing is the polish that turns okay writing into publishable words.

Lesson 11- Marketing Your Articles With Spin-Offs and Revisions; Seasonal and Theme Articles

Recycle your research and you'll be able to sell and resell ideas without reinventing the wheel. That's the focus of this lesson. We'll also discuss writing about theme and seasonal articles, locating regional publications that would be crazy not to have you write for them, and networking with others to increase the number of articles you sell.

Lesson 12- Marketing Your Articles With Spin-Offs and Revisions; Seasonal and Theme Articles (Continued)

You're about to print an article on which you've been working for a week. It's dynamite and headed for publication in a major magazine. This is your lucky break. As weird as it seems to a cyber-savvy writer like you, the editor wants a printed manuscript. After thinking, "This magazine is still in the dark ages," you smile and comply. However, you've run out of paper (or need a printer cartridge) or stamps or some other indispensable writing supply. If this hasn't happened to you yet, it may, unless you realize that time is money. Time management is our final topic and since we only have so much time in our days, today you'll learn how to use what you have, and use it well.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Learn the skills and insights you will need to jump-start your career as a magazine writer. This course will teach you how to get your work published and turn your writing skills into an easy source of extra income.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management

If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you will learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager's job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people's performance. Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.

Course Objectives

Learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you'll learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job.


Study the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees.

Explore how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.



Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Managerial Work
How has management theory evolved over the last 100 years? In this lesson, we'll take a fascinating glimpse back into the days of assembly lines and scientific management. Why did we need managers in the first place? We'll look at the ways organizations are structured and describe managerial jobs in terms of the technical and managerial tasks that are performed.

Lesson 2 - Making the Transition Into Management
It's time to identify the characteristics of a typical supervisor's day and how they handle daily challenges. In this lesson, you will learn how to make the supervisor's path smoother, such as empowerment and communication. How does one begin to think, act, and look like a manager?

Lesson 3 - The Tasks of a Manager
Is leadership distinct from management? Do you have what it takes to be a leader, or are you cut out to be just a manager? In this lesson, we'll look at the evolution of leadership research and begin to discuss the fascinating field of motivation. Believe it or not, a good leader can build motivation right into the design of a job.

Lesson 4 - Managing Tasks, Performance, and Time
In this lesson, you will learn how a supervisor can handle the challenges of delegation, performance management, and time management. Once you understand the challenges of the typical day, you will understand the importance of time management to a supervisor.

Lesson 5 - Introduction to Motivation
It's time to really dig into the topic dear to many managers' hearts-motivation! In this lesson, we'll clarify what managers need to understand about human motivation, and help you to understand the links between motivation and productivity.

Lesson 6 - The Best-Known Researchers in Motivation
Motivational theories are great as long as they truly help you to manage people at work every day. We'll look closely at four theories that pass that test in this lesson: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation, the three levels of human need in Alderfer's theory, and the three needs outlined by McClelland.

Lesson 7 - Motivation Theories
Do you believe that people naturally want to do a good job? Or are people lazy by nature and need to be watched? In this lesson, find out if you're a Theory X or a Theory Y-type of manager. There are self-fulfilling prophecies to each of those beliefs.

Lesson 8 - Understanding the Theories of Motivation
This lesson defines two more very practical and influential motivational theories; equity theory and expectancy theory. This lesson wraps up the theoretical about the importance of creating a motivational environment.

Lesson 9 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Now comes the hard part: when real life doesn't work out the way the theories said it should. What happens when conflict arises? This lesson explores conflict and conflict resolution. You will learn about specific techniques of negotiation, a particular type of conflict management.

Lesson 10 - Models of Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
This less about conflict and problem-solving in work groups? This lesson identifies means of solving conflict between groups. You will also learn a problem-solving model that is useful in work and in life.

Lesson 11 - Working Through Problems
This lesson explores the problem-solving model and talks about the importance of establishing objectives, generating alternatives, and choosing a solution.

Lesson 12 - Implementing Solutions to Problems and Conflicts
Your final lesson concludes the problem-solving model discussion and gives you the tools you need to carry the plan through to completion. You will explore the conflicts that may arise while solving problems and completing action plans.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

For anyone interested in learning the skills in managing time, delegating responsibility, motivating your employees, solving problems and resolving conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant

Good grant writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use a basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the red-hot grant consulting field. The course will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You'll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees. This is one field where your creative writing skills can literally touch thousands of people and make a true difference in their quality of life.

Course Objectives

Learn what services to offer.

Explore how to find clients.

Learn how to set your fees.


Outline of Instruction

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of the grant writing process.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will provide easy-to-follow instructions on starting your own grant consulting business and reaching thousands of people with your work.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Romance Writing

Romance is the #1 selling genre in mass-market fiction with readers clamoring for more! To pen a novel romance readers' love, you'll need to understand how to meet and exceed their expectations. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this course will help you broaden your skills and understand exactly what makes a romance reader finish a book with that "Ahh" of satisfaction. You will start by learning about the genre of romance and exploring why you fell in love with your favorite romance novels. You will explore how to craft three-dimensional characters your readers will love and how to weave a plot so your story grabs the reader's interest from page one. You will gain valuable techniques-your "romance writer's toolbox"-to apply to your own manuscript. You will also spend a couple lessons looking at and practicing elements important for any writer to master: setting, pacing, point of view, dialogue, research, mood, and tone. You will take on fun assignments that will help you hone your craft. By the time you finish, you'll be able to pick up a book and figure out what makes it a best seller, or why it's been called a classic, or why it appealed to you as a reader. Even better, you'll have mastered tools and techniques so you can add those same elements to your own writing.

Course Objectives

Learn about the genre of romance and exploring why you fell in love with your favorite romance novels.

Explore how to craft three-dimensional characters your readers will love and how to weave a plot so your story grabs the reader's interest from page one.

Gain valuable techniques-your "romance writer's toolbox"-to apply to your own manuscript.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Is a Romance Novel?
In the first lesson, you'll learn a simple definition for a romance and discover the hallmark element of all romance novels. (Think it's just a love story? Think again!) We'll talk about why fulfilling reader expectations is so important, and you'll get an overview of the subgenres found in romance to see where your idea might fit. Finally, you'll take a look at the romances that have really resonated with you-the ones you read over and over again-to discover what makes a "great" book "great."

Lesson 2 - The Elements of Romance
In this lesson, you'll explore what's needed to create a romance that readers will come to again and again. The lesson will begin by outlining a short list of romance classics that are as popular today as when they were first written. Then, you'll look at a classic book and use it to demonstrate the eight essential and three optional elements all romance novels should have in order to meet reader expectations.

Lesson 3 - Characters: The Heartbeat of Romance
Our third lesson introduces you to the heart of the romance novel-the characters. In this lesson, we'll talk about what readers expect from your heroine and hero, as well as your options for making your hero and heroine uniquely your own. We'll also explore how to use secondary characters to support your central story, and examine examples drawn from some favorite romances and romantic-comedy movies.

Lesson 4 - Getting to Know Your Characters
Here, we go deeper into characterization. You'll learn to use tools that will help you get to know your characters on a deeper level. Knowing your characters inside and out will help you make them come alive on the page and better reach the high level of reader satisfaction you want your romance to deliver.

Lesson 5 - Goal, Motivation, and Conflict
This lesson covers three concepts that serve as the bridge between character and plot development: goal, motivation, and conflict. Throughout the lesson, we'll create a character's GMC chart, noting story goals, the character's motivation, and the internal and external conflicts he or she faces. You'll see how developing the GMC chart provides information that will help you create plots that challenge your characters and satisfy your readers.

Lesson 6 - The Basics of Plot
Now we're going to get to the meat of your romance: the plot. We'll discuss the difference between story plot and romantic plot, then take a look at the different kinds of romance plots that are common in the genre. Ultimately, we'll see how identifying your basic plot pattern can help as you're writing your romance.

Lesson 7 - Plotting 2.0
This lesson will continue the discussion on plotting. Here, you'll explore the main components of a plotline and examine how to weave in subplots to enhance your main plot. You'll also see how you can organize your plot according to the Three Act Structure to ensure readers are eager to stick with it all the way to your HEA ending. Finally, you'll learn about some typical beginner's mistakes that you'll want to avoid as you're developing your plot.

Lesson 8 - Scene and Sequel
There's still more to be said about plotting! Here, you'll explore how the elements you use to build your plot form the basic structure we looked at last time. You'll start by examining how you'll use cause and effect to create believable events that draw the reader in. Then we'll look at the building blocks of plot, scene, and sequel, and see how you can use them to structure the ebb and flow of your story.

Lesson 9 - Emotional Appeal
Evoking emotion in readers is a key element in romance. Today, we'll discuss two tenets of romance writing along with various tools that will help you write emotionally packed scenes. Finally, we'll discuss the all-important topic of writing a sex scene-whether or not your story even needs one, and how you can ensure the scene moves your reader along with your characters.

Lesson 10 - Fiction Writing Craft I
Good writing is good writing, whether you're drafting a romance, a sci-fi adventure, or a thriller. In this lesson, we'll begin to look at the elements of a writer's craft that you'll need to master on your way to penning your romance. We'll cover three crucial elements that are central to all fiction: dialogue, pacing, and point of view. We'll examine examples of each in depth so that by the end of the lesson, you'll be ready to start applying what you learn to your own romance.

Lesson 11 - Fiction Writing Craft II
In this lesson, we'll continue our exploration of important elements of writing fiction: research, setting, mood, and tone. You'll learn why research is so important, how setting can reflect and even impact your characters, and how mood and tone contribute to the overall impact of your romance.

Lesson 12 - After "The End"
After all your hard work, you'll finally be able to write "The End." But you're still not done! In this lesson, we'll discuss the steps writers need to take after they've finished the first draft of their manuscript. We'll learn about the need for revisions and editing, discuss the importance of critique groups and partners, and wrap the class up with tips on submitting your manuscript for publication.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will broaden your skills and allow you to pen a romance novel that meets and exceeds your readers' expectations.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Travel Writing

Learn how to develop the skills of a travel writer. Learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. Understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market. Learn about popular styles and types of travel writing that are the friendliest to new writers. Other topics of the workshop include how to write query letters, how to produce articles, essays and books, trends in types of articles and books, grammar and writing skills refreshers and marketing information.

Course Objectives

Learn how to profit from your experiences in exotic lands by learning how to write and sell travel articles and books.

Develop the skills of a travel writer so you can translate sensory experiences into publishable writing.


Outline of Instruction

Overview of the Travel Market
Would you like your writing to make a destination, restaurant, or festival jump off the page? Do you want your readers to long to find their passports, grab suitcases, and have the post office hold their mail? This lesson covers what you need to know to get started, how to create different types of travel writing and how to begin thinking and writing like a travel writer, even if you're only traveling around your own hometown.

Keeping a Travel Writer's Journal
Do you keep notes when you visit incredible locations? Do you read about a place before you visit it? Do you gather tidbits and retell the stories of your trips, keeping family, friends and co-workers on the edges of their chairs? If so, you're thinking like a travel writer. This lesson focuses on keeping a travel journal and covers writing techniques you'll use when capturing your travels , even when you're traveling close to home. The lesson also provides some questions to spark your travel-writer's brain and shares some tips about organizing your materials.

Writing Travel Articles
The genres (categories or types) of articles and essays about travel are limited only by your imagination. Do you want to know how to write destination pieces, food articles, round-up pieces, advice or personal experience pieces? That's what you learn in this jam-packed lesson. With this information, you're well on your way to a career (full or part-time, mind you) as a travel writer.

Writing Travel Books
Are you addicted to travel books, collections of travel essays, or books such as "Under the Tuscan Sun"? Travel books sell so well that many bookstores are devoted specifically to them. In large stores like Barnes & Noble, sections and shelves are piled high with travel books. Most of them have specific sections for travel essay books, too. In this lesson, learn what it takes to write travel books that publishers snap up and that hungry armchair travelers snatch off the shelves.

Making Plans for Travel
Travel writers should never leave home without packing their sense of adventure, sense of humor and determination to capture their travels in image-filled writing (prose, not poetry). How do they prepare? That's the focus of this lesson. The lesson talks about organizing materials before you go on any trip. Learn how to plan the trip, how to contact publications before going and how to dig beneath the surface to find the story within the story. By learning these techniques, you discover tricks to capture a reader's interest.

Writing Techniques
Do you ask lots of questions? Have you ever thought that simply asking can provide some of the best travel tips you could discover? That's what this lesson covers. Yes – how to ask questions. In other words, interview to get information that will put your writing talents above other writers. Wait! There's more. The lesson also talks about the need to find the perfect title for your work, how to interview to get the story beneath the surface and how to connect with the people in the locations you're writing about.

Outline Methods That Work Every Time
By the time you've reached this lesson, you understand that there are article and book ideas everywhere. You see possibilities just driving around your town or city. While these ideas sound simple, some new writers pass over them thinking that they're, well, too simple to be effective. This lesson shares some professional tools you can use to tap into creative juices that will generate oodles of ideas. This helps you figure out exactly what your readers want. It may also help you discover what editors want before other writers come to the same conclusions.

Working Like a Travel Writer
This lesson will talk about the work of being a travel writer. Learn about taxes and deductions, how to organize your home office and how to select the tools that you'll need to be a writer. You probably have many of the tools already. The lesson also goes over ways to avoid, or get over, that bugaboo known as writer's block. Yes, there is a cure, even if you've been down in the dumps with it for weeks, months or years.

Submitting Like a Pro
Most writers have a difficult time editing their work. A few are too easy on themselves. Others are ruthless. These same writers begin to fear creative urges and what they commit to paper. One of the goals of this course is to get you to enjoy the feel of words before you go back to pick out the keepers. In addition to learning about self-editing, you get some valuable insights and information about writing query letters, the concepts of writing on spec or on assignment, manuscript production formats and dialogue.

Research and Online Techniques
This lesson talks about research and ways you can find information about a location, culture, destination and other travel writing areas. Look at some different ways to connect with travel sources. The lesson also discusses the issue of freebies, because, depending on the publication you're writing for, you may actually find yourself in a pickle if you accept something that only seems to be free.

Photos and Travel Writing
Don't you just love the travel photos in magazines? This lesson covers basic camera savvy and helpful picture-taking techniques along with information on stock photos. Smart travel writers take photos to sell along with articles, making their writing more desirable to editors and publishers. This lesson won't instantly turn you into an expert professional photographer, but it helps you take better photos in general.

Recycling Your Material
Writers are idea machines, and they generally have more of them circling around in their heads than there is time to jot them in their writer's journal, turn out queries or write articles. When selecting topics to write about, you have to do some research to develop them into full-blown articles. Once this research is done, don't stop with just one article on a topic. Recycle your research, and you're able to sell and resell the material, which is exactly what professional travel writers do. This final lesson talks about writing spin-offs, finding creative sources for travel writing and combining travel writing with other genres.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Lightroom

Do you have a lot of images to manage? Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a fantastic tool for any digital photographer who needs to edit and sort images quickly. Whether you're a busy parent shooting lots of pictures or a professional photographer with many clients, Lightroom helps you get the results you want in a lot less time.
In this course, you can use Lightroom CC (part of an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription) or Lightroom 6 to see how this powerful program can help you prepare, edit and organize your photos quickly and effectively. Using Lightroom's non-destructive editing, you're able to control how you edit your images and make additional alterations later.

Course Objectives

Learn how to apply changes to multiple images while developing an efficient image-processing workflow

Study how to organize, tag and make collections with Lightroom's powerful organization tools, and create customized slideshows

Discover how to make panoramic images and fine-tune the overall color and lighting of your images


Outline of Instruction

Take time to make sure you're comfortable with the way the online classroom works, downloading images for class and where things are in Lightroom. Learn how to create an organizational system that works with Lightroom and keeps your images easily available. With Lightroom's import tools, you can add keywords to images and add personalized metadata for easy searches and internet security.

Learn shortcuts for photographers working with Lightroom and several different ways to speed up the import process. Explore a variety of methods to add keywords and use them to search and sort your images. By the end of this lesson, you have all the tools you need to import, categorize and sort images for a clean start to managing your images.

Explore how Lightroom works behind the scenes, something you'll want to know as we move into developing or making changes to your images with Lightroom. With an understanding of how the Library module works for importing, organizing and exporting images, you're ready to work with Lightroom's Quick Develop tools. Learn how to make quick changes, not just to one image, but to groups and large batches of images. This is just the beginning of our journey through Lightroom's Develop tools. You also learn how to work with multiple images and make virtual copies, all part of Lightroom's quick and easy developing tools.

Explore the Develop module and the many tools for editing and adjusting images. You get lots of hands-on practice with tools for straightening, rotating and cropping images. It may seem like a straightforward subject, but Lightroom has many variations, so you can perfect both the shape and the size of your images. You may prefer to straighten based on a horizon in the image or by fine-tuning the alignment against a grid. You can crop to a variety of different preset shapes, create your own custom shape or crop by hand.

Color is an integral part of the perfect print, and it's important to see how Lightroom helps you adjust your overall color tone and lighting with several sophisticated tools. Learn how to pick the best white balance for your images, use a histogram to adjust the light and find and correct problem areas with exposure clippings. These changes may be simple, but the right color and lighting bring your pictures to life, and you'll want to start the development process with these adjustments.

With a focus on color, you see how a subtle adjustment can clear away muted tones. Work with contrast, shadows, highlights, saturation, vibrance and more. You also learn how to use the Radial Filter tool. You may not know exactly what each of these does, but you'll find it's easy to experiment until you like what you see and gradually master the tools.

See the difference when you sharpen an image. Photographers work hard to shoot crisp images, but at times, things don't go as planned. You can put the snap back into your images with Lightroom's tools by working with sharpening and noise-reduction tools, and then you see how to apply any of the editing options to batches of images, bringing Lightroom's two best features together.

Learn how to synchronize or copy changes from one image to many. But not all changes are meant to be copied, and you can work with several tools, like Red Eye Correction, Spot Removal and the Adjustment Brush, to see how Lightroom corrects subtle issues in selected areas.

Learn how to export Lightroom images. There are many options for size, shape and further editing. Whether you're working with a raw image or a JPEG file, Lightroom can efficiently process your images, save your changes and provide images you can upload to printers, create scrapbooks with or use with Adobe's companion products: Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

Learn how to use Lightroom's Print module to create a variety of output options. Whether you print at home or send your images out to print, Lightroom has a number of menus you should be familiar with. See how to print single images, create contact sheets and customize layouts for many purposes. Once you've mastered the Print module, you are ready to print with all the advantages of using Lightroom.

Learn how to rate images with star ratings and color labels, as well as how to create collections. With all these tools, you can categorize and find things with very little effort, especially if you're using Lightroom's facial recognition feature. Learn how to use Lightroom as a fast tool for locating images and moving forward in your workflow. You can work simply with Quick Collection and Target Collection, or you can create a sophisticated network of your own collections.

Explore Lightroom's slideshow and identity plates to see how to create both a PDF presentation and an MP4 slideshow with music and special effects from your Lightroom collections. You can also build an Identity Plate that you can use both in printing and presentations.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs or scanning film prints. Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course but should be familiar to you.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.
This course is written using the Windows version of the software. If you have Mac, you will need to make standard Windows/Mac keystroke conversions, which are included in the course material.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1803 or later
Mac: macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Lightroom Classic (not included in enrollment). Please have it installed before beginning the course. Lightroom Classic is periodically updated as part of Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription service, and we recommend you have the latest update installed.
NOTE: This course is for Lightroom Classic, also known as Lightroom Classic CC, and not Lightroom CC, a similar cloud-based version of Lightroom that is not compatible with this course. Version specifics can be verified from within Lightroom via Help > About Lightroom Classic.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

NOTE: You will need to download zip files and extract images for use in class. The course provides basic directions for this, but you should be comfortable with downloading files, saving them on your computer and locating them for use. Both Mac and Windows users are welcome, but Mac users should be aware that the course is written using Windows. Mac-Windows differences are minimal, and using a Mac will only require a few standard Windows-to-Mac conversions. The software runs nearly the same on both.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must past 10 quizzes or the final exam scoring 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Creating Web Pages

Learn the basics of HTML in this extensive, hands-on, six week workshop so you can design, create and post your very own site on the web.

Course Objectives

Learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design

Study how to plan the content, structure and layout of your website, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics and tables.

Learn critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies.


Outline of Instruction

Learn some important concepts and terminology about the internet, and, hopefully, clear up some buzzwords you may have heard but not quite understood.

Create your first webpage. Learn how to add tags and content, view your page in a browser, reopen it in an editor to make additions and changes, save those changes and then view the updated page in a browser. These skills apply to every webpage you ever create, and they will get you started on creating any page you can imagine.

Learn to beef up your pages with the design elements that you see in most websites. Learn how to add headings, paragraphs, numbered lists and bulleted lists to your pages, and discuss the secrets to adding special characters like ©. Discover how to add links to other peoples' pages and to other pages within your own site.

Add some visual excitement to your website by discovering how to download pictures right off the web and how to prepare and use your own pictures from a phone or digital camera.

Tables are a terrific way to neatly organize content into rows and columns. Learn how to use HTML to create tables in your own webpages.

Learn the who, how, what, when, where and why of HTML, XHTML, HTML5 and CSS and what you should use now so your website is in sync with current specs and future trends.

Virtually all modern websites use CSS style rules for all their website styling. Learn what a style rule is and get some hands-on practice creating your own styles rules. Learn how to center and align pictures and text and discover the secrets to jazzing up your site with colors – and how to choose from the millions of color options available to you.

Learn how to create a page layout with a navigation bar and how to use div tags to put named page divisions in a webpage. Discuss how to style your page divisions by adding an internal style sheet and some style rules.

Most websites consist of multiple pages with some common content on each page. Learn to use a layout page as template so you can build multipage websites more quickly. Review liquid versus fixed layouts, how to design a layout and how to easily build additional pages from your layout page. This helps you develop more professional-looking pages using the same modern coding techniques that seasoned professionals use.

Getting a site on the internet is one thing. Getting people to notice it is quite another. Learn about internet directory services, search engines, web-crawling infobots and things you can do to make your own site stand out in the crowd.

Learn how to publish your website for the whole world to see and how to keep your site online, for free, forever.

Learn about authoring systems like Dreamweaver and Expression Web and how they can make web development quicker and easier, as well as a couple of ways to get an online presence without creating your own website.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
328160 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Designing Effective Websites

These days, creating a website is so easy almost anyone can do it. But with all the competition on the web, creating a site that's effective is more challenging than ever. Regardless of your current skills or level of knowledge, in this course, you master the basics of web design and learn how to build sites that are better and more effective.

You examine the tension between form and function, explore the six major states of the website development process and learn the basics of user-centered design. You also look at the five basic steps to organizing information, find out how site design themes can be used for information delivery and review website design considerations. Along the way, you learn about effective type and graphics and explore the idea of making a website fully interactive. This course is a must for web designers, giving the tips and tools that will help them establish a solid career.

Course Objectives

Master the basics of web design and learn to build sites that are better and more effective

Learn graphic design techniques that will help your site stand out from others


Outline of Instruction

Visitors are attracted by good design, but content is what keeps them at the site longer and motivates them to return. Learn how to use two tools to attract and retain visitors: design critiques and a content inventory. Explore the six major development stages that yield expert design and smart content. Then, study the three parts of web design and the skills you need for each.

Designing an interface is easy, but designing an effective one is more challenging. Explore the four main elements you need to consider to make your site user-centric – usability, visualization, functionality and accessibility – to see the thought that goes into effective interface design.

Even if your basic content is accurate, attractive and well-written, your site won't function well without a solid and logical organizational foundation. Review the five basic steps involved in organizing information and four essential structures that you can use to build a website. Then, learn how to create a flowchart for the pages you want to include on your site.

Websites exist to inform, educate, persuade or entertain. Concentrate on site design themes that pay attention to information delivery. Learn how to organize elements to enable visitors to accomplish their own goals. Explore usability, content and design.

Discover how you can use visual and graphic design, page layout and grids to take your designs to the next level. At the same time, become familiar with design considerations like visual hierarchy, page dimensions and white space.

Typography plays a dual role by providing both verbal and visual communication. Almost any font can transmit information to others, but conveying the right mood along with the information takes a special type and color of font. Learn all the secrets here!

Find out how you can use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to modify fonts. Become familiar with inline, document-level and external (linked) style sheets, and learn how to create an external CSS file to control the formatting of any or all pages on your site. More adventurous students can also take a look at some early font embedding techniques and explore two popular Flash-related options.

Before you write for the web, you should take the time to understand how people read online. Become familiar with the use of titles, headlines and subheads to assist readers in navigating your site. Discover the advantages of using a web content management system. Learn how you can communicate more easily and informally with visitors by adding a blog to your site.

You can use images to add interest to your site and to help with navigation. Early designers were limited graphically by HTML attributes, and later designers discovered they could use tables to place images. Today's designers also have the option of using CSS to position images on the screen, but many people still use text-based browsers. Learn how to make the information you convey through your images accessible to those individuals as well.

The combination of HTML, CSS and JavaScript allows you to create intensely interactive web applications similar to any game or presentation built with traditional programming languages. This interaction of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is known as dynamic HTML or DHTML. Become familiar with the basics of DHTML, including code you can use to enhance your designs by adding layers to your pages.

Early websites were created by a few to be read by many. Over the years, developers added interactivity to websites through discussion forums, chat rooms and shopping carts. These features are part of what could be considered Web 1.0. Today, the focus has shifted from the sponsor of the site to the visitor, and sites like Flickr and YouTube are popular. They're examples of Web 2.0 sites. Examine several popular Web 2.0 sites, and take a look ahead to Web 3.0.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Creating Web Pages (or equivalent HTML or web authoring tool experience)

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
An imaging program, such as Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro, is recommended (not included in enrollment).
A webpage authoring tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver or Microsoft Expression Web, is recommended (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5

Do you want to make mobile apps that run on iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android and Windows Phone? Learn how to imagine, design, build and optimize a cross-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. The result will be a mobile app that's fast and runs on just about any smartphone or tablet computer.

Course Objectives

Learn CSS3, the layout and styling language of the mobile web

Learn how to use Web Application Programming Interfaces (Web APIs) to combine different web services to create mobile mashups


Outline of Instruction

What are the compelling reasons for developing mobile apps with HTML5? And why are some of the web's biggest players, including Google, Facebook and X, moving all their apps to the mobile web? Learn four principles for designing great mobile apps and get acquainted with the concept of mobile-first development.

Follow the progress of employees at a fictitious company as they build a mobile app. In the process, set up your tools and get your hands dirty with some real HTML5 code.

HTML5 is the latest version of the markup language of the web. Learn why web developers and mobile developers are so gung-ho for HTML5. More importantly, find out how you can use it to write your own webpages.

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) make your web apps workable on the largest number of devices and make your code easier to maintain. Use CSS to format HTML documents and look at the new capabilities that are possible with CSS version 3.

JavaScript is the programming language of the mobile web. Learn to use JavaScript to add interactivity to mobile apps.

Use jQuery Mobile to make your HTML5 apps feel at home on mobile devices and use JavaScript libraries and frameworks to get more done in less time.

By accessing built-in device features such as offline storage and location services, you can make your mobile web apps much more dynamic.

Hundreds of app developers have made certain features of their software available using Web Application Programming Interfaces. By using these APIs to retrieve data and then combining different data sources, you can create endless combinations called mashups.

Graphics and animation can really spice up your mobile apps. The mobile web has special requirements and technologies that you need to be aware of, however. Learn to optimize your graphics for mobile devices.

Smartphones and tablets come in different shapes and sizes. Learn to make your web app look good on the largest possible variety of devices and add some meta tags to give your app more polish on iPhone and Android. Explore touch-enabling on your app.

A responsive app doesn't keep the user waiting. Learn tools and techniques to make your app responsive.

Native apps give you access to more device features and to the distribution power of an app store. Learn how to use PhoneGap to convert your app into a native one for multiple mobile operating systems.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. HTML and/or programming experience will be helpful, but is not required.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Linux may also be used
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Creating WordPress Websites II

Discover how to add features to and customize websites built with WordPress, the world's most popular web publishing platform.

Course Objectives

Learn to use an online administrative area that makes creating and updating content as simple as composing an email

Explore how use plugins to turn a site into an e-commerce powerhouse and improve search engine page results

Learn how to use simple HTML and CSS to customize a website's appearance


Outline of Instruction

Find out why WordPress is the world's most popular web publishing platform and how it helps non-technical people create good-looking, dynamic websites. We discuss what it takes to set up a self-hosted WordPress site, and you learn how to choose a domain name, find a hosting company and access your piece of the internet!

It's time to get your website set up! Learn how to manage website files, and we tour the WordPress administrative area and configure some basic settings. You also learn how to organize your site so that your visitors will get the most out of it.

A WordPress theme gives your website a professionally designed look and installs with a single mouse click. Learn how themes work, where to find them and how to install them. We compare free themes with those you have to pay for, and we also talk about the theme we're using for our class website project.

Learn how to enter and organize the information your visitors are looking for and how to create pages and posts. Find out how to put together a custom menu to guide your guests around the site. You want to arrange your articles so that they're easy to find.

You're ready to start adding to your website the details that will give it that extra-special touch! Learn how to add photos, videos and documents without leaving the WordPress application. We also discuss how to manage these files and create an image gallery to display your photographs.

Learn how to use plugins, the features that you can add to WordPress with a single mouse click. We show you where to find thousands of these free mini-programs and how to use them.

You may know a bit about HTML and CSS, but we cover HTML and CSS coding in more detail. Don't worry if this is foreign to you. We introduce you to the basics of each language, and you'll quickly discover how to change font styles, sizes and colors; create lists; and work with margins. With this knowledge, you can customize your website, so it'll look just how you want it to look!

As we continue exploring how to customize WordPress websites, discover an application that will spare you countless hours of drudgery. Find out more ways to change the way your site looks, and learn how to create a custom WordPress theme without learning the basic scripting language. Then, learn how to set up widgets, which fill your sidebars with information and features.

So, how can you use your WordPress website to make money? Learn ways to create pay-per-click, advertising and affiliate marketing programs. We also discuss PayPal and credit card processing and set up a shopping cart.

Find out how to create a consistent style and set up an eye-catching slideshow on your home page. We also discuss how to market your site using social networking plugins designed for WordPress.

Search engines love WordPress websites. Learn how to get higher search page results and explore ways to collect and analyze data to ensure you're attracting and informing your target audience.

Learn to use the WordPress Loop to customize your website. We also discuss some time-saving tips and tricks about handling contributors, bolstering security and making your pages look great in mobile browsers.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no perquisites for this course, but you should have some blog or website experience and basic computer skills. Otherwise, it is recommended that you first take the introductory course, Creating WordPress Websites.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge is preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
WordPress.org software is free, but to use it, you must install it on a paid account with a hosting service, which costs approximately $5 to $20 a month (usually quite a bit less for the first year's "introductory" price). The course will explain how to choose a host. Many hosts offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you decide this isn't for you.
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Student must past 10 quizzes or pass final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327800 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Creating WordPress Websites

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering more than 40 percent of all sites on the internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the web in far less time than by coding – and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional. In these lessons, you get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog. Find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel and include user-friendly features. Discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community. In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, keep your site secure and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you are able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business or organizational website.

Course Objectives

Learn how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel and include user-friendly features.

Discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity

Learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, keep your site secure and achieve better positions on search engine results pages


Outline of Instruction

Explore the magic of WordPress and learn how to use it to create an attractive, dynamic blog or website without learning any special code. Find out what the two "flavors" of WordPress are and how to use the self-hosted WordPress.org version. Then, go online, sign up for a free hosting account and tour the WordPress Dashboard.

What can a blog do that a website can't? Blogging's become a popular way to establish an online presence. Discuss how adding a blog can make a traditional website more effective. Then, build a blog with WordPress by creating, refining and categorizing posts. Find out how to encourage and control visitor feedback.

Get the best of both worlds by combining a blog with a traditional website. Use WordPress to create and organize webpages, and learn how to convert your blog to a traditional website, or vice versa, with the click of a button.

Learn all about WordPress themes, the templates that give your website its look and feel. Discover how to choose a theme, install it and tweak it.

Photos, drawings, charts, videos and audio clips can make your website more appealing and understandable. Learn how to use WordPress to upload and insert images and multimedia files.

Plugins are little programs that add features to your WordPress website. Learn how to find and use them.

If your online visitors have trouble understanding or navigating your website, they'll go somewhere else. Learn how to pinpoint and eliminate usability problems.

We take a long, hard look at our class project and decide how to make it better. Create a front page featuring both static and dynamic content; add links to pages, documents, email and other sites; and repair typos, grammatical errors and other mistakes.

What if you launched a website and nobody came? Find out what makes search engines tick and how to get them to visit your pages.

Statistics are just a bunch of numbers if you don't know how to use them. Learn how to analyze stats so you can improve your site, and find out how to tie your WordPress pages into social sites like Facebook and X.

Learn how you can protect a WordPress site against hackers, and review money-making strategies for blogs and websites.

Tour the hosting control panel, discuss domain naming strategies and review where to get help after the course ends.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge is preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
WordPress.org requires a paid hosting account. You will receive instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Student must past 10 quizzes or pass the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Write Effective Web Content

Is your Web content as effective as it could be? Would you like more visitors, more sales and better search rankings? Gain tips for crafting content to make your website or blog into an exciting multimedia place for visitors.

Course Objectives

Learn how to develop a website writing style that speaks to your readers' needs and ensures that your content is clear and easy to understand

Explore ways your web copywriting can convey the right "feel" through your content and get conversations going with your visitors, as well as how to organize your content to produce better search engine rankings and happier readers

Examine ways to make your online copywriting appear as professional and authoritative as possible


Outline of Instruction

There's web content on just about any topic you can imagine. While the topics and purposes of the content may all be different, the writing strategies you need to know to create effective content are all very similar. Start by identifying the three key areas you need to understand to make your content effective, whether you want to sell, entertain or do something else altogether. Also learn about a free tool you can use to find out what people are actually looking for on the web.

All writing comes from ideas, so learn how to bring focus to your ideas using a free, web-based tool. Examine the inverted-pyramid writing style and see how and why you should bring the focus of your content to the top of the webpage. Look at lots of examples of different types of web content and examine how to focus the content and use the inverted pyramid to get the most important information right up front. Of course, if you want to attract lots of readers, the content also needs to be entertaining. Review some strategies to help you accomplish that.

Organizing web content is easier than you might think, and it starts with an outline. Learn some quick tips for making outlining as simple as A, B, C. Look at how headings can help you organize content and chunk information for your readers. Surfers like to scan content for information, whether they're looking for product guides on your business site or the opposing sides of a debate on your blog, and writing effective headings can not only keep readers on your site but also help them find what they want. Discuss bulleted lists and when and how you should use them to group information for your readers.

To write in easy-to-understand plain language, identify the "fluff" in your writing, or the words and phrases that don't add anything but unnecessary word count. The advantage of keeping writing easy-to-read is that visitors will understand your message the first time they read it, whether you're talking about your business or a favorite subject on your blog. Learn about some free tools that tell you how easy your content is to read and even what grade level it's suited to. Discuss the indexes and scales the tools use to analyze your writing, so you'll know what the results mean.

Do you have products you want to sell? Would you like to know some surefire ways to get more followers for your blog? Are you focused on public awareness for your cause? Discuss the ins and outs of writing content aimed at persuading readers. Find out how to reel in readers using power words and how to keep the search engines on your side with keywords. Discuss the importance of honesty in your writing and how to check for that as you compose your copy,

The modern web is often called the social web, where being connected matters a lot. Because connection and online relationships are so important to readers, this is something you want to pay attention to. Look at ways you can build relationships, whether your readers are customers or followers or just interested in what you have to share. Discuss the importance of the word "you," something salespeople have known for years! Look at how to create content that engages readers in a conversation and the power of positive language.

Blogging is much more than a way to reflect on your day-to-day life. Blogs, whether long or short, are rapidly becoming an integral part of every business' marketing plan. Research shows that web readers trust bloggers more than advertising. In fact, 60% of surfers say they feel more positive about a company after reading blog content on a website. Learn what makes an effective blog and look at the ever-expanding world of short blogging tools.

Driving down any busy city street shows us that we live in a visual world. From neon lights to enormous flashing billboards, we find our attention drawn in dozens of different directions. The same is true on the web. Text just doesn't do it anymore, no matter how well you've written it. Discuss how to find free visuals and multimedia elements on the web and how to effectively use these elements to enhance your content.

Want to add some pizzazz to your web content? Explore different types of multimedia that you can include on your pages, such as screencasts, slideshows and videos, and look at how to create educational content using these media. Tutorials are a terrific way to draw in new visitors, no matter what multimedia format you choose. Learn how to create tutorials for your blog or website, writing scripts, creating storyboards and adding screen captures for illustrations.

