Extended Learning

NON-CREDIT Courses

Certificate in Fundraising

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Driver Education

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Allied Health

HEALTH CENTER ACTIVITY DIRECTOR COURSE

This course discusses the philosophy and development of therapeutic recreation programs for nursing home residents and the regulations effecting the activity profession. The physical, social and emotional needs of the elderly and the relationship of the individual and leisure interests are explored. A 90-hour supervised practicum experience is required. Students successfully completing the course will meet the requirements to be employed as an activity director in the State of Indiana. This course is approved by the Indiana Department of Health.

The course follows the guidelines of the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP) Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) 2nd Edition Course Standards. A certificate recognized by the Indiana State Department of Health will be issued upon successful completion of the course and may be used by the student wishing to pursue nationally recognized certification through the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals.

NOTE: This course will be taught on-line. Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Office to participate and complete assignments. Registrants will be given an ID number and password to begin accessing their on-line class. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is the academic requirement for this course.

Instructor: Jan Cockrell, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, activity consultant certified, and Director of Leisure Services at Westminster Village. She has met the standards for a pre-approved instructor for the MEPAP 2nd edition Course (Pre-approval#NCCAP29058-11-M2-NT)

Date: Class will be asynchronous; a new session begins the first Monday of every month.
Thirteen Weeks
Time: On-line
Fee: $475.00

To register, go to https://isu-aceweb-001.indstate.edu/ShowSchedule.awp?~~GROUP~CENHAD~Health+Center+Acitivity+Director+Course~CEN.

On-Line Non-Credit Courses

Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your own pace and convenience with our new instructor-led and self-paced online non-credit courses. All you need to get started is Internet access, an e-mail address, and a Web browser.

EDUCATION TO GO

Our instructor-facilitated on-line courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. It's no wonder that many long-lasting friendships have formed in the program's lively and intelligent discussion areas.

All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office at any time of the day or night.

How to Get Started:

Visit the On-line Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/indstate
Click the orientation link and follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. During orientation, you will learn important information about your course. You will also be provided an opportunity to choose the name and password you will use to access your course. This step is critical. You cannot access your course until you complete orientation.
When your course starts, return to the On-line Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with the name and password you provided during orientation.

Start Date:

A new section of every course will begin each month.

Requirements:

All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our on-line Instruction Center for more information.

Courses are available in the following areas:

Business
Starting Your Own Business
Grant Writing/Nonprofits
Career Ideas
Career Development
Personal Enrichment
Test Prep
Digital Photography
Entertainment
Languages
Art, History, Math & More
Family & Friends
Personal Finance
Law & Legal Careers
Health Care
Teaching
Writing
Computer Applications
Web Design and Programming

CAREER TRACK TRAINING-CERTIFICATES AND COURSES FROM JER ONLINE

Learn anytime from anywhere. Our program features high-quality instructor-led and self-directed online courses and certificates. Choose a course of study from our online course catalog and take your learning needs to a new level. Enroll today (start anytime) or choose from a fixed start date. Indiana State University online catalog in association with JER Group, Inc. offers courses in over 45 different subject areas.

Click on this link to enroll in our courses:
www.coursecatalog.com/indianastate

All that is needed to take our courses is an email address, web browser and reliable internet access.

Steps to getting started:

Click on a highly visible ENROLL button
Fill out a pre-enrollment form and click on the submit button
Enrollment processes and provides email and web-based confirmation of pre-enrollment to student
Student reads directions and views contact information for making payment to the school
Arranges and makes payment
Your enrollment activated by school administrator
Student contacted and given details regarding how to begin course of study

Online Courses/Certificates:

Industry-based instruction via email, web and corporate Learning Management System
Courses range in time on average 5-6 weeks, 90 days, 3-12 months (check course descriptions for details)
Assessment - quizzes, completion projects and final exams vary depending on course of study
Instructor-led interaction/feedback via email/web/learning management
Self-directed courses engage student in interactive learning activities and projects
End of course evaluations
Industry Certification (check course descriptions)
Certificates of Completion (optional)

Have a question that needs a quick answer? Click here for more information:

http://www.coursecatalog.com/dbpages/learn/questions.htm

Courses are available in:

Teacher Education
Real Estate
Basic and Advanced Paralegal Study
Customer Relationship Management
Technical Communication Certification
Medical Transcription, Billing, Coding Certification
Marketing
Master Search Engine Optimization
Basic Internet Specialist Certificate
Advanced E-Marketing Certificate
Business Communication
Pharmacy Technician Career Training
Medical Secretary Training Certification Program
OSHA, DOT, EPA
Human Resource Training Certificates
Help and Call Desk Certification
Lean Manufacturing
International Business Languages

Technical Writing Classes

Are you interested in enrolling in technical writing classes that come with an accredited university credential upon successful completion? Here is what you need to know about techwriter-certification technical writing courses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of technical writers is expected to grow 18 percent, or faster than the average for all occupations, from now to 2018 (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos319.htm )

Techwriter-certification.com is the only online provider that offers 25 stand alone technical writing courses, classes and 5 certificates.

In making a decision when it comes to enrolling in a Technical Writing class consider the following:

Technical writing is a demand area underserved by colleges and universities that focus on credit rather than technical writing courses and classes for the workforce.
Most companies reimburse employees for technical writing courses and certificate classes.
Typical technical writing students are either employees, freelancers, consultants or those seeking to move into a new technical writing career path.

What are the benefits of enrolling in technical writing courses and classes from Techwriter Certification?

Techwriter-Certification classes prepare you for careers in the technical writing field or help you sharpen and advance your present workplace skills.
Our Technical writing courses are taught by technical writing faculty with industry experience.
We prepare you for full or part time contract work.
Perfect for those in industry or interested in starting a new consulting and technical writing business.
Earn a certificate from a prestigious and accredited university with your name, and title of the technical writing class you have successfully completed.
Anytime-Anywhere Learning Model. You do not have to meet at a specific time, but will still have contact with your technical writing instructor.
Classes and certificates that are recognized by industry for meeting job required training.

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