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• Accounting/CPE/Governmental Auditing
• Administrative Professional - IAAP
• Alabama Planning Institute
• Certificate Programs
•Certified Bookkeeper Program
•Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals
•Gerontology Certificate Program
•GIS Certificate Program
•Leadership Certificate Program
• Computer Workshops
• Geographic Information Systems
• Healthcare
• OSHA
• Human Resources
• Kids Events
• MBA Prerequisites
• Online Training
• Paralegal
• Partnership Programs
• Personal Enrichment
• Foreign Language
• Professional/Managerial Development

Accounting/CPE/Governmental Auditing

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Professional Administrative Courses

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Introduction to Fraud and Forensic Accounting • Course: #12-F101 • Date: February 3, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Introduction to Fraud Examination/Investigation • Course: #12-F102 • Date: February 3, 2012 • Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Introduction to Fraud Detection and Prevention • Course: #12-F105 • Date: March 2, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Responding to Fraud Incidents • Course: #12-F106 • Date: March 2, 2012 • Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Sociological, Psychological & Physiological Characteristics of a Fraudster • Course: #12-F161 • Date: March 16, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Top 10 Fraud Schemes • Course: #12-F201 • Date: March 16, 2012 • Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

How to Design Effective Anti-Fraud Internal Controls • Course: #12-F211 • Date: March 23, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Computer Crimes, Investigation, and Digital Evidence • Course: #12-F301 • Date: March 23, 2012 • Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Using IT to Detect Fraud: Data Mining for Fraud • Course: #12-F302 • Date: March 30, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: UNA East Campus, Room 101 • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Anatomy of a Fraud • Course: #12-F491 • Date: March 30, 2012 • Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm • Cost: $159/$149 • Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park • Instructor: Dr. Tommie Singleton

Alabama Planning Institute

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ALAPA 2009 Spring Conference - Save the Date

2009 Annual Spring Conference
Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association

March 24 - 27 at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, Alabama

Agenda Currently Under Development

CAPZO Recertification Courses

Mechanics of Evaluating Site Plans and Subdivision Plats • Course: #12-PZ105 • Date: February 25, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm • Cost: $169/$159 for 3 or more • Location: City of Tallassee • Instructor: Katherine Ennis & Gregory Clark Registration

Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official Courses

Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official Program Information Sheet.

Homestudy Course Schedule

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Certificate Programs

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Certified Bookkeeper Program

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Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals

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Fundamentals of Economics • Course: #11-CBAF01 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective • Course: #11-CBAF02 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Business Math & Statistics • Course: #11-CBAF03 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Understanding Corporate Finance • Course: #11-CBAF04 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Principles of Marketing • Course: #11-CBAF05 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Principles of Management: The Critical Essentials • Course: #11-CBAF06 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Gerontology Certificate Program

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Gerontology Certificate

In America, and specifically in North Alabama, our population is aging and more and more elderly are choosing to locate here. This means more job opportunities for those specializing in geriatric care.

As our area continues to grow and attract new residents, health care professionals must position themselves as an asset-a vital component of community resources for retirees. That means we must become gerontology experts in Northwest Alabama!

As a participant in this credit bearing program, you will:
• Work through a varied curriculum related to the diverse aspects of the field of gerontology
• Conduct research and gain hands-on experience
• Receive a certificate that recognizes your expertise in this expanding field

This Certificate is for:
• Health care professionals who desire additional education and training in the field of gerontology
• Professionals who are already in the field whether in a home health, hospice, assisted living or nursing home setting who seek additional credentials
• Individuals considering a career in gerontology
• Regular university students who desire a special focus in gerontology

Course Requirements:
• Students must make application to UNA.
• Some prerequisites are required; however, these will be determined on an individual basis depending on education and/or work related experience.
• Complete six required courses and 2 electives for a total of 24 hours. All courses are either on-line or on video. No class attendance required!

GIS Certificate Program and Courses

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Leadership Certification Program

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The Power of Positive Attitudes • Course: #12-LEAD001 • Date: February 7, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Understanding Personality Types to Build Relationships • Course: #12-LEAD002 • Date: February 28, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Stafford

Working With You Is Killing Me • Course: #12-LEAD003 • Date: March 22, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Leadership Skills I: Motivation • Course: #12-LEAD004 • Date: April 10, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Stafford

Technology Tools for Leaders • Course: #12-LEAD005 • Date: April 24, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Stafford

Conflict Resolution Skills • Course: #12-LEAD006 • Date: May 8, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence • Course: #12-LEAD007 • Date: May 24, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Generational Differences in the Workplace • Course: #12-LEAD008 • Date: June 12, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Jana Beaver

Social Networking Tools • Course: #12-LEAD009 • Date: July 10, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Melissa Clark

Leadership Skills II: Managing Change • Course: #12-LEAD010 • Date: July 31, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

The Importance of Moral Intelligence and Ethics in Leadership • Course: #12-LEAD011 • Date: August 21, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dennis Balch

Situational Leadership: Leadership and the One Minute Manager • Course: #12-LEAD012 • Date: August 30, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Delegation Skills for Leaders • Course: #12-LEAD013 • Date: October 2, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Building Effective Teams: Gung Ho! • Course: #12-LEAD014 • Date: October 23, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Leadership Skills III: Diversity • Course: #12-LEAD015 • Date: November 13, 2012 • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm • Cost: $59 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 102 • Instructor: Dr. Dan Hallock

Computer Workshops

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Many computer courses are beginning soon. Please call Meghan Fike at 256-765-4289 for more information or to register.