Customer service is easy if you use polls, surveys and quizzes effectively with your web content. Plus, these tools can help you develop relationships with your visitors by learning more about them. Even if surfers leave comments on your blog or website, a poll or survey can help you understand more about their thoughts and needs. Not sure how to write a poll, survey or quiz? Learn about services that let you add free quiz activities to your content to give your readers more reasons to visit regularly.

Whether your web content is how you make your living or how you have fun, it's important to know how to protect it from theft. It's also a good idea to make sure you understand what content you can legally reuse on the web. Explore intellectual property laws, specifically copyright and trademark laws, and how they apply to your online content.

Look at three important areas that readers use to place a value on your content. Identify some of the most common writing errors and get tips on how to be sure you've got them right. Finally, you need to add a title to your content, so look at how to write some great ones. Learn the process a reader takes to evaluate your web content, which will help you ensure that yours measures up.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certificate in Global Healing Systems

Global healing traditions reflect the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy and availability of resources in different parts of the world. With foundations dating back thousands of years, these healing traditions have a long and rich history. Providing the primary form of health care for the majority of the world's population, global healing traditions include health and wellness practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs using ceremonies; plant-, animal- or mineral-based medicines; energetic therapies; and/or physical/hands-on techniques. Understanding the various global healing practices provides health care professionals with improved knowledge and skills to support their clients who use various traditional healing practices and techniques. The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic concepts of healing for Ayurvedic medicine, curanderismo, Central and South American healing traditions, Native North American healing traditions, traditional Chinese medicine and the Unani medical system.

Course Objectives

Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe and Central, North and South America

Gain a solid foundation in a variety of traditional healing practices and techniques


Outline of Instruction

An Introduction to Global Healing Systems

Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

Curanderismo and Central and South American Healing Practices

Native North American Healing

South African Healing Traditions

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Unani Medicine


Contact Hours

13

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher and complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive a certificate of completion. Finals are graded Pass/No Pass.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Using the Internet in the Classroom

Harness the power of the internet to make your textbooks and lessons come alive! Teach your students how to locate and evaluate internet resources. Improve the caliber and amount of discussion through the use of email and discussion boards. Learn how to safeguard your students and their personal information while they are using the internet. The internet can make teaching easier, and this course shows you how to take full advantage of it.

Course Objectives

Learn how to use the internet to make teaching easier for you and more relevant to your students

Discover how to help your students locate valuable resources, improve classroom discussions and safeguard personal information online


Outline of Instruction

Internet Classrooms, Labs and Grants
Experience some fun internet activities you can use in your classroom. Research possible funding methods such as grants for creating an internet learning lab.

Introducing Your Students to the Internet
Review the history of the internet, how it works and the top 10 terms you should know when teaching about it. Work with directories and search engines, and explore some techniques you can use for introducing your students to the internet.

Online Textbooks, Online Libraries
Examine how to use online textbooks and online textbook companions. These are great for students of all ages. Visit online libraries and explore the world of free books and resources online. Your classroom bookshelf will grow into a resource library overnight!

Internet Field Trips, Cyberhunts, Web Quests
Do you need help with a lesson plan? Do you need fresh ideas for your classroom? Discover how to use the internet to supplement your lesson plans and instructional handouts. Examine methods for creating traditional lesson plans and handouts with an internet twist. Take an online field trip and learn how to create cyberhunts (online scavenger hunts) and WebQuests.

Internet Safety, Filters, Permission Forms
Unfortunately, the internet isn't all fun and games. Discuss keeping students and children safe while they're online and learn how to increase the security of a computer and personal information. Create an internet-use permission form to send home with your students if you choose to do so.

Preventing Internet-Assisted Cheating
The internet is a great tool for students to use when they're doing research for a report. But what about students who are too young to understand that they can't turn in reports they just copied online? What should you do when you spot passages students lifted? Discuss the ways students use the internet to cheat and why they do it, and learn how to recognize internet plagiarism and how to prevent it.

Teaching Website Evaluation
Everyone who uses the internet needs to be able to evaluate the usefulness and truthfulness of websites. Find out how to teach younger and older students to do this. You get a handout and lots of teaching tips and suggestions.

Classroom Email and Email Etiquette
Email can help teachers do what some of us have always wished for: Add more hours to our class day so that we can cover all the required material. Discuss email etiquette, which is the proper way to use email, and learn how to use email to become better teachers.

Classroom Communication and Assignments with Email
Continue exploring using email as a teaching tool. Consider when it should be used for extending classroom discussions and how to manage the large volume of email messages you may receive from your students. Discuss how to prepare your students to use email and what you should expect from the messages they write. Consider activities involving email that you can use in your classroom.

Communicating with Mailing Lists and Newsgroup Bulletin Boards
The online world offers other tools of communication, including mailing lists and newsgroups. Learn what they are and how to use them, as well as how to provide younger and older students with up-to-date resources.

Communicating with Discussion Boards
Find about one more online communication tool for your classroom: free discussion boards. Learn how to create, use and manage one.

Timesaving Techniques, Online Classrooms
Learn some time-saving techniques, such as online quizzes, manage grading online and creating certificates for your students and yourself. Find out where to download free educational material.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Creating a Classroom Website

Learn how to create a classroom website in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers. Build an interactive site with text, images, videos and more in no time. Learn how to create an engaging website that visitors will want to come back to again and again. See how creating a classroom website will help with the home-school connection every teacher strives for. Finally, discover how simple it is to create a classroom website and how having one can make you a more effective and dynamic teacher.

Course Objectives

Learn how to build a published classroom website complete with content, images, links and a blog.


Outline of Instruction

Explore the benefits of a classroom website and discuss ways that a website can help you organize information, instruct your students and interact with others. Create a plan for your very own classroom website.

Learn about website builders and their benefits and drawbacks as you begin to create a website. Find out how to keep your students safe as they engage in online activities.

Bring your site to life with formatting. Give it visual appeal as you add color to text and background. Learn to format and arrange text, giving your site a unique, professional look. Discuss how and why to add images and review copyright rules.

Spend some time focusing on what is important to your particular website and how you want to arrange the material in order to create flow. This makes your website easy to navigate for your users.

Take your website to the next level by adding links. Learn all about the different kinds of links and how to create them. Explore the benefits and challenges of using Open Educational Resources (OERs) on your site.

Adding audio and video elements to your website will help make it engaging and exciting for everyone that uses it. Learn how your students can create their own multimedia and how it can be used to flip the classroom.

WebQuests are unique internet learning adventures. Discover everything there is to know about what successful WebQuests look like and how they can be used to enrich and educate your students.

Continue exploring WebQuests and compare them to scavenger hunts. Create a WebQuest that you can link to your website, complete with a well-thought-out evaluation process of the work done by students when completing the WebQuest.

Develop your own blog that will enhance your teaching and create a learning environment that transcends your classroom's walls. Learn how to create a blog, teach your students about blogging and use blogs effectively.

We all know the importance of keeping your students engaged in their learning in the classroom. However, how do you do it when they are on your website? Discuss practical ways you can keep your students engaged while using your website.

Get to know the foundational language behind your website to help you make small modifications even when using a website builder and to help with troubleshooting.

Find out how to publish your site and how to keep it looking good throughout the school year and in years to come.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for educators interested in learning how to create a classroom website.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to C++ Programming

Here's your chance to learn how to program the easy way in C++. Introduction to C++ Programming is a project-oriented course taught by a master programming instructor and published author. You get right to programming in this course, even if you have no prior programming experience. Before you know it, you're putting together programs, and you see how easy programming really is.

Course Objectives

This course gives you hands-on practice as you learn to program with C++.

Learn the fundamentals of C++.


Outline of Instruction

Your First C++ Program

Understanding Your C++ Code and How to Fix Errors

Data Types and Computer Memory

Storing Data in Variables

Letting the Computer Do the Math

Letting the User Choose

Combining Choices

Repeating Code With Loops

Using Arrays

C Strings for Storing Text

Functions for Dividing and Organizing Code

Saving and Retrieving Data


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

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Write Your Life Story

Have you thought about writing your story, sharing life-altering events? Does your family really know about their heritage? If you've ever thought about writing your life story, now is the time! In this course, you have the satisfaction of telling history your way. Learn how to bring characters to life, recall vivid memories, engage readers and even manage your creative time. You may even find a lucrative market for your story, just like the authors of the bestselling "Rocket Boys" and "Angela's Ashes." This course walks you step-by-step through the process of writing your life story. It's fun. It's exciting. It's a story only you can tell!

Course Objectives

Learn how to create and distribute an inspirational and professional autobiography for family, friends and others

Explore how to bring characters to life, recall vivid memories, engage readers and manage your creative time so you can share a story only you can tell


Outline of Instruction

Discover why only you can write your life story, how to give yourself permission to do it and explore some ways to empower yourself

Where should you start? The beginning might not be the correct answer. Learn about becoming an observer of yourself and others around you. You're hereby given permission to ask questions and eavesdrop on conversations (without being rude, of course). What direction will you take when writing about your life? Will it be a book-length memoir or a collection of shorter essays? Explore the endless possibilities, and learn why you don't have to make any decisions just yet.

Writing a life story is like making a pot of vegetable soup. You assemble all the ingredients, chopping some and maybe peeling others. Then you find a pot that's the right size and begin putting the ingredients in. Next comes the waiting part. You must simmer the soup for a while or it won't be soup – just cold water with raw vegetables. Right now, your life story might be just that: a bunch of ingredients that you need to assemble and let simmer. Learn how to select the right ingredients for cooking up a life story that will satisfy both you and your reader.

Think about the people who have been in your life and discuss their influence on you. To spark your memory and to pull these influential people into your story, fill out character sketches on each person. You might even discover some things about yourself as you reflect on those who have been a part of your world.

When you write your life story, you reveal yourself. You may share moments few know about. You tell your side of events, adventures and episodes. You make judgments, give opinions and speak out, and you may allow others to see sides of you that have never been revealed.

Learn quick, easy and virtually guaranteed methods to spark memories. Investigate your senses and your memories, which might include looking at photographs, going to movies or even eating comfort foods from your past.

Focus on how to jog memories and find creative inspiration. First, start writing in a journal, and by the time the course is over, your writer's journal may be your new best friend. If you're serious about writing the stories in your life, you need time to do it. Learn about time management – where to find writing time and when may be the most creative times for working on your life story.

Learn ways to preserve your story, your own history. Learn how to capture your writer's voice or the voice of the person you're writing about. Everyone has a unique speech pattern and word selection. Your job is to discover these voices and include them in your writing. Also learn how to get ready to interview others for information and how to fill in the blanks you may have in your own story. Find out how to find the information you need through research. The challenge and fun of writing life stories is to write them as if you're sitting across a table from your reader, telling the tales.

If you write, at some point you have to get information from another person. This is especially true when you're writing your life story. Imagine that you want to include how you and a grandparent share the same features, or so you've been told. By interviewing a friend or relative who also knew this person, you can get many more details. That's what interviewing is all about: asking questions to get information. When you're helping another person write a life story, most of the information you get will be through interviews.

Location, location, location! You need to clearly describe the details of the locations in your life story. Learn professional ways to describe your location so that it jumps off the page. Gather up the tools to make your story shine. Yes, it's all in the details. Also learn how to create a mental picture of a typical reader and find out why, as you write your life story, it's smart to concentrate on this person and make sure that they understand what you're saying.

Get a quick review of the grammar you need to know and some tips to make it all much easier. Then, because writer's block is real, pesky and tends to destroy even the most hopeful writer, discover the trick to dealing with this creative brain slowdown: staying focused while giving your mind some serious down time. That doesn't mean you should give up your project or put it on hold. Just take some time out. Find the answers to questions that may have plagued you in the past and stopped you from writing.

When people first begin writing, one of the hardest parts for them is to gently, but relentlessly, edit their own work before they share it with others. Often, to create golden words – the ones that are too beautiful to cut out of a manuscript – they are forced to sacrifice entire paragraphs. Unfortunately, sometimes the golden words are the ones that have to go. Learn how professional writers self-edit and what they do to make their writing sing. Also learn about selecting titles and including supplemental material – focusing on the extras that could make your book visually appealing. Finally, learn how to work with groups and when to share your work.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must past 10 quizzes with 70% or better or the final exam with 80% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

General Public

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

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Instant Italian

This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You learn practical, everyday words and read, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you're likely to encounter if you plan to vacation in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson teach you to communicate in Italian in a variety of settings. The course makes it simple to master your pronunciation of Italian. Essential words and phrases are written phonetically by using sounds that are familiar to you from English words. The audio feature lets you hear the words and phrases spoken aloud with just a click of your mouse. Short exercises are included with each lesson to help you reinforce what you've learned and gauge your progress, making it easy to pinpoint areas that you need to review. The exercises also give you immediate feedback – you know whether you answered correctly as soon as you finish.

Course Objectives

Learn practical everyday words in Italian

Learn how to communicate in Italian in a variety of settings

Learned what various gestures mean to Italians, which ones to use and those you should avoid


Outline of Instruction

Basic Greetings

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Language Essentials

Verb "To Be" in Everyday Use

Getting Around Town

Numbers 1 - 100

Check the Calendar

Telling Time, Schedules and Transportation

Navigating Italian Shops

Lodging and Accommodations

Emergency Situations and Health Concerns

Dining Out


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or the final exam with a score of 80% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327378 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 17 Register
327596 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

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Instant Italian

This dynamic course teaches you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. Learn practical, everyday words. Read, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you're likely to encounter if you plan to travel to Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson teach you to communicate in Italian in a variety of settings. You'll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian! This course makes it simple to master your pronunciation of Italian. Essential words and phrases are written phonetically by using sounds that are familiar to you from English words. The audio feature lets you hear the words and phrases spoken aloud with just a click of your mouse. Short exercises are included with each lesson to help you reinforce what you've learned and gauge your progress, making it easy to pinpoint areas that you still need to review. The exercises also give you immediate feedback – know whether you answered correctly as soon as you finish. As you go through the lessons, you learn about the Italian language's impact on the world, the Italian alphabet, phonetics and pronunciation, proper forms of address, expressions of courtesy and how to make introductions. By the end of the course, you will know how to ask for help, ask directions, navigate Italian shops, book a hotel room, order a meal and much more! Cultural notes are included throughout the course to help you better understand Italians and their way of life. You also learn what various gestures mean to Italians – which ones to use and those you should avoid. This course will convince you that learning a language is both fun and rewarding.

Course Objectives

Learn to express yourself comfortably in Italian


Outline of Instruction

Basic Greetings

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Language Essentials

Verb "To Be" in Everyday Use

Getting Around Town

Numbers 1 - 100

Check the Calendar

Telling Time, Schedules and Transportation

Navigating Italian Shops

Lodging and Accommodations

Emergency Situations and Health Concerns

Dining Out


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or aChromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students are required to pass 10 quizzes with a 70% or better or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Tool and Die Maker

Do you want to play an integral role in a manufacturing process? Are you looking for a way to become more indispensable to your employer in the manufacturing industry? Tool and die makers are skilled artisans who enter their careers after a combination of education and hands-on training. This online Tool and Die Maker course is the perfect way to get started in your new career as a tool and die maker.

Course Objectives

Production Floor Safety


CNC Controls and Programming


Machining and Grinding Processes


Prepare for a career as a tool and die maker, die maker, tool and die machinist or toolmaker.


Outline of Instruction

Workholding

Math

Inspection

Metal Cutting

Machining

Safety

Materials

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Grinding

Stamping and Fabrication


Contact Hours

160

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, it is recommended that students have an understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for machinists.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Human Resources Professional

This human resources certification course prepares you for a career and professional certification in human resources and covers industry-recognized practices aligned with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Explore the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines and labor relations.

As you progress through the course, you dive into essential areas, such as affirmative action and diversity considerations, and come to understand important decisions that human resources professionals often make regarding retention, recruiting and hiring. Additionally, you learn how to create a high-performance workplace and information about topics of performance appraisals, remote work, workplace communication, motivation, digital media, compensation and benefits and more.

Upon finishing this course, you are equipped to start your career in this growing field and will be prepared to sit for the HRCI's Professional Certification in Human Resources (PHR) exam, while also learning information useful for other human resources certification exams, including SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam.

Course Objectives

Gather comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the aPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP human resources certification exams

Obtain a broad overview of human resources professional practices

Gain skills for handling recruitment, performance appraisals and training processes

Acquire foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices

Understand OSHA rules governing employee health and safety

Study remote work and diversity considerations


Outline of Instruction

Getting Started

Pretest

Introduction to Human Resources

HR's Role in Strategy

Affirmative Action

Diversity Considerations

Making HR Decisions

Retention

Recruiting

Hiring

Training Programs

Creating a High-Performance Workplace

Midterm

Appraising and Improving Employees' Performance

Remote Work

Workplace Communication, Motivation and Digital Media

Compensation and Benefits

Employee Health and Safety

The Legal Environment

Employee Rights and Discipline

Investigations

Managing Labor Relations

Global Human Resources

Preparing for aPHR, PHR and SHRM-CP Exams

Final Exam

Resources


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

PHR

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Basic computer knowledge

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"Human Resource Management" by Sean Valentine, Patricia Meglich, Robert L. Mathis and John H. Jackson (eBook); "PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Human Resources Certification - Complete Study Guide" by Sandra M. Reed

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals interested in the human resources profession.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Get Funny

The ability to create humor is a skill many people don't have, yet wish they did. If you're interested in learning how to come up with jokes or witticisms on the fly, punch up dull material for an audience or make a living as a comedy writer, this course will get you going. Once you've learned some of the methods of creating humor, you'll be ready to apply it to all aspects of your life. Punch up speeches and presentations so that the audience is instantly on your side. Mix laughter with learning in the classroom, and watch your students' attention spans grow. Add some humor to your webpage and watch the hits explode as word gets out. Use your newfound sense of humor to entertain your friends, meet interesting people and even make new friends! Learning should be fun, and this course is no exception. Filled with opportunities to laugh as you learn, "Get Funny" promises to be an entertaining and informative experience.

Course Objectives

Gain the ability to create humor, an important skill that can open many doors


Outline of Instruction

The History of Comedy

Observation

Joke Construction and the Unexpected

Absurdity and Exaggeration

Low Humor, Mean Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Bathroom Humor

Pop Culture

Visual Humor

Satire, Parody and Sarcasm

Improvisation

Using Humor in Your Life

Comedy Writing

Marketing Your Brilliance


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 80% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Resume Writing Workshop

Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Make the most of your work experience and discover how to use references to your advantage. This course includes the use of online resumes and is invaluable for anyone who wants to create their own resume or learn how to write resumes and cover letters for profit.

Course Objectives

Learn different resume formats

Learn how to make the most of your work experience

Discover how to use references to your advantage


Outline of Instruction

Components of a Resume

Self-Assessment

Rules of Resumes

Chronological Resumes

Functional Resumes

A Look at Your Resume

References

Work Experience

Technical Resumes

Online Resumes

Cover Letters

Formatting Resumes


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Experience with any version of Microsoft Word.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal. The Paralegal course helps you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. Learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you also receive soft-skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project: You create a complete litigation file that includes a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, a client interview checklist, an intake memo, a complaint, legal research and an interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer.

Course Objectives

Learn the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system

Master how to perform legal research and interviews

Prepare yourself to take the Certified Paralegal certification exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants

Understand the basics of litigation communication skills


Outline of Instruction

Paralegal in the Legal System

Paralegal Employment

On-the-Job Realities

Regulation of Paralegals

Attorney and Paralegal Ethics

Introduction to the Legal System

Introduction to Legal Analysis

Legal Interviewing

Investigation in a Law Office

Litigation Case Management

Legal Research 101 and Advanced Legal Research

Legal Writing

Introduction to the Use of Computers

Introduction to Law Office Administration

Tort Law, Product Liability and Consumer Law

Contracts, Insurance and Property Law

Estates and Family Law

Laws Affecting Business

Criminal Law

NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Preparation

Capstone


Contact Hours

225

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Paralegal (CP) exam. Through a partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's CP Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA exam.

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Exam requirements: You must meet one of the following requirements outlined in Categories 1, 2 or 3 at the time of filing an application form to be eligible for the CP certification exam through NALA.
1. Graduation from or completion of a paralegal program:
(a) approved by the American Bar Association or
(b) an associate degree program or
(c) a post-baccalaureate certificate program in paralegal studies or
(In addition to the official school transcript, a candidate must submit an original course catalog or an original letter from the school registrar or program director attesting that the program is a post-baccalaureate certificate program requiring a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite.)
(d) a bachelor's degree program in paralegal studies or
(e) a paralegal program that consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of which at least 15 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) are substantive legal courses
(Candidates applying under Category 1(e) may combine college hours from more than one institution. The candidate must have graduated from a paralegal program consisting of a minimum of 15 semester hours (or 225 clock hours or 22.5 quarter hours). Evidence of the minimum hours required under Category 1(e) must be provided with the application form.)
2. A bachelor's degree in any field plus one year of experience as a paralegal or successful completion of at least 15 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of substantive paralegal courses
(Those applying under the provision allowing for additional course work in lieu of the one-year work experience must submit an official school transcript showing completed course work.)
3. A high school diploma or equivalent plus seven years' experience as a legal assistant/paralegal plus a minimum of 20 hours of continuing legal education completed within a two-year period prior to application for the examination.
(Evidence of continuing legal education credit is documented by the attorney/employer attestation that must be signed as part of the application form or by submitting a certificate of completions of CLE taken.)


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need a high school diploma or GED equivalent to start a career as a paralegal. It is also recommended that you have basic computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and fundamental keyboarding skills. A strong grasp of English grammar conventions, such as spelling, punctuation and composition, is also recommended.

To meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam, you must meet one of the following requirements: You must have 60 semester hours, of which at least 15 hours* (225 clock hours) are from paralegal studies or hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor's degree in any field, or have seven years of experience as a legal assistant under the supervision of a member of the Bar. Please review the exam requirements before enrolling in this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Office (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"Introduction to Paralegalism," "Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work," "Access to Westlaw: Legal Solutions"
After successful completion of the course and financial obligation, you will receive access to the Certified Paralegal Exam review self-study courses, which includes membership.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance
Students are required to past 10 quizzes with a score of 75% or the final exam with a score of 85% or better. Only the first two quiz attempts will be used when reviewing the passing of 10 quizzes.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals interested in becoming a paralegal.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
316987 08/01/25 - 08/01/26 Online 3168.00 20
Course Cancelled
325480 04/01/26 - 04/01/27 Online 3168.00 20 Register

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Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included)

To be a successful administrative professional, you must possess skills to handle a variety of workplace tasks and scenarios. The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) course serves two purposes. First, it prepares you to take the CAP exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Second, it provides you with a broad selection of essential skills and knowledge to effectively work as an administrative assistant in fields including education, technology, government and medicine.

In this Certified Administrative Professional course, you learn the basics of workplace administration, as well as how to begin and grow a successful career as an administrative professional. It also covers the intricacies of organizational communication, office and records management and human resources fundamentals, among other topics. You also learn to effectively write for business, produce documents and utilize informational technology as you prepare to achieve your administrative professional certification.

Course Objectives

Understand how to write business documents

Learn to manage information storage and distribution

Discover best practices for managing events and meetings, travel, projects and materials

Identify key components of legal issues and human resource policy and management


Outline of Instruction

Organizational Communication (Part 1)

Organizational Communication (Part 2)

Business Writing and Document Production

Technology and Information Distribution

Office and Records Management

Event and Project Management

Human Resources

Financial Functions

Workplace Behaviors and Activities (Part 1)

Workplace Behaviors and Activities (Part 2)

Workplace Behaviors and Activities (Part 3)

Becoming an Administrative Assistant and Advancing Your Career


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

Website

https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/Certification

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in a Windows environment and have the ability to launch and close activities and navigate to information stored on the computer. You should also have an ability to manage files and folders.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons: "The Administrative Professional: Technology and Procedures" (eBook).

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance
Students must score 85% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Understanding the Human Resources Function

Prepare to learn the history of human resources (HR), employment laws, employee rights, HR functions, recruitment, retention, compensation management, employee benefits and more needed to acquire successful HR professional habits.

Course Objectives

Explore the history of human resources and discover the evolution of this field

Study fundamental employment laws and rights and how they apply to management

Learn to equip yourself with key human resources functions like practical learning and development techniques that can help you create and implement workplace policies, compensation management and employee benefit programs


Outline of Instruction

The History of Human Resources

Respective Employee Rights

Laws Relating to Human Resources

Human Resource Functions

Recruiting and Retaining Employees

The Hiring and Selection Process

Compensation Management

Administration of Employee Benefit Programs

Employee Learning and Development

Policy Making

Employee Communications

Human Resources: A Source of Quality


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A/

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes (2 attempts each) or 70% or higher on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general pubic.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
328078 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

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Intro to Guitar

Learn to play guitar and become the musician you've always wanted to be! In these fun and informative lessons, you build basic guitar skills step by step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings and detailed illustrations. The classical guitar skills you master allow you to play any style of music, from hard rock to country. Good guitar players know that the secret to making beautiful music is to practice, practice, practice – so that's what you do. You make rapid progress as you follow a carefully planned practice schedule that reinforces each new skill you learn. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate student, this course takes your musical talent to the next level. By the time you're finished, you are well on your way to becoming a skilled guitar player.

Course Objectives

Master basic guitar skills


Outline of Instruction

Start Making Music With Your Guitar

Beautiful Tone and Rhythm

Open Your Mind to Open Strings

Playing Music With Your Left Hand

Playing Music on the E1 and B2 Strings

Playing Music on the E1, B2 and G3 Strings

Sharps and Flats in New Rhythms

Playing Two Notes Together

Understanding Open String Equivalents

Tempo Terms and Volume Control

Volume and Musical Expression

Playing Expressive Music


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
You will need a guitar in good working condition and an adjustable footstool for correct positioning. It's advisable to purchase a metronome for developing your rhythm skills and a music stand so you can practice in a correct playing position.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes with 70% or better by the second attempt or score 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Growing Plants for Fun and Profit

Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. Learn how to grow and market plants on a small scale without major capital investment. In an area as small as 1000 square feet, you can generate thousands of dollars' worth of plant material in a single growing season.

Course Objectives

Learn site preparation

Study how to select and produce plants appropriate to your climate zone

Learn how to produce quality material and, most importantly, how to market your product


Outline of Instruction

Making the Transition From Gardener to Nurseryman

Your Climate Considerations

Necessary Supplies and Where to Find Them

Plant Propagation Methods

Reduce Your Growing Time: Buy Plants From Other Growers

Growing Annuals (including Vegetables, Herbs and Bulbs)

Growing Perennials

Growing Shrubs, Roses and Vines

Growing Various Trees in Sizes From #1 to #15

Producing a Quality Plant

Wholesale Marketing

Retail Marketing


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must past 10 quizzes with 70% or better (2 attempts each) or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Speed Spanish

Whether you are just starting to learn Spanish or need to improve your conversational skills for an upcoming trip, this online Spanish course is the best way to learn Spanish fast! Learn simple formulas for joining Spanish words and phrases together to build sentences and have conversations.

Course Objectives

Learn to converse in Spanish using common words and phrases and demonstrate the proper forms of common Spanish nouns and verbs.

Discuss Spanish culture and differences in Spanish-speaking countries while learning how to use numbers in Spanish to discuss dates, times and money.

Gain confidence in your ability to converse with others in Spanish, be prepared to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and communicate effectively, and build in-demand skills that can increase your career opportunities


Outline of Instruction

¡Bienvenido! Getting Started with Spanish

Around the House

Around the Community

Connections: Family and Food

Let's Describe Things!

The Four Seasons

On the Move: Travel Tales

Emotions and Experiences

To Your Health!

Expressing Desires

What Do You Do?

Surprise!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes (first two submissions per module) or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326259 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 12 Register
327408 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328089 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

How to Make Money from Your Writing: Writeriffic II

You really can make money with your writing. Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement or boost what you're earning as a writer, find the how-to's here. Learn secrets, methods and tips to help you generate income with your writing. This class includes all the practical information that so rarely gets taught in writing classes. In most courses and social groups it's taboo to discuss money, but not here. This course embraces it! Making money is the focus of the lessons. Explore a dozen genres that can help you establish a sometime, part-time or full-time career as a writer. Along the way, learn methods to work faster, suffer less rejection and bring home more bacon. Fulfilling (and lucrative) writing work is waiting for you!

Course Objectives

Learn the secrets, methods and tips to help you generate money with your writing


Outline of Instruction

Where do great ideas come from? How do best-selling authors get to be that way? What makes writing so very scary, intimidating, delicious and wickedly wonderful? How are words pulled from nothingness and zapped to the screen or printed page? What makes writing nearly addictive to one group of humanity and yet an overwhelming task for others? Are there born writers? Can anyone learn to write? Why do some people get published and others fail? Start learning the answers to those questions and begin the journey to becoming a better writer.

Have you ever heard that, to be a writer, you need only a pen and paper? That's true. Yet, too many writers throw in other requirements, from a year of unfettered time to a trust fund that will keep them in caviar until the royalties come flooding in. Delve more deeply into the writing life as it exposes some myths about writing.

Self-editing and researching are both skills you'll want to learn so that you can sell your work. It's highly unlikely that you'll ever sell a first draft, and it's equally as unlikely that you'll sell something you didn't research.

If you've written for magazines before, this lesson is a refresher or a nudge. If you haven't written for magazines and would like to, then find out indispensable information that will get you going. With this info, you could find your niche and begin making money as a freelancer, possibly while you're working on your novel.

You won't find every magazine that uses freelance work in your grocery store or bookstore. There are magazines, publications and periodicals with an otherwise large distribution that never even get to these places. And these magazines are looking for short stories, columns, essays and poetry.

Some writers just love to write long fiction and have a story that is burning to get out. If you fit into this group or just wonder how one goes about writing a novel, learn why some people need to get that book out and what it takes to do so. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a working knowledge of the genre possibilities and what it takes to write a novel. Learn how stories are found, how some famous novelists were discovered, how to stay motivated and what has stopped a few hopeful writers from writing.

Now it's time to give the nonfiction genres a turn. Adults are infatuated with nonfiction, and it sells better than any other type of book. There are scads of different genres in nonfiction books. Learn to focus on the types of nonfiction writing and how to get a project started, written and noticed by publishers and agents. Nonfiction books concern real people, places, events, information or situations. Whether you're addicted to reading nonfiction or just want to learn all you can about writing, get information that will help you better understand the world of publishing.

What does it mean to be a ghost in the literary world? Get the scoop on this lucrative business. If you have a talent for emulating peoples' voices and if you're fast, efficient and good with people, this might be the field for you. Learn how to advertise and find clients, how to select appropriate clients and how to maintain a good working relationship so that you can produce the best book possible.

Learn about the roles of editors and agents. Specifically, find out what each of their jobs includes and why you need to know this information. If you're currently writing a novel or a nonfiction book, gathering a collection of poetry or short stories or maybe just dabbling in the idea, find out how agents interact with editors at publishing houses and how you can interact with agents and editors.

Attend any writing conference or sit with a group of published writers, and you're bound to hear words like: self-publishing, POD, co-publishing and e-publishing. Learn the options that are often called alternative publishing. If you're serious about joining the world as a writer, you should be aware of these options.

Learn about the legal side of writing, the sample agreements and contracts that will help keep you in good stead as you become the writer of your dreams. Also learn about royalties, advances and the scoop on that lovely green stuff that pays the bills.

You've got a yearning, a deep burning to write, but the clutter, the mess, the hours spent doing things for others are eating at your heart. What does all of this have to do with creativity? Check the clock, because it's all about time management.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Potential students interested in creative writing.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Multimedia Arts Certificate

Looking to launch your career in multimedia art and design? The Multimedia Design Online Training course equips you with the fundamental technical and conceptual skills for this challenging interdisciplinary environment. You gain proficiency in the core tools for interactive development: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects, and you learn to shoot and edit digital video. Discover how to create images, pages and motion graphics for web-based multimedia. Hands-on projects focus on essential skills and provide you with experience in working in a broad range of media. Class assignments include digital image retouching and compositing, webpages and interfaces, scripted and documentary video-making, color and typography studies, video and audio editing, and motion graphics.

Course Objectives

Learn the fundamentals of digital imaging and color theory

Create standards-compliant webpage layouts with HTML

Understand various kinds of typography and how to create your own font

Develop an entry-level understanding of video-editing techniques

Create motion graphic work in After Effects.


Outline of Instruction

Photoshop Basics

Intro to Motion

HTML and CSS Essentials

Fundamentals of Typography

Digital Video Production

Digital Video Editing I

After Effects I


Contact Hours

360

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.
A digital video camera with appropriate storage media (phone camera not recommended).

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Photoshop (or Creative Cloud) (not included in enrollment)
Adobe After Effects (or Creative Cloud) (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Premiere (or Creative Cloud) (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in learning about the world of multimedia design

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Travel Agent Training (Exam Cost Included)

Together, travel and tourism make up one of the world's largest industries. While some travelers manage to book their own trips, travel agents still play a major role in luxury, corporate and group travel. With the industry positioned to grow, there's never been a better time to train to become a travel agent. This online course prepares you to work in the fast-paced travel industry. You gain a deep understanding of both travel and tourism, so you can help clients research, plan and book their trips.

Course Objectives

Be able to sit for the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test, offered by the Travel Institute (formerly ICTA) upon successful completion

Connect with a Travel Placement Services (TPS) representative through Ed2Go's partnership with TPS upon successful completion

Gain the knowledge needed to get started in a travel career


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to the Travel Industry

Professional Skills

Basic/International Geography

Destination Geography

Introduction to International Travel

Introduction to Air Travel

Transportation

Career Development

Sales and Marketing for Travel


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Travel Career Development" and accompanying workbook, and "Exploring the World" and accompanying workbook.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone who wants to enhance their travel industry knowledge or jump-start a career in the travel industry.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

A-to-Z Grant Writing II – Beyond the Basics

Are you ready to continue your journey into the world of grants? Learn how to create a fundraising plan for all types of grant makers. In addition, explore websites for finding and reviewing corporate, foundation and government grant funding opportunities and grant application guidelines. Go through every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation and creating a project budget without red flags. Then, journey into the world of grants available for your projects. The excitement builds when you discover just how many funding opportunities are available. Find grants for arts and humanities, education, medical, science and agriculture, human services and corporate foundation projects. You also explore new grant-writing trends and what to do when you're notified of a grant award or a grant rejection. Don't worry, there's a plan to implement for future grant-seeking success if you don't get your project funded.

Course Objectives

Gain confidence in all areas of grant seeking, grant writing and grants management (post-award reporting requirements)

Be prepared to track future grant-writing and funding trends, bounce back successfully from rejection notices and manage all of your grant awards proficiently.


Outline of Instruction

Explore the fundraising plan. Learn the plan's purpose and how to format a working document, and learn how to determine how much grant money you need and by what date. Also, look at possible types of funders from the private sector (corporate and foundation grant-makers) to the public sector (government agency grant-makers). In addition, learn a few basics about corporate sponsorships and find out about matching funds and how to identify cash and in-kind matching funds.

How do government funding agencies eliminate so many hopeful grant applicants? Learn how to find government grant-funding opportunities, read grant application guidelines that are complex and often confusing and find and engage the best types of community partners as committed stakeholders in your proposed project.

Did you know that the most strategic grant writing is in the plan of operation? That includes goals and objectives, implementation strategies, a logic model, a plan for key personnel or a management plan, an evaluation plan and a project sustainability plan. Learn how to develop an award-winning plan of operation with all of the required components.

Are you always in doubt when you have to develop a project budget for your grant application? What do funders really want to see in your budget summary and narrative? How do you plot key personnel salaries and benefits? Where do general operating expenses go? What are the common mistakes that you should avoid? This budgeting 101 lesson answers all these questions and more.

How do you find grant-funding opportunities for arts and humanities projects? Learn about some opportunities and challenges associated with grant funding in these areas and best practices in approaching community and regional arts organizations for potential partnership opportunities, as well as corporate sponsorship opportunities. Finally, discover some excellent resources to guide you through the arts and humanities funding tunnel.

How do you find grant-funding opportunities for education projects? Are you familiar with PreK-12 and higher education grant-makers? Are you experiencing challenges in writing these types of grant applications? What are the challenges, and who are the funders for these types of projects? This lesson answers these questions and provides you with resources to guide you through the world of education grants.

How do you find grant-funding opportunities for medical, science and agriculture projects? Are you familiar with the grant-makers in these funding areas? Are you experiencing challenges in writing these types of grant applications? What are the challenges, and who are the funders for these types of projects? Find answers to these questions as well as some resources to guide you through the world of medical, science and agriculture grants.

How do you find grant-funding opportunities for human services projects? Are you familiar with the grant-makers in this area? Are you experiencing challenges in writing these types of grant applications? What are the opportunities and challenges when searching for and writing human services grants? Explore the answers to these questions and get some resources to guide you through the world of human service grants.

