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Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Test Review

The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is a professional certification offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). This professional certification shows employers, clients and associates that you are committed as a professional. Certification is a mark of excellence that you will carry with you everywhere. This is a REVIEW course to assist in final preparation to take the certification exam in May. Candidates should be studying and preparing for this exam prior to taking this review course, following the Certification Review Guides that are available from IAAP at http://www.iaap-hq.org/certification.

Instructor: Christie Renner 
Date: Wednesdays, April 4-18 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Christie Renner is the Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the President at Southeast. She has been employed at the University for over 15 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Christie has received her CPS and CAP certifications.

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CAP – Organizational Management Test Review

The CAP-OM is an optional specialty area of certification. This section may be taken in addition to (but not independent of) the CAP. The Certification Review Guides should be used to direct any course of study for the CAP and CAP-OM examinations. The review guides can be found at http://www.iaap-hq.org/certification. This is a REVIEW course to assist in final preparation to take the certification exam in May. Candidates should be studying and preparing for this exam prior to taking this review course, following the Certification Review Guides that are available from IAAP at http://www.iaap-hq.org/certification.

Instructor: Christie Renner
Date: Wednesday, April 25 from 9 - 11 a.m. 

Christie Renner is the Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the President at Southeast. She has been employed at the University for over 15 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Christie has received her CPS and CAP certifications.

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Letter-perfect Grammar and Proofreading

In just one day, you’ll brush up on important rules of grammar and learn the latest, most professional methods for letter-perfect proofreading. Become the resident expert on business English who can quote any grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage or capitalization rules (in case anyone asks) and dazzle your boss with your laser-like ability to spot errors—before the job goes out! Get this important training today.

Instructor: SkillPath
Date: Monday, March 12 from TBD

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Why Y? Working with Gen Y.

Generation Y (also known as the Millennials) are redefining both higher education and the workplace at large. Right now they make up close to 25% of the workforce and there are plenty more on their way. They are the FUTURE! So…How do you manage a generation of employees who show up with their own agenda and expect to be rewarded despite their performance or experience? How do you train new employees who don’t believe in doing the grunt work, paying their dues, waiting their turn or working on…Thursdays?

Instructors: Christy Mershon, and Mellinials Austin Bollinger and Marylyn Dickens
Date: Tuesday, March 20 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Christy Mershon is the assistant director of Extended & Continuing Education and has an extensive background in educational programming.

Austin Bollinger graduated from Southeast with his bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia in December of 2010. He is now working for the office of Continuing Education, School of Extended Learning at Southeast Missouri State University.

Marylyn Dickens is currently working on her Criminal Justice Degree and is a student worker in the Office of Continuing Education.

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Beginning Photoshop

Join Jessica King as she explains how to truly get started using Photoshop. Learn how to navigate the interface, tools and palettes, crop and scale images, make selections, use layers, and retouch images.

Please note that while this class is for beginners, basic computer knowledge is recommended.

Instructor: Jessica King
Date: Thursday, March 29 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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Intermediate Photoshop

In this class, Jessica dives even deeper into Photoshop’s photo editing tools. Learn how to use brushes, retouch images, color correct images using adjustments layers, work with masks, create shapes, and work with blending modes.

Please note that while this class is for beginners, basic computer knowledge is recommended.

Instructor: Jessica King
Date: Thursday, April 5 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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Advanced Photoshop

In the final installment of The Photoshop Series you will learn advanced retouching techniques, and how to create text, use filters, create HDR and panoramic images, use content aware scaling, and a little about compositing.

Please note that this is an advanced course and Photoshop experience is recommended.

Instructor: Jessica King
Date: Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Jessica King earned her bachelor’s degree in technical graphics, her master’s degree in industrial management and has taught graphics classes at Southeast. Jessica is currently the Webmaster for Southeast Health.

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Photoshop Alternatives

If you love Photoshop but dislike it's $699 price tag then you will love this class. We will be uncovering many cheap, and in some cases free, Photoshop alternatives that compete on a powerful level. Instructor and designer Austin Bollinger has taken the time to research and use many Photoshop alternatives and knows which ones work the best, without breaking the bank.

Please note that we will be covering 4-5 Photoshop alternatives. We will not be covering any one specific program in great detail.

Instructor: Austin Bollinger
Date: Thursday, April 26 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Austin Bollinger graduated from Southeast with his bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia in December of 2010. He is now working for the office of Continuing Education, School of Extended Learning at Southeast Missouri State University.

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Intro to InDesign

In this introductory workshop you will learn how to use InDesign to layout a tri-fold brochure using various tools and palettes. You will also learn how to create, edit, and layout text, place and frame images, layout multiple pages, and export printable PDF files of your work.

Please note that while this class is for beginners, basic computer knowledge is recommended.

Instructor: Austin Bollinger
Date: Thursday, April 19 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Austin Bollinger graduated from Southeast with his bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia in December of 2010. He is now working for the office of Continuing Education, School of Extended Learning at Southeast Missouri State University.

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Southeast Web Editing 101

The Office of Web Design & Support recently launched Open Text, the content management software formerly known as RedDot. While this release offers new features, streamlined context menus, and improved accessibility, many elements are noticeably different such as the text editor, functionality, and visual presentation. This course will provide new and current Southeast web editors with an overview of how to effectively use Open Text, as well as guidelines for semantic and user-centric writing for the web.

Instructor: Brad Chamness and Brian Holdman of WDS
Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 3-5 p.m.
           Tuesday, March 27 from 3-5 p.m.

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