GIS Certificate Program and Courses

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Healthcare

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• Day Seminars
• Evening Seminars

Day Seminars

Evening Seminars

OSHA

No courses are available at this time. Check back later.

Human Resources

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Certificate in Human Resources Information Sheet

SHRM Monthly Meetings

Kids Events

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Events Information

Kids events are scheduled during the summer months.

Check back in May of 2009 for Summer 2009 kids events.

MBA Assessment Tests & Competency Courses

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Assessment-Economics: Fundamentals of Economics • Course: #11-A001 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Assessment-Accounting: Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective • Course: #11-A002 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Assessment-Statistics: Business Math & Statistics • Course: #11-A003 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Assessment-Finance: Understanding Corporate Finance • Course: #11-A004 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Assessment-Marketing: Principles of Marketing • Course: #11-A005 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Assessment-Management: Principles of Management: The Critical Essentials • Course: #11-A006 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2011 • Cost: $20 Assessment Test Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Economics: Fundamentals of Economics Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA001 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Accounting: Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA002 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Statistics: Business Math & Statistics Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA003 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Finance: Understanding Corporate Finance Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA004 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Marketing: Principles of Marketing Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA005 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Management: Principles of Management: The Critical Essentials Registration will reopen on January 3rd • Course: #11-MBA006 • Date: January 1 - December 31, 2012 • Cost: $300 Registration Fee • Location: Online Instruction

Online Training

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Course Information

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UNA’s Continuing Studies and Outreach has partnered with two on-line training companies, Education to Go and the JER Group. This partnership offers you a wide range of training courses available on-line. Under each partner is a list of courses that are available. This list is not all inclusive, so visit each vendor. If you see a course you like, registration can be made through their site.

Sample Courses Include:

• Introduction to the Internet

• NEW! Learn to Buy and Sell on EBay

• Marketing Your Business and Organization on the Internet

• Keyboarding

• Computer Skills for the Workplace

• Introduction to Microsoft Word also courses in Excel, Access and PowerPoint

• Introduction to Turbo Tax

• PhotoShop Basics

• Basic A+ Certification Prep

• Beginning Conversational French

• Grammar for ESL

• A to Z Grant Writing

• NEW! Growing Plants for Fun and Profit

• NEW! Customer Service Fundamentals

• GRE Preparation

• SAT/ACT Preparation

• LSAT Preparation

• Resume Writing Workshop

• NEW! Debt Elimination Techniques that Work

• NEW! Food and Fitness to Fight Cancer

• Nursing Care of the Newborn

• Outdoor Survival Techniques

• Solving Discipline Problems at Home

• Health Aging

• Sleep and Aging

• Elder Abuse

• Pain Assessment and Management in the Older Adult

Sample Courses Include:

• Efficient Reading : Improving Speed & Comprehension

• Learn Grammar the Easy Way

• NEW! How to Interview Like a Professional

• Learn How to Write the Kind of Cover Letters that Gets Results

• Advanced Business Speech

• OHSA 8-Hour Hazwoper Refresher

• CCNA 2.0 On-Line Library

• Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health

• Health Care Reporting and Presentations

• Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program

• Access 2000 Level 1 also courses in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Getting Started with Project 2000

• How to Master Business Writing

• Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program

• NEW! The Art of Professional Telephone Communication

• Winning Over Difficult Customers

• NEW! Introduction to Classical Music

• Travel Careers Training Programs

• Better Business Writing in One Week

• Managing Your 401(k)

• Managing Change

• Managing Negative People

• Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using the MIME Method

Paralegal

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University Partnership of Alabama for Continuing Education

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UPACE brings you the ACAA, ACEA, CROAA, and AAND Certificate Programs

The Association of County Administators of Alabama, the Association of County Engineers of Alabama, the County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama, and the Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts are affiliate organizations of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama and represent professionals serving in administrative, engineering, revenue, emergency communicators, and other related capacities in county government.

The University Partnership of Alabama Continuing Education has partnered with the ACAA, ACEA, CROAA, and AAND to provide on-going education and training programs leading to either a certificate or certification for administrators, a certificate for engineers, a certificate for revenue officers, and a certificate for emergency communicators.

The UPACE partnership consists of The University of North Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and Troy State University Dothan. Programs are offered jointly providing a full range of services necessary to support the professional development goals of the associations. Services are:

    • Planning the curriculum
    • Selecting the faculty
    • Handling the logistics
    • Providing registration services
    • Providing record keeping and reporting services

Schedules

View the current ACEA Schedule, the current ACAA Schedule, the current CROAA Schedule, or the current AAND Schedule.

Brochures

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View the ACAA Brochure, the ACEA Brochure, the CROAA Brochure or the AAND Brochure.

 

Personal Enrichment

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Foreign Language

Professional and Managerial Development

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PMP™ Certification Boot Camp/CAPM™ Prep Course • Course: #12-PD206 • Date: February 6, 2012 - February 10, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm • Cost: $2295 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 106 • Instructor: Lynne MiKulich Brochure

Project Management Fundamentals • Course: #12-PD307 • Date: March 7 - 9, 2012 • Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm • Cost: $1,195 • Location: UNA East Campus Room 106 • Instructor: Lynne MiKulich