Do you know the ins and outs of foundation grants? What are the pros and cons of applying to corporate foundations? How can you overcome the challenges of finding potential funders and writing letters of inquiry and grant proposals to corporate foundations? Do you know what these foundations fund? This lesson covers everything you need to know about applying for corporate foundation grants.

Are you aware of the latest funding trends in government or corporate foundations? Are you monitoring future trends so you will understand what projects are most likely to be funded by grant-makers? Discover the fastest-growing industries impacting the world of nonprofits and government agencies and discuss online applications and why so many funders have changed their processes and moved to online e-grant application systems.

What do you do when you receive notification that you didn't get the grant? It's not the desired outcome, but it's important to be prepared to do a post-assessment and debrief your partners. Find out how to assess your application and gather crucial information so that you can have a better chance of success the next time, and review best practices in debriefing partnering organizations. The lesson walks you through the road to funding recovery, including practical planning for reapplication and funding down the line.

Your hard work paid off! You've received notification of a forthcoming grant award. Are you excited and overwhelmed? Are you stressing about the paperwork, reporting deadlines and how to set up separate audit trails for incoming grant funds? This lesson takes a close look at contracts, timelines and accounting requirements. Also, learn how to avoid red flags and how to collect data and report to funding agencies. Finally, get some tips on communicating with your federal project officer.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for nonprofit organizations, schools and religious institutions.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327503 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 20 Register
327743 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Spanish for Medical Professionals

What do you do if a patient needs your help but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared. Medical Spanish courses are the perfect solution. This simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course gives you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the health care system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other health care workers. This course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the basic Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting. Whether you're new to the language or just want a refresher, this medical Spanish class can help you.

Course Objectives

Gain the knowledge and enhance Spanish language skills to bridge the communication gap and better assist Spanish-speaking patients.


Outline of Instruction

Speaking, Spelling and Counting in Spanish
Discover how easy it is to spell and pronounce words en español and learn how to count from 0 to 19.

Words for Talking About People
La familia is central to Latin American life, and family members play a key role in a patient's medical care as well. Learn the Spanish words for those family members, and pick up some handy phrases for conversing with patients and their families. Also learn about pronouns and explore the role of gender in Spanish.

Colors, Directional Words and Numbers From 20 to 199
Power up your Spanish vocabulary by learning the words for colors and directions. In addition, find out how to count all the way to 199 and learn six handy prepositions to beef up your sentence-building power.

Easy Verbs
As a medical professional, you're always in action, so you'll want lots of action words in your Spanish repertoire! To help you master those verbs effortlessly, learn a super-simple conjugation system that uses only three tenses (present, easy past and easy future). In addition, look at two interesting verbs that mean "to be" – ser and estar.

Words for Describing the Body and Medical Conditions
Start zeroing in on the medical Spanish you need to know by taking a look at the parts of the body and learning the words for everything from teeth to toes. After that, peek inside the body and study the internal organs. Finally, delve into the Spanish vocabulary for common medical conditions.

At the Doctor's Office
This lesson covers pregnancy, labor and delivery. Then, move on to pediatrics and explore words related to young patients. For adult patients, look at words for discussing cancer symptoms, tests and treatments and explore ways to assess the mental status of a patient. Also, look at Spanish words for various diets, and discover the little word "hay" and find out why it packs a powerful punch.

Emergency!
In an emergency, every second counts, and this lesson's vocabulary words can help you respond quickly in medical crises involving Spanish-speaking patients. In addition, learn words for describing medical tests, treatments and procedures, so you can inform and reassure patients receiving care in the emergency room. Finally, look at terms you can use to talk with patients and their families about medications.

The Examining Room
Most patients have routine symptoms and ailments, so add words to your vocabulary for discussing these common medical problems. In addition, look at words for instructing patients during a medical exam and then finish the lesson by expanding your toolkit of Spanish words with some new adjectives.

On the Patient Care Floor
Visit the patient care floors and learn words for everything from bedpans to pillows to call buttons. Discover lots of words for talking about time and find out how to explain visiting hours to your Spanish-speaking patients. Finally, explore words for feelings – something that will help you soothe patients when they're sad and celebrate with them when they're happy.

Admitting and Discharge
Patients are constantly coming and going, so it's a good idea to know Spanish words for admitting and discharging them. Learn a set of verbs that will help you talk with patients when they're arriving or leaving. In addition, look at words for talking about insurance and payments.

Words for Talking About Pregnancy and Pediatric Care
This lesson starts with a look at the youngest patients who visit a doctor's office or hospital: the ones who aren't even born yet. After learning about pregnancy, labor and delivery, move on to pediatrics and explore words for making young patients and their parents feel informed and comfortable. As a bonus, the lesson covers words that can get you out of a bind if you don't understand what a Spanish-speaking patient is saying.

Vocabulary for Assisting Adult Patients
Finish your journey through the ages and stages of life by learning about adult patients. Learn words for discussing cancer symptoms, tests and treatments, and explore ways to assess the mental status of a patient en español. In addition, learn Spanish words for all those diets your patients love so much: low-salt, low-fat, low-cholesterol and more.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in enhancing their Spanish language skills to bridge the communication gap to better assist Spanish-speaking patients.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Federal Court Interpreter

State and federal Spanish court interpreter certification examinations are rigorous exams that require intensive training and access to practice courses. The Federal Court Interpreter course includes the finest online interpreting laboratory in the market. You are able to practice numerous court cases as if they were in an actual court proceeding, both at the state and the federal levels. The material presented in each lecture is immediately practiced in the online laboratory to make sure you are able not only to memorize the transfer of a word or phrase, but also are able to interpret as it is required in a court of law. This course also prepares you to interpret in any civil deposition and any other legal proceeding in criminal and civil jurisdictions.

Course Objectives

Understand interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation

Learn criminal and civil terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language

Master drug, firearm, fingerprint and gang terminology

Study juvenile court and children's court terminology

Explore the necessary material to sit in either a state or federal Spanish court interpreter examination

Understand courtroom protocol and the ethics of the court interpreter


Outline of Instruction

Interpreting Criminal Proceedings I

Interpreting Criminal Proceedings II

Advanced Interpreting Techniques in Criminal and Civil Matters

Interpreting Laboratory Practices


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You must speak English and Spanish fluently. You should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse and keyboard. Students should be comfortable in a Windows or Mac environment and have the ability to launch and close activities.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a federal court interpreter.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. This course teaches you the fundamental techniques that all successful technical writers use. You learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language and how to become a wizard at marrying the art of publishing with the science of technology. You also learn the secrets of successful technical writers, including technical writing conventions, interviewing skills, desktop publishing and formatting techniques, key tips for developing graphics and templates, documentation management and how to publish documents both on paper and electronically.

Course Objectives

Learn the secrets of successful technical writers

Learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language

Learn how to become a wizard at marrying the art of publishing with the science of technology


Outline of Instruction

Technical Writing Overview
Technical writing is a relatively new profession, but people have been writing technical documents for centuries. Learn the fascinating history of technical writing and how technical writing employs both the logical and the creative sides of your brain.

Preparing to Write
Technical writing requires preparation. Learn the basics of project management for your documentation project and key questions to help you analyze your reading audience and how to organize this information.

Gathering Information
Learn powerful communication skills that help you get the information you need. You also learn how to ask questions that help you get the answers you need more efficiently and how to apply principles of adult learning when you're analyzing the information you've gathered.

Writing Skills
Learn how to shut off your internal editor and give yourself permission to write your first draft more quickly and easily. Discover tips that can help you keep writing even when you don't have all of the information you need.

Tech Writing Conventions
Every profession has rules and conventions that separate the novices from the pros. Learn all about time-honored technical writing conventions, such as using parallel structure, an inverted-pyramid style of writing, effective headings and lists.

Graphics
Should you save your graphics as BMPs, GIFs or JPGs? Learn the difference between the most popular graphics file formats and guidelines for using each. You also learn about the PNG file format and how to create and manipulate screenshots on your PC.

Document Formatting
Formatting your document can be critical to its success. Learn how to choose the typeface or typefaces you want to use and principles for using type effectively in your document, as well as the things you need to keep in mind when laying out your pages.

Microsoft Word's Paragraph Styles
Microsoft Word has nearly a 93% market share for PC-based word processing. Chances are high that you will use it at some time in your technical writing career. Learn how Microsoft Word is different from other word-processing applications and how to use, modify and create in Word.

Document Templates
When companies use Microsoft Word for their documentation, they expect you to know how to use and create Word templates. Learn how to build templates and other Word skills such as recording macros, customizing your toolbar and more.

Creating Indexes
Did you know that indexes are the most widely read section in any technical document? Review indexing conventions and ways to build a great index for your document. You also learn how to use Microsoft Word to make indexing a bit easier.

Editing and Proofreading
To polish your document and make it the best it can be, you need to proofread it and edit it. Learn tips from professional proofreaders and editors, as well as ways you can use Microsoft Word to help you check your spelling and grammar.

Publishing Your Document
Publishing your document is an exciting time. All of your hard work is almost done – or is it? Explore different printing options and trends in publishing. You also learn the ways you can use your technical writing skills and a four-step plan for getting your first job.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Any type of word processor can be used in the initial manuscript setup, but Word for Windows is used as the example (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning the fundamental techniques of technical writing.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327585 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Explore a Career in Nursing

No segment of the economy is growing faster than the health care industry, and nurses have more options than ever before. As you progress through the course, you learn about several different fields of nursing – traditional bedside work in critical-care areas like the OR and ICU to nursing informatics and other lesser-known branches of the field. Basically, there's a nursing specialty for everyone, whether your dream is an adrenaline-fueled job in a fast-paced emergency department or a desk job working for the government. You also gain information about what you can do with a graduate degree in nursing and take a quick peek at some of the other medical positions you might be interested in, like radiology technician or physical therapist.

Course Objectives

Learn about several different fields of nursing, from traditional bedside work to nursing informatics

Gain information about what you can do with a graduate degree in nursing

Learn about related health care positions, such as radiology technician or physical therapist


Outline of Instruction

So You Want to Be a Nurse
Discover some of the many benefits of becoming a nurse and review the pros and cons of different pathways to getting a nursing diploma or degree. Review things to think about before you seriously consider nursing school, like prerequisite classes and some of the skills that can help set you up for success.

Medical Basics
Get a crash course in medical basics, including some common medical acronyms and how to decode intimidating medical terminology. Learn about different types of doctors, equipment and tests that nurses encounter and then finish up with an introduction to medical math. These topics may sound scary, but the lesson serves as a foundation to understanding the ones that follow. The information presented can be helpful whether you plan to work in the medical field someday or just want to know a little bit more about what's really happening when you go to the doctor.

Welcome to Nurse Training!
Take a look at exactly what happens in nursing school, from the coursework to the clinical rotations to the exams. But school is just the beginning! After graduation, there's the NCLEX licensing exam, where you demonstrate that you've learned enough to be a safe and competent nurse. Then, it's time for your first nursing position, where you might enroll in a nurse internship or residency or receive additional training in your department. By the end of the lesson, you have a good idea of the different types of training you might go through on your path to becoming a nurse.

The Frontlines of Nursing
Look at the three most common job settings for new nurses: hospital acute care, outpatient clinics and long-term care facilities. Learn about the different specialties you can pursue in each area, the colleagues you might work with and what working as a nurse in these three areas is really like.

Nursing for Adrenaline Junkies
Many people consider ER, OR and ICU nursing the most exciting fields of nursing. Discuss what it's really like to work in these settings and how this compares to what you see on TV. Learn how ERs triage patients, what it means to scrub or circulate in the OR, the different types of ICUs and more.

Nursing for Therapeutic Communicators
There are certain fields in nursing that require more care and compassion than others: psychiatric nursing, hospice nursing, case management and health coaching. These positions are less likely to be adrenaline-fueled, but they're rewarding in their own ways. These are careers that focus on the counseling and patient advocacy roles of nursing. Discuss psychiatric hospitals and substance abuse centers and the people you might work with there, as well as some of the most common tasks in working with patients who are dying and those who are looking to maintain good health and healthy practices.

Nursing for Number Crunchers and 9-to-5ers
Some nursing careers focus on research, education, management and change-agent roles: research nursing, informatics nursing and legal nurse consulting. Although most nurses working in these fields have at least a year of clinical nursing experience, none of these positions requires additional certification or degrees.

Nursing for Those Who Want to Better Their Communities
Community health nursing is a specialty that encompasses a variety of positions, from school nurses to prison nurses to Red Cross disaster relief nurses. Community health nurses engage in all six of the nursing roles, with heavy focus on education, patient advocacy and being a change agent. Explore what it really means to be a community health nurse by learning where you could work and what you might be doing.

Nursing for Those Who Want to See the World
Explore everything from working as a travel nurse in a neighboring town to taking to the high seas as a member of the Navy Nurse Corps. Look at medical mission work like Doctors Without Borders and Mercy Ships.

Pediatric and Obstetric Nursing and More
No nursing survey course would be complete without touching on pediatric and obstetric nursing. Take a look at these specialties and check out a few other nursing positions that involve working on a team instead of in a department. Finally, take a quick peek at what it means to be a charge nurse or nurse manager.

Advanced Practice Nursing: Beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Maybe you want to be a nurse, but you know that you want to do more than basic clinical nursing. You might be thinking about teaching or hospital administration, or perhaps you want to become a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist.

If You're Still Not Sure
What if you've gone through this course so far and learned about nursing school and licensing exams and the different fields of nursing, but you still don't know if nursing is right for you? That's OK. The final lesson recaps the highs and lows of nursing and gives you some ideas about alternatives to becoming a nurse. You also look at some strategies for getting more information so you can be armed with the knowledge you need to make a decision.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about the different fields of nursing.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate Visual Basic

If you're a Visual Basic programmer who wants to go beyond the introductory level to create the sophisticated and powerful programs business users need, this course is for you. As you focus on database applications, learn the in-demand programming skills you need to get new work in the business world. Start by learning how to enrich the graphical user interface with custom menus and toolbars. Next, explore multiple form applications, from built-in dialog controls to helper forms and Multiple Document Interface applications. After that, deepen your understanding of databases and find out how to access and modify data with data-bound controls, ADO.NET and Structured Query Language (SQL). Finish with a survey of other areas you might be interested in studying, including information on additional SQL functionality, web applications and XML.

Course Objectives

Gain in-demand Visual Basic skills

Explore enriched GUI and multiple form applications

Deepen knowledge of databases with data-bound controls, ADO.NET and SQL


Outline of Instruction

OpenFileDialog and SaveFileDialog Classes
Most Visual Basic programs are all about data based on the things that people do. Whether it's the books they buy, the stores where they shop or the restaurants where they eat, data like that is stored in a file on the computer's hard drive, and these programs enable users to locate and save changes to that data. Learn how to use the OpenFileDialog and SaveFileDialog classes to give your programs this functionality.

Menus
Menus inform you of your choices, such as whether to open, print or save a document. Discover how to use menus in your programs.

Toolbars
Learn how to use toolbars in your applications and how to coordinate them with menus to enhance your application both visually and functionally

Dialog Forms
While the main form in your program may be the star, as your applications become more sophisticated, you will need other, helper forms. Discover an important type of helper form: the dialog form.

Owned Forms and Property Procedures
Learn about another important helper form and how to use it in your application: the modeless, or owned form

Multiple Document Interface (MDI) Applications
You probably take for granted that, while you're typing text in Microsoft Word, you can also have other documents open. This function, called Multiple Document Interface, allows you to go back and forth between documents without having to close any. Learn how to add MDI ability to your programs.

Introduction to Databases
Explore the world of databases, which help make sense of data and do useful things with it.

Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
Databases use a language called Structured Query Language, better known by the abbreviation SQL. Learn how to use SQL in your Visual Basic applications to communicate with your database.

Introduction to ADO.NET
Programming is about writing code, so learn how to write code to access a database.

Database Schema
The structure of a database is called a schema. Learn how to access this structure by code.

Master-Detail Tables
Learn how to create master-detail tables that enable users to quickly drill down into databases to find the data they need.

Where Do I Go From Here?


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Introduction to Visual Basic 2008 (or equivalent experience).

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software requirements:
Windows 8 or newer
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Visual Basic 2008, free Express edition
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for Visual Basic Programmers with an interest of going beyond the introductory level to create sophisticated and powerful programs for business users.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Music Made Easy

If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work, this is the course for you. Gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody and harmony and recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the keyboard. Each lesson builds on previous lessons while also introducing new musical concepts. Explore the keyboard in full detail, with an emphasis on the structure of major scale and the signatures of major keys. Examine the many significant contributions early music theorists made to the understanding of music and be able to build intervals, major scales and chords. By the time you complete this comprehensive course, you wll be able to read, write and even play simple pieces of music!

Course Objectives

Gain complete understanding of rhythm, melody and harmony and recognize pitches on the musical staff and keyboard

Learn to read, write and even play simple pieces of music


Outline of Instruction

Overview of Musical Elements
Go through an overview of the major elements of music, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Rhythm, Beat, Meter and Time Signatures
Explore the various components of rhythm: beat, meter and time signatures. Learn how to read and apply time signatures to music.

Other Meters, Syncopation and Tempo
Continue exploring meter and look at aspects of rhythm such as syncopation and tempo. Learn how and why syncopation is used.

Melody, Staff, Clef Signs Pitches
Delve into the musical concept of melody. Learn to read the treble and bass clefs and find out how to read notes found in musical compositions and how to notate pitches to create music.

Pitches Outside of the Staff
For many compositions, pitches are used that do not fall within the pitch range of the musical staff. Discover how to notate these pitches through the use of ledger lines.

Finding Pitches on the Keyboard
If you've wanted to learn how to play piano, you'll love this lesson. The focus is on learning the names of the keys on the keyboard. Match the pitches from the staff to the keyboard, so you learn to read and play at the same time. By the end, you're able to read and play simple songs.

Construction of Major Scales
The scale is the building block for composing a piece of music. Learn how to build major scales and find out how to construct a scale on any pitch.

Scale Degrees Names and Early Music Theorists
Learn the names of each member of the scale. Knowing these names will enable you to discuss the functions and roles of each pitch in any key. These concepts have roots in ancient Greece, so you learn a little about those who have influenced how people create music.

Major Key Signatures
Having covered major scales, you can examine the names of the major keys. Learn how to recognize the name of a key by the key signature and how to recognize a scale from the name of the key.

Concept of Harmony
Harmony is the layering of musical pitches. Learn how to create more than one pitch at a time, starting with two simultaneous pitches, known as intervals.

Compound Intervals, Interval Inversions and Triads
Continue exploring intervals to learn how to invert them, which is helpful when you work with chords. Discover how to build three-note chords, which are called triads.

Triads and the Tonic Dominant Chordal Relationship
Examine some of the simple relationships between triads. Learn how to identify which chord should be used for harmony in simple two-chord progressions.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course is geared towards those who have no musical background, those who play but do not read music, or anyone who is interested in understanding the fundamentals of music. There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.
You must have speakers or headphones.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or newer
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone who enjoys music and would like to learn more about rhythm, melody, harmony and recognizing pitches on the musical staff and keyboard.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

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Basic Housekeeping

Explore the necessary skills needed to start or advance a career in housekeeping. Build a foundational skill set that can be used to work at private residences or hospitality groups like hotels and resorts. You also learn the important elements of professional conduct, such as creating a resume, interviewing, accepting or rejecting job offers and more.

This course covers household cleaning techniques, such as proper use of cleaning materials and tools. You also gain an understanding of laundry, from separating and washing to drying and ironing. You also learn about organization, time management and other fundamental aspects of effective housekeeping, including kitchen service and basic child care. Upon completion of the course, you have a well-rounded and diverse skill set that would make you a valuable addition to any employer.

Course Objectives

Obtain a certificate of training that will add to any resume

Learn how to find work in a residence and/or hotel

Discover the various options working in this capacity

Become a more skilled full-charge housekeeper in all capacities


Outline of Instruction

Career Development

Household Maintenance

Cooking & Entertaining

Basic Child Care

Health & Safety


Contact Hours

50

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online: "The Professional Training Guide" by Marta Perrone

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in basic housekeeping.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Corporate Event Planner

Do you have a knack for putting together great parties and events? Are you someone with great attention to detail? If so, a career as a corporate event planner could be perfect for you. Learn everything you need to know in this Corporate Event Planner course, including how to plan, design and execute a successful corporate event and how to charge for event planning services.

Corporate events span all industries and are planned for a variety of occasions and celebrations. Corporations and their employees celebrate many milestones and accomplishments within the lifespan of the growth and evolution of their people, products and successes, so there are unlimited opportunities in this field. From special events and meetings to assemblies, recognition events and corporate training, you will be prepared to handle them all!

Upon successfully completing the course final exam, you will be awarded a Certified Corporate Event Planner certification offered by Lovegevity.

Course Objectives

Interview new clients and event stakeholders to create a scope of work, including venue selection, floor plans, seating accommodations, timelines and checklists required to ensure a successful event outcome

Create backup plans and apply security measures

Apply event-planning formulas to the rollout, setup and execution of any corporate event by implementing critical path methodologies, timelines and project management best practices

Set budgets and service charges

Research the market to present a proposal of options to meet the event budget restrictions set by a client/event

Price services and incorporate additional fees for sourcing rentals

Document events and perform a "postmortem" process to encourage "lessons learned" in every event at every location


Outline of Instruction

Introduction & Course Standards

Planning the Event

Managing the Event

Quality Control

Departure & Exit


Contact Hours

240

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should have general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Google Docs.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Tablet owners need to download Puffin Web Browser App.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online:
"S.M.A.R.T. Corporate Event Planning"

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to become a corporate event planner, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Preston Bailey's Fundamentals of Floral Design

In this online flower arrangement course, you have the opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most highly regarded experts, Preston Bailey. As a world premier event designer with 30 years of experience, he provides the secrets that every successful professional floral designer relies on, and you gain a solid foundation in the basics of floral design. This foundation is essential for mastering more intricate techniques, which are taught in the advanced Preston Bailey classes offered in this floral design series.

Rewarding and fun, this course will spark your passion for flowers and give you the skills you need to select, purchase and process fresh flowers and design for a variety of arrangements, including boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces and more! The course materials are designed for beginners, so no prior experience with flowers, flower arranging or floral design is required.

Course Objectives

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional florist or floral designer


Learn about the tools, techniques and wholesale ordering tips to help you launch your own business in the floral industry

Understand how to identify, approach and set up an internship in your local area

Receive notifications about internship opportunities, industry conferences and events


Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Experiments

Reference Binder Project

Industry Insight

Non-Floral Material

Ideas and Practice

Bridal Bouquets

Centerpieces

Final Project & Exam


Contact Hours

240

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment)
Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended but not required (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
You are required to source the following floral arrangement supplies to complete assignments (not included in enrollment): Local fresh flowers, garden flower scissors, floral tape, floral wire, a rose stripper and ribbon.

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in learning flowers, flower arranging or floral design.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019

Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce you to the program's basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. By the time you're done, you will know how to use this vital Office 2019 tool.

Course Objectives

Know how to use Excel 2019 to make you a more productive member of your organization.


Gain indispensable skills that will be useful for numbers-based reporting.


Develop skills that can be used to simplify your life of calculating and displaying numbers both personally and professionally.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Excel Basics

In this lesson, you'll develop a solid understanding of the Excel interface. You'll become fluent in the secret language spoken only by Excel users, you'll discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and you'll find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers, and formulas.

Lesson 02 - Creating a Worksheet

In this lesson, you'll learn five simple steps you should always follow to ensure that your worksheets are always well-planned, well-constructed, and beautifully formatted.

Lesson 03 - Time-Savers

This lesson will teach you the tricks of the Excel masters: a wide variety of useful shortcuts guaranteed to save you time, energy, and frustration. You'll also spend some time working with the Quick Analysis and Flash Fill tools. By the time you finish this lesson, you'll really start to feel like an Excel pro.

Lesson 04 - Relative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References

Do you know the difference between a relative reference, an absolute reference, a mixed reference, and a circular reference? You will after this lesson. In this lesson, you'll learn to write sophisticated formulas that can help ease you through some rather sticky scenarios.

Lesson 05 - Three-Dimensional Workbooks

With enough practice, most Excel users quickly become adept at organizing their worksheets across two dimensions: rows and columns. But only a select few will learn how to take their worksheets into the third dimension. In this lesson, you'll join that exclusive group. Prepare to have your socks knocked off as you gain hands-on experience in the construction of three-dimensional workbooks.

Lesson 06 - Sorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering

No Excel course would be complete without a discussion of Excel's amazing data-crunching capabilities. In this lesson, you'll learn how to build a table in Excel as well as how to subtotal, sort, and filter.

Lesson 07 - Charting Basics

In this lesson, you'll explore the exciting world of charts. You'll build your first graph and learn how easy it is to adjust the chart type, labels, titles, colors, and other aspects of your chart.

Lesson 08 - Advanced Charting Techniques

In this lesson, you'll dig deep into Excel's charting capabilities. You'll explore everything from bar charts and line charts to more prosaic graphs like the pie chart and 3D charts. You'll find out how to personalize your charts with photographs, text labels, and drawings. You'll also discover the best ways to format your chart for print or otherwise display the truly impressive charts that you'll be creating.

Lesson 09 - Intro to Excel's Statistical Functions

Excel includes many powerful functions that can automatically perform some very complicated tasks for you. In this lesson, you'll learn some very interesting ways to put these functions to work for you. You'll find out how to ask Excel to magically derive averages, modes, maximums, minimums, and other useful statistics from nothing more than a column or two of numbers.

Lesson 10 - Financial Functions

You'll continue your exploration of Excel functions with an in-depth look at Excel's handy financial functions. By the time this lesson is over, you'll be able to figure out how much money you'll have when you retire, when your kids reach college, or just before your next vacation. You'll be able to calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and you'll know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards. You'll even create an amortization table of your very own, just like the one lenders use to track a loan's payoff amount over time.

Lesson 11 - Worksheet Automation

In this lesson, you'll find out how to automate just about any task you find tedious or time-consuming. You'll discover how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the very top of your screen. You'll also learn how you can use macros to reduce just about any complex task to a single keystroke.

Lesson 12 - Mastering Excel's IF Function

You'll be intrigued by the final lesson, in which you'll learn how to use Excel to aid you in decision making. You'll use a special function in Excel that allows it to make comparisons and use those comparisons as the basis for important decisions.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs or Chromebooks.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Excel 2019 (desktop version), available to download with the desktop version of Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment).
Note: The "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft will not work with the full version taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2019

Many businesses rely on spreadsheets to manage budgets, schedules, and tracking. Microsoft Excel is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. If you use Excel regularly and want to learn more advanced functions in this powerful software, this course is for you. You will learn how to harness the power of Excel's data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands and how to create macros that eliminate repetitive tasks. Set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and other intermediate functions to your professional skill set. In addition, you will learn to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. You'll also discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems.

Course Objectives

Become a more productive member of your organization.


Build an indispensable skill set.


Learn to fully harness the power of Microsoft Excel 2019.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Excel Charts and Graphs

In this first lesson, you'll discover why Excel is such a powerful and user-friendly charting tool. To you, a workbook's numbers might tell an interesting story. But to others, that story might not be quite so obvious-they might just see plain old numbers. So, in this lesson, you'll find out how to choose the right chart for telling your story and then how to create, format, and edit your chart to help others clearly visualize that story.

Lesson 02 - More Excel Charts

With so many great charting features and enhancements in Excel 2019, there's no way you could study them all in a single lesson. So, in this lesson, you'll continue exploring Excel's charting options-this time looking at the lesser-known options that are available to you. Even though they aren't well-known, these options can add tremendous value to your worksheets in the right situations. The lesson will walk you through a few of them step-by-step so that you can see the value for yourself.

Lesson 03 - AutoFilter and Sorting

Working with data in Excel can be quite easy-and sometimes even fun-when you know about the extra tools that are available once you have your data arranged in a table format. One of these great tools is the Auto Filter command. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use Auto Filter to limit your table information to just the records you want. Not only does Auto Filter allow for finding exact matches, but it can also filter and sort based on cell shading or font color. How great is that?

Lesson 04 - Goal Seeking

Normally, you'll use your Excel workbooks as a place to enter formulas and get answers. But what if the formula isn't returning the answer you want? If you know what you want, but you just don't know what formula will get you there, then Excel's Goal Seek is exactly what you need. This tool will help you avoid the trial-and-error approach that most Excel users go through to get to the right answer. You'll go through multiple examples, exploring several ways to apply this great feature.

Lesson 05 - Pivot Tables

You'll learn how to use one of the best features of Excel: the PivotTable. If you've heard about PivotTables before, then you'll know what to expect. There's no greater what-if analysis tool to summarize, reorganize, and report data. When you practice creating a PivotTable, you'll discover how "pivoting" your data helps you gain valuable insights by seeing the same information from a different perspective. This is a lesson you won't want to miss!

Lesson 06 - Advanced PivotTables

Just like charting, Excel's PivotTables are too big a topic to fit into one lesson. So, in this lesson, you'll take PivotTables to the next level by taking a tour through some of Excel's more advanced techniques. You'll learn how quick and easy it is to group your data to give your PivotTable even more power. Then, you'll find out how a PivotTable can serve as your source and inspiration for some really nice charts, specifically, the PivotChart. Last, you'll become an expert in using the Excel PivotTable filtering tool called Slicer.

Lesson 07 - Solver

Have you ever worked with a financial model in Excel and wondered how you could speculate different outcomes by changing different input amounts? The Excel Solver can do just that. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use Solver to solve a complex problem based on the criteria and constraints you provide it. If you liked the Goal Seek lesson, then this Solver lesson is going to knock your socks off.

Lesson 08 - Sparklines

There's nothing more exciting than learning how to master a useful and eye-catching feature in Excel. In this lesson, you'll explore in detail how to create all three types of Sparklines, as well as formatting options for each. By the end of the lesson, you'll have the skills to create dashboard-like mini charts sure to make you the envy of your office. If you enjoy creating charts, you'll really enjoy this lesson.

Lesson 09 - Macros

This topic is a student favorite. In this lesson, you'll find out how to use macros to turn boring, repetitive, time-consuming tasks into automated Excel functions. Tired of doing the same formatting on the same report month after month? Here's your chance to see how to record a macro that performs that time-consuming task in seconds with just one swift click of a button! How will you spend all the extra time that this lesson will save you?

Lesson 10 - Introduction to Functions

If you've used Excel for a while, you know there are hundreds of functions at your disposal. You'll spend the last three lessons of this course going over exactly how and why you'd use them. The lesson will begin by going through a quick overview of all the categories of functions and the different methods you can use to create them. Then, later in the lesson, you'll ease into creating various functions using some from the Text category.

Lesson 11 - Math/Trig Functions

In addition to learning how to create macros, most students want to learn as much as they can about Excel functions. In this lesson, you'll dig a little deeper into using some of the slightly more complex functions in the Math & Trig category. Specifically, you'll look at two popular choices, the SUMIF and COUNTIF functions, and discuss how to use one of the more complex functions, SUMIFS. If one of your objectives in taking this course is to learn more about functions, you're in for a treat!

Lesson 12 - VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH Functions

Since functions are such an important and integral part of using Excel, you'll spend the final lesson going over a few more of them. You'll learn how to use the extremely popular VLOOKUP function. If you're already accustomed to using VLOOKUP, don't feel short-changed, because this lesson will add to the complexity. You'll also use the INDEX and MATCH functions to do something just short of amazing. This is another lesson you won't want to miss!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019/365 if needed.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs or Chromebooks.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Excel 2019 (desktop version), available with the desktop version of Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327852 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019

Most organizations rely heavily on Microsoft Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information and other important data. If you work with data of any kind, learning Excel's advanced functions can lead to taking on greater responsibilities in your organization. This course will help you master many features in Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 that many users are unaware of. You will learn the secret to using formula-based conditional formatting as a creative solution to common issues. You will also learn how to leverage Excel's Power Query tool to import and transform data from about any data source. By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 and will be able to better serve your company's data management needs.

Course Objectives

Master Excel 2019 and become a more productive member of your organization.


Gain indispensable skills that will be useful in any organization that relies on numbers-based reporting.


Learn to use the power of Microsoft Excel 2019 to save time, money and frustration.


Develop skills that can be used to simplify your life of calculating and displaying numbers both personally and professionally.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Customizing Excel

To kick things off, your first lesson explores different ways you can modify Excel to streamline processes and make your work easier. You will use the Excel Options dialog box to customize some of Excel's behind-the-scenes behavior and set up your Quick Access Toolbar.

Lesson 02 - Table Management

This lesson explores Excel's table management features, using data forms with Excel databases, and alternative database techniques. You'll be glad to know that formatting and working with tables has become much easier in this latest version of Excel.

Lesson 03 - Data Validation

In this lesson, you will tackle data validation techniques-your first line of defense against incorrect or missing data and the logical next step after data forms. You will practice using whole number, decimal, date, time, list, and other forms of validation.

Lesson 04 - Custom Controls

This lesson will introduce you to custom controls-graphical objects that help facilitate data input and are sure to impress users. You will learn how to create standard and drop-down list boxes, check boxes, option buttons, and group boxes.

Lesson 05 - Conditional Formatting

This lesson will teach you how to use conditional formatting. You will learn how to use conditional formatting to hide errors, to highlight records based on multiple criteria, to track and alert you about due dates, to find the differences between two lists, to shade every other row, and more.

Lesson 06 - Consolidating and Outlining

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Excel's consolidation function to efficiently summarize data from multiple sources. Many Excel users do this the hard way, but with Excel's automatic consolidation feature, you will no longer need to develop a web of formula links to multiple sources.

Lesson 07 - Excel Functions and Nesting

Excel's functions are too numerous to cover in just one lesson, so this lesson focuses on a few important ones spanning four categories: Logical, Database, Math & Trig, and Lookup & Reference.

Lesson 08 - Import External Data

This lesson focuses on importing external data. You will learn how to use the built-in Query Editor using Excel's powerful Power Query tool and import external database that combines two database tables into a single import.

Lesson 09 - Data Tables

Data tables are very powerful what-if analysis tools that are great for analyzing potential outcomes of personal or business financial decisions. In this lesson, you will learn how to use two different types of data tables.

Lesson 10 - What-If Analysis Tools

This lesson explores three more of Excel's what-if analysis tools: Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver.

Lesson 11 - Advanced PivotTables

In this lesson, you will discover how to use PivotTables, which are excellent for summarizing massive amounts of data and viewing different cuts of the information quickly. There are two methods for creating PivotTables, and you will practice using both.

Lesson 12 - Analysis ToolPak, Advanced Filter, Array Formulas, and More!

Your final lesson with a look at the functions available in the Analysis ToolPak, including Moving Average and Sampling tools. You will learn how to use the View Side by Side tool and how to use the Watch Window to keep tabs on your data when you're updating a workbook.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 if needed.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs or Chromebooks.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Excel 2019 (desktop version), available to download with the desktop version of Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Note: The "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft will not work with the full version taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/365

This in-depth course introduces PowerPoint's functions and teaches you how to plan and create professional-quality presentations. Learn how to catch your audience's attention with PowerPoint's visual features like photo album. As you become acquainted to Office 365, you also learn how to utilize OneDrive and PowerPoint Online's cross-functionality – saving, editing and sharing your presentations online. This course is perfect for beginners looking to learn how to use the latest PowerPoint software. You have an opportunity to create a custom presentation with content specific to your needs.

Course Objectives

Master PowerPoint skills that help you produce better presentations

Become an integral company team member with professional presentation design skills

Gain skills that transfer to any organization and look great on your resume


Outline of Instruction

The PowerPoint 2019 Interface
Explores the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2019, such as the Ribbon, and learn how to start the PowerPoint program and plan a presentation. Practice working with different views, task panes, tabs and templates.

Creating Presentations
Create a presentation from scratch by choosing a theme and creating slides with a variety of slide layouts. Explore the Live Preview feature and learn how to save a file for future use. Create and edit slides in Slide Pane and Outline view. Explore ways to play a slideshow.

Working With Files and Creating and Editing Tables
Including tables in your presentation lets you present a lot of information in a compact space. Learn to add, revise and format tables, as well as multiple ways to open a presentation. Find how to preserve different versions of your work by saving with new file names.

Creating Professional Presentations
Explore the Spelling, AutoCorrect, Thesaurus and Smart Lookup features. Learn to print your presentation as slides, an outline, handouts or notes pages.

Working With the Images Group
Learn how to embellish your slides with media images, including online pictures, icons, 3D models and photographs, as well as how to download an image from a website and insert the image on a slide.

WordArt and the Illustrations Group
Get instructions for using WordArt, Shapes, Icons, 3D Models and SmartArt Graphics. Learn how to transform text into colorful WordArt objects and add Icons and 3D Models. Practice drawing and filling shapes with color and special effects. Learn to group and edit the objects you create and add visual sophistication to your text with SmartArt Graphics.

All About Charts
Create a chart to illustrate statistical data. Explore chart components and learn how to add and edit specific chart elements. Discover how to change the look of your chart by using the options on the Chart Tools contextual tab and the chart-formatting buttons.

Making Global Changes to a Presentation
Learn how to make global changes to slides, handouts and notes and to modify your presentation's background or theme colors.

Creating Links
Enliven your presentation as you create links from text or objects to other slides, presentations, documents and webpages, and add sounds and 3D effects if desired. Learn a Zoom feature that sets up presenter-driven links between slides in a presentation.

Applying Animation to Slides, Text and Objects
Explores slide transitions and the Transition tab options. Apply animation to text and slide objects and use the Animations tab to add animation to slide or layout masters. Find out how to add sound effects, such as a chime or coin sound, to slide transitions.

Adding Advanced Animation Effects to Text and Objects
Using the Animation Pane, add and reorder animated text and objects on slides. Discover how to apply advanced animation effects to text and objects on slides and slide and layout masters, as well as adding an audio clip to your presentation.

Sharing and Saving Your Presentations
Learn different ways to save and share a presentation. Practice converting a presentation into a PDF file, so it's accessible on computers without PowerPoint 2019. Learn to open, edit and share your presentation online with PowerPoint Online and a Windows OneDrive account, as well as how to transform your presentation into a video.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 (desktop version) available to download with the desktop version of Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft PowerPoint, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2019

In today's world, being organized means tracking email messages and appointments, storing names and contact information, and creating to-do lists to help you complete projects. Many people rely on Microsoft Outlook 2019, a unique tool to help you manage email, appointments, tasks, and contacts in a single program. In this course, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Outlook 2019 for Windows, which you can buy separately or through a subscription to Microsoft 365. You will learn to save, sort, organize, and read email messages. Set appointments along with reminders, so you'll never miss an important date! Store and search through names of important people and create task lists to help you make progress. By the end of the course, you'll master how to effectively navigate Outlook's four main features: Mail, Appointments, People, and Tasks. Besides learning how to create email messages, appointments, task lists, and contact information, you'll also learn how to search and find information and sort and organize data. Whether you need to manage your personal life or your professional world, the step-by-step lessons in this course will help you master Outlook for use at home or work.

Course Objectives

Harness the full power of Outlook 2019 so you can be more productive.


Learn to better communicate and keep track of all your responsibilities.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Getting Started with Outlook 2019

In this lesson, you'll get acquainted with Outlook. You'll go over the basics of what Outlook can do and how you can use it to save time and keep yourself organized. You'll also get familiar with Outlook's user interface to help you feel comfortable using the program. After you finish this lesson, you'll be ready to start using Outlook and switching between its different functions (Mail, Calendar, People, and Tasks).

Lesson 02 - Reading Email Messages

This lesson will help you make sense of all your email messages without forcing you to scroll through a long list of messages. You'll learn how to display, sort, and organize email messages. Since email is the most popular way to communicate with people anywhere globally, learning how to read and organize email in Outlook could be the feature you'll use most often.

Lesson 03 - Finding and Grouping Messages

Receiving email is always fun, but finding ways to search through all your email messages to find what you need can spell the difference between using email as a powerful communication tool or getting lost in the daily flood of email messages. In this lesson, you'll learn how to search, tag, and select email messages and move them to a folder. You will also explore strategies for labeling and organizing email messages.

Lesson 04 - Creating Email Messages

By receiving email messages and responding to them or simply writing new email messages all your own, you can turn your email account into a two-way communication medium to reach out to people anywhere around the world. In this lesson, you'll learn different ways to create and reply to messages. You will also identify ways to edit and send email messages.

Lesson 05 - Formatting Email Messages

In this lesson, you'll learn how to format text in your email messages to make your messages more appealing and readable. Formatting text doesn't just mean improving cosmetic appearances but can also mean displaying text in an organized fashion, so it's easier to read. You will identify ways to improve email messages through the use of different fonts, colors, and styles, as well as the use of spelling and grammar checks. You'll also learn how to use bulleted and numbered lists to ensure your emails are easy to read and understand.

Lesson 06 - Editing Email Messages

This lesson is all about polishing your text, so everything is correct. After all, your words may be powerful, but if there are typos or grammatical mistakes, your email message can look less valid and legitimate. In this lesson, you'll learn different ways to proofread and edit email messages. You'll explore the search and replace feature, learn how to create hyperlinks for email and website addresses, learn how to use the signature feature, and explore different styles for your email messages.

Lesson 07 - Sending Attachments to Email Messages

Sending email messages with file attachments lets you communicate with others using more than just what you can type. You can share a spreadsheet for others to edit, send someone an interesting PDF file to read, or give someone a short video of yourself wishing him a happy birthday. In this lesson, you'll learn how to add files such as word processor documents, spreadsheets, databases, or presentations along with video and audio files to your email messages. You'll also learn how to add images to email messages and edit these using word wrapping and other methods.

Lesson 08 - Dealing with Wanted and Unwanted Email

In this lesson, you'll learn how to deal with both wanted and unwanted email messages so you can focus your time on having fun and being productive. You'll learn how to delete and retrieve email messages, as well as how to archive them. Most of your email messages will likely be those you want to receive, but too many of them can make it difficult to find what you need, so you will also learn the benefits of creating rules for sorting emails so you can deal with junk email messages easier.

Lesson 09 - Storing Contact Information

Outlook offers a way to store names and contact information in a database. Not only can this database grow as large as necessary, but no matter how big it gets, Outlook still makes it easy for you to search and find the information you need quickly and accurately. In this lesson, you'll learn all about using Outlook to store contact information of the people most important to you for business and personal use. You'll learn how to create and keep contacts, sharing and search contacts, and group and sort contacts.

Lesson 10 - Using the Outlook Calendar

Everyone needs to meet people or be at a certain place at a specific time. For busier people, your scheduled appointments may become so numerous and varied that keeping track of your time can be cumbersome. In this lesson, you'll learn all about using Outlook's calendar feature to create and store appointments. You'll identify the different ways to view and use the calendar. You'll also explore setting and viewing appointments, as well as managing, editing, and sharing these appointments.

Lesson 11 - Creating Task Lists

In this lesson, you'll learn all about using Outlook to create tasks that can help you stay focused on achieving the goals you want to achieve. Outlook makes it easy to create and store your list of tasks that you can view whenever you use Outlook. In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a task list, tag and add details to a task, and manage your tasks. Outlook's task list is just one more tool to help you keep your life organized and focused.

Lesson 12 - Taking Notes and Customizing Outlook

Once you learn how to use Outlook's note-taking feature, you can learn different keystroke shortcuts and how to customize Outlook further to serve your particular needs better. In this lesson, you'll identify ways to create and modify notes. You'll also identify keystroke shortcuts and how to use these. Along with this, you'll learn different ways to customize Outlook's user interface and change Outlook's settings. You'll also have a chance to reflect on Outlook's various features you find most valuable and then decide how you plan to customize Outlook to make it easier for you.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Outlook 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Outlook, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

In a world where cyberattacks are rising, security managers are the driving force behind an organization's cybersecurity policies, ensuring that risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and threat analyses are conducted consistently to safeguard an organization's information. These key individuals typically started their IT careers in hands-on roles before earning their Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification and taking on managerial duties. This CISM training course is designed for professionals with technical expertise and experience in information security and/or IT security who want to move from an integral team player to manager.

Topics covered in this CISM certification course include information security governance, information risk management, information security program development and management, and information security incident management. By course completion, you understand key processes and procedures to effectively manage and respond to information security incidents.

Obtaining your CISM certification helps you gain credibility and add confidence to your interactions with stakeholders, regulators and peers. You learn how to develop an effective information security strategy aligned with business goals and directives, further helping you gain ongoing commitment from senior leadership and other stakeholders.

This course prepares you for the CISM certification exam, an industry-recognized credential that further helps you stand out. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. Your CISM exam voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply but are not included with enrollment.

Course Objectives

Understand information security governance strategies and responsibilities

Review information risk management and compliance

Discover information security program development and management fundamentals

Learn how to use and apply information security incident management


Outline of Instruction

Information Security Governance

Information Risk Management

Information Security Program Development & Management

Information Security Incident Management


Contact Hours

75

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) recommends at least five years of work experience in information security. The work experience must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Virtual Labs (included with course)
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment: Study guide, practice exams and the following textbook, which will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Principles of Information Security, 7th Edition"

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone with an interest in becoming a Certified Information Security Manager.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course is designed to educate candidates on cutting-edge green building and sustainable design practices and enables participants to designate that expertise with an internationally recognized professional credential. Developed and backed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC), the LEED Green Associate course and its credential have gained national and global recognition. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is one of the most widely used standards for green building design. The Tier 1: LEED Green Associate training course and exam cover general information on green building practices for residential and commercial projects and prepare individuals to support other professionals working on projects seeking LEED certification. This course also prepares you for the LEED Green Associate Credential from USGBC. This is an internationally recognized certification that designates expertise in green building and design principles. The exam fee is included with the course.

Course Objectives

Understand LEED and the process of getting a building LEED certified

Learn what is expected of a LEED Green Associate

Know what material to study and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam administered by USGBC

Be prepared to contribute to the health, safety, well-being and productivity of the community at large by implementing best practices as they relate to sustainable design


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Sustainability

Integrative Strategies

Introduction to LEED

Location and Transportation

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency

Energy and Atmosphere

Materials and Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Project Surroundings and Public Outreach


Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for those with an interest in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and with a desire to learn about cutting-edge green building and sustainable design practices.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Crystal Reports

If you work with large amounts of data and need to create engaging reports with that data, then you need to learn Crystal Reports. As data analysis becomes increasingly important in business, knowing how to use Crystal Reports, SAP's widely-used business intelligence application, is critical. This course will teach you to use Crystal Reports and create custom SQL statements to analyze data and create reports that convey clear messages. You will learn to format reports, to filter and group data, to use formulas, to create summary reports and charts and to export reports. You will then learn how to use sections to improve formatting, how to create sub reports, how to work with custom groups, and how to create report alerts. Finally, you will learn more advanced features of Crystal Reports and will receive a thorough introduction to SQL, including how to work with databases, how to perform simple and advanced SELECTs, and more. By the end of the course, you will know how to connect to a data source and how to select subsets of the data to import into Crystal Reports to analyze. You will be able to create useful reports, manipulate their look and feel, and export them in a variety of shareable formats.

Course Objectives

Learn to work with reports and custom SQL statements.

Study how to connect to a data source.

Learn how to select subsets of data and perform analysis.

Explore format reports and share with others.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Crystal Reports

Intermediate Crystal Reports

Introduction to SQL

Advanced Crystal Reports


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course is designed for anyone with an interest in database concepts. Prior to enrolling, you should have basic computer skills and a basic understanding of data management and analysis programs such as Introduction to Microsoft Access and Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Crystal Reports (not included in enrollment). A free 30 day trial is available.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for those interested in learning how to use Crystal Reports to create reports that convey clear messages.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Project Management Professional PMP Prep

Stand out to future employers or acquire a potential promotion with your existing employer with a globally recognized project management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. This comprehensive online course will prepare you for the PMI's® prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam and what to expect after you complete it. You will learn about the eight project performance domains and what is new in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) 7th edition. Expand your knowledge of important industry-related methodologies, including predictive and agile project management. Raise your project management IQ by exploring project management tools and techniques. Throughout the course, use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts, and processes while preparing for your online project management certificate.

Course Objectives

Learn important industry-related methodologies, including predictive and agile project management.

Study learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts, and processes.


Outline of Instruction

PMI and PMBOK

Understanding Projects

Stakeholder Performance Doma

Team Performance Domain

Development Approach and Lifecycle Performance Domain

Planning Performance Domain

Project Work Performance Domain

Delivery Performance Domain

Measurement Performance Domain

Uncertainties Performance Domain

Models, Methods, and Artifacts

Post- PMP Certification


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
320883 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 17 Register
327731 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328167 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Do you want to improve your business credentials or enter a new career as a quality specialist? The Six Sigma methodology is a data-driven approach to removing defects and improving processes in any business. Wherever you are on your career path, earning your Six Sigma Green Belt certification allows you to stay a step ahead. This Six Sigma training course teaches you process improvement from start to finish and prepares you for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification offered through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Six Sigma Green Belts are employees who spend some of their time on process improvement teams. They analyze and solve quality problems and are involved with quality improvement projects. Comprehensive Six Sigma courses are designed for individuals who want to deliver meaningful results and lasting impacts in the areas of quality, cost containment, revenue enhancement and customer satisfaction. This course teaches the framework of the ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge and how to apply key process improvement methods and concepts in various settings, including manufacturing, service and not-for-profit organizations. It allows you to test and apply the framework through quizzes, engaging exercises, fun games and case studies. The unique course design provides on-the-job readiness to analyze quality problems and be involved in continuous improvement projects in the real world. It's one of the best online courses for Six Sigma certification prep. The fee for the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam is included in the course.

Course Objectives

Learn why organizations implement Six Sigma and the relationship between Lean concepts and Six Sigma

Explore how to apply Six Sigma in product and process design and apply the voice of the customer (VOC) to the voice of the process (VOP)

Study how to incorporate high-performing team concepts

Learn how to apply process control as a replacement for appraisal/inspection

Study how to use statistical distributions and apply design of experiments (DOE)


Outline of Instruction

Six Sigma and organizational goals

Lean principles in the organization

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies

Voice of the customer (VOC), project identification, project management basics

Management and planning tools, business results for projects

Process analysis and documentation, probability and statistics

Collecting and summarizing data

Measurement system analysis (MSA)

Process and performance capability

Exploratory data analysis

Design of experiments (DOE)

Root cause analysis, Lean tools

Statistical process control (SPC)

Control plan, Lean tools for process control


Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to taking this course, you must be knowledgeable in basic algebra and statistics.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "An Introduction to Six Sigma and Process Improvement" and "The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook."
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Professional Interpreter

This course will enable you to develop the skills necessary to use your knowledge of languages to help other people communicate. You'll start by gaining a clear understanding of what interpreting is; the different interpreting techniques, settings, and delivery modes; and the differences between a career in public services interpreting and other language-related fields. You will also receive a thorough grounding in the principles of ethics and professional conduct as they apply to the interpreting field. In addition, you'll learn how to control the communication flow of an interpreting encounter to ensure that all parties are recognized and heard during the meeting. With this solid foundation, the course prepares you for the real world by providing you with practical information to help you gain employment confidently as a public services interpreter. You will also have the option to be listed for free in an employer-searchable directory to jump-start your new career. Once you complete the course, you'll be prepared to embark upon an exciting and rewarding career. As a professional interpreter, you'll often work with immigrants in vulnerable situations, becoming their only communication bridge. You can expect to assist families as they apply for food stamps and Medicaid, help residents set up utility services in a new home, and assist refugees as they complete their applications. You'll find your assignments vary from day to day-sometimes even from hour to hour-and opportunities abound!

Course Objectives

Become an effective communicator.

Master listening skills.

Learn how to transfer information in multicultural situations.

Develop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more.


Outline of Instruction

Home (Introduction)

Learning Styles Assessment Exercise

Module 1: Basic Concepts of Language Interpreting

Module 2: Interpreting Skills and Techniques

Module 3: Ethics and standards: Expected professional behavior

Module 4: The Business of Interpreting


Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Must have a high school education (or equivalent) and be bilingual.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Headphones or speakers.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Linux may also be used.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Office or LibreOffice (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to become a Professional Interpreter, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach

The Medical Terminology - A Word Association Approach course will teach you to understand medical terminology as it pertains to each body system. Using graphics and study tips you will not only learn definitions and root terms, but also their application in the medical world. Learning blocks are used to condense information and to help isolate what you need to know verses what is nice to know, and you will be provided with fun and unusual facts to help you remember the medical terminology in unique ways. You will have opportunities to see how medical terminology is used in the real world through case study assignments and will be provided with flashcards to help you study. The knowledge gained in this course will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

Course Objectives

Learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Common Root and Musculoskeletal Terms

Lesson 2 - Integumentary and Digestive Terms

Lesson 3 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terms

Lesson 4 - Urinary and Reproductive Terms

Lesson 5 - Neurosensory Terms and Root-Term Review

Lesson 6 - Prefixes and Suffixes: A Through H

Lesson 7 - Prefixes and Suffixes: I Through O

Lesson 8 - Prefixes and Suffixes: P Through Z

Lesson 9 - Color Prefixes and Suffixes and Abbreviated Titles

Lesson 10 - Common Abbreviations: A Through R

Lesson 11 - Common Abbreviations: S Through W and Specialized Abbreviations

Lesson 12 - Directional Terms and Word Combinations


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. No medical background is necessary.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in Medical Terminology, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326944 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate SQL

When it comes to query language for relational database management systems, SQL is the industry benchmark. This hands-on course will help you advance your knowledge and keep pace with today's SQL standards. You will practice designing, writing, and testing complex SQL queries to execute on a practice database using SQL Server Express.

Course Objectives

Learn the current SQL standards.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - SQL Review

Lesson 2 - Joining Multiple Tables

Lesson 3 - Filtering Rows

Lesson 4 - Grouping and Summarizing Rows

Lesson 5 - Subqueries

Lesson 6 - Tables and Data Maintenance

Lesson 7 - Unions and Other Joins

Lesson 8 - Using String and Date Functions

Lesson 9 - Stored Procedures

Lesson 10 - Indexes and Views

Lesson 11 - Triggers

Lesson 12 - SQL Server Management Studio


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Introduction to SQL

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
SQL Server Express
SQL Server Management

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in learning more about SQL, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327544 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Spanish for Medical Professionals II

Do you feel like you have a pretty good sense of intro Spanish, but are ready to take it to the next level? This course picks up where the first course, Spanish for Medical Professionals, left off. If you didn't take the first course, no problem! This course is also for healthcare providers who already have a pretty good sense of Spanish, but just need more medical vocabulary to sharpen their skills. You'll review the basic body parts and organs and also explore vocabulary and phrases related to insurance and expressions for patient assessments, exams, and communicating pain. You'll learn terminology found in tons of specialties, including pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, OB/GYN, radiology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology, physical and occupational therapies, dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The course will even talk about terms related to diet and discharge. It's a great Spanish foundation for healthcare workers!

Course Objectives

Continue to focus on providing the best possible care for Spanish-speaking patients and their families.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - A Quick Refresher

Lesson 2 - The Front Office

Lesson 3 - Nursing on the Hospital Floors

Lesson 4 - More Words for Assessing Patients

Lesson 5 - Pediatric and Geriatric Exams

Lesson 6 - Mental Health

Lesson 7 - OB/GYN

Lesson 8 - Radiology and Orthopedics

Lesson 9 - Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Oncology

Lesson 10 - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietary Services

Lesson 11 - Dentistry, Ophthalmology, and Optometry

Lesson 12 - Pharmacy and the Discharge Office


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in continuing your learning journey for Spanish for Medical Professionals, this second part is intended for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (Vouchers Included)

Are you interested in graphic design? Are you ready to take your art to the digital realm? If so, this course is for you! Design skills using Adobe programs are in demand, and this course will help you build skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. You will also be prepared for the Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop certifications as an Adobe Certified Associate. With two of those certifications - one Photoshop and either an Illustrator or InDesign certification - you will be certified as an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design. The course enrollment includes vouchers for prepaid access to the certifying exam, pending eligibility.

Course Objectives

Learn skills in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Study methods to use InDesign to create professional layouts and typography.

Explore best practices with Photoshop for image sizing and editing, and color correction.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud

Introduction to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course; however, you must have familiarity with using a personal computer and in a Windows or Mac environment. You must also be able to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. A Chromebook is not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)
Adobe InDesign (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are ready to take your art to the digital realm, this course is for you.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Digital Court Reporter

This digital court reporting program prepares students to enter the high-demand field of court reporting. Currently, the industry is experiencing a severe shortage of court reporters with a need for an additional 10,000 nationwide. This well-established shortage presents a substantial opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career with a secure future. Digital reporters can work in the freelance market for a court reporting agency or work as a full-time government employee at a courthouse. This course thoroughly prepares you for AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) national certification, CER (Certified Electronic Reporter) exam. The AAERT certification is the leading certification for courts and businesses throughout the United States and is required by various court systems and agencies for employment.

Course Objectives

Study digital court reporting procedure for all types of proceedings; depositions, hearings, trials, etc.

Study digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software.

Explore the fundamentals of the United States legal system.

Learn legal, medical, and industry terminology.


Outline of Instruction

The Legal System

Terminology

Hardware

Your Software and Annotations

On the Job and On the Record

Court Work and Large Proceedings

Professionalism in the Legal System

Course Wrap up


Contact Hours

60

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

To complete this course, you will need the following:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, for example:
Create folders (aka directories) and save files
Find files saved on a computer and upload them to a webpage
Use a web browser and search the Internet
Familiarity with a word processing program
Ability to use videoconferencing software, like Zoom
Eligible for notary public commissions in your state

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
A microphone.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome is preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
A free trial of digital reporting software will be provided in the Software module of the course.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins, except for the digital reporting software.
Reliable Internet

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to become a Digital Court Reporter, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Manufacturing Fundamentals

Learn the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field. Discover the role of production design, process planning, and the heart of 13 different manufacturing processes. Understand why facility location and plant layout decisions are so vital and learn how job design helps you accomplish company goals and achieve worker satisfaction. Find out what makes up the physical work environment and learn how to characterize different types of production materials. Master product development concepts such as the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). Learn how performance measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations. In this online course, you will learn how successful organizations use costs to communicate manufacturing progress and how to effectively develop short and long-term budgets. Also, you will discover how the application of technology turns an ordinary company into a high-performing organization. You will also find out how ISO 9000 and enterprise resource planning (ERP) make the most of a manufacturer's potential.

Course Objectives

Explore the roles of productivity, design, process planning, and 13 different manufacturing processes, and discover how performance measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Overview of Manufacturing

Lesson 2 - Production Design and Planning

Lesson 3 - Facility Location and Layout

Lesson 4 - Job Design

Lesson 5 - Physical Work Environment

Lesson 6 - Manufacturing Materials

Lesson 7 - Product Development

Lesson 8 - Costs and Accounting

Lesson 9 - Investing and Budgeting

Lesson 10 - Manufacturing Measurements

Lesson 11 - Standardization

Lesson 12 - Technology and Manufacturing


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Accounts Payable Specialist Certification with Microsoft Excel (Voucher Included)

"Accounts payable specialists are key members of any organization, ensuring bills and commitments are paid on time, accurately, and completely. Many AP specialists rely on software like Microsoft's Excel program to collect, track, and update important financial data. This online course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Excel and award you an Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) certification upon successful course completion. APS is an associate-level certification offered Institute of the Finance & Management (IOFM), which demonstrates your understanding of invoices, payments, T&E, Automation, and other key financial functions. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Excel certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

For information on course pricing, copy & paste the link below in your browser, and then search for the course title of interest:

https://careertraining.ed2go.com/waketechcc/"

Course Objectives

Create, modify, and manage Excel workbooks.

Use formulas, functions and work with tables.

Convert, sort, filter, and manage lists.

Learn the foundations of accounts payable best practices, specifically internal controls and tax and regulatory matters.

Identify process improvements in the accounts payable function.

Study automation technology terminology and how it affects your profession.


Outline of Instruction

Microsoft Excel Certification Training

Accounts Payable Specialist Certification Introduction


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

Certification Requirements:
IOFM recommends that you meet one of the following for the (APS) certification:
No degree = 3 yrs. AP experience
2-year degree = 2 yrs. AP experience
4-year degree = 1 yr. AP experience

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in becoming an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step-certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand, but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities. This HVAC online training course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will be provided with hands-on guidance through videos, reading assignments, service call simulations, and practical applications. With content aligning to the latest industry standards, you will be prepared for the HVAC Excellence or NATE certification exams by the end of this course. You will also receive a voucher package to take the HVAC Excellence exams. However, please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Course Objectives

Use real-world simulations included in this course to get "hands-on" experience.

Be prepared to sit for the NATE Certification exams.

Be prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Certification exams.

Be prepared to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling exam.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Safety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices

Automatic Controls

Electric Motors

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 1

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 2

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 3

Air-Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)

Air-Conditioning (Cooling)

All-Weather Systems

Domestic Appliances

Commercial Air-Conditioning and Chilled-Water Systems

Simulation Challenge Mode: HVAC

Simulation Challenge Mode: Electricity for HVAC

Soft Skills and the HVACR Technician


Contact Hours

330

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course is designed for HVAC/R technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience. In addition, you should have a high school diploma or GED.

However, if you do not have previous work experience in the HVAC/R industry, we recommend taking the HVAC/R Technician course.

Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Optional simulations require a 64-bit operating system

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
*Optional simulations are not screen reader or keyboard accessible. Simulation activities are not meant to be experienced on mobile devices. Personal computers should be used for these activities.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, by Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk, Whitman, and Johnson.

The following material will be available online:
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology
EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual
Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Potential Students interested in an entry-level career in the HVAC/R Industry.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
316985 08/01/25 - 08/01/26 Online 3203.00 20
Course Cancelled

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)

Are you interested in understanding HVAC/R service and repair, environmental challenges, and solutions? If you answered yes, then you're in the right place! This HVAC training online course will prepare you for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry by providing hands-on guidance for service, repair, and solutions. You will learn from in-depth materials, including service call simulations that bring concepts to life. You will be ready to pass all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate by course completion. You will also receive a voucher package for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam and EPA 608 Certification exam. However, please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Course Objectives

Use real-world simulations included in this program to get "hands-on" experience.

Be prepared to sit for the NATE Ready to Work Certificate exams.

Be prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate Exams.

Be prepared to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Safety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices

Automatic Controls

Electric Motors

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 1

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 2

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 3

Air-Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)

Air-Conditioning (Cooling)

All-Weather Systems

Domestic Appliances

Commercial Air-Conditioning and Chilled-Water Systems

Simulation Challenge Mode: HVAC

Simulation Challenge Mode: Electricity for HVAC

Soft Skills and the HVACR Technician


Contact Hours

330

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, we recommend having a high school diploma or GED.

If you have the required work experience to take the NATE or HVAC Excellence certification exams, or currently hold Ready to Work certificates and have 2 years of work experience, it is recommended that you take the HVAC/R Certified Technician course.

Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is a right fit for you.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Optional simulations require a 64-bit operating system

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
*Optional simulations are not screen reader or keyboard accessible. Simulation activities are not meant to be experienced on mobile devices. Personal computers should be used for these activities.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, by Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk, Whitman, and Johnson.

The following material will be available online:
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology PDF
EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual - Optional Resource

Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in becoming an entry level HVAC Technician this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
325479 04/01/26 - 04/01/27 Online 3203.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Voucher Included)

With cyberattacks on the rise, more organizations are investing in data protection and building out their cybersecurity teams. As an IT professional, earning your CISA certification could be the first step to leading IT security at your organization. This online CISA training course will teach you how to identify and evaluate the five Certified Information Systems Auditor certification domains: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and is included with this course upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Learn to make strategic decisions about your organization's IS/IT security, risk, and control solutions.

Analyze issues and offer recommendations to protect the control of information.

Interpret the relationship between information technology controls and business.

Demonstrate best practices in cyber-security.


Outline of Instruction

Governance and Management of IT.

Information System Auditing Process.

IT Life Cycle Management & Systems Acquisition.

IT Service Management and Business Resilience.

Protection of Information Assets.


Contact Hours

75

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, ISACA does require five years of professional work experience in information systems auditing, control, or security for certification.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-one Exam Guide

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Marketing Your Nonprofit

Under pressure to increase membership, expand program value, attract media, entice donors, and develop volunteers, all while keeping an eye on the bottom line? In the face of stiff competition, more worthwhile causes, more regulations, more watchdog agencies, and fewer funding opportunities, you need to work smarter-not longer. This course will show you how to use powerful marketing techniques to compete more effectively for customers, donors, members, and volunteers. You'll also learn how to persuade the media to communicate your organization's message and further its ideals and goals. Before you know it, you'll be ready to improve your market share by learning to evaluate and implement effective promotions, advertising campaigns, and communication techniques. If your organization relies on a diverse mix of fees, events, and/or contributions for support, you're sure to find this information-packed course indispensable.

Course Objectives

Learn how to further the ideals and goals of their nonprofit by learning to compete more effectively for members, media attention, donors, clients, and volunteers.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Nonprofit Marketing Defined

Lesson 2 - Setting Goals

Lesson 3 - Positioning Your Nonprofit

Lesson 4 - Market Readiness

Lesson 5 - Marketing Strategies

Lesson 6 - Advertising and Promotion

Lesson 7 - Advertising and Marketing on the Internet

Lesson 8 - Marketing and Volunteers

Lesson 9 - Publicity, Media, and Public Relations

Lesson 10 - Developing Your Own Market Plan

Lesson 11 - Developing a Promotion Plan

Lesson 12 - Evaluating Your Marketing Efforts


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about marketing their nonprofit.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Building Teams That Work

Teams are becoming a staple in today's workplace. In this course, you will learn the components of a successful team and the stages of its development. You will master the skills you will need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Plus, you will have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team. Along the way, you will follow real-life examples and scenarios to help you identify with the team-building process. There's a lot more to it than just getting several people together in a room at the same time. Are you eager to develop your leadership qualities and be a quality team participant? Many of today's teams rotate leadership roles, so it's crucial to understand both perspectives as you learn the best ways to communicate and work together for positive change.

Course Objectives

Learn communication, problem-solving and leadership skills to keep their teams on the right track and real-life scenarios that will help them to master successful team-building and management.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Learning All About Teams

Lesson 2 - Building an Enthusiastic and Productive Team

Lesson 3 - Developing a Strong Team

Lesson 4 - Cultivating Leadership Skills

Lesson 5 - Ramping Up Team Spirit

Lesson 6 - Holding Great Meetings

Lesson 7 - Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Lesson 8 - Completing Team Projects

Lesson 9 - Assembling a Virtual Team

Lesson 10 - Avoiding Obstacles

Lesson 11 - Dealing With Interpersonal Conflicts

Lesson 12 - Assessing Team Progress


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to build a successful team, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Manufacturing Applications

Learn to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing. Discover the nature of strategy and learn how it leads to the development of manufacturing strategy. Understand the purpose of customer demand forecasting and find out what forecasting methods are suitable for which situations. Explore the nature of planning and learn how to effectively use Gantt charts and the precedence diagram method. Determine how purchasing, production and inventory control, and logistics support a manufacturing operation. Discover the basics of lean manufacturing and see how capacity management converts production plans into concrete products. Learn why manufacturing, industrial, and quality engineering are so essential to any firm. Understand the true meaning of productivity and how to improve it. In this online course, you will learn how successful organizations effectively use master production scheduling (MPS), production activity control (PAC), material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory management. You'll also discover how the application of Six Sigma, and statistical process control (SPC) increase customer satisfaction, and you'll learn about the elements of a logistics system, including warehousing and receiving.

Course Objectives

Understand the true meaning of productivity and how to improve it.

Learn to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing to increase customer satisfaction and help your company become more efficient and productive.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Manufacturing Strategy

Lesson 2 - Demand Forecasting

Lesson 3 - Planning

Lesson 4 - Purchasing

Lesson 5 - Lean Manufacturing

Lesson 6 - Production and Inventory Control

Lesson 7 - Capacity Planning

Lesson 8 - Manufacturing Engineering

Lesson 9 - Industrial Engineering

Lesson 10 - Quality Engineering

Lesson 11 - Logistics

Lesson 12 - Productivity


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of Manufacturing Fundamentals

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone who has completed the Manufacturing Fundamentals course and is interested in learning about Manufacturing Applications.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Payroll Practice and Management

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business world today. This course will help you navigate ever-changing payroll rules and regulations, so you can succeed as a payroll professional. You will learn all facets of payroll from basic laws to complex areas like fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam, developed by the American Payroll Association.

Course Objectives

Learn how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department.

Master the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll so as to become better equipped to handle clients' needs.

Study the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Payroll

Determining Worker Status

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Federal Employment Taxes

Payroll Forms

Fringe Benefits - Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits

Fringe Benefits - Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options

Other Employee Benefits

Calculating Gross Wages

Calculating Gross Pay - Additional Topics

Paycheck Calculation - Taxes

Paycheck Calculation - Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions

Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation

Compliance - Laws and Reporting

Global Payroll

Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits

Paying the Employee

Payroll Administration and Management

Basic Accounting

Exploring Payroll Careers

Exam Preparation

Payroll Project


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. Digital access to the following book will be emailed to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Payroll Accounting

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing to take the Fundamental Payroll Certification Exam, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Technical Writing Course

Effective communication is essential in today's business world. Technical writers are professional communicators whose role varies across industries and contexts. They may create manuals and instruction documents, write grant proposals for nonprofit organizations, manage social media accounts, or create compliance documents for pharmaceutical companies. They may work in industries as different as aeronautical engineering and healthcare or be self-employed. With skills and experience, technical writers can find rewarding and engaging work in many different fields. In the course, you will explore the framework in which technical writing exists, the conventions it follows, and the essential elements all technical writing must have.

Course Objectives

Obtain a professional writing portfolio to showcase your work to current and potential employers.

Be prepared for technical writing jobs in a variety of industries like software companies, nonprofit organizations, marketing agencies, and more.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Technical Communication

Your Role as a Technical Writer

Common Types of Technical Writing

The Seven Principles of Good Writing

Writing as a Process

Research

Organization

Rough Draft

Revising and Editing

Writing for the Web and Social Media

Professionalization in Diverse Workplaces & Memberships

How to Find a Job in Technical Writing (Optional Lesson)

Final Exam


Contact Hours

125

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course. This course is designed to prepare you for a career as a technical writer. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach, by Paul V. Anderson
Technical Writing for Success, by Darlene Smith-Worthington and Sue Jefferson
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing to become a Technical Writer, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating

Start at the very beginning in this blueprint reading and construction estimating course with drawing scale lessons that are thorough and detailed. During this online blueprint reading course, you will discover how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. Your estimating training will also help you understand how to review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings and project specifications. By course completion, you will understand the interrelationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate, analyze the components of a cost estimate, and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created. Furthermore, you will master an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and pricing estimated quantities and recognize the need for thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing cost estimates.

Course Objectives

Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits.

Gain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents makes the construction documents easier to understand the project.

Analyze the components of a construction cost estimate and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created.

Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of construction documents.


Outline of Instruction

Blueprint Reading for Residential Construction

Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction

Introduction to Construction Estimating


Contact Hours

50

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Mac: OS 10.12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning about the fundamentals of blueprint reading and construction estimating, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Residential Electrician (Tools Included)

With booming infrastructure, new energy conservation projects, and an aging workforce, demand for skilled electricians is on the rise-making online residential electrician courses in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for electricians will increase 7% through 2031, with around 80,000 job openings for electricians estimated each year. The Residential Electrician course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills needed to work with residential electrical systems-no previous experience is required. You will learn electrical theory, wiring and installation, safety procedures, the use of common hardware and materials, the use of building plans, and more. You will also have access to more than 30 virtual simulations that simulate hands-on practice and 10 lessons on customer service, one of the most essential soft skills employers seek. On-job scenarios (critical thinking scenarios) will help boost your success, along with quizzes in each lesson. Our new course also features 3D models, including the main panel, circuit breaker, DMM, fuses, 3D model walk-throughs, and branch circuit learning checks. The addition of games, including name that function, ampacity, and labeling receptacle, paired with in-the-field photo access (provided by the SME) further boosts your real-world success post-graduation. In addition, you will be prepared for electrician licensing tests, generally required by most states and localities-making this one of the top courses for electricians. While tests differ, you will need to understand the common situations in electrical work, including the use of the National Electrical Code®, local electrical codes, circuits, and various types of wiring methods. As an added bonus, you will be provided with your own 19-piece tool kit carrier from IDEAL Electrical, featuring pliers, screwdrivers, specialty hand tools, a wire stripper, and an electrical tester-all included in your course registration. Completing this electrician education course will prepare you to pass your state's electrical licensing exam and start an entry-level career as a residential electrician or electrician apprentice. Investing in your electrician education is the first step to your electrician career. Please check with your state, county, or city for residential electrician licensing rules and whether this course's hours will be accepted towards licensing. *This course does not count towards getting a Massachusetts Electrician license.

Course Objectives

Study foundational knowledge and skills that are required of an entry-level electrician.

Understand how to use the National Electrical Code, sizing electrical boxes, sizing circuit.

Gain valuable wiring skills, such as proper use of hand and power tools, splicing wires together properly, attaching electrical boxes to building framing members, fishing a cable in an existing wall, and installing an overhead service entrance.


Outline of Instruction

The Electrical Industry

Residential Electricity - A Basic Overview

Basic Electrical Math

Basic Electrical Theory

Test Instruments

Electrical System Operation Principles

Circuit and Personnel Protection

Electrical Safety

Jobsite Safety

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Building Materials - Conductors and Cables

Building Materials - Enclosures and Cabinets

Building Materials - Terminal Devices

Residential Services and Feeders

Grounding and Bonding of Services

Feeders and Separate Buildings

Construction Drawings

Branch Circuit Basics

Required Branch Circuits

GFCI Protection and Branch Circuits

AFCI Protection

Required Outlets and Devices

Appliance Connections

Project Planning

Troubleshooting

Course Challenge

Soft Skills for the Electrician (optional)


Contact Hours

125

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Although it is not absolutely necessary, it is recommended that a person taking this course have some basic knowledge of direct current and alternating current electrical theory. People wanting to become electricians and taking this course should be in good health and have the ability to lift 50 lbs. It also helps to have good agility and manual dexterity. Good color vision is a requirement because electricians often must identify electrical wires by color. It is also important that electricians have good people and communication skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Simulation Requirements
Desktop Browser: A 64-bit web browser
Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 52+, Google Chrome 57+
Supported: MS Edge 15+, Apple Safari 10.1+

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Electrical Writing Residential
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023
The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

Delmar's Standard Book of Electricity (eBook)
In addition to the textbooks listed above, you will also receive the IDEAL Electrical Residential Electrician's, Tool Kit. The 19-piece tool kit includes a tool carrier bag, featuring the following items:

4 Pliers
7 Screwdrivers
6 Specialty Hand Tools
1 Wire Stripper
1 Electrical Tester
Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration

Please note: Due to the high cost of these items, tools will not be shipped until 10 days after your start date.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Residential Electrician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Social Media Manager

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry outlook for social media management is positive, with a projected job growth rate of 8% by 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing importance of social media in businesses and organizations and the growing popularity of influencer marketing and social media advertising. The Certified Social Media Manager course is the perfect program for those looking to build a career in social media management. Our comprehensive training covers all the essential skills required to develop and optimize successful social media campaigns, with a focus on small businesses. Our experienced instructors provide hands-on training in a range of topics, including social media strategy, analytics, content creation, and community management. The social media manager course curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field, with a focus on practical, real-world applications. Upon completion of our online social media manager course, you will earn a valuable certification recognized by the industry, making you highly competitive in the job and freelancer market. In addition to providing practical training, you will have gained the knowledge and expertise required to pass certification exams such as HubSpot Social Media Certification Exam, Twitter Flight School Certification Exam, and YouTube Certification Exam.

Course Objectives

Develop a social media strategy: Learn how to develop a social media strategy that aligns with your business goals, target audience, and industry trends. This will include understanding how to set goals, create a content calendar, and measure the success of your social media campaigns.

Study Content creation: Learn how to create compelling and engaging social media content, including text, images, and video. This will include understanding how to use different types of content to achieve different goals, such as building brand awareness or driving conversions.

Explore Social media advertising: Learn how to create and manage social media advertising campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn with additional optional training for HubSpot, Twitter, and YouTube.

Learn about Community management: Understand how to engage with your followers and manage your social media communities effectively. This will include understanding how to respond to comments and messages, handling negative feedback, and building brand loyalty.

Study Analytics and reporting: Discover how to track and analyze social media metrics, such as reach, engagement, and conversions, using tools such as Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Social Media Marketing

Creating Compelling Content

Social Media Advertising

Community Management

Analytics and Reporting

Social Media Tools

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Emerging Trends and Technologies

Case Studies and Best Practices

Final Project


Contact Hours

240

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to effectively manage social media, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (Vouchers Included)

In the dynamic field of video design, mastering Adobe software is crucial. Our Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design course focuses on providing you with in-depth training in two key tools: Photoshop and Premiere Pro. For those interested in achieving certification, the course also prepares you for the relevant Adobe certification exams. This video and graphic design course employs a multi-faceted learning approach that includes short explanations and demonstrations, hands-on exercises, video reviews, and quizzes. Each module is designed to offer you a comprehensive understanding of the software, covering both foundational elements and the nuanced specifics that could appear on the certification exams. This Adobe Photoshop certification course features a selection of independent projects that allow you to apply and reinforce what you've learned while producing tangible outcomes for your professional portfolio. For instance, you can use Photoshop to create a branding package, digital magazine cover, or social media campaign; and use Premiere Pro to produce an opening video for a show or a short film. Our hands-on projects provide practical experience applicable in professional settings and deepen your understanding of Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Whether you are aiming for a career in video production, marketing, or any field requiring video design expertise, this course offers a structured learning path. The course also includes a voucher for the Adobe certification exams, giving you the opportunity to officially validate your skills. By the end of this course, you won't just be proficient in Photoshop and Premiere Pro-you will be a versatile video design professional with a portfolio to back it up. Equip yourself with the tools and experience to excel in the video design industry with our Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design course.

Course Objectives

Gain a comprehensive understanding of key Adobe tools for video design, such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

Acquire foundational and advanced skills in Premiere Pro and Photoshop, preparing you for potential certification exams.

Complete a series of hands-on, independent projects that allow you to apply your newly acquired skills in real-world video design scenarios.

Learn how to create various types of video and graphic media, such as opening videos for shows, branding packages, and social media campaigns.

Understand the principles of video editing, layout, and graphic design to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your video projects.


Outline of Instruction

Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design:

A. Photoshop
B. Premiere Pro


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course; however, you must have familiarity with using a personal computer in a Windows or Mac environment. You must also be able to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

The processor should be:
Intel® 7th Gen or newer CPU or Apple silicon M1 or newer for Mac
Intel® 7th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync - or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU for Windows

In addition, the computer should have at a minimum:
4 GB of GPU memory
16 GB of RAM
8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation
Display of 1920 x 1080 or greater
A microphone
Speakers
A webcam

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Premiere Pro (not included in enrollment). See Premiere Pro system requirements for detailed hardware and software specifications.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
Optional: Digital video camera - like on many modern mobile phones.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning how to become a certified in Adobe Professional Video Design, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)

Demonstrating your strong knowledge of core medical and scientific concepts will earn respect in the pharmaceutical industry. Your customers/physicians will see you as an added value and resource to their clinical practice. Upon successfully completing and passing all sections, you will receive a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC) offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA). This course bundle provides a foundational training platform to help you build relationships more effectively by increasing your knowledge in technical, scientific, and medical domains of knowledge. Additionally, this course of study provides all of the cornerstone areas necessary for any pharmaceutical sales representative which includes training on compliance, ethics, and regulations influencing the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, you will learn the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you will learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you will learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. With an industry-recognized PRC credential and specialized knowledge of medical concepts, you will be prepared to take the next step in your medical career or education.

Course Objectives

Learn the technical and scientific competencies necessary for any successful pharmaceutical sales representative.


Understand industry standards for professional ethics related to certain medicines.


Enhance soft skills and learn how to be an effective sales professional.


Learn medical terminology to better communicate with medical professionals.

Earn a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC) offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA).


Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to enrolling in this course, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 2 years of professional sales experience is required such as medical device sales, life sales in life sciences, technical sales or other related areas.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology are accessed via links in the lessons:

Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in pursuing a industry-recognized PRC credential and specialized knowledge of medical concepts in preparation of taking your medical career and education to the next level, this course if for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Payroll Practice and Management

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business world today. This course will help you navigate ever-changing payroll rules and regulations, so you can succeed as a payroll professional. You will learn all facets of payroll from basic laws to complex areas like fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam, developed by the American Payroll Association.

Course Objectives

Learn how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department.

Master the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll so as to become better equipped to handle clients' needs.

Study the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Payroll

Determining Worker Status

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Federal Employment Taxes

Payroll Forms

Fringe Benefits - Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits

Fringe Benefits - Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options

Other Employee Benefits

Calculating Gross Wages

Calculating Gross Pay - Additional Topics

Paycheck Calculation - Taxes

Paycheck Calculation - Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions

Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation

Compliance - Laws and Reporting

Global Payroll

Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits

Paying the Employee

Payroll Administration and Management

Basic Accounting

Exploring Payroll Careers

Exam Preparation

Payroll Project


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. Digital access to the following book will be emailed to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Payroll Accounting

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing to take the Fundamental Payroll Certification Exam, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)

Are you ready to launch your career in an in-demand field that is fulfilling and rewarding? Becoming a dental assistant could be just the right path for you, with flexible hours and strong job growth predicted. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11% through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual wage of $41,180. Dental assisting education is your first step towards providing comfort and education for patients-and the online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental team. This comprehensive and in-demand online dental assisting course helps equip you for career success-with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. You will even have the opportunity to explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software. After completing the course, you will have the opportunity to apply for an externship, through which you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology, infection control, and anatomy and physiology portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations - NELDA or CDA. Once you have gained clinical experience and in-person hours, you will be prepared for the general assisting exam.

Course Objectives

Study real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants.

Learn essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care, and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more.

Explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software.


Outline of Instruction

The Dental Profession

Communication Skills

Ethics for the Dental Assistant

Basic Dental Sciences

Dental Anatomy

Oral Pathology

Infection Control

Hazardous Materials

Caring for Exceptional Patients

Pharmacology for the Dental Assistant

Emergency Management

Oral Health and Nutrition

The Dental Office

Dental Instruments

Introduction to Chairside Assisting

New Patients and Charting

Introduction to Dentrix Learning Software (Optional)

Anesthesia and Sedation

Preventative Care

Radiation Health Safety

Extraoral and Digital Radiology

Dental Emergency Procedures and Amalgam Restorations

Composite Procedures and Laboratory Materials

Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Dental Specialties

Dental Implants and Fixed Prosthetics

Computerized Restorative Systems and Removable Prosthodontics

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Practice Management

Your Dental Career


Contact Hours

300

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for national certification exams.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
The optional Dentrix software requires a PC and cannot be used on a Chromebook or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Optional Dentrix Software Requirements*

Operating System Windows* 7 Sp1, 8.1, 10
Memory 8 GB RAM
CPU 4 cores at 2.4 GHz
Local Drive Install Space 40 GB total, 5 GB on C: drive
Monitor 1280x1024
*Students are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
Dental Assisting Instruments and Materials Guide
Dental Terminology
Flossing and Brushing Teaching Model
Dental Assisting Coloring Book (potential 4-6 week shipping delay)
Dentrix Software (online download) *You are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in becoming a Dental Assistant, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Civil 3D Certification Training

The Civil 3D Certification Training is a project-based course designed for students with no AutoCAD experience who want to learn the fundamentals of Civil 3D. The AutoCAD Civil 3D training course progresses from the basics of AutoCAD to the specific tools of Civil 3D and includes instruction on preparing construction documents. The skills developed through this course can prepare you to pursue a range of job opportunities in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, including civil engineering, site design, project management, and more. Overall, the Civil 3D Professional is an excellent course for those looking to enter or advance in the AEC industry by gaining practical skills and knowledge that employers value. Upon completion of this Civil 3D training course, you will have intermediate-level Civil 3D skills and be prepared for the Autodesk Civil 3D Certified Professional certification exam.

Course Objectives

Develop fundamental skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and learn how the two programs are related.


Gain hands-on experience and develop intermediate-level Civil 3D skills through project-based learning.


Create accurate and detailed construction documents using Civil 3D.


Gain the ability to design and document site projects, including grading, drainage, and underground utilities.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to AutoCAD

Intermediate AutoCAD

Intermediate Civil 3D: Surveying and Mapping

Intermediate Civil 3D: Transportation Design

Intermediate Civil 3D: Land Development


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
AutoCAD and Civil 3D software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in Civil 3D Certification Training.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

Learn what it takes to be a successful supply chain manager. This course will prepare you for internationally recognized certification examinations by teaching you how to create demand forecasts, develop schedules, manage inventory, control production orders, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Course Objectives

Master the fundamentals of supply chain management, including customer demand forecasting, master production scheduling (MPS), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production activity control (PAC).

Learn the essential information to help you prepare for internationally recognized supply chain and materials management certification examinations.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Certification and Systems

Lesson 2 - Sales and Operations Planning

Lesson 3 - An Overview of Forecasting

Lesson 4 - Forecasting Techniques

Lesson 5 - Advanced Forecasting Topics

Lesson 6 - Strategy and the Production Plan

Lesson 7 - Master Production Scheduling

Lesson 8 - Material Requirements Planning

Lesson 9 - Capacity Planning

Lesson 10 - Production Activity Control, Part 1

Lesson 11 - Production Activity Control, Part 2

Lesson 12 - Production Activity Control, Part 3


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in learning what it takes to be a successful supply chain manager, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship

This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients. This course was designed under the guidance from outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185 practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals. Upon course completion and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Course Objectives

Be prepared for the ACE-CPT certification exam.


Be able to design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength.


Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients.


Outline of Instruction

Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition

Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology

Communication and Teaching Techniques

The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

Building Rapport

Health and Exercise History Information Assessment

Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility

Physiological Assessments

Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions

Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions

Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers

Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries


Contact Hours

210

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, there are prerequisites to complete the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

Exam Eligibility Requirements:

Be at least 18 years old
Have completed high school (or the equivalent)
Hold a current CPR/AED certification with a live skills check
Present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID)

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

For anyone interested in becoming an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Procurement & Purchasing Management

A career in purchasing can be fun and rewarding if you have the right skill set to succeed on the job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of available jobs in 2020 is 513,400. The median annual wage for buyers and purchasing agents was $63,470, and the median annual salary for purchasing managers was $127,150 in May 2021. Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or to resell. But the job isn't as simple as just shopping. These professionals must consider many factors when purchasing such as budget, price, availability, demand, logistics, reliability of suppliers, and technical support. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents. In addition, they must be able to accurately report on activity and forecast future events. The Procurement

Course Objectives

Learn how to prepare and manage a budget in an organization.


Learn how to manage the supplier selecting process.


Learn how to manage the contracting process.


Learn how to evaluate price and costs.


Gain effective negotiation and communication techniques.


Outline of Instruction

Purchasing Management

Essentials of Purchasing

Budgeting Essentials

Procurement Process

Supplier Contracting

Price and Cost Analysis

Management Essentials

Negotiation Strategies

Persuasive Communication

Legal Aspects of Contracts


Contact Hours

270

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
The Essential Manager's Handbook
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This is course is for anyone who would like to learn the basics of the supply chain process, purchasing, contracting issues, and management by taking this Procurement & Purchasing Management course.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Chartered Tax Professional

A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completing coursework toward the CTP professional credential. After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also have the tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is a test that individuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the United States. The Enrolled Agent credential is issued and regulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Course Objectives

Master preparing taxes for individuals, small businesses, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

Learn how to conduct a professional tax preparation client interview.

Learn how to prepare tax returns for all individual U.S. taxpayers.

Understand the ethical responsibilities of tax professionals.


Outline of Instruction

Individual Income Tax Preparation

Small Business Income Tax Preparation


Contact Hours

180

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A high school diploma or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. Accounting and specific math skills aren't required, just the aptitude to work with numbers and people and to read and interpret the tax laws.

If you are taking this course to begin a career in taxation you will need to meet the following requirements:

Complete Comprehensive Tax Course (located within the course)
Register with the IRS and get a PTIN
Begin preparing tax returns as a tax preparer

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Federal Forms
Federal Worksheets
Instructions
Publication
Tax Preparer Resources

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in learning how to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Maintenance Technician

Do you have a knack for tinkering and fixing things with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love every day? This online course includes an intensive overview of the skills required for manufacturing maintenance, including the principles of power transfer and rigging safety as well as PLCs and robotics, and will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin a successful career. A Maintenance Technician is required to have a thorough understanding of how machines and systems function to keep them running without breakdowns and maintain service for their expected lifespan and beyond. You will learn about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, grinding, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, rigging, and fluid systems as you prepare for your new career as a Maintenance Technician.

Course Objectives

Prepare for a career as a maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, equipment engineering technician, facilities manager, maintenance engineer.


Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job.


Develop the knowledge and skills you need to start your career.


Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions.


Outline of Instruction

Workholding

Math

Inspection

Machining

Safety

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Grinding

Electrical Systems and Motor Controls

PLCs and Automation

Mechanical Systems

Fluid Systems

Rigging

Welding

Fasteners


Contact Hours

250

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Maintenance Technician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mental Health Technician (Voucher Included)

Mental health technicians, also often referred to as psychiatric technicians, are entry-level mental health workers who care for patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities. These technicians play an important role in outpatient and inpatient clinics. This Mental Health Technician Certification course will take you from no experience to being qualified for an entry-level mental health technician position. The course, which includes medical terminology, focuses on objectives that include the role and responsibilities of the technician, as well as important need-to-know processes and procedures, and how to identify and approach patients with common psychosocial needs. Real-world scenario assignments provide you opportunities to receive direct feedback from your instructor, so you can be ready to deliver proper assistance and tools when providing support and interventions for patients with mental health disorders. Upon completion of the certified mental health technician training course, you will be prepared to sit for the Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Enrollment fees include a voucher for the MHTC exam. As a bonus, within this Mental Health Technician course, you will be able to apply to attend a Red Cross workshop to obtain your CPR/BLS certification.

Course Objectives

Prepare to sit for the Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).


Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Mental Health Technician


Contact Hours

185

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

To register for this course, you must be 18 years of age or older.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course successfully.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Medical Terminology course:
Medical Terminology for Health Professions,
Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment the Mental Health Technician course:
Foundations of Mental Health Care

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Mental Health Technician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Wedding Planner

Become a skilled wedding planner and enter the world of creativity and organization, where you will help couples celebrate their special day. Train for a career filled with joyful events! In this online wedding planner course, you will master the fundamentals of planning, orchestrating, and delivering stunning weddings and parties. This course allows you to earn your professional wedding planner certification and will give you an opportunity to put your new skills to work in an optional internship. Lastly, it includes the opportunity to receive notifications on internships in your area to get hands-on experience. Upon successfully completing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Wedding Planner certification offered by Lovegevity.

Course Objectives

Learn the skills required for a job in the wedding and social event industry.

Create event concepts and plan celebrations from beginning to end.

Understand how to negotiate and handle vendor contracts.

Develop client contracts and service packages.


Outline of Instruction

Wedding Industry Overview

Engagement

Your Role as a Certified Wedding Planner

Running Your Own Business

Documentation and Goals

Vendor and Venue Selection

Contracts and Negotiations

The Traditional Wedding Planner

Wedding Cultures and Traditions

Traditional and Non-Traditional Wedding Ceremonies

The Wedding Gown

Wedding Music

Signature Wedding and Events

Marketing Your Business

Marketing on a Local Level

Bridal Shows

Online Marketing

Public Relations

Destination Weddings and Organizational Software

Expanding Your Business Offerings


Contact Hours

340

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. The course is ideal for you if you're interested in becoming a full- or part-time wedding planner or event planner.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Professional Wedding and Event Planning, How to Start a Wedding and Event Planning Business
Dina Manzo's It's My Party and I'll Plan If I Want To
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in becoming a wedding planner, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Internal Auditor

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an online CIA Exam Review course, which utilizes an adaptive learning platform that focuses your study on your weaker areas and reduces your overall study time. After the Assessment Phase to identify areas of weakness, you will be able to use our reporting features to concentrate additional learning on specific areas of the textbook. The Adaptive Study feature of the course automatically selects questions for you to study based upon previous scoring history and IIA Category Weighting. The CIA review course begins with the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and aspects of mandatory guidance under the IPPF. It also focuses on managing an internal audit project and culminates with concepts related to internal control, risk, governance, and technology. Upon completion of the study of each exam section of the course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass that section of the Certified Internal Auditor Examination.

Course Objectives

Master the foundations of an internal auditor.


Apply internal audit best practices to your daily work routine.


Reduce financial risk for employers.


Develop exam time management and pacing.


Outline of Instruction

Part 1 - Internal Audit Basics

Part 2 - Internal Audit Practice

Part 3 - Internal Audit Knowledge Elements


Contact Hours

300

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This Certified Internal Auditor course is specifically designed to help individuals with prior internal auditing knowledge prepare for the CIA exam. CIA candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for education, character, work experience, and identification. Before a candidate application can be approved, ALL documentation (proof of education, character reference, and identification) must be received and approved by The IIAs Certification staff.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You will receive unlimited Practice Assessments, and a PDF textbook with the course.
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone with prior internal auditing knowledge who wishes to prepare for the CIA exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Solar Panel Installer Training

This intermediate-level course follows our PV101 Solar Energy Training course-building on solar energy, electricity, and safety fundamentals by training you to work with wires, circuits, and panels. This 40-hour online course will teach you how to install solar panels and about the balance of components, including inverters, charge controllers, and battery banks for grid-tied and off-grid systems.

Course Objectives

Understand all the components of a solar panel system, including solar panels, inverters, and batteries, and how they work together to generate electricity.


Discover various installation techniques, such as attaching solar modules to the roof, wiring, installing electrical components, and evaluating the performance of the finished product, as well as your troubleshooting skills.


Learn how to make safety protocols and equipment your top priority when setting up a solar energy system, such as protective gear and grounding equipment.


Study troubleshooting the solar energy system to verify it is working efficiently and effectively, such as testing the system and making necessary adjustments to optimize the system's performance.


Outline of Instruction

Safety

Tools of the Trade

Solar System Components

String Sizing

Conductor Sizing

Overcurrent Protection Sizing

Service Panels

Battery Bank Sizing

System Design

PV Installation Technique

Labeling Overview

PV Project Cycle

Commissioning and Troubleshooting


Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

We strongly encourage participants to complete the Solar PV Associate course before enrolling in this course. However, if a participant has completed relevant coursework in solar or has work experience in solar, we would permit them to enroll in this course without completing the Solar PV Associate course first. This course assumes that the candidate has a foundational base of knowledge in solar and will not review entry-level curriculum.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.15 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone with work experience in solar who would like to learn about solar panel installation.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Digital Arts Certificate

Looking to make your mark in the digital arts? The Digital Arts Online Training course will give you the education you need. You'll gain hands-on experience in fundamental technical and creative skills in digital imaging, traditional drawing, and digital illustration. You will master the intricacies of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, build your understanding of color, and explore the representation of form through vector illustration and drawing. Hands-on projects focus on core skills and provide you with experience in traditional and digital media. Class assignments include digital imaging, vector drawing, traditional drawing, color and composition, and editorial illustration.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate entry-level professional Photoshop skills and effective decisions in selecting and editing images.

Exhibit a sophisticated use of color and contrast, the ability to research colors and make choices that are appropriate for each client and project.

Create vector art illustrations in Illustrator, using shape drawing and freehand drawing/tracing tools, Pen tool, type tools, and basic effects.

Develop basic line drawings using pencil and paper following the principles of perspective and proportion.

Be able to use color sampling, meshes, blends, masks, 3D tools, and tiles in Illustrator to create both realistic and stylized artwork.

Develop drawing skills that show the ability to analyze a subject, represent realistic form and perspective, manipulate colors, and reflect contemporary stylistic approaches.

Create straightforward, balanced, and stylized icons, sequential illustrations, logos, and editorial illustrations using Illustrator's shape tools, freehand drawing tools, and classic illustration techniques.


Outline of Instruction

Illustrator basics

Drawing I

Photoshop Basics

Design Foundations

Illustrator Advanced

Digital Illustration Advanced


Contact Hours

360

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Basic drawing supplies including pencils and sketch paper.
A digital camera for photographing drawing work.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CC (or Adobe Creative Cloud) (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are looking to develop technical skills and creative artistry in digital photography, imaging, and illustration, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Microsoft Word Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Successfully completing your Microsoft Word training and becoming certified demonstrates mastery of one of the most desired workplace software skills by employers of any industry. Adding this credential to your resume sets your professional profile apart from the casual Word user. It validates your skills and proficiency as well as demonstrates your initiative and dedication. This Microsoft Word course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Word. You will learn to create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents. You will then move on to learn advanced formatting, use Word drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts. You will also learn more advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge, and protecting documents. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Word. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Enhance their resume with widely-recognized and in-demand Microsoft Word skills, making you more attractive to potential employers.


Craft professional and visually appealing documents to clearly convey their message to colleagues and clients.


Customize Word documents to suit various audiences and purposes, adapting to the specific needs of your projects.


Improve their workflow by learning Word's essential tools and shortcuts, enabling you to work more efficiently and effectively.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Word

Intermediate Word

Advanced Word

Final Exam


Contact Hours

70

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office 365, 2021 or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Microsoft Word and interested in preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Word.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Electrical Technician (Tools Included)

Electricity is quite possibly the most important source of power. Electricity powers your computer, drives the machines and tools in a manufacturing shop, and lights the facilities in which people work. To maintain all this electrical equipment, electrical professionals must understand the fundamentals of electricity and the components used to generate, control, and store it. If you are looking for a stable career that is important in the everyday lives of people around you, this course could be just right for you. This electrical technician training course provides you with an intensive overview of the skills necessary for electrical maintenance, including math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, and assembly. You will be introduced to key concepts such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen, and more so you can launch a successful career in manufacturing. You will also be provided with your own 20-piece tool carrier from IDEAL Electrical, featuring pliers, screwdrivers, specialty hand tools, wire strippers, and electrical testers-all included with your course registration. Get started in this accelerated online course today and begin your career as an electrical technician!

Course Objectives

Prepare for a career as an electrical technician, wireman, maintenance electrician, control electrician, industrial electrician, or journeyman electrician.

Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job.


Outline of Instruction

Math

Inspection

Safety

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Machining

Electrical/Mechanical Systems and Motor Controls

PLCs

Automation

Fasteners


Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
You will also receive the IDEAL Electrical Residential Electrician's Tool Kit.
The 20-piece tool kit includes a tool carrier bag featuring the following items:
4 Pliers
6 Screwdrivers
6 Specialty Hand Tools
2 Wire Strippers
2 Electrical Testers
Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration.

Please note: Due to the high cost of these items, tools will not be shipped until 10 days after your start date.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in becoming an Electrical Technician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)

Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT), also known as Central Service Technicians, play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies. This online sterile processing technician certification course will train you to work as an SPT and prepares you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). This course also includes a voucher which is prepaid access to sit for the certification exam upon eligibility. With the support of an instructor, you will learn all the necessary steps required to perform the duties and tasks of an SPT. In this sterile processing technician training course, you will learn the details and expectations within the concepts of the role and gain proficiency in understanding the step-by-step requirements of the sterilization process.

Course Objectives

Gain comprehension and understanding of all tasks related to the role and responsibilities of an SPT.

Be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). A voucher is available upon eligibility.


Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Sterile Processing Technician


Contact Hours

190

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

In order to sit for the national certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; it is recommended that you have this before enrolling in this program.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook (with some ability for storage).

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online (optional)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology are accessed via links in the lessons:
Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)
The following will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Sterile Processing Technician:
Box Set - CRCST, 9th Edition, comprised of the Central Service Technical Manual and accompanying workbook
The following eBook will be provided in Sterile Processing Technician:
Surgical Instrumentation (eBook)
The following materials will be shipped to you once the Release Agreement has been signed and returned:
Surgical Instrumentation Kit (includes 10 items, intended for practice purposes only)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing for a career to become a Sterile Processing Technician, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Criminal Law

Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them. You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You'll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside, which includes compelling information about the criminal justice system in the words of actual people who experience it every day.

Course Objectives

Gain an inside look at criminal law.

Look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Criminal Law

Murder by Degrees

More Crimes Against Persons

Principals, Accessories, and Attempt

Sex Crimes

Crimes Against Property

Drug Crimes

Crimes Against Justice

The Trial

Defenses

Insanity and Constitutional Defenses

Sentencing and Appeal


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about Criminal Law.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

CompTIA Security is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that validates an individual's skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. This Security training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. It also teaches the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and enables students to implement security controls that protect against a wide range of attacks and vulnerabilities. By completing this Security course, learning the concepts contained therein, and mastering accompanying quizzes and tests, students will be well-prepared to take the Security certification exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. After completing the course, you can set up your own exam dates and times at a nearby testing center.

Course Objectives

Learn a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.


Outline of Instruction

Security Fundamentals

Threat Management and Cybersecurity Resources

Threats and Attacks on Endpoints

Endpoint and Application Development Security

Cryptography

Public Key Infrastructure and Cryptographic Protocols

Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security

Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses

Network Security Appliances and Technologies

Cloud and Virtualization Security

Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses

Authentication

Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation

Cybersecurity Resilience

Risk Management and Data Privacy

Preparing for the Certificate Exam


Contact Hours

80

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Chromebook 113 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
A reliable high-speed Internet connection

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The textbook for the Security+ course is accessed via links in the course lessons.
CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Revit Basics

In the Revit Basics training course, you will learn to use the Revit Architecture tools and how information is interrelated throughout the Revit (BIM) model. This online Revit course examines how Revit users design 3D models that simultaneously document the project and generate 2D architectural drawings containing floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views.

Throughout this Revit course for beginners, you will learn to use this in-demand software that employers desire new hires to possess.

Course Objectives

Develop skills needed in one of the most in-demand software in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Gain an understanding of Revit at an intermediate level.

Create presentation-level architectural graphics in Revit that demonstrate hands-on knowledge to future employers.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Revit

Intermediate Revit


Contact Hours

60

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Revit software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning Revit Basics!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mechatronics

The Mechatronics course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for the mechatronics industry. You will learn math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, fluid systems, rigging, and welding in Mechatronics.

Course Objectives

Prepare for a career as a Mechatronics Engineer, Mechatronics Technician, Automation Engineer, Automation Specialist, or a Controls Engineer.


Outline of Instruction

Math

Inspection

Safety

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Metal Cutting

Electrical Systems

PLCs

Mechanical Systems

Robotics

Fluid Systems

Rigging

Welding and Assembly


Contact Hours

180

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins
.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about the Mechatronics industry.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Home Inspection Certificate

The Home Inspection Certificate Course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course has also been approved by several home inspector regulatory boards for initial education requirements for home inspector licensure or continuing education credits. It is also one component of the steps required to obtain a NIBI Certified Inspector credential. Through 11 in-depth modules, you will gain insight on the methodologies required to perform a home inspection. You will learn how to inspect and report on heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems, roof and siding, the foundation, and other major components of a home.

Course Objectives

Learn the purpose, scope, procedures, and standards of practice of a home inspection.

Study methodologies involved in creating a home inspection report.

Learn how to recognize common defects found in residential construction.

Study appropriate reporting methodologies for creating a home inspection report.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Roof Systems

Exterior Elements

Structural Systems

Insulation and Ventilation

Interior Elements

Electric Systems Lesson

Plumbing Systems

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Hot-water Supply Systems


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but having some working knowledge of residential construction and appraisals is beneficial.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. A PC is recommended because some features of the course may not work properly on a Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. This also includes external references which you are encouraged to study.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing for a career as a Home Inspector, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312512 08/01/25 - 08/01/26 Online 2513.00 20
Course Cancelled

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

120-Hour TEFL Certification

With an estimated 1.5 billion English language learners around the world, the demand for TEFL certified teachers is sky high. Earn your internationally-recognized TEFL certificate in this online course, so you can teach English online, abroad or wherever the need arises. Once qualified, you will be able to confidently walk into a classroom and deliver a lesson to English language learners.

Course Objectives

Learn how to prepare and deliver a dynamic and interesting lesson plan.

Study classroom management strategies.

Study language skills and how to teach them.

Learn how to find and design teaching resources.


Outline of Instruction

Grammar and Language Awareness

TEFL Methodology

Video Observation

Telephone Teaching

Teaching Large Classes


Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or higher is recommended.

Online English teachers can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection - whether that's from home or as they travel the world. You can absolutely teach English TEFL online without a degree! While a number of the major online teaching platforms do require a degree, there's still plenty of work teaching online without a degree.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning how to teach English as a foreign language and earning your TEFL Certificate, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

TEAS Prep 1

Nursing is a competitive field, and nurses are in high demand. Nursing school candidates are evaluated on several factors, including their performance on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized admission test that assesses skills in reading, math, science, and English and language usage. This hands-on TEAS Prep 1 course will prepare you to sit for the Reading and English and Language Usage portions of the TEAS exam. It includes focused content, videos, discussion questions, flashcards, test prep tips, and practice test questions. You will learn to identify topic sentences, recognize the different forms of an argument, determine the author's purpose, evaluate the point of view of a text, and examine conventions of English spelling and vocabulary. You will also identify your learning style and learn useful test-taking strategies to fully prepare for the TEAS test that will help launch your nursing career. By course completion, you will be ready to conquer the TEAS Reading and English and Language Usage sections.

Course Objectives

Learn the practical skills you need to prepare for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

Learn to identify your learning style, develop a test-taking strategy, and acquire the skills needed to master the Reading and English and Language Usage sections of the TEAS exam.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Details and Reading Critically

Lesson 02 - Sequences, Reading, Graphics, and Types of Printed Communication

Lesson 03 - Fact Finding and Persuasive Writing

Lesson 04 - Intent and Fact Checking

Lesson 05 - Deciphering and Evaluating Knowledge

Lesson 06 - Spelling and Punctuation

Lesson 07 - Sentence Structures and Parsing

Lesson 08 - Grammar and Formal Language

Lesson 09 - The Writing Process

Lesson 10 - Context Clues

Lesson 11 - Analyzing Word Parts

Lesson 12 - Preparing for the TEAS Exam


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in preparing to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) that is required to enter some healthcare fields such as nursing, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326457 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 17 Register
327739 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328153 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

TEAS Prep 2

Nursing school is the first step to becoming a nurse, and admission to nursing school depends on several factors, including your score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS Prep 2 course prepares you for the Math and Science portion of the TEAS exam, and will teach you to analyze and solve mathematical and scientific questions similar to those common on the TEAS. By completion of this class, you will be fully prepared for the TEAS Mathematics and Science section.

Course Objectives

Learn the practical skills you need to prepare for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

Learn how to develop a test-taking strategy and acquire the skills needed to master the Math and Science sections of the TEAS exam.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Numbers

Lesson 02 - Algebra

Lesson 03 - Ratios, Proportions, and Inequalities

Lesson 04 - Measurement and Data

Lesson 05 - Geometry and Converting Between Systems of Measurement

Lesson 06 - Anatomy and Physiology: Part 1

Lesson 07 - Anatomy and Physiology: Part 2

Lesson 08 - Anatomy and Physiology: Part 3

Lesson 09 - Scientific Reasoning

Lesson 10 - Biology

Lesson 11 - Chemistry

Lesson 12 - Preparing for the TEAS Exam


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in preparing to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) that is required to enter some healthcare fields such as nursing, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326458 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 13 Register
327740 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 18 Register
328155 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

AutoCAD Certification Training (Voucher Included)

The AutoCAD certification training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the AutoCAD software, starting with the basics and progressing to the creation of construction documents. The curriculum focuses on professional workflows and prepares you to pass the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam. With hands-on, real-world optional projects, you will obtain the skill set needed to develop high-quality construction documents using state-of-the-art professional workflows. You will learn the AutoCAD User Interface and develop skills that will enhance your employability in fields such as architecture, engineering, and construction. Additionally, passing the certification exam can serve as a valuable credential to demonstrate expertise to potential employers or clients. Upon completion of this AutoCAD training course, you will be prepared for the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam. You will also receive a voucher for the exam.

Course Objectives

Develop skills needed in one of the most in-demand software in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Gain an understanding of AutoCAD at a professional level.

Create a set of construction documents that demonstrate hands-on knowledge to future employers.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to AutoCAD

Intermediate AutoCAD

AutoCAD Construction Documents I

AutoCAD Construction Documents II

CAD Detailing


Contact Hours

140

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
AutoCAD software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in preparing for the AutoCAD certification training, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Getting Started with Google Workspace

In a business environment-using Google Workspace, a web-based suite of applications designed for different types of work-can significantly increase your productivity. These apps can increase creativity, critical thinking, and communication in a classroom setting. Google Workspace can also be beneficial in personal use as you look to deepen your understanding of working with others, including family, friends, teammates, volunteers, and more! In this Google Workspace training course, you will learn about the many free apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Contacts, Calendar, Meet, and Chat) that Google makes available on the web and how to put them to work for business, hobbies, and personal projects. You will find out how to use each of the most popular Google apps and how they fit together to support each other and make things easier for you-from sending email messages to creating business and personal documents to sharing files and more. Upon successful completion of your course, you will know the ins and outs of Google Workspace apps, such as beginner and advanced features and formulas from your Google Sheets training, Gmail best practices, and world-class presentations produced using Slides.

Course Objectives

Learn the basics of nine key Google apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Contacts, Calendar, Meet, and Chat.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Learning Your Way Around Google Workspace

Lesson 02 - Send and Receive Email with Gmail

Lesson 03 - Learning More About Gmail

Lesson 04 - Using Google Calendar and Contacts

Lesson 05 - Real-Time Communication with Meet and Chat

Lesson 06 - Managing and Sharing Files

Lesson 07 - Getting Started with Google Docs

Lesson 08 - Doing More with Google Docs

Lesson 09 - Getting Started with Google Sheets

Lesson 10 - Doing More with Google Sheets

Lesson 11 - Getting Started with Google Slides

Lesson 12 - Combining and Sharing Content from Multiple Apps


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
Operating System:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS El Capitan 10.11 or later
Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+ running on an Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE3 capable
Android Marshmallow 6.0 or later
Browser: Google Chrome (latest version).
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Google account (can be created in Lesson 1).
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you would like to learn how to use Google Workspace, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327801 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Residential Interior Designer

Elevate your design aspirations and transform spaces with our Certified Residential Interior Designer course. Ideal for aspiring and experienced designers, this interior design class empowers you to expand your knowledge, advance your career prospects, and enhance your industry standing. If you love interior decorating, and want to make those dreams a reality, take the first step towards a fulfilling and thriving residential interior design career. This comprehensive interior design certification course will give you invaluable insights and foundational principles for building a successful design business. You will learn to cultivate your client base and hone your craft by engaging with our enriching, practical coursework intended to help you fine-tune your skills. In this interior designer course, you will develop the start of a compelling portfolio presentation that you can use to earn new business and captivate potential clients by showcasing your unique design concepts. The Residential Interior Designer Education (R.I.D.E.) exam is the final exam in the course and is included with your enrollment. Achieving the R.I.D.E. certificate of completion credential, endorsed by the Designer Society of America (DSA), strengthens your professional image and highlights your excellence to future clientele. As a R.I.D.E. graduate, you will receive a complimentary one-year DSA membership. This membership not only provides you with the opportunity to connect with fellow interior designers but also nurtures your ongoing professional development within the field.

Course Objectives

Learn about various design styles and movements throughout history.

Understand basic elements involved in residential interior design projects.

Understand steps required to work as a residential interior designer and start your own design business.

Develop skills in creating a design concept and floor plan for residential interior design projects.


Outline of Instruction

Getting Started

History of Styles and Furnishings

Elements of Design

Working as a Residential Interior Designer


Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You do not need any interior design experience to participate in this course. You should, however, have a strong interest in interior design and a desire to learn.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
New York School of Interior Design: Home, by Renzi Fisher

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in taking the steps to become a Residential Interior Designer, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam. The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200 practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes. After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

Course Objectives

Study how ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life.

Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status.

Learn methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion.

Learn how to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs.


Outline of Instruction

Health and Fitness Assessment

Exercise Prescription and Implementation

Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification

Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities

Final Examination Preparation


Contact Hours

210

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, there are eligibility requirements to complete the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Certification.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Fitness Internship:
This course includes a fitness internship, where you practice your health, medical, and fitness setting skills to gain more real-world experiences. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for a hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:
You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in the ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certification. Please make sure to view the program requirements section for eligibility requirements.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Veterinary Office Manager

If you are looking for a career in the veterinary field and want to pursue a role as an office manager-you have come to the right place! The Veterinary Office Manager course will teach you the essential skills to manage the business aspects of a veterinary practice while also helping you prepare for a job as a veterinary office manager. You will also learn key skills in Microsoft Office that are useful in any profession, whether you are in an entry-level position or an experienced professional. Along with training for the office management side of a veterinary office manager job, this course also includes basic veterinary assistant training. In addition, you will learn QuickBooks Online to understand accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, which provide foundational skills that jump off a resume in any office environment. Finally, this course also serves as preparation for the certification exams for Microsoft Word, Excel, and the QuickBooks Certified User exam. Upon completion, you will be on the path to success as a veterinary office manager and beyond. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam and the Microsoft exams, one for MO-201 or MO-211 (Excel) and one for MO-101 or MO-111 (Word). The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

Course Objectives

Prepare to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care.

Obtain the essential skills for becoming a veterinary office manager and managing the business aspects of a veterinary office, including understanding Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks.

Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam and the Microsoft Expert exams for Excel and Word.


Outline of Instruction

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Veterinary Assistant

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online


Contact Hours

450

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A High School Diploma or equivalent is recommended but not essential. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. This course is designed to prepare you to become a veterinary assistant and learn the entry-level position concepts and skills to manage a veterinary practice as a full-charge bookkeeper.

You should have an Internet connection and be familiar with using the Internet. You should have basic computer skills. You should be comfortable in a Windows environment, launch and close activities, and navigate information stored on the computer. You should also have the ability to manage files and folders.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can only be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the Microsoft portions of the course.
The following eBooks are available for your Veterinary Assistant course. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.
Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd edition, by Beth Vanhorn - eBook
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th edition, by Janet Amundson Romich - eBook
The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the program:
Bookkeeping for Dummies
QuickBooks Online software
Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will be shown how to access and activate this subscription. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are looking for a career in the veterinary field and want to pursue a role as an office manager, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Professional Grant Writing

Ready to develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of the world's fastest-growing professional certification sectors-grant writing? In the Professional Grant Writing course, you will further the ideals and goals of your career track by learning about the required competencies that can lead to an internationally recognized certification by one of the leading grant professional associations. Did you know that there's more to writing grants than finding funding and writing grant proposals? Grant professionals must also learn how to delve into supporting organizational development for grant applicants, coach them in communicating with potential funders, assist with internal and external collaborations with a successful mix of partners, and magically spin-out program design language. In this course, you will become proficient in the proposal and case statement formats used by foundations and government grantmaking agencies. Throughout the course, you will learn about the certification process for grant professionals and write different elements of a complete grant application, culminating in a case statement for your capstone assignment with expert instructor feedback on each element. From grant funding trends to matching your course project to the right funding sources, you will be confident in differentiating yourself from a grant writer to a grant professional! You will also be prepared for the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam offered by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI), which has minimum requirements of education and grant experience based on the level of education obtained. This course has been accepted in GPCI's (Grant Professionals Certification Institute) Accepted Education Program.

Course Objectives

Learn how to communicate effectively with grant funders for relationship cultivation.

Submit a grant proposal.

Write a persuasive case statement.

Use a professional code of ethics to guide decisions and conduct.


Outline of Instruction

Why Get a Grant Writing Certification

Being Confident in Your Grant Writing Skills

Grant Funding Trends

Grant Funding Resources and Best Matches for Programs and Projects

Establishing Initial and Ongoing Relationships with Funders

Relationship Between Organizational Development and Grant Seeking Readiness

Proposal Writing Preparation

Proposal Writing Research, Implementation Strategies, Writing Characteristics, and Incorporating Graphics

Writing the Boilerplate for the Grant Applicant Organization

Diving Deep Into Organizational Development Strategies and Funding Needs

Midterm Exam and Writing Prompt Response

Stakeholders, Partnerships, and Key Personnel Collaborations and Communications

Effective Program and Project Design and Development Strategies

Community Resources, Evaluation Designs, and Cultural Competencies

Proposal Budgets

Grant Proposal Submission Processes and Follow-up for Unfunded Submissions

Funded Grant Requests

Writing an Effective Case Statement for Fundraising Purposes

Capstone Assignment: Case Statement

Deciding to Move Forward with Certification

Employability Ethics

Bonus Lesson: Interview Pregame

Final Exam


Contact Hours

90

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their grant writing skills. You will need an internet connection, be familiar with using the internet, have emailing capabilities, and have experience using a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended) and a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel) for the budgeting portion.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Excel (not included)
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Prepare for the GPC Exam: Earn Your Grant Professional Certified Credential
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning what it takes to become a professional grant writer, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Blueprint Reading Basics

Are you interested in learning the Basics of Blueprint Reading? You will start at the very beginning to learn about the drawing scale in this course. In lessons that are thorough and detailed, you will learn how blueprint drawings are organized, and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. In this blueprint reading course, you will also review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings, as well as project specifications during this blueprint training.

Course Objectives

Learn how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings.

Develop the necessary skills and terminology to read and comprehend residential and commercial construction documents and gain experience in understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents work.


Outline of Instruction

Blueprint Reading for Residential Construction

Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction


Contact Hours

30

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.12 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning the basics for Blueprint Reading, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Robotics Technician

An increasing number of companies are turning to robotics as a means for increased production. Robots have an impressive range of applications, from "pick and place" for packaging, to welding, painting, or inspecting parts immediately after a process. However, robots are not foolproof; they require effective preventive maintenance to ensure they operate at full capacity. If a robot malfunctions, an experienced maintenance professional must know how to troubleshoot the exact cause. This Robotics Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed in the robotics industry. You will learn math, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, fluid systems, and rigging to be on your way to a successful career as a robotics technician.

Course Objectives

Prepare for a career as a robotics technician, automation technician, electrical and Instrumentation (E and I) technician, electronics technician, instrument specialist, or instrumentation technician.

Get the education you need in a self-paced, online format.


Outline of Instruction

Math

Design

Safety

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Electrical Systems and Motor Controls

PLCs

Mechanical Systems

Robotics and Automation

Fluid Systems

Rigging


Contact Hours

155

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning the skills needed in the robotics industry, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included)

This online professional bookkeeping course bundle covers all the essential areas of bookkeeping and payroll management. The key to overseeing a company's finances is knowing how to balance books, track finances, and administer pay-which this online bookkeeping and payroll course will help you understand. These responsibilities often fall to one professional who is well-versed in both disciplines for many small businesses today. You will first learn how to utilize QuickBooks Online for everyday bookkeeping situations, such as running general ledger reports, working with the chart of accounts, and managing inventory. Next, your online bookkeeping and payroll course will put all those principles into practice, entering and tracking your finances while having all the advantages of computing in the cloud so that your files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere. The professional bookkeeping training helps you learn the principles of payroll management. Payroll practice and management provides a foundation for classifying workers, calculating overtime pay, and overseeing payroll functions. There is more to payroll than calculating gross wages, though-you will also learn to manage year-end forms, which rely on your bookkeeping skills. Once you complete this payroll and bookkeeping certification course, you will understand how to manage your finances and be prepared for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam. You will also be ready to pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam offered by the PayrollOrg. This payroll and bookkeeping certification course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the QBCU certification exam upon eligibility. A voucher for the FPC exam is not included.

Course Objectives

Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online.

Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports.

Apply basic accounting principles to professional bookkeeping practices and duties.

Understand fundamental accounting concepts, including how QuickBooks works to support these concepts.

Explain the use of the forms required to withhold, deposit, and report federal income taxes.

Recognize dates, procedures, and regulations to ensure payroll compliance and reporting.

Correctly process payroll from start to finish (payroll project).


Outline of Instruction

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online

Payroll Practice and Management


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Microsoft Word or equivalent
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the QuickBooks portion of the program:
Bookkeeping for Dummies
QuickBooks Online software
Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will be shown how to access and activate this subscription.
Digital access to the following book will be available via links in the Payroll Practice and Management course:
Payroll Accounting 2024, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

For decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a staple of science fiction stories, but thanks to modern advances in computational capacity and storage capabilities, it's becoming a reality. Today, there are examples of artificial intelligence all around us. The purpose of this course is to provide you with an artificial intelligence practical knowledge foundation. This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications like chatbots and recommendation engines. You'll see how AI provides analytics in business and consider industries that may be transformed or even disrupted by AI implementations. You'll go under the hood to see how computers can "learn" using artificial neural networks and various forms of machine learning. You will review AI applications such as natural language processing, forecasting, and robotics. You'll also learn about the AI development process and how AI will affect the workforce. Finally, you'll consider some of the ethical factors in AI deployment.

Course Objectives

Gain a foundational knowledge of the science behind creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence in this introductory artificial intelligence (AI) course.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Business Today

Machine Learning

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Natural Language Processing

Time Series Forecasting

Robotics

Implementing AI

AI and the Workforce

AI Ethics

The Future of AI


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning about Artificial Intelligence (AI), this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327472 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
328076 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies That Work

Whether you're working with struggling readers in kindergarten or 12th grade, you will find that these strategies work with a full 80% of students, without the need for special pull-outs or extra IEP intervention. Why? Because RTI gets to the root of the problem-quickly. If you're eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you will find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there's nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading. You will discover tools like Elkonin Boxes, alphabetic arcs, Bloom's Taxonomy, and new and exciting graphic organizers. Whether you're working with struggling readers in kindergarten or 12th grade, you will find that these strategies work with a full 80% of students, without the need for special pull-outs or extra IEP intervention. Why? Because RTI gets to the root of the problem-quickly. If you're eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you will find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there's nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading.

Course Objectives

Discover reading strategies that work without the need for special pull-outs or extra attention.

Learn some creative tools that will help struggling readers make steady progress throughout the school year.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Is Response to Intervention?

Lesson 2 - RTI's Problem-Solving Model

Lesson 3 - Phonemic Awareness Strategies

Lesson 4 - Phonics Strategies

Lesson 5 - Fluency Strategies

Lesson 6 - Vocabulary-Building Strategies

Lesson 7 - Comprehension Strategies

Lesson 8 - Content-Area Strategies

Lesson 9 - Writing Strategies

Lesson 10 - Differentiating Strategies

Lesson 11 - Enhancing Teamwork

Lesson 12 - Cementing RTI Interventions


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for you if you would like to learn creative tools that will help struggling readers make steady progress throughout the school year.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326256 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Stock Options

If you've ever wanted to learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit from stocks, this course is for you. By the end of it, you will be armed with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros! You will begin by examining the origin of stock options and learn the real risks involved. Then, you will identify the jargon, symbols, and other peculiarities of options in a way that's easy to understand. You will explore exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer exciting option investments you may eventually consider. The course will then give you a look under the hood of option pricing so that you'll understand what contributes to an option's value. You will learn why some options are overpriced and why some are underpriced and know how to tell the difference before you trade. Above all, you will learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks.

Course Objectives

Learn to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit from stocks.

Discover investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros as you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Defining Stock Options

Lesson 2 - Basic Terms and Concepts

Lesson 3 - Understanding Option Price Charts

Lesson 4 - Understanding Premium Pricing

Lesson 5 - Option Profit-Loss Graphs

Lesson 6 - Buying Long Call Options

Lesson 7 - Selling Short Call Options

Lesson 8 - Covered Call Options

Lesson 9 - Buying Long Put Options

Lesson 10 - Selling Short Put Options

Lesson 11 - Advanced Option Strategies

Lesson 12 - Course Summary and Guideposts


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for you if you are interested in learning how to to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit from stocks.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Beginning Conversational French

Think you need multiple classes to understand beginner French? Discover how easy learning simple words and phrases for leisure and business can be. The Beginning Conversational French course makes pronunciation simple, with phonetic spellings for every word and phrase you need to learn French. This online course even includes audio so that you can hear and practice the language with little more than a click of your mouse! You will also learn cultural tips in each lesson that will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting. The skills you obtain will not only allow you to carry on a French conversation with ease but become prepared to speak French in a wide variety of settings and situations. Upon successful course completion, you will know useful basic French that you can confidently use when traveling. You will also understand important tips to help you blend in with and relate to foreign cultures. You will be amazed at how easy it is to speak a new language!

Course Objectives

Learn how to master the basics of French pronunciation.

Study conversation lessons to navigate transportation and talk to hotel and restaurant staff.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - French Pronunciation

Lesson 2 - Conversation Basics

Lesson 3 - Culture, Conversation and Conjugation

Lesson 4 - Numbers

Lesson 5 - Travel Welcome to France!

Lesson 6 - Accommodations

Lesson 7 - Bon Appetit

Lesson 8 - Currency and Communication

Lesson 9 - Shopping

Lesson 10 - Entertainment

Lesson 11 - In Case of Emergency

Lesson 12 - Putting It All Together


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
You must have working speakers or headphones.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for you if you are interested in learning French.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327571 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success

If you've ever had a student who blurted out in class, screamed when someone patted their shoulder, or rocked back and forth in the chair, you will appreciate the lessons ahead. In this course, you will discover the neurobiology behind these disorders and the way it affects students' behavior, learning, and thinking. Most important, you will learn creative, easy, low-budget strategies to help your students with Autism succeed in the classroom and beyond. Develop the skills to counter these students' social discomfort, sensory sensitivities, meltdowns, problems with homework completion, language reciprocity issues, and violent fixations. Even if you don't have a student with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome in your class this year, these strategies will equip you to deal with any student who exhibits these characteristics on a regular basis.

Course Objectives

Learn how to help your students with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome unlock their full learning potential.

Develop the knowledge and strategies you will need to ensure your students with autism succeed in the classroom and beyond.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Meet Your Students With Autism

Lesson 2 - Understand the Common Characteristics of HFA/AS

Lesson 3 - Discover How Your Students Think

Lesson 4 - Nurture Students' Social Skills

Lesson 5 - Encourage Language Reciprocity

Lesson 6 - Work With Sensory Sensitivities

Lesson 7 - Nurture Special Interests

Lesson 8 - Encourage Homework Completion

Lesson 9 - Counter Runaway Emotions and Meltdowns

Lesson 10 - Redirect Violent Fixations

Lesson 11 - Foster Attentiveness

Lesson 12 - Plan for the Future


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you develop the knowledge and strategies you will need to ensure your students with autism succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327560 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Statistics

Do you need an introduction to statistics or maybe just a refresher? Do you want to improve your understanding of data and use it to make decisions? If you're looking for help with statistics, this online statistics course is for you! With easy-to-understand examples combined with real-world applications, this course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to start analyzing data. You will learn how to use, collect, and apply data to real-life problems with charts, numbers, and graphs. Beyond that, you will learn ways to visualize and measure relationships to make forecasts and predictions. Throughout the course, you will use real data and a variety of examples drawn from business and industry, health care, sports, education, politics, and the social sciences.

Course Objectives

Improve their understanding of data and learn how to develop graphs and charts.

Study real-world applications and easy-to-understand examples drawn from business, health care, sports, education, and politics.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Is Statistics, Anyway?

Lesson 2 - Quantitative Data: From Averages to Z-Scores

Lesson 3 - Displaying Quantitative Data: Dots, Plots, and Histograms

Lesson 4 - Displaying Qualitative Data: Percentages, Charts, and Graphs

Lesson 5 - Is There a Link? Scatterplots and Correlation

Lesson 6 - Linear Regression: How Can You Predict the Future?

Lesson 7 - What's the Chance of That? Probability Concepts

Lesson 8 - Probability Models: What's Normal?

Lesson 9 - The Key to Inference: Sampling Distributions

Lesson 10 - How Certain Are You? Confidence Intervals for Proportions

Lesson 11 - Trial by Data: Testing Hypotheses About Proportions

Lesson 12 - Inference About Means


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course provides the skills and knowledge you need to start analyzing data.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326262 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 18 Register
327409 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Discover Sign Language

Discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate with anyone, anywhere, just by using your hands! With this American Sign Language (ASL) course, you can unlock this rewarding ability and master communicating with Deaf people. Throughout your online sign language training course, you will learn to fingerspell the alphabet, sign colors, numbers, objects, and family members. You will acquire a wide range of useful, everyday vocabulary that will enable you to engage in meaningful conversations with members of the Deaf community. Using video demonstrations, you will understand how to form correct signs and incorporate facial expressions to communicate beautifully in sign language. Explore the history and usage of American Sign Language (ASL) and how to navigate the culture and social customs of the Deaf community. By the end of this sign language course, you will be confident and ready to participate in a conversation using the power of sign language.

Course Objectives

Learn to skillfully fingerspell, master an array of signs, and confidently engage in conversations using phrases and full sentences.

Study sign techniques, highlight the importance of facial expressions, and develop fluency for meaningful conversations in this elegant and expressive language.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Sign Language

Lesson 2 - Fingerspelling

Lesson 3 - Introducing Yourself

Lesson 4 - Getting to Know You

Lesson 5 - Continuing the Conversation

Lesson 6 - Talking About Family

Lesson 7 - Extended Family and Beyond

Lesson 8 - A Sign for the Times

Lesson 9 - More Time on Your Hands

Lesson 10 - Feelings and Traits

Lesson 11 - Clothing and Hairstyle

Lesson 12 - Food and Animals


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning Sign Language this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327370 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 97.00 19 Register
327520 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 97.00 20 Register
328164 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 97.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Start Your Own Small Business

Learn how to take your dream of starting a business and put it into action. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know about starting a business. You will begin by discovering the tricks to picking the right opportunity for you. Next, you will learn how to develop proven marketing techniques to easily build sales. Since every business needs money, this course discusses traditional and nontraditional financing options. Finally, you will learn easy-to-implement employee-management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business. You, as a business owner, need to manage all your limited resources. One resource that often gets overlooked is your time. Throughout the course, you will learn time management techniques especially for entrepreneurs. While taking this course, you will discover the secrets that separate the successful entrepreneurs from the struggling ones.

Course Objectives

Learn how to transform your passion and talent into a viable small business.

Study financing, marketing techniques, employee management, policy writing, and time management - everything you need to know to start your very own small business.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Starting Your Dream

Lesson 2 - Find Your Perfect Business Opportunity

Lesson 3 - Creating a Truly Unique Business

Lesson 4 - Developing Your Business Plan

Lesson 5 - How to Legally Set Up Your Company

Lesson 6 - Power Marketing for Business Owners

Lesson 7 - Advertising and Publicity to Skyrocket Your Business

Lesson 8 - The Report Card for Your Business

Lesson 9 - Finding Money for Your Business

Lesson 10 - Hiring, Motivating, and Parting With Employees

Lesson 11 - Business Policies

Lesson 12 - Managing You


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in tips and steps to take when starting your very own small business, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Speed Spanish III

Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in the unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. In this advanced-level Spanish course, you will learn the final six strategies that serve as templates to help you create almost any Spanish sentence you want. Guided practice will include lots of new vocabulary, pronunciation, speed drills, and in-depth study of the Spanish parts of speech to help you speak and understand Spanish in a snap. Learn Spanish online with ease! The goal of this Spanish course is not just to teach you key strategies but also to help you use them spontaneously so that you are never at a loss for words!

Course Objectives

Learn to speak, understand, and read Spanish.

Learn conversational Spanish through the final six strategies that serve as templates for creating a vast array of Spanish sentences.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Welcome

Lesson 2 - There Was a Party

Lesson 3 - Transitions

Lesson 4 - Are You Ready?

Lesson 5 - Do You Want a Break?

Lesson 6 - Flying to Guadalajara

Lesson 7 - I Already Did It

Lesson 8 - Spanish is Spoken Here

Lesson 9 - I Don't Care

Lesson 10 - We'll See

Lesson 11 - ¡Viva Las Vegas!

Lesson 12 - Man Overboard!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course; however, you are expected to have completed the previous courses, Speed Spanish and Speed Spanish II, or possess equivalent knowledge.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in expanding your Spanish speaking skills past Speed Spanish II.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327733 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mastering Public Speaking

You can become an effective public speaker! In this course, you will discover how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. You will also learn how to plan and deliver your presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers-fear. You'll learn the secrets to presenting a speech, how to handle questions and manage conflict in meetings, and even how to shine in a job interview. You will get tips for training your voice and learn how to use both verbal and nonverbal communication effectively. By the time you finish this course, you'll have an entire set of skills you can use on the job, in social settings, and in any other situation where you need to communicate with ease and authority!

Course Objectives

Become an effective public speaker by discovering how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large and small groups.

Gain the skills you need to communicate with ease and authority on the job or in any social setting.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - You Can Do It!

Lesson 2 - Understanding How Communication Works

Lesson 3 - Taking the Fear out of Fear

Lesson 4 - Developing a Confident Voice

Lesson 5 - Harnessing the Power of Nonverbal Communication

Lesson 6 - Speaking Well in Social Settings

Lesson 7 - Acing Interviews

Lesson 8 - Impromptu Speaking

Lesson 9 - Preparing and Delivering Short Talks

Lesson 10 - Managing Questions, Conversations, and Conflict

Lesson 11 - Mastering the Long Speech

Lesson 12 - Managing Equipment and Media


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their public speaking skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326300 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
327406 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register
328175 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Become a Physical Therapy Aide

Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. You will explore the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You'll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide. Physical therapists often use words and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, so this course will devote some time to learning much of the language of PT. You'll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. You will come to understand the normal gait cycle and how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. You will also investigate various balance and coordination disorders. By the time you finish this course, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and be well on your way to becoming an important member of the physical therapy team!

Course Objectives

Learn about the workings of the human body, various disorders, patient safety, and even how to speak the language of physical therapy.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
In this first lesson, you'll be introduced to the profession of physical therapy (PT). You'll learn about the history of PT and how two wars and an epidemic created a need for this profession. To help you understand what makes PTs different from other health care professionals, this course will discuss the types of patients who need PT and the types of treatment PTs use. You'll understand the important difference between PTs, PT assistants, and PT aides as you come to understand the special role of PT aides.

Lesson 2 - Communication for the Physical Therapy Aide
As a PT aide, you'll communicate with many different people, so this lesson will focus on the communication skills you'll need to help you communicate with your supervising PT, patients, and their families. You'll learn about some of the challenges you'll face when communicating with sick or injured people, and how to demonstrate the traits of empathy, respect, and patience. You'll also spend some time on SOAP notes-the method many medical personnel use to document their evaluations and patient treatments.

Lesson 3 - Ethics and Law for the PT Aide
This very important lesson will help you stay out of trouble by discussing the law and ethics for the PT aide. You'll learn the differences between law and ethics and why you must be concerned about both. You'll go over the American Physical Therapy Association's Code of Ethics, relating its principles to PT aides. You'll also learn about the American Hospital Association's A Patient's Bill of Rights so you'll know how you should treat patients in different situations. You'll want to understand both negligence and malpractice, so this lesson covers those topics, too. Finally, you'll spend some time on the very important topic of patient confidentiality. You can face stiff penalties if you violate patient confidentiality, so you need to have a thorough understanding of this topic.

Lesson 4 - The Language of Physical Therapy
Have you ever noticed that every profession has its own unique language? The health care profession is no different. As a PT aide, it's vitally important that you understand the language that PTs use, which is the focus of this lesson. You'll cover planes of the body and directional terms. You'll also learn the terms that define the body's major regions and body cavities. The movements of joints have special names; this lesson will define them and include lots of graphics that demonstrate these movements. You'll finish up by learning some other terms related to function and movement in the last chapter.

Lesson 5 - Anatomy and Physiology: Part 1
In this lesson, you'll begin learning about the body's organ systems. You'll go over how your body is organized, from atoms to an entire individual. You'll learn about the muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. You'll also learn about the organs in each of these systems, the jobs they perform, and disorders affecting these systems that are commonly treated by PTs.

Lesson 6 - Anatomy and Physiology: Part 2
You'll continue learning about the organ systems in this lesson. To start out, you'll learn about how human organ systems are interrelated and how a problem with one system will affect the others. You'll then move on to a discussion of the integumentary (skin), digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Just like in Lesson 5, you'll learn about each system's organs, function, and some common disorders. You'll finish the lesson with a discussion of the most important concept in human physiology-homeostasis. Homeostasis means the drive of your body to keep many different variables, like blood pressure and temperature, within a certain range. You'll find out why this is so crucial and how you might be asked to monitor homeostasis while caring for patients.

Lesson 7 - Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 1
You'll start learning about specific safety issues in this lesson, focusing on infection control. Anyone working in healthcare must understand the meaning of infection, its causes, and how it spreads. To help you understand this, this lesson discusses the chain of infection and what you can do to break that chain so that the infection doesn't spread from one person to another. You'll spend some time on an infection called MRSA because it's so common and dangerous. Since proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to stop infection from spreading, you'll go over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines. You'll also learn about patient-care equipment, environmental control, and the role of vaccinations.

Lesson 8 - Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 2
You'll explore important safety issues again in this lesson, but this time, instead of infection, you'll focus on proper body mechanics and safe patient transfers. Body mechanics means the posture of your body and how you move it. You must understand proper body mechanics to protect yourself from injury. The lesson starts out with a discussion of the anatomy of the spine since the spine gets hurt most often when you ignore proper body mechanics. It talks about proper posture and the importance of paying attention to your center of gravity. It also goes over a list of principles for using proper body mechanics and guidelines for moving patients in a variety of different situations. You'll also learn about lifting machines, which PTs now commonly use to transfer patients.

Lesson 9 - Helping Patients Walk
Most people take walking for granted, but many patients must learn to walk again after an illness or injury. PTs often ask their aides to help with this, so you must understand what types of conditions make it hard for people to walk. You should also understand the normal gait cycle, so this lesson will spend some time on that topic and tell you about common deviations from normal gait. You'll also learn about different ambulatory devices, including parallel bars, walkers, crutches, and canes and how they're used in PT.

Lesson 10 - Using Physical Agents
PTs use physical agents, rather than medications or surgery, to treat patients. These agents include heat, cold, ultrasound, traction, and electricity. To explain these agents, you'll start by learning about the relationship between a disease or injury and one's ability to perform activities of daily living. You'll then follow a fictitious Mrs. Smith as she struggles to recover from a car accident. You'll learn about the physical agents her PT chooses and how they affect her body. You'll end by learning about contraindications (when an agent should never be used) and precautions (when an agent must be used with extra care).

Lesson 11 - Use of Exercise: Part 1
Along with physical agents, PTs use exercise to treat patients. In this lesson, you'll learn about three types of exercise-strength training, aerobic exercise, and range-of-motion exercise. You'll learn how muscles are put together and why resistance is necessary to build strength. This lesson will teach you about three important principles you should know when supervising a strength training program. You'll also go over aerobic exercise and learn how it increases a person's ability to use oxygen. Finally, you'll learn about range-of-motion exercises. You'll find out how PTs measure how far a patient can move a joint and why joints sometimes become limited in their motion. You'll learn about different types of range-of-motion exercises and important principles to follow.

Lesson 12 - Use of Exercise: Part 2
In the final lesson, you'll explore balance, coordination, and developmental delays. This lesson focuses on children, but the information will be helpful if you're treating adults, too. You'll learn about a special sensory system called the vestibular system and how important it is for maintaining balance. You'll view examples of activities PTs use to treat children with balance problems, and learn about the adaptive response-something PTs continually look for when treating children. The lesson will move on to a discussion of developmental coordination disorder, and you'll learn how important it is for professionals to properly diagnose this condition. Moving onto the subject of developmental delays, you'll learn about developmental milestones and how PTs treat children who fail to meet those milestones. You'll also see how PTs use developmental activities with adults who have sustained traumatic brain injuries.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Physical Therapy Aide.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Python Developer

Are you new to Python programming language? Learn all about Python in this comprehensive program that covers introductory through advanced methods. Experience in other programming languages is not required.

Course Objectives

Prepare for an entry-level job as a Python programmer.

Elevate your programming abilities and expand your existing skill set by mastering new Python fundamentals.

Boost your confidence and resume with your new Python skills.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Python

Advanced Python


Contact Hours

155

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, however, prior knowledge of any programming language is helpful.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on a PC or a Mac.
Dual monitors are helpful but not required.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Python (download and installation instructions are provided in course)
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant

Learn what it takes to have a successful career as an administrative medical assistant in the exciting and high-demand world of health care. Master the basics of scheduling patients' appointments, surgeries and hospital admissions. In addition, discover how to create, maintain and file medical charts. Find out how to verify patients' insurance, create encounter forms (charge tickets), post charges, obtain pre-authorizations from insurers and schedule return visits. After that, go behind the scenes as you learn how to apply diagnostic and procedure codes to patients' accounts and bill their insurance companies. Next, explore additional accounts receivable tasks, including posting payments and adjustments, billing secondary insurance and following up on unpaid insurance claims. You also learn what a day sheet is, why it's important and how to keep track of all your patient accounts on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Finally, delve into the basics of keeping a medical office running smoothly, from ordering supplies to scheduling staff meetings to making travel arrangements. If you're organized, a "people person" and interested in a secure job in the health care field, a career as an administrative medical assistant may be just what you're looking for. This course will set you on the path to that career and help you determine which aspect of medical information management, such as patient contact or billing and coding, suits you best.

Course Objectives

Explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor's office, from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding, to give you an inside-view of the job.


Outline of Instruction

The Medical Office and Administrative Medical Assistant
Look at the exciting job opportunities for AMAs, the variety of careers they can choose from and the different settings where they can work

Ethics, the Law and HIPAA
The law and medicine go hand in hand, so this lesson teaches you the laws that you need to know if you become an AMA. The lesson covers everything from contracts to malpractice and also delves into HIPAA (a federal law that affects everyone in the health care field).

Computers and Office Equipment
Explore the office equipment and computer hardware that you're likely to use as an AMA. In addition, you delve into software, both standard office programs and the specialized software used in the field of medical information management.

Filing Processes and Equipment
Discover what the rainbow of colored stickers on a medical file means, and even practice creating a patient chart yourself. Find out why medical offices love lateral files, and master the tricky rules of alphabetizing. (Yes, it's more challenging than it looks!)

Records Management
Now that you're an expert on the outside of a patient chart, it's time to look inside. Find out which forms go in a medical record and just where to put each one. Learn about two styles of note-taking: SOAP and CHEDDAR. Finally, delve into the topic of medical record audits, and find out the legal way to correct a patient's chart

Appointment Scheduling, Check-In and Check-Out
It's time to introduce the star of the show: the patient. Learn everything about a patient encounter. This lesson focuses on the phone skills you can use to make appointments, handle questions and soothe angry callers. Next, flip open the appointment book and explore the tricks for scheduling patients easily and efficiently. Finally, follow a patient's visit from start to finish, and see how many tasks an AMA does during that appointment

Reception Area Tasks and Communication Skills
This lesson starts in the waiting room, where you learn more about the tasks a receptionist handles, from opening and closing a medical office to keeping the reception area shipshape. After that, understand barriers to communicating effectively with patients, and discover ways to overcome them. The lesson concludes with the fun and creative jobs that AMAs do: creating informational brochures and teaching aids.

Medical Insurance Basics
Learn the meaning of terms like managed care, capitation and fee-for-service. Explore government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation and TRICARE. By the time you're done, you will have a good feel for the many types of insurance an AMA handles every day.

The Medical Insurance Claim Form
Have you ever studied an insurance claim form? If so, you know it contains dozens of mysterious questions and checkboxes. Review one of these claim forms and learn how to conquer it. By the end of the lesson, you will know how to fill in each field of the CMS-1500 claim form. In fact, you even get to try it yourself!

Diagnostic Coding
Medical coding is a hot field for AMAs, so it's a great specialty if you're looking for job security. Take a quick look at diagnostic coding and see why it's both fun and challenging. Explore the ICD-10-CM, talk about the detective work involved in abstracting a diagnostic statement and explore the steps of coding a diagnosis.

Procedural Coding
Finish up your tour of medical coding with an overview of procedural coding. Learn all about a manual called the CPT, and discover how to use it to code everything from surgeries to X-rays to acupuncture. Examine a second manual called the HCPCS ("hix-pix"), which contains codes for ambulances, root canals and much more. Delve into anesthesia coding, a tricky but rewarding sub-specialty.

The Business Office
The final lesson includes a visit to the business office and focuses on how AMAs keep track of the money coming in and going out. Learn about inventory control and supply ordering, two crucial jobs that help keep a medical office running smoothly. Explore payroll management and investigate several jobs that fall under the umbrella of human resources.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327404 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 19 Register
327718 05/13/26 - 07/03/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2016

Take control of your data! In this course, you learn how to harness the power of Microsoft Access 2016 to organize, store, edit, manage and report on hundreds of thousands of records. Through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this course helps you master Access and put it to creative, confident use. You not only develop strong Access skills, but you also gain a solid understanding of good database design concepts. By the time you've finished the course, you'll know how to organize and assemble an effective database for any kind of information you need to store, document and manage.

Course Objectives

Build, edit and maintain databases in Microsoft Access 2016 using tables, reports, forms and queries to give you fast access to all your important information


Outline of Instruction

Getting to Know Access 2016
Find out what Access is and how individuals, businesses and organizations use it to store information
Begin to build an Access database, including all the components that turn a list of records into reports, forms and queries
Start by opening the application and creating a new database

Controlling Your Access Table Fields
Impose rules that automatically fill an Access table field with a preset value or that automatically insert the symbols commonly included in phone numbers
Set up rules that allow only certain kinds of data in certain fields
With just a few minutes of work, you can make data entry simpler, clearer and practically error-free.

Creating Tables and Relationships
Create additional tables for the class database, customize them along the way and then build relationships between them
This all paves the way for later database features, such as reports, queries and forms that draw from multiple tables in the database

Building Powerful Forms
Use forms for data entry and for viewing records in your tables
Meet the Form Wizard, which makes form building fast and easy and allows you to select one or more tables' fields to include
Determine the form layout

Adding Versatility to Forms
Add buttons and controls to forms
Adjust table relationships to support the creation of multi-table forms, which paves the way to creating queries and reports that draw data from more than one table

Interviewing Your Database
Using queries to sort, filter and search your database is one of the most important skills to master in this course.
Create queries that search for specific data
Customize how Access displays that data
Follow instructions step by step so you gain confidence with the process, and then create a query on your own.

Taking Queries to the Next Level
A query that puts specific records in order or finds all the records that have a general piece of information in common is pretty common. Being able to create that kind of query is a great foundation skill, but it won't help you find a very specific record. Nor will it let you search for records within a span of dates or other numeric values. It also won't help you exclude certain records, reducing a large pool of data to just those records you need to see.
Create queries that give you true power to search your database

Multi-Table Query Control
Learn to plan, build and use queries that pull data from multiple tables simultaneously. This gives you more power over your data and allows you to build the foundation for truly customized reports.

Reporting on Your Tables
Reports are easy to create and customize. Build a simple report using the Report Wizard.
Change the report's appearance using layout view and design view
These skills are foundational to creating and designing reports for any data in your database.

Creating Query-Based Reports
Create reports that are based on the results of queries you create to sort and filter your database
Because queries can combine data from multiple tables, filter for specific data and sort the results, your report reflects just the data that meet the query's criteria.

Mastering Report Design
Plan and create a completely customized report using a specialized query that controls which data the report includes
Add fields that perform calculations on your data
Customize your report's layout using design view's many tools for controlling the structure and appearance of your data.

Automating Your Database With Macros
Building macros (short programs that perform a series of steps) helps you speed up and create consistency in your more repetitive Access tasks. From opening a form to running a report to building a new record in a table, macros eliminate redundant procedures by turning them into something you can do with one click.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Access 2016 or 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016

Microsoft Word is used in nearly every modern workplace. In this course, you master all the basics of this powerful word-processing program, including how to type and edit text and how to format, spell check and print documents. You also learn dozens of different ways to modify the appearance and content of your documents and how to catch errors with Word's spelling and grammar checker. After completing the course, you will be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job.

Course Objectives

Learn how to add and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on two or more documents simultaneously and format your text

Explore dozens of ways to modify the appearance and content of your documents by adjusting page margins, paragraph tab settings and line spacing to create great-looking documents quickly and easily


Outline of Instruction

Getting Started
Learn how to use the different parts of Word 2016's user interface, how to look at your document from different types of views, how to zoom in and out to magnify or shrink your text and how to change the margins of individual paragraphs

Typing and Navigation
The whole purpose of Word is to let you create and edit text. Learn the basics of moving the insertion point and deleting text. By knowing the pros and cons of navigating through a document with the keyboard and mouse, you can use both to help you work faster in Word.

File Management
Learn how to save the documents you create in Word and how to rename, copy and even delete any files you have created, so you will always be in complete control of all the files you create

Editing Text
After you've typed some text in a Word document, you may need to edit that text. The easiest way to edit text is to delete it, but a more sophisticated way to edit text is to copy text and paste a duplicate of that text in another location.

Working With Multiple Documents
Most people use Word to view and edit a single document at a time, but Word actually lets you open and view two or more documents at the same time. Learn how to open, switch between and view multiple documents.

Text Formatting and Alignment
Once you know how to add, delete, copy and move text, the next step to modifying your document is to change the physical appearance of your text. You can make text appear in different colors or background highlighting, change text size and alignment and even modify fonts.

Printing
Most people use Word to print letters and reports. Learn about the different ways you can print a document, such as portrait orientation or landscape orientation. With Word's ability to print on different types of paper sizes and orientation, you can create more than just typical documents.

Margins, Tabs and Page Numbering
By knowing how to set and use margins, you can modify an entire document or just a single page. By using tabs, you can modify how individual paragraphs look on a page. Finally, learn how to add page numbers to the top or bottom of a page to keep track of page order.

Paragraph Formatting
Word provides ways to change the appearance of a paragraph's first line, line spacing within a paragraph and line spacing between paragraphs. In addition, Word lets you create bulleted and numbered lists, so you can display short bits of information in a visual manner.

Language Tools
For important documents, you may even need to collaborate with others. To keep track of all the changes multiple authors may make to a single document, Word offers a Track Changes feature, so you can see exactly who changed what in the document.

Customizing Word
With Word, you can press different types of keystrokes or search and click the symbol you want to use. This lets you add practically any type of unusual character to your documents. Word lets you type practically anything you want, regardless of the limitation of the keys on your keyboard.

Making a Word Document Pretty and Organized
Use outlines to organize your text and quickly move chunks of text within a document just by rearranging an outline heading. By learning these advanced features of Word, you can make each document display text in the most appealing way possible.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word 2016 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CNC Machinist with VR Training (VR Headset v3 Included)

Computers play a significant role in much of the world today, with many organizations using technology to help streamline business operations. The manufacturing industry is no exception, and you can make yourself an indispensable part of the future of manufacturing by training to become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist. This online CNC Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career quickly. The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform CNC machining, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality and grinding. By training with virtual reality concepts and best practices, you can gain the skills and technologies needed to obtain an entry-level job and start a successful career in this field.

Course Objectives

Production floor safety

CNC controls and programming

Machining and grinding processes

Six Sigma, 5S, Lean and TPM


Outline of Instruction

Abrasives

CNC

CNC Controls: FANUC

CNC Controls: Haas

CNC Controls: Mazak

Electrical Systems

Inspection

Lean

Manual Machining

Materials

Metal Cutting

Quality

Safety

Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics)

Stamping

Supervisor Essentials

Welding

Workforce Essentials

Workholding

Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)


Contact Hours

195

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 10 business days after enrollment:
Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case and elite strap)
Material fees are non-refundable upon registration.

NOTE: Due to the high cost of the VR Headset Kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2016

Take control of your data! In this course, you learn how to harness the power of Microsoft Access 2016 to organize, store, edit, manage and report on hundreds of thousands of records. Through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this course helps you master Access and put it to creative, confident use. You develop not only strong Access skills, but a solid understanding of good database design concepts. By the time you finish the course, you know how to organize and assemble an effective database for any kind of information you need to store, document and manage.

Course Objectives

Build, edit and maintain databases in Microsoft Access 2016 using tables, reports, forms and queries to give you fast access to all your important information

Gain the skills to create an effective database for any type of information at home or on the job


Outline of Instruction

Getting to Know Access 2016

Controlling Your Access Table Fields

Creating Tables and Relationships

Building Powerful Forms

Adding Versatility to Forms

Interviewing Your Database

Taking Queries to the Next Level

Multi-Table Query Control

Reporting on Your Tables

Creating Query-Based Reports

Mastering Report Design

Automating Your Database With Macros


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Access 2016 or 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh My!

Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance and investing? Haven't the slightest clue how to prepare for retirement, pay for college or even manage your personal finances? Do you wish you could do it all without having to pay a broker or a financial advisor? Well, look no further. The class you need is right here. Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh My! is an enjoyable class that walks you through the fundamentals of investing. The course not only teaches you about stock markets, 401(k) plans and retirement, it also addresses personal financial issues that are often ignored, but absolutely essential, to your success as an investor. Each lesson explains these concepts in detail, so you understand how and why things work in the investment world. Provide yourself with the independence and confidence you will need to make your own investment decisions.

Course Objectives

Learn the basics of stocks, bonds and investing so you can be independent and confident about your financial decisions

Discover how to prepare for retirement, manage your finances and pay for college without the need for hiring a broker or financial advisor


Outline of Instruction

Overview of Class

The Theory and Importance of Investing

First Things First

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds - Part I

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds - Part II

The Markets and Exchanges

Processes, Players and Operations

Trades and the Trading Process

Retirement Programs

Picking Stocks

Types and the Importance of Research

Researching Resources


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Student must pass 10 quizzes or pass final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Stock Options

If you've ever wanted to learn how to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks, this course is for you. By the end of it, you will be armed with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros! You begin by examining the origin of stock options and learn the real risks involved. Then, you identify the jargon, symbols and other peculiarities of options in a way that's easy to understand. You explore exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer exciting option investments you may eventually consider. The course then gives you a look under the hood of option pricing so that you understand what contributes to an option's value. You learn why some options are overpriced and why some are underpriced and know how to tell the difference before you trade. Above all, you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks.

Course Objectives

Learn to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks

Discover investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros as you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market


Outline of Instruction

Defining Stock Options

Basic Terms and Concepts

Understanding Option Price Charts

Understanding Premium Pricing

Option Profit-Loss Graphs

Buying Long Call Options

Selling Short Call Options

Covered Call Options

Buying Long Put Options

Selling Short Put Options

Advanced Option Strategies

Course Summary and Guideposts


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for you if you are interested in learning how to to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (OS)

The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software course picks up where the CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course left off and dives into Windows, macOS and Linux. Throughout the CompTIA A+ prep training, you learn about operating systems from installation to operations, maintenance to troubleshooting. Our computer software training course teaches you about virtualization and virtual machines, plus it goes in depth on printer and multi-function device technologies. This CompTIA A+ prep course takes you through the second of three prep courses you need to become both a highly competent computer tech and a CompTIA A+ certified technician, using the 1101 and 1102 competencies.

Course Objectives

Learn about working with many different operating systems, virtual machines and software packages


Outline of Instruction

Understanding Operating Systems

Installing Windows

Starting Windows and Managing User Accounts

Customizing and Configuring Windows

Using Windows Utilities

Exploring macOS and Linux

Working at a Command Prompt

Troubleshooting Windows Startup and System Issues

Troubleshooting Windows Performance and Application Issues

Virtual Machines and Remote Access

Printers and Multi-function Devices

Installing and Troubleshooting Printers and Multi-function Devices


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete the CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course before beginning this course. Upon course completion, you should also prepare to enroll in the final prep course, CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security, to successfully prepare for the A+ certification exam.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Access to a Mac running macOS (in addition to a PC) is recommended.
You should have access to a hard drive that you can install, format and partition and to a couple of plug-and-play devices that you can practice installing. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (to the machine), you are not required to tear apart your own primary computer.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Network/Security

The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Networking/Security course focuses on fun and practical technology. You learn how to select, install and service sound and display components and how to set up, maintain and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. During this network/security training, you also learn about many aspects of PC and network security and discover how to configure and troubleshoot tablets and smartphones.

NOTE: This CompTIA A+ Prep 3 course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ certification exam prep series that is needed to prepare you for both the 220-1101/1102 exams and your career as a certified technician.

Course Objectives

Learn how to keep networks and systems secure from outside threats and how to troubleshoot issues as they appear


Outline of Instruction

Video Technologies

Multimedia

Portable Computing Devices

Essentials of Networking

Local Area Networking

Wireless Networking

Internet Connections

The Internet

Security Hygiene

Network Security

Understanding Mobile Devices

Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete the CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware and CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 2: Software courses before attempting this final course installment needed to prepare for your A+ certification exam.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
A Windows PC that you can experiment on. You will probably want to remove/install various devices, such as video, sound and modems. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (to the machine, not the student), however, we do not require you to tear apart your own primary computer. This is a class that trains you to be a technician, so having a machine to play with greatly helps your learning.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Court Interpreter (Spanish/English)

A state Spanish Court Interpreter certification examination is a rigorous exam that requires intensive training and access to practice. The Court Interpreter course includes the finest online interpreting laboratory in the market. You can practice numerous court cases as if they were an actual court proceeding. The material presented in each lecture is immediately practiced in the online laboratory to make sure that you are able not only to memorize the transfer of a word or phrase, but also are able to interpret as it is required in a court of law. You learn how to interpret in any civil deposition and any other legal proceeding in the criminal and civil jurisdictions.

Course Objectives

Learn best interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation

Understand criminal and civil terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language

Develop an understanding of drug, firearm, fingerprint and gang terminology, colloquialisms and slang, juvenile court terminology, and children's court terminology

Master the necessary material to sit in a state Spanish Court Interpreter examination

Grasp courtroom protocol and ethics of the court interpreter


Outline of Instruction

Interpreting Criminal Proceedings I

Interpreting Criminal Proceedings II

Sight Translation for Court Interpreters


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in a Windows or Mac environment and have the ability to launch and close activities. You must speak English and Spanish fluently. There is no requirement regarding formal education in either Spanish or English, but you must be able to speak English and Spanish without any hesitation.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Technical Writer Manager

Effective communication is essential in today's business climate, with technical writers serving as professional communicators whose roles vary across industry and context. With proper skills and experience, you can find rewarding and engaging work in many different fields in this career. In this comprehensive course, the technical writing section explores the framework of technical writing, the conventions it follows and the essential elements all technical writing needs. The management section teaches you the basics of business and management, including key financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, licensing, permits and taxes. You also learn about the seven management disciplines that are essential to success.

Course Objectives

Managing the creation of technical documents, including analyses, reports, proposals and more

Methods for managing skill sets and allocating resources to meet project needs

Ethical issues in technical writing and business communications

The process of negotiating, evaluating negotiation styles, and negotiation strategies


Outline of Instruction

Technical Writing Course

Management Training


Contact Hours

485

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but you should have a good grasp of the English language, grammar and punctuation. You should also have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the internet and using email and understand word-processing software such as Microsoft Word.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment)
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment into each course:
Technical Writing Course
"Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach," by Paul V. Anderson
"Technical Writing for Success," by Darlene Smith-Worthington and Sue Jefferson
Management Training
"Managing by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Using Your Company's Financials"
"Strategic Planning: A Pragmatic Guide"

NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)

Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skill set to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you learn by completing readings and interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher provides prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams and access to the Practicode tool and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

Course Objectives

Learn fundamental medical coding skills

Acquire skills needed to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM code sets

Understand government/payer regulations

Master coding for various conditions, including chronic and acute varieties


Outline of Instruction

Outpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments

Business in the Facility

CMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview

Facility Billing

Compliance in the Outpatient Facility

Documentation and Coding Standards

Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application

Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities

Evaluation and Management Services for Facilities

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Respiratory, Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

Cardiovascular System


Digestive System

Urinary System and Male Genital System

Female Reproductive System

Endocrine and Nervous Systems

Eye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems

Radiology


Pathology and Laboratory


Medicine



CMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System

CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System

Inpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS

Midterm and Final Exam


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"AMA's CPT® Professional"
"HCPCS Level II Professional"
"ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines"
It is recommended that you purchase the latest version of a medical dictionary if you plan to pursue additional certifications, but the recommendation is optional.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Lean Training (Exam Cost Included)

For many businesses, the shift to Lean culture comes from simultaneously defining customer value, aligning around a common purpose, striving for perfection and respecting and developing employees. Lean culture results when, in the quest to provide customer value, leadership supports and promotes the building of a "problem-solving muscle" within the workforce.

The Lean Training and Certification course is a simplified, interactive way to quickly and effectively study process improvement and learn organizational shifts from veteran Lean practitioners. You gain new management skills and learn how to establish your own process improvement. Upon completion of this course, you are adequately prepared to test for Lean Certification.

Course Objectives

How to effectively use the tools and techniques involved in establishing the current state a of a process and developing the future state of a process

Learn how to use tools and techniques associated with building a Lean culture

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a Lean leader


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Lean

How to Establish Current State

How to Develop Future State

How to Build a Lean Culture


Contact Hours

20

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Any word processing application (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Revit Certification Training in Architecture (Voucher Included)

This course is designed to teach fundamental and intermediate concepts of BIM and prepare you for the Revit Architecture Certification Exam. Learn how information is interrelated throughout the Revit model and how to design 3D models that simultaneously document the project and generate 2D architectural drawings.

The course provides real-world insights into preparing construction documents for commercial, medical and biotech projects. Prepare for a range of job opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Through hands-on, project-based learning, you gain valuable experience and develop practical skills that you can apply in your future career.

The course is designed for architects, interior designers, engineers and others involved in the construction industry looking to hone their detailing skills in Revit. Upon completion of the program, you are well-equipped to pursue a variety of job opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, including architectural drafting, BIM coordination, project management and more. You also will be ready to sit for the Autodesk Revit Architecture User certification exam. You will receive a voucher for the exam.

Course Objectives

Discover how information is interrelated throughout the Revit (BIM) model

Design 3D building models that simultaneously document the project in schedules and in 2D construction documents

Acquire more advanced methods to document a project, such as scheduling building components, using the family editor to create 2D and 3D components, refining graphics and creating an abbreviated set of construction documents

Create plans, elevations and sections of the project and keynote elements of the model and develop detail drawings and schedules

Develop a series of architectural details for the commercial building, which are modeled in BIM 301 and BIM 302 – BIM Construction Documents


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Revit

Intermediate Revit

BIM Construction Documents I

BIM Construction Documents II

BIM Detailing


Contact Hours

140

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Revit software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Electrical and Electronics Technician Certification with Lab Kit (Voucher Included)

In response to the growing demand for skilled technicians in the electrical industry, equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to jump-start a rewarding electrical technician career in installing, testing and repairing electronic components and electrical systems.

During this electrical technician course, you gain an essential understanding of basic circuit theory with content designed for entry-level learners with no prerequisites. Learn to read electrical schematics, perform diagnostic assessments and apply troubleshooting techniques as you train for a successful electronics technician career. Immerse yourself in real-life case scenarios, hands-on labs, circuit simulations and more than 200 engaging safe-to-fail activities with immediate feedback to reinforce learning outcomes.

Direct your own learning with this self-paced multimedia advanced manufacturing training and prepare for your electronics technician certification, a valuable asset as you launch your new career. Once you have this foundation, you can explore opportunities in specialties like industrial electronics, avionics, telecommunications, wireless technologies, alarm security, SMART technologies, commercial audio, radar and antenna systems and much more.

This course prepares you for Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) developed by the Electronics Technicians Association International Inc. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Safety: Develop a strong understanding of safety procedures in the electrical industry, emphasizing personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification and safe work practices

Electrical Drawings: Learn to interpret and sketch various types of electrical diagrams, enabling effective communication and comprehension of electrical systems

Troubleshooting Skills: Develop a systematic troubleshooting skill set for electronic systems and equipment, allowing for efficient problem identification and resolution

Lab Experiences: Gain hands-on experience working with electrical components, building and analyzing circuits both with a physical lab kit and in virtual simulations

Workplace Scenarios: Apply learned concepts and problem-solving skills to real-world workplace scenarios, simulating on-the-job problems and challenges that electrical technicians may encounter


Outline of Instruction

Let's Build an Electronic Flashlight

Basic Electrical Theory and Circuits

Basic Mathematics for Electrical Technicians and Ohm's Law

Testing Devices, Electrical Drawings, Resistors and Conductors

Energy, Power and an Introduction to Troubleshooting

Series Circuits

Parallel Circuits

Electromagnetism

Introduction to AC Circuits

Capacitors

Inductors

Reactive Circuits

Transformers

Cabling and Electronic Interfaces

Semiconductors

Digital Circuitry

Integrated Circuits (ICs) and Microcontrollers

Computer Electronics, Applications and Software

Automated Control Circuits and Programmable Logic Controllers

Industrial Control and Automation

Sensors, Transducers and Actuators

Industrial Motor Controls and Robotics

Soldering

AV, Radio and RF Propagation

Optical Electronic and Telecommunication Systems

Working as an Electrical Technician (optional lesson)


Contact Hours

160

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

This course prepares you for Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) developed by the Electronics Technicians Association International Inc.

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You will access them as eBooks available to you via links provided throughout the course.

"Industrial Motor Control, 7th Edition," by Stephen L. Herman (eBook only)
Workbook and Lab Manual to Accompany Industrial Motor Control, 7th Edition, by Stephen L. Herman (eBook only)
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"The Associate CET Study Guide, 6th Edition"
You will also receive the Electrical Technician's Lab Kit. The 59-piece lab kit includes the following items:
Switches & Controls – Push button, slide switch, potentiometers
Power – 9V battery, snap connector, relay
Resistors – Various values (220Ω – 1MΩ)
Capacitors – Multiple types (0.005μF – 100μF)
Semiconductors – Transistor, timer IC, decade counter, diode
LEDs & Indicators – Red, green, yellow LEDs, buzzer
Sensors & Components – Light sensor, breadboard, jumper wires
Tools & Accessories – Multimeter, wire cutter, screwdriver set, safety gear
Motors & Relays – 7.2V DC motor
NOTE: Material fees are non-refundable upon registration.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N?A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep

Designed for seasoned project managers, this project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction of key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods and processes. View project management from the perspective of a lifecycle approach. Throughout this Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam prep course, you work through the project lifecycle, from building a business case to closing down a project, to see how all the concepts fit together and how the decisions you make in the early days of the project lay the foundation for executing, controlling and closing it. If you are interested in obtaining your PMP certification, this program provides content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. The contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs) if you are already certified.

Course Objectives

Advanced project management concepts and definitions

Project selection, proposal and planning processes

How to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects

Tips and tricks for the PMP certification exam and career resources


Outline of Instruction

Business Value and Project Governance

Business Environment

Project Stakeholders

Planning

Communication, Conflict Management and Negotiation

Risk Management

Project Teams (Part One)

Project Teams (Part Two)

Project Integration

Project Budgeting

Scope, Project Schedule and Control

Quality and Procurement

Change Management

Project Artifacts

Knowledge Transfer and Project Closure

Tips and Tricks for the PMP® Exam and Job Obtainment Assets


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

This program is considered an intermediate- to advanced-level program. Students should have completed the Essentials of Project Management program and/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition" (PMBOK® Guide); "PMP® Exam Prep, 11th Edition"; "Agile Practice Guide"

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for the general public.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to CSS and XHTML

Learn how to create state-of-the-art websites using modern CSS3 and HTML5 techniques. Take your existing HTML skills to the next level and start building sites like the pros. If you want to survive and excel in the fast-paced world of web publishing, you're going to need to keep up with ever-evolving standards like CSS3 and HTML5.

Course Objectives

Learn how to add professional polish to your design with borders, rounded corners and drop shadows

Study the secrets of embedding YouTube videos on your pages so you don't have to upload video files to your own site

Learn about all the modern file formats and HTML5 tags for embedding sound and music into your pages without using YouTube or any other site


Outline of Instruction

Learn whom this class is for and what it's all about. Start by creating a folder and adjusting some settings in your operating system and editor so you're ready to start creating a website. Discuss the basics of HTML5 and CSS3, as well as why you'll want to learn to use them. Learn to save time by creating an HTML5 page template that you can use as the starting point for each new page you create in this course and later on your own.

Discover how CSS lets you create design elements that give your site a consistent look, feel and unique identity. And, if you ever decide to change something in your styling, you don't have to go digging through all the pages individually to make changes. You just change your style sheet in one place, and all the pages in the site update instantly and automatically.

Background colors, photos, textures, patterns and gradients can really add some pizzazz to your website. Learn to do them all, and you'll have a lot of fun doing so.

Learn how to add some real professional polish to your design with borders, rounded corners and drop shadows. They're easy to do, thanks to some simple CSS properties.

Learn about the many ways you can style your text with CSS, including fonts, text shadows and more. Get an overview of the primary tags for text markup in HTML. Then, look at the many properties CSS offers for making your text look great.

Pictures add a lot of visual interest to any website. Get an overview of the types of pictures you can use, and review how to insert them using HTML tags. Then, discuss ways you can float, position and size pictures using CSS.

Learn about style classes and links. Style classes are a great tool for defining styles that you can use freely wherever you want throughout your site. They can be a real boon to your creativity and a real time-saver for managing your styles. Then, learn about pseudo-classes, which are a special type of class for styling links and mouse-over effects. And as an added bonus, learn some advanced techniques for links, including opening pages in a new window, using jump links within a page, adding tooltips to your links, using pictures as links and creating email links.

Nothing brings a site to life better than sound and video. Learn all the newest and most modern techniques for playing sounds and showing videos on your site, including the secrets of embedding YouTube videos on your pages so you don't have to upload video files yourself. And learn about modern file formats and HTML5 tags for embedding sound and music into your pages without using YouTube or any other site.

HTML tables are the perfect tool for displaying information in rows and columns. Learn techniques for styling tables with traditional CSS, as well as new CSS3 techniques that really make tables shine with minimal coding.

Getting control of the size and location of things and the gaps between them can be a real challenge for web designers. Most of the mystery and frustration that designers experience stems from not understanding the CSS Box Model, which defines how things behave and provides a rich set of tools for managing widths, heights, margins and padding. Learn how to solve the mysteries and overcome the frustrations by exposing the secrets of the ever-important CSS Box Model.

Modern business websites often use page layouts that include a header, footer, sidebar columns and a navigation bar. Historically, these layouts were done using HTML tables or div tags. Learn a new set of layout tags in HTML5 to define our layout sections, how to make them work in new and older browsers alike and some professional-grade techniques for styling them with CSS.

Learn how to add side columns to your layout, be it a left column, a right column or both left and right columns. As an added bonus, add a vertical navigation bar to a side column with links large enough that they're easy to work with a mouse, as well as a fingertip or stylus on a mobile touch screen.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Completion of the online Creating Webpages course (or equivalent experience with HTML and web publishing) is recommended. You should have basic computer skills, including familiarity with files, folders, text editing and copying and pasting.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
A text editor such as Notepad
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (Voucher Included)

Prepare yourself for the CRC Certification Exam and begin a new and rewarding career path. This course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for risk-adjustment coding. The course covers ICD-10-CM coding for all risk-adjustment models (HCC, HHS-ACA, CDPS) and ensures a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct diagnosis codes for all risk-adjustment models. The registration fee for this course includes AAPC membership, CRC practice exams and the AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™) exam.

Learn the varying risk-adjustment models and the effects of predictive modeling and quality of care. This information helps you understand the impact on risk-adjustment models driven by quality of care and predictive modeling. Identify common errors in diagnosis coding and determine documentation barriers encountered when coding for risk adjustment. Finally, use practical diagnosis coding skills to complete hands-on cases throughout the course.

Course Objectives

Learn different models of risk adjustment (HCC, CDPS, HHS-ACA, hybrid)

Understand predictive modeling and its impact on risk adjustment

Understand risk adjustment impact on financial matters

Learn how to apply official coding guidelines

Learn how to identify elements of a medical record


Outline of Instruction

Business of Medicine

Medical Terminology and Anatomy Review

Pharmacology

Introduction to ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Coding Chapters 1–11

ICD-10-CM Coding Chapters 12–21

Risk-Adjustment Models

Predictive Modeling & Quality of Care

How Risk Adjustment Relates to Medical Financial Matters

Diagnosis Documentation & Coding

Clinical Documentation Barriers

Frequently Coded Conditions in Risk-Adjustment Models

Coding Case Studies

Final Exam


Contact Hours

160

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Certification Exam

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy (or AAPC courses) is strongly recommended. Certification exams offered by AAPC are available online only to candidates located in the U.S.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Medical Coding Training: CRC" (PDF format) and "ICD-10-CM."

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Knowing how to install, configure and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill. This CompTIA Network+ certification course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. The course provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization and troubleshooting. By reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Net+ certification course, you gain the confidence to select the network design, hardware and software that best fits your environment. You gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam. You will receive an exam voucher with your enrollment, which covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certifying exam upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Be able to compare common network types, topologies and architectures

Know the characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools

Learn how to install and configure wired and wireless networks


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to CompTIA

Introduction to Networking

Infrastructure and Documentation

Addressing

Protocols

Cabling

Wireless Networking

Network Architecture

Segmentation

Wide Area Networking

Risk Management

Security in Network Design

Performance and Recovery

Final Exam


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Although it's not a prerequisite, it's helpful if you have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices.
NOTE: A Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments.
A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:
A 64-bit CPU
UEFI firmware
Hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Chromebook 113 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Tools:
Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:
RJ-45 connectors
A crimping tool
Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable to practice on

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
A reliable high-speed internet connection

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons: "CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks," by Jill West (eBook).

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for IT professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Help Desk Technician
Network Installer
Network Technician
Network Administrator
IT Cable Installer

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind and Spirit

Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) are places where both people and an organization work together to create conditions that help people heal. These environments focus on social, mental, physical, cultural and spiritual aspects that support and strengthen a person's natural ability to heal. Healing relationships, the powerful effect of evidence-based design and all its elements (color, sound, light, art), a focus on nature, the impact of technology on health and the important environmental aspects of health, such as clean air and water, are all explored in this innovative certificate program. The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the various elements of optimal healing environments and how they impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological and spiritual level and to describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner.

Course Objectives

Learners will gain insight into the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology and sustainability on individual and community health and learn methods to create healing environments.


Outline of Instruction

The Power of Design: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Communities
Today's health care leaders face myriad challenges in providing safe, effective, high-quality care for patients while creating a work environment that supports the health and well-being of staff. The design of their facilities plays a critical role in these two vital aspects of care.

Creating Healing Relationships
A healing relationship involves two major elements: a relationship with the self (intrapersonal relationship) and relationships with others (interpersonal relationships). Each is critical to creating a healing environment for an organization's staff and clients. Healing relationships support the social, spiritual, psychological, physical and behavioral components of people and the organization. These relationships stimulate the healing abilities inherent in patients/clients, employees and families. Optimal healing environments support and enhance the intentions, health behaviors, treatments and buildings of all who share the space.

Color and Health: Exploring the Connection
The use of color in healing has a long history. A fundamental aspect of environmental design, color has also been linked to physical, psychological and social reactions in all of its uses. Color's characteristics can influence how it is used in healing and what effects it might produce.

Light, Health and Healing
Light has been a part of all life since the beginning of time. It plays a critical role in the health and well-being of every living thing on the planet. As humans have evolved, they have often moved away from the natural light of their ancestors and have increasingly been exposed to artificial forms of light. The effects on their health have been profound. As we increasingly focus on improving the design of health care environments, it is only natural to examine the role of light in those environments.

Sound and Art: Using the Ears and Eyes to Heal
Music and art have tremendous healing powers. Creative expression offers patients and staff the ability to heal on multiple levels. Understanding of the intricate relationship between stress and the health of our body, mind and spirit continues to grow, and we have discovered that healing therapies that incorporate art and music can actually change a person's physiology. They connect individuals and communities as well.

Nature and Healing: The Power of Connection
Walking barefoot on the grass, listening to the ocean or the rush of a river, hearing the sounds of baby birds chirping in the spring, smelling the desert after a summer thunderstorm or watching the silence of a winter snowfall. These sensory experiences can help us feel peaceful, awestruck, humbled, exhilarated and connected to the grander world beyond ourselves. The use of natural elements to heal or to support well-being is as old as human history, but it fell out of favor in the health care profession for many decades. Now, the realization of the power of nature to heal is undergoing a tremendous resurgence and is providing additional therapies and tools for health care providers to help support the well-being and healing among patients, clients, staff and community members.

The Air You Breathe: How Air Quality Affects Health and Well-Being
The quality of the air we breathe is essential to our overall well-being. Contaminants in our external air, as well as the air we breathe in our homes and workplaces, play an important role in many diseases. In high enough concentrations, these contaminants can be fatal. Creating optimal healing environments requires close attention to air quality, temperature, humidity and odors.

How Safe Is Your Water?
According to the World Health Organization, access to safe water is essential to health and a basic human right. Yet globally, unsafe water causes millions of deaths from diarrhea, malaria, malnutrition and drowning. The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world, but national statistics do not tell individuals about the quality and safety of the water coming out of their own taps. In addition, more reports are surfacing about contaminants in the U.S. water supply. Health care professionals play an important role in preventing waterborne illness and in educating the public about potential health risks related to exposure to microbial and chemical contaminants in drinking water.

Rewired Brains: Technology and Health
Technology is an important and beneficial part of modern life. It can save us time, help us work more efficiently and effectively and support personal and global changes. Yet, many individuals never fully disconnect from their technological devices, and social, physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties can occur as a result. Called "technostress," this condition is often related to multitasking and can lead to loneliness, frustration, anxiety and depression. There are many ways to manage technostress and learn to use technology wisely.


Contact Hours

16

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must past 10 quizzes or the final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016

Go beyond the basics of word processing and master the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2016 (now available through Office 365). Learn how to automate Word 2016 using shortcuts to help you write more while typing less. From signs, newsletters and greeting cards to long documents, find out how to create whatever you need quickly and with professional-looking results. Learn how to create and organize text in tables, mix graphics and text together to turn Word into a simple desktop publishing program, and merge spreadsheet and database data to create mailing labels and form letters. Along the way, you work through lots of examples and exercises so you can see how Word's advanced features work. More importantly, you see how you can use these advanced features at home and on the job. By the end of this course, you know how to use Word more effectively and take advantage of its many features so that you can get your work done quicker and easier than you ever thought possible.

Course Objectives

Learn how to create an index, build a list of figures, design a table of contents, do desktop publishing, perform a mail merge and use timesaving shortcuts


Outline of Instruction

Shortcuts and Time-Savers in Word 2016
Learn shortcuts in Word that can help you create documents faster and more accurately than ever before. Not only will these shortcuts save you time, but they'll help you create letters and reports more easily than you might have thought possible.

Text and Paragraph Formatting Methods
Learn a fast and easy way to format chunks of text quickly and consistently using something called styles. Discover what a style is, how to apply it and how to create and save your own styles to use in any document. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to make any document look presentable with just the click of your mouse.

Templates
A template stores the formatting of a document so that you can apply it to another document. Templates let you format entire documents as easily as formatting a single word. Word offers lots of convenient templates stored right on your computer or available over the internet, and you also learn how to create your own.

Graphics: Part 1
Learn how to add your own digital photographs to a document so that you can show everyone your vacation pictures, family holidays or just interesting sights you've captured on camera. In addition to adding your own photos, you can also add clip art from Word's massive library of free graphics. Find out how to resize, rotate and style your pictures, as well as wrap your document text around them.

Graphics: Part 2, and Columns
Digital photographs and clip art are just the beginning of what you can do with graphics in Word. Discover how to add a variety of informational graphics, including charts, graphs and WordArt, which allow you to display text as a graphic image. Also learn how to edit them when your data changes. Find out how Word allows you to format documents with multiple columns – a handy skill for creating newsletters and publications.

Sections and Notes
Do you often create long documents? Learn how to divide a large document into parts called sections, which allows you to format part of a document a certain way without that formatting affecting the rest of your text. For example, you may want headers and footers to appear on some pages but not others. Also learn how to insert footnotes and endnotes in a document, such as a research paper or other academic content.

Tables
Just like rows and columns in a spreadsheet let you organize numbers and text, tables do the same thing in Word. Learn how to create tables of all different sizes right in a document, as well as how to modify tables. You can even enter formulas to perform calculations in your tables, sort them and style them for a customized look.

Envelopes and Odd-Size Pages
You probably print most of your documents on standard letter-size paper. While this is great for ordinary letters or business reports, sometimes you may want to get creative with your paper sizes. But then there's the trouble of printing. See how you can define the dimensions of the paper you're using, so Word will print everything correctly. Learn how to print names and addresses directly on envelopes of any size.

Desktop Publishing: Part 1
Word can do more than write letters; it also functions as a simple desktop publishing program for creating greeting cards, calendars or newsletters. Find out how text boxes are the key to simple desktop publishing and see how other elements come into play in customized documents. Look at business cards and greeting cards to get a feel for how desktop publishing works. If you've always wanted to create a document that combines text and graphics in an artistic or visually appealing way, you'll find out how to do that and much more.

Desktop Publishing: Part 2
With the basics down, it's time to take your desktop publishing skills to the next level. Discover the magic of linked text boxes that give you the power to move your text anywhere you want on the page and keep it flowing. Learn how to create, position, resize and group text boxes so you have total control over your text.

Merging Data with Documents
Learn how to store long lists of names and addresses that you can use over and over again in a form letter. Just create a document once, leave blanks for inserting information such as names and addresses, and let Word personalize each letter for you.

Final Touches
Look in most books, and you'll find the table of contents at the beginning and an index in the back. Often, these are the last components added to a document, since they need to have accurate titles and page numbers. But Word takes a lot of the tedious work out of creating these components. Discover how you can use styles to make creating the table of contents a snap, and then explore how to tag index terms so Word knows what page they're on, even if they move later. Word can also help you keep track of any figures, such as charts, illustrations or graphs, in your document. By letting Word worry about the details, you can create an accurate table of contents, index or list of figures with very little extra effort.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word 2016 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

Take your PowerPoint presentations from ordinary to extraordinary! Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (now available through Office 365) to create professional-quality slide presentations that grab and hold your audience's attention from start to finish. You see how to plan a presentation for your audience, format it with themes and color and use the slide master and layout master to make global changes. You learn how to embellish your slides with text and objects, including pictures, shapes, WordArt and SmartArt, and how to add multimedia effects to create animated presentations and more.

Course Objectives

Discover how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 to create professional-quality slide presentations that grab attention from start to finish and make your message memorable


Outline of Instruction

The PowerPoint 2016 Interface
Come explore the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016! Learn about the ribbon, which replaces the menu and toolbars so common in other programs written for the Windows operating system. Find out how to plan a presentation and start the PowerPoint program and practice working with different views, task panes, tabs and templates.

Creating Presentations
It's time to create a presentation from scratch. Start by choosing a theme for the presentation and create slides with a variety of layouts. Find out about the Live Preview feature and learn how to save a file so that you can find it later. Create and edit slides in the slide pane and in Outline view. Review ways to put on a slideshow.

Creating and Editing Tables and Opening and Saving Files
Including tables in your presentation lets you present a lot of information in a little space. Add, revise and format tables and learn multiple ways to open a presentation. Also, find out how to preserve different versions of your work by saving with different filenames.

Creating and Printing Error-Free Presentations
Learn to print your presentation as slides, handouts, an outline or notes pages – this versatility will really help you connect with audience members. To make sure your printed presentation is as close to perfect as it can be, explore the Spelling, AutoCorrect and Thesaurus features, along with the new Smart Lookup feature.

Working With Saved and Online Images
See how to embellish your slides with media clips, which could include illustrations, clip art and photographs. Learn how to download an image from a website and insert the image on a slide.

WordArt, Shapes and SmartArt
Transform text into colorful WordArt objects and to draw and fill shapes with color and special effects. Learn to group and edit the objects you create and add visual sophistication to your text with SmartArt Graphics.

Creating and Editing a Chart
Create and edit a chart slide to illustrate statistical data. Learn how to change the look of your chart by using the options on the Chart Tools contextual tab and the chart formatting buttons.

Making Global Changes to a Presentation
Making the same changes to dozens of PowerPoint slides is boring and time-consuming, so learn about global changes you can make to your slides, handouts and notes. For example, if you want to increase or decrease the font size on all the slides in a presentation, just make the change on the slide master. You can also make global changes when you modify your presentation's theme colors or background.

Creating Links
Enliven your presentation as you learn to create links from text or objects to other slides, presentations, documents and web pages. You can even add sounds and 3D effects!

Applying Animation to Slides, Text and Objects
Have you seen a presentation where text, images or entire slides fly in from the top or push up from the bottom? Learn about slide transitions, the options on the Transition tab and apply animation to text and objects on slides and the slide or layout master with the options on the Animations tab. Find out how to add sound effects, such as chimes and whooshes, to slide transitions.

Applying Advanced Animation Effects to Text and Objects
You already know how to apply animation to your slides as they transition. Now, it's time to apply advanced animation effects to text and objects on slides and slide and layout masters. With the animation commands and the Animation Pane, you can add and reorder animated text and objects on slides and add an audio clip to your presentation.

Sharing and Saving Your Presentations, Including OneDrive and Office Online
Discover different ways to save and share PowerPoint presentations, such as exporting it as a PDF file so it is accessible on computers that don't have PowerPoint 2016. Learn to open, edit and share your presentation online with a Windows OneDrive account and PowerPoint Online and how to turn your presentation into a video.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 or a subscription to Office 365 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019/Office 365

Microsoft Project is a staple for project management and remains the most widely used project management software across all industries. If you manage projects, learning how to use this resource is key to successfully seeing them through to completion. Discover how to effectively plan, implement and control projects – sequencing tasks, producing a baseline, assigning resources and costs, tracking progress and revising. Armed with this information, you can avoid stalling or overloading your schedule. And if you encounter trouble, you will know how to get it back on track.

Course Objectives

Know how to use Microsoft Project

Gain transferable skills

Learn how to enhance your project in the areas of efficiency and security


Outline of Instruction

Overview of Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project can help you manage your project's schedule, costs and scope in a way that you've never dreamed of. Learn the basics of Microsoft Project, including a summary of the Gantt Chart view and ways to create and enter project tasks.

Creating a Solid Foundation
Create a project schedule, enter tasks in project's Gantt Chart view and set a schedule by using a calendar and assigning lead times. Then, create task dependencies, sometimes known as links. As you perform these activities, you become comfortable using Project's many dialog boxes.

Creating and Managing Resources
While tasks create the backbone of your project, you also need people, equipment and materials to bring your project to life. Find out how to apply two types of Project resources (work resources and material resources) and about two more dialog boxes (Resource Information and Assign Resources). Learn how to analyze resources by using the Resource Sheet and Resource Usage views.

Defining and Assigning Costs
No matter what project you work on, the bottom line is always important. So, get ready to add the final piece to your basic project schedule: costs. Review a brief overview of cost accounting, exploring fixed, variable, relevant and accrued costs. Learn how to assign costs by using the Resource Sheet. Discover how to assign different costs for the same resource and analyze the overall costs for your project by using the Cost Table.

Project Templates, Security and Constraints
Successful project managers are known for their efficiency and for safeguarding private information. Microsoft Project provides two excellent methods to help you in these areas: project templates and project security. Find out how to use some of the many templates Project has to offer, including the Residential Construction template and the New Product template. Learn how to protect your project information with backups, passwords and write protection. Discover how to put Project's task constraints to good use.

Working With Views and Managing Information
Discover how easy it is to modify your basic schedules and work with project data. Look at the various Project views, such as the Calendar, Leveling Gantt and the Network Diagram. If you don't like the default colors or fonts in your schedule or table, you can make changes. Learn how and why you might want to create a combination view, add notes to your project, or sort, filter and group data.

Fine-Tuning Your Project Plan
Many projects experience schedule compression when management or clients ask that the project be completed sooner and for less. Discover how to improve your schedule's performance. Explore the Project Statistics dialog box, and learn how to determine the ideal starting point in terms of planned costs and completion dates. See how to change task dependencies to speed up your project, and find out how to split tasks to add more lead time. Learn how to create recurring tasks and attach notes to your project's taskbars.

Baselines and Tracking
Before you implement your project, you need to create a baseline to track actual results against what you originally set out to accomplish. Microsoft Project makes it possible to set up a baseline with a few mouse clicks. Learn how to do that and then see a variety of ways, including using the Tracking toolbar, to record your actual project results.

Managing Variances
Learn how to compare actual results to your baseline by using the Gantt Chart and reviewing a table. Discover how useful status identifiers and progress lines can be to quickly gain information about your project's position. Use the Tracking Gantt and filters to automatically identify slipping tasks. Learn the basics of variance analysis by discussing the Start and Finish Date, Resources and Work Variance Tables.

Closing Your Project
No project is complete until it's officially closed. Find out how to close your project and use the Organizer to help you customize and copy views for future projects.

Printing Views
Now that you're using reports to share project information, you will occasionally need to print various views and tables. Delve into printing Microsoft Project documents, using the Page Setup dialog box to create different views of your project, and the Print Preview and Print dialog boxes.

Using and Creating Reports
Once your project gets rolling, outsiders will probably want to know how things are going. Microsoft Project offers the perfect solution: Reports. Examine a representative sample of the standard reports, as well as discuss how to modify and create new reports. Learn how to create visual reports as Project automatically exports data to Microsoft Excel and Visio.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Project 2019 (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Project, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Hemodialysis Technician

Hemodialysis technicians, also often known as dialysis technicians, work closely with doctors and nurses to provide patient care to people with permanent kidney failure. This asynchronous online hemodialysis technician certification course provides the didactic and clinical requirements needed to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements of a hemodialysis technician.

The course, which includes medical terminology, prepares you for an entry-level hemodialysis technician position by teaching you the proper methods of evaluating and managing patients with end-stage renal disease. The course presents real-world scenarios and provides access to an instructor who will provide remediation and feedback on interactive assignments that you need to submit by using the lab kit included in the course. The lab kit includes a Fistula Dialysis Veni-Dot Nephrology/AV Arm for assignments and practice scenarios within the course.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

Upon completion of the certified hemodialysis technician training course, you have an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience to meet your clinical requirements. By meeting the didactic and clinical requirements, you will be prepared to sit for the Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT). As a bonus, within the course, you can apply to attend a Red Cross workshop to obtain your CPR/BLS certification.

Course Objectives

Prepare for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) exam offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)

Obtain soft skills such as communication, computer literacy, etc., that are integrated in the course

Obtain CPR certification from the Red Cross (included in the course)


Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Hemodialysis Technician


Contact Hours

205

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students must be 18 years of age or older.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device) and be able to upload video as .mp4 files to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course successfully.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons: "Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition" (eBook).
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment in the Hemodialysis Technician course: "Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel," "Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician" and custom hemodialysis kit.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in becoming a hemodialysis technician, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CompTIA CySA+ (Voucher Included)

The CompTIA CySA certification course provides intermediate-level skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats through incident detection and response. In this cybersecurity analyst certification course, you learn best practices in threat management, security architecture, vulnerability management and cyber-incident response.

During the security operations module, you obtain an understanding of system and network architecture concepts as they relate to security operations. You also learn to analyze indicators of potentially malicious activity in network, host and application-related scenarios. Additionally, you become equipped with the skills to use appropriate tools or techniques to determine malicious activity and compare threat-intelligence and threat-hunting concepts.

In the vulnerability management section of your training, you gain knowledge of vulnerability scanning methods and concepts, understand different operating environments and industry frameworks for vulnerability scanning and analyze output from different vulnerability assessment tools. You also understand how to prioritize vulnerability management and remediation, as well as recommend controls to mitigate different attacks and software vulnerabilities.

The incident response and management module covers concepts related to different attack methodology frameworks, incident response activities, including containment, eradication and recovery, and post-incident activity phases of the incident management life cycle.

Finally, in the reporting and communication component of this cybersecurity analyst course, you compare important components of different types of reports and understand how to effectively communicate with stakeholders. You also interpret metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher that provides prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Understand threat and vulnerability management concepts

Review how to setup a strong security architecture for your networks

Learn how to conduct a cyber incident response

Know what different types of cybersecurity tools are on the market and which to use in different scenarios


Outline of Instruction

Security Operations

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response and Management

Reporting and Communication


Contact Hours

75

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None, but we recommend that students have their Network+ and Security+ certifications or equivalent knowledge.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Virtual Labs (included with course)
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition," study guide and practice exams.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

You can become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level with our A+, Network+, Security+ certification course, which aligns with the CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams. Gain marketable and in-demand IT skills to begin or advance your career.

This vendor-neutral, bundled CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification training provides you with a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems. It enables you to efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and adapt to different technology platforms. The A+ certification portion of the course covers network fundamentals, including networking concepts, protocols and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge enables you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity and contribute to efficient organizational communication.

In the Network+ portion of the program, learn the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. Master important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization and troubleshooting. You also gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and manage an existing network.

Next, the Security+ portion of the course covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. As the final section in the bundle, it provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. The Security+ credential is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography and network security.

Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ IT certification training, you will be well-prepared to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Master fundamental concepts of multiple operating systems to maintain and support them effectively

Develop troubleshooting skills for software, hardware, connectivity and network problems

Gain in-depth knowledge about assembling and disassembling computer parts

Learn how to compare network types, topologies and architectures

Acquire knowledge and skills in networking hardware, tools and their installation for effective network setup


Outline of Instruction

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+


Contact Hours

395

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, you should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, for example, how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
NOTE: A Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments (A+ and N+). Also, labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices.
A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization: 64-bit CPU, UEFI firmware, hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later. Access to Windows 11 is needed for the textbook module "Installing Windows" (A+)
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Chromebook 113 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Tools:
Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment: RJ-45 connectors; crimping tool; Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable to practice on

Other:
A reliable high-speed Internet connection
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The digital textbooks for the A+, Network+ and Security+ courses are accessed via links in the course lessons: "CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support" (eBook), "CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks" by Jill West (eBook), "CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals" by Mark Ciampa (eBook)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Start a Pet Sitting Business

If you're an animal lover, find out how you can start your own pet-sitting business to translate your passion into a profitable career! Master the essentials of running a cat- and dog-sitting business. You begin with pet care, including nutrition, exercise, first aid and the identification of common diseases. You learn the basics of first aid and find out how to administer pills, liquid medications and injections to an uncooperative cat or dog. You discover how to handle home visits and impress your potential clients. You also explore sticky situations that can arise, such as lost pets, pets that die unexpectedly, and pets that need immediate veterinary care.

In addition, you delve into finances and explore start-up costs, accounting, setting fees, business plans and low-cost marketing. Discover how to obtain required insurance, hire employees as your business expands and entice financial institutions to loan you money. Then, look at opportunities for expanding your pet-sitting services. Is a dog-walking service right for you? Can you train puppies? Do you want to look after other animals, including horses? By the end of this course, you have all the knowledge you need to become a professional pet sitter. In addition, you discover how your pet-sitting business can grow to continually challenge and satisfy you.

Course Objectives

Discover what you need to know about caring for pets, from nutrition to exercise to first aid, as well as everything that goes into starting a successful business


Outline of Instruction

Welcome to the World of Pet Sitting

Caring for Dogs

Caring for Cats

Canine and Feline Behavior

Pet First Aid and Emergencies

The First Meeting, Finances and Organizing Yourself

Servicing Clients and Home Visits

Sticky Situations and Medicating Pets

How to Market Your Pet-Sitting Business

How to Set up a Business

Accounting, Money Management and the Business Plan

Expanding the Business for Fun and Profit


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

This course teaches you how to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in your classroom. With lessons developed by an experienced special educator, explore the special education process, from working with individualized education programs (IEPs) to helping students struggling with reading comprehension, math skills and writing. In this course, you discover easy, practical and creative strategies that will help your struggling students find their lightbulb moments.

You also discover fun games you can incorporate, tips for modifying your classroom and many tested methods for bringing out the best behavior in your students. Whether you are in the classroom, studying for the Praxis Special Education exam or preparing to work with students in a variety of settings, this course helps you to understand and empower your students with learning disabilities.

Course Objectives

Learn how to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in your classroom through easy, practical and creative strategies developed by an experienced special educator

Explore the total special education process and learn to understand and empower your special-needs students


Outline of Instruction

Understanding Learning Disabilities

Identifying Students with LDs

Making Sense of the IEP

Understanding Service Locations

Learning the Right Teaching Strategies

Helping Students With Word Identification Problems

Helping Students With Reading Comprehension Problems

Helping Students With Written Expression Problems

Helping Students With Math Reasoning and Calculation Problems

Modifying Your Classroom

Managing Student Behavior

Linking Home and School


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327383 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 Online 77.00 19 Register
327738 04/15/26 - 06/05/26 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Registered Behavior Technician Training and Practice Competency Assessment (Voucher Included)

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries, not limited to psychiatric technicians and aides, behavioral disorders and mental health and education. The RBT training requirement includes the theory of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides you with the required 40-hour training needed before scheduling an Initial Competency Assessment with your contracted supervisor at your employment site. Within this registered behavior technician course, you have access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who will provide feedback on in-course assignments designed to specifically prepare you for the Initial Competency Assessment.

With the support of a BCBA instructor, you learn the steps required to administer behavioral intervention plans, record and prepare data for the behavior analyst and follow ethical decision-making and protocol, as described by the board. You learn the common functions of behavior, using motivators and reinforcers, conducting preference assessments, protocols for crisis prevention and reducing or increasing target behaviors by following a behavior intervention plan – all critical components needed for RBT competency assessment practice.

After successfully completing the 40-hour online registered behavior technician training, you will receive a certificate to be used as part of your BACB application process. You will transition to the Practice Initial Competency Assessment, which will allow you to apply skills you learned in your training and ensure you're confident and ready to complete the assessment with your supervisor at your place of employment. The Practice Competency Assessment mimics the components required for your official Initial Competency Assessment, set forth by the BACB.

This RBT course includes a voucher that can be used for the BACB RBT certification exam only when all BACB RBT application requirements are met. This course does not include any application fees, background checks or completion of the Initial Competency Assessment.

Course Objectives

Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation

Understanding a learner's current motivations and reinforcers

Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation

How to interpret and evaluate within real-world scenarios


Outline of Instruction

Registered Behavior Technician Training

Practice Competency Assessment


Contact Hours

50

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course bundle. Students complete the 40-hour training first, which unlocks access to the practice competency assessment. Students need access to a video camera (on a phone or other device) to be able to upload videos as .mp4 files to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Video device to upload assignments within the course

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 11 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)

This online medical administrative assistant training program prepares aspiring medical administrative assistants in how to assist the health care teams with patient flow and day-to-day administrative operations. Through the online training, you learn skills to prepare you for working alongside medical providers performing a range of administrative duties, including welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, maintaining the reception area, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments and communicating via the phone and patient portal.

Course Objectives

Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients

Master the fundamentals of medical terminology, professional skills for success in the field and ethical best practices

Acquire the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing and coding processes

Effective patient communication with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry


Outline of Instruction

Medical Assisting Foundations


Professional Behavior

Legal and Ethical Issues

The Art of Communicating

Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism and Telephone Techniques

Written Communications

Medical Office Environment

Patient Scheduling

Managing Medical Records

Introduction to Health Insurance

Medical Coding: An Overview

Patient Accounts

Insurance Claims, Patient Billing and Collections

Daily Financial Practices

Managing the Office

Pharmacology

Preparing for Your Career


Contact Hours

160

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it is recommended you have one before enrolling for this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies" by Michelle Blesi and the accompanying workbook.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for medical professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Welder Technician

Do you like to work with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love and make good money? This online Welder Technician course is an accelerated training package that will provide you the required knowledge and skills you need for success as a welder. The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for a welder technician to perform the job, including lessons in math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, metal cutting, grinding, forming, robotics, rigging and welding.

Course Objectives

Welding Safety, Processes and Applications

Troubleshooting

Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job


Outline of Instruction

Abrasives

Fasteners

Inspection

Lean

Materials

Mechanical Systems

Metal Cutting

Press Brake

Quality

Rigging

Robotics

Safety

Shop Essentials (applied mathematics)

Soldering

Supervisor Essentials

Welding

Workforce Essentials

Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)


Contact Hours

125

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Video-based labs: The latest version of Google Chrome is preferred.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone interested in becoming a Welder Technician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training

This all-inclusive online Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training course provides a complete view of supply chain management and freight broker training. In addition, it prepares you for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam, and you learn the skills needed to be a successful freight broker or agent.

In this supply chain management certification course, you learn how to translate the connection between planning, sourcing, manufacturing and delivering into an integrated supply chain. By completion of your supply chain course, you have a firm understanding of mitigation strategies and how to implement risk-management practices and cost-reduction measures. This combination of skills will drive the efficiency of your supply chain and give you a competitive edge in the market, including helping you obtain your supply chain management certification (CSCP) exam through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

The Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training provides you with the comprehensive training needed to gain valuable knowledge for building a successful freight brokerage or freight brokerage agency. This freight broker training course is designed to educate the student about the foundational aspects of brokering shipments. From learning the laws and terminology, setting up your business, learning about valuable tools and software, contracts and forms, how to find shippers and do ratings and much more, it provides you with the knowledge, insight and direction to help you stand out in this growing industry.

By the end of the training, you understand the steps of setting up carrier and shipper packets and contracts, marketing and advertising avenues, rate quotes, how to interact with shippers and carriers to keep lines of communication open and valuable negotiation skills.

Course Objectives

Learn supply chain management and operations


Learn purchasing and supplier management

Learn ethical and sustainable sourcing

Learn inventory and demand forecasting

Learn process management and Six Sigma in the supply chain

Learn customer relationship management and globalization

Learn the basics of freight brokering, including documents and software commonly used

Learn transportation law, insurance, and agreements and contracts fundamentals

Learn how to set up and run your business, including recordkeeping, determining quotes and negotiation and marketing techniques


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Supply Chain Management: The origins of supply chain, supply chain management accounting and finance, supply chain strategy, supply chain planning and execution, business strategy

Purchasing Management: Management roles, purchasing and procurement, supplier negotiation, outsourcing, purchasing decisions

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships: Supplier relationship management, supplier relationship development, establishing criteria, distributors, supplier contracts

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing: Sourcing, sustainability, benchmarks, social and environmental impacts of sourcing, customer impacts of ethical and sustainable sourcing

Demand Forecasting: Demand forecasting concepts and techniques, the importance of forecasting, demand planning, forecasting methods, forecasting models

Purchasing Management: Project management, creating and managing supplier relationships, resource planning systems

Inventory Management: Inventory management, financial statements, inventory and the flow of materials, inventory tracking methods

Midterm: Process management and Lean and Six Sigma, Lean thinking, Kanban systems, quality management and quality control, Six Sigma, statistical tools

Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics: Transportation fundamentals, internal supply chain management, international import/export standards, modes of transportation, corporate social responsibility

Customer Relationship Management: Customer relationship management, customer value, designing a successful CRM program, the supply chain role in customer satisfaction, predicting customer behaviors

Global Location Decisions: Global location decisions, direct shipment strategies, intermediate storage point strategies, distribution channels

Service Response Logistics: Service industries

Supply Chain Services and Management: Methods to improve service productivity, service location and layout strategies, supply chain process integration, integration model, network optimization, overcoming obstacles, new product integration

Performance Measurements: Compliance; supply chain metrics; measure, analyze and improve the supply chain; risks; balanced scorecard and SCOR model

Your Career Roadmap (optional): Your skills and talents, your resume, the cover letter, using email and social media, networking, acing the interview, negotiating your salary, after you land the job

Final Exam

The Basics of Freight Brokering

Setting Up Your Business and Office

Setting Goals and Developing Your Corporate Identity

Setting Up Your Shipper Packet and Your Carrier Packet

Operations and Using Operations Software

Types of Freight and Exploring Niche Markets

Transportation Law

Broker-Carrier Contracts

Broker-Shipper Agreements

Insurance for Carriers and Brokers

Recordkeeping, Accounting and Financial Management

Determining Your Rate Quotes

Carrier Relations and Solutions for Success

Sales and Profitability

Advanced Marketing

Develop Your Negotiation Skills


Contact Hours

220

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, since this course focuses solely on U.S. domestic freight brokering, it is recommended you are interested in doing business in the United States.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Excel (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this program are included in enrollment. The textbook will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment in the supply chain portion of the program:
"Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach" by Joel D. Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan and G. Keong Leong.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in preparing for the Certified Supply Chain Professional exam and learning the skills needed to be a successful freight broker or agent.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)

Physical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to running a clinic. Physical therapy aides are important physical therapy team members, and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, physical therapy aide and assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% by 2032, with roughly 27,500 new openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The training you receive during your online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy aide. This includes understanding a certified physical therapy aide's role, responsibilities and qualifications in various health care settings. Increase your knowledge by learning to define medical terminology and word elements related to physical therapy and summarize human anatomy, functional body movements and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy. By completing your physical therapy aide certification course online, you can become proficient in performing non-medical tasks in the physical therapy office, including setting up appointment rooms, preparing treatment tools and observing and documenting patient visits. During your physical therapy aide course, you also become prepared for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and can walk through everything you need to know to land a physical therapy aide job.

Course Objectives

Explain the role, responsibilities and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various health care settings


Define medical terminology and word elements related to the practice of physical therapy

Summarize human anatomy, functional body movements and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy

Identify proper positioning, patient transfers, common exercises, modalities and medical equipment

Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior specific to health care settings

Differentiate between tasks appropriate for a certified physical therapy aide and other health care professionals


Outline of Instruction

The Physical Therapy Profession

Medical Terminology

Organization of the Human Body

Pathology and Its Relationship to Homeostasis

Infection Control and Safety Procedures

Body Mechanics

Pressure Injuries

Positioning and Draping Patients

Transferring Patients

Wheelchair Basics

Joint Movements and Gait

Assistive Devices

Ambulation-related Activities

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Treatment of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Exercise

Treatment of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Physical Agents

The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

The Nervous System

Treatment of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Nervous Systems

The Remaining Organ Systems

Communication in the PT Facility

Records and Charting

Legal and Ethical Issues

Legal and Ethical Issues

Patent Administration and the Environment within the PT Facility

Your PT Aide Career: Certification and Job Search


Contact Hours

190

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. However, if you plan to sit for the AMCA Certification Exam, candidates must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.
Webcam and microphone for testing

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or newer
Mac: OS 10.6 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
- "Principles and Techniques of Patient Care"
- "Medical Terminology for Health Professions"

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Physical Therapy Aide.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Microsoft Word Certification Training

Successfully completing your Microsoft Word training and becoming certified demonstrates mastery of one of the most desired workplace software skills by employers of any industry. Adding this credential to your resume sets your professional profile apart from the casual Word user. It validates your skills and proficiency as well as demonstrates your initiative and dedication. This Microsoft Word course prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Word. You learn to create, edit, format and print Microsoft Word documents. You then move on to learn advanced formatting, use Word drawing tools, create and manage tables and work with column layouts. You also learn more advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge and protecting documents. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Word.

Course Objectives

Learn to create and edit Microsoft Word documents

Build impressive new documents using Word templates

Format text and other elements to keep your documents clear, organized and easy to read and automate repetitive tasks using macros

Create professional-looking documents with advanced editing tools


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Word

Intermediate Word

Advanced Word

Final Exam


Contact Hours

70

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office 365, 2021 or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Spanish for Medical Professionals

What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared. Medical Spanish courses are the perfect solution. This simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course gives you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the health care system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other health care workers. This course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting. Whether you're new to the language or just want a refresher, this medical Spanish class can help you.

Course Objectives

Gain the knowledge and enhanced Spanish language skills to bridge the communication gap and better assist Spanish-speaking patients


Outline of Instruction

Speaking, Spelling and Counting in Spanish
Discover how easy it is to spell and pronounce words en español and learn how to count from 0 to 19.

Words for Talking About People
La familia is central to Latin American life, and family members play a key role in a patient's medical care as well. Learn the Spanish words for those family members, and pick up some handy phrases for conversing with patients and their families. Also learn about pronouns and explore the role of gender in Spanish.

Colors, Directional Words and Numbers From 20 to 199
Power up your Spanish vocabulary by learning the words for colors and directions. In addition, find out how to count all the way to 199 and learn six handy prepositions to beef up your sentence-building power.

Easy Verbs
As a medical professional, you're always in action, so you'll want lots of action words in your Spanish repertoire! To help you master those verbs effortlessly, learn a super-simple conjugation system that uses only three tenses (present, easy past and easy future). In addition, look at two interesting verbs that mean "to be" – ser and estar.

Words for Describing the Body and Medical Conditions
Start zeroing in on the medical Spanish you need to know by taking a look at the parts of the body and learning the words for everything from teeth to toes. After that, peek inside the body and study the internal organs. Finally, delve into the Spanish vocabulary for common medical conditions.

At the Doctor's Office
This lesson covers pregnancy, labor and delivery. Then, move on to pediatrics and explore words related to young patients. For adult patients, look at words for discussing cancer symptoms, tests and treatments and explore ways to assess the mental status of a patient. Also, look at Spanish words for various diets, and discover the little word "hay" and find out why it packs a powerful punch.

Emergency!
In an emergency, every second counts, and this lesson's vocabulary words can help you respond quickly in medical crises involving Spanish-speaking patients. In addition, learn words for describing medical tests, treatments and procedures, so you can inform and reassure patients receiving care in the emergency room. Finally, look at terms you can use to talk with patients and their families about medications.

The Examining Room
Most patients have routine symptoms and ailments, so add words to your vocabulary for discussing these common medical problems. In addition, look at words for instructing patients during a medical exam and then finish the lesson by expanding your toolkit of Spanish words with some new adjectives.

On the Patient Care Floor
Visit the patient-care floors and learn words for everything from bedpans to pillows to call buttons. Discover lots of words for talking about time and find out how to explain visiting hours to your Spanish-speaking patients. Finally, explore words for feelings – something that will help you soothe patients when they're sad and celebrate with them when they're happy.

Admitting and Discharge
Patients are constantly coming and going, so it's a good idea to know Spanish words for admitting and discharging them. Learn a set of verbs that will help you talk with patients when they're arriving or leaving. In addition, look at words for talking about insurance and payments.

Words for Talking About Pregnancy and Pediatric Care
Start with a look at the youngest patients who visit a doctor's office or hospital: the ones who aren't even born yet. After learning about pregnancy, labor and delivery, move on to pediatrics and explore words for making young patients and their parents feel informed and comfortable. As a bonus, learn words that can get you out of a bind if you don't understand what a Spanish-speaking patient is saying.

Vocabulary for Assisting Adult Patients
Finish your journey through the ages and stages of life by learning about adult patients. Learn words for discussing cancer symptoms, tests and treatments, and explore ways to assess the mental status of a patient en español. In addition, learn Spanish words for all those diets your patients love so much: low-salt, low-fat, low-cholesterol and more.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in enhancing their Spanish language skills to bridge the communication gap to better assist Spanish-speaking patients.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019

Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program to handle this task. If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course introduces you to the program's basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values and more. In addition, get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks and automating frequently repeated tasks with macros and buttons.

Course Objectives

Know how to use Excel 2019 to make you a more productive member of your organization


Gain indispensable skills that are useful for numbers-based reporting


Develop skills that can be used to simplify your life of calculating and displaying numbers both personally and professionally


Outline of Instruction

Excel Basics
Develop a solid understanding of the Excel interface and become fluent in the secret language spoken only by Excel users. Discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers and formulas.

Creating a Worksheet
Learn five simple steps you should always follow to ensure that your worksheets are always well-planned, well-constructed and beautifully formatted.

Time-Savers
Learn the tricks of the Excel masters: a variety of useful shortcuts guaranteed to save you time, energy and frustration. You also spend some time working with the Quick Analysis and Flash Fill tools.

Relative, Absolute, Mixed and Circular References
Do you know the difference between a relative reference, an absolute reference, a mixed reference and a circular reference? Learn to write sophisticated formulas that can help ease you through some rather sticky scenarios.

Three-Dimensional Workbooks
With enough practice, most Excel users quickly become adept at organizing their worksheets across two dimensions: rows and columns. Learn how to take your worksheets into the third dimension.

Sorting, Subtotaling and Filtering
No Excel course would be complete without a discussion of Excel's amazing data-crunching capabilities. Learn how to build a table in Excel as well as how to subtotal, sort and filter.

Charting Basics
Explore the exciting world of charts. Build your first graph and learn how easy it is to adjust the chart type, labels, titles, colors and other aspects of your chart.

Advanced Charting Techniques
Dig deep into Excel's charting capabilities. Explore everything from bar charts and line charts to more prosaic graphs like the pie chart and 3D charts. Find out how to personalize your charts with photographs, text labels and drawings. Discover the best ways to format your chart for print or otherwise display the truly impressive charts that you create.

Intro to Excel's Statistical Functions
Excel includes many powerful functions that can automatically perform some very complicated tasks for you. Learn some very interesting ways to put these functions to work for you. Find out how to ask Excel to magically derive averages, modes, maximums, minimums and other useful statistics from nothing more than a column or two of numbers.

Financial Functions
Continue your exploration of Excel functions with an in-depth look at Excel's handy financial functions. Figure out how much money you will have when you retire, when your kids reach college or just before your next vacation. Calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards. You can even create an amortization table of your very own, just like the one lenders use to track a loan's payoff amount over time.

Worksheet Automation
Find out how to automate just about any task you find tedious or time-consuming. Discover how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the top of your screen. Learn how you can use macros to reduce just about any complex task to a single keystroke.

Mastering Excel's IF Function
Learn how to use Excel to aid you in decision-making. Use a special function in Excel that allows it to make comparisons and use those comparisons as the basis for important decisions.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs or Chromebooks.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Excel 2019 (desktop version), available to download with the desktop version of Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment)
NOTE: The "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft will not work with the full version taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
328039 04/15/26 - 07/15/26 Online 137.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Quality Inspector

Do you have a keen attention to detail? A career as a quality inspector could be a great fit. This online Quality Inspector course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly. This advanced manufacturing training provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for quality assurance and inspection, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality and management.

Course Objectives

Prepare for a career as a quality inspector, quality technician, quality assurance inspector, quality assurance technician, quality auditor or quality control inspector

Gain the skills you need to confidently perform your job

Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops and employer interactions.


Outline of Instruction

Inspection

Lean

Materials

Metal Cutting

Quality

Safety

Shop Essentials (applied mathematics)

Supervisor Essentials

Welding

Workforce Essentials

Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Developer

The job market for professionals with Structured Query Language (SQL) skills is experiencing a robust and growing demand across a variety of industries, making now a great time to pursue training in this field. For example, Indeed reports that the average salary for a SQL developer is $92,295 per year in the U.S.

This online Oracle SQL course teaches you how to use SQL to build applications or generate business reports and helps you master SQL using an Oracle database. In the Oracle PL/SQL training module, you also learn how to use the PL/SQL extension language to write sophisticated queries against an Oracle database.

Designed for those new to writing SQL queries, this course is perfect for those who love to learn and like working with data. You cover essential topics such as relational database basics, table creation and data manipulation language. The curriculum focuses on helping you learn and apply key concepts, including SQL functions, joins, subqueries and PL/SQL programming techniques like subprograms and triggers. By the end of this Oracle training program, you will apply your knowledge in a final SQL-focused project.

Your training concludes with you learning advanced concepts such as AI-assisted coding, which enables developers to enhance productivity and efficiency using tools like ChatGPT and other AI resources. Prepare to enter the job market as an entry-level Oracle SQL developer or take on more responsibility within your current career!

Course Objectives

Build applications or generate business reports using Structured Query Language (SQL)

Use PL/SQL extension language to write sophisticated queries against an Oracle database


Outline of Instruction

Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Developer

Oracle PL/SQL

Oracle SQL Developer Final Project

AI-Assisted Oracle


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course; however, some prior programming language knowledge is helpful.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC.
Dual monitors are helpful but are not required.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later (not the Home Edition)
Browser: The latest version of Chrome (preferred), Microsoft Edge or Firefox browsers.
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 12c or 18c - Free edition of Oracle RDBMS (download and installation instructions are provided in course). Please view the required specs ahead of time to make sure that your system is compatible.
Oracle SQL Developer - The client interface for connecting to Oracle (download and installation instructions are provided in course).
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

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Certificacion HVACR en espanol (incluye curso de ingles y examen profesional) (EnGen)

Trabaja para mejorar tus habilidades en inglés y aprender vocabulario académico y conceptos que te prepararán para una carrera como técnico HVACR en este curso de certificación HVAC en línea, con orientación práctica para servicio, reparación y soluciones.

Aprenderás con materiales muy detallados, incluyendo simulaciones de llamadas de servicio que harán que los conceptos cobren vida, y te prepararás para aprobar las 20+ Certificaciones HVAC Excellence Employment Ready, el EPA 608, y la Certificación NATE Ready to Work al final de tu curso. También recibirás un paquete de cupones prepagados para el examen de Certificación HVAC Excellence Employment Ready y el examen de Certificación EPA 608, pero por favor investiga los requisitos de tu Estado antes de inscribirte y asegurarte de que este curso es el adecuado para ti.

También tendrás acceso a otros cursos interesantes en el catálogo de cursos de EnGen, además de cursos creados específicamente para la formación como Técnico Certificado en HVACR que se ajustan a las habilidades en inglés que necesitarás mientras trabajas en este programa de formación para la certificación HVAC de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés).

Para comenzar tu programa, debes realizar la Evaluación de Competencia, también conocida como PA. El PA es una evaluación de nivelación, y nos ayuda a saber el nivel de inglés que tienes actualmente. Si tu puntuación en la Evaluación de Competencia fue Beginner, High Beginner, Low Intermediate, o Intermediate, comenzarás con tu programa EnGen trabajando primero en tus habilidades de inglés. Cuando alcances el nivel High Intermediate, podrás inscribirte en Ed2go. Volverás a realizar el PA cada 60 días.

Para que puedas comenzar tu programa de formación de HVAC/R en inglés necesitarás alcanzar al menos el nivel High Intermediate en la evaluación de competencia dentro de los seis meses posteriores a la inscripción.

Course Objectives

Inglés relacionado con los sistemas de calefacción, ventilación, aire acondicionado y refrigeración (HVAC/R) para prepararse para trabajar como técnico de HVAC/R.

Inglés para la seguridad en la industria en general, conceptos básicos en seguridad en la industria en general y explorar cómo los requisitos de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA por sus siglas en inglés) ayudan a protegerte en el trabajo.

Explicar los conceptos de transferencia de calor, BTU, temperatura, contenido de calor, calor sensible, calor latente, presión, leyes de los gases y trabajo y describir cómo se aplican a los sistemas de aire acondicionado y refrigeración.


Outline of Instruction

Técnico HVAC/R para estudiantes de Inglés (Español)

Técnico HVAC/R (incluye cupón) (de Español a Inglés)


Contact Hours

490

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Podrás comenzar tu programa ed2go de Técnico Certificado en HVAC/R tan pronto como alcances el nivel High Intermediate en la Evaluación de Competencia (PA) en la plataforma de EnGen. Volverás a realizar el PA cada 60 días hasta que alcances un nivel de inglés High Intermediate.

Learning Supplies Needed

Requisitos de los dispositivos:
Este curso se puede realizar en un dispositivo PC, un Mac o un Chromebook. EnGen en dispositivo móvil con la descarga de la aplicación de EnGen.
Las simulaciones opcionales requieren un sistema operativo de 64 bits

Requerimientos de software:
PC: Windows 8 o sistemas operativos posteriores
Mac: macOS 12 o posteriores
Se recomienda la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge y Safari también son compatibles.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
El software debe estar instalado y completamente en funcionamiento antes del inicio del curso.

Otros:
Capacidades de correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo personal

Requisitos de Material Didáctico:
El material didáctico necesario para este programa está incluido en la matrícula. El siguiente libro de texto se te enviará aproximadamente entre siete y 10 días hábiles después de la inscripción: "Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 9th edition" by Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk, Whitman, and Johnson. El siguiente material estará disponible en línea: "Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 9th edition (PDF)
EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual" (optional resource available in course)
NOTA: Recibirás un libro digital si el libro físico está pendiente de entrega.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.