Courses
Course Overview
We offer courses to meet your continuing education unit needs (CEU's) in many industry sectors to keep your industry specific license current. We offer a wide array of instructor led classroom courses and many online courses that will fit into your busy schedule.
All of our courses are current, accessible and affordable. From courses in Workforce Certification, Nonprofit Management and Red Carpet Customer Service to Insurance Pre-Licensing, CPR, Small Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship, take a look and enhance your skills, your life, and your career today!
We also offer a digital brochure for Continuing Education and Corporate Training and much more.
Are you interested in becoming a Continuing Education instructor? Learn more about the process.
Leadership $129
Learn to effectively lead your teams to work together across your organization and define the process, tools and leadership skills needed to empower team members, improve productivity and increase the success of your teams and organizations initiatives.
- Wed., Sept. 4 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Adaptability $129
How well do you respond to change? Adaptability is one of the most sought-after leadership skills. Increase your ability to try new things, pivot quickly and handle different workflows. Learn to accept changes to the workplace dynamics in a positive manner. Make yourself more adaptable and therefore, more valuable.
- Wed., Sept. 25 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Critical Thinking $129
Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. Increase your ability to utilize this skill so that you are better positioned for success and able to bring more value to your role within your organization.
- Wed., Sept. 11 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Adversity $129
Learn the ability to withstand adversity and allow yourself to recover quickly from tough events or situations. Learn to effectively and consistently deal with stressful situations and the flexibility to change. Get Grit! Be courageously persistent, even when life is harsh, difficult, or unpleasant.
- Wed., Sept. 18 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Creative Problem Solving $129
Solve problems or identify opportunities when conventional thinking has failed. Creative problem solving encourages you to find fresh perspectives and come up with innovative solutions so that you can formulate a plan to overcome obstacles and reach your goals.
- Wed., Oct. 2 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Emotional Intelligence $129
Increase your ability to recognize your emotions and those of your coworkers. Understand what your emotions are telling you and realize how your emotions affect people around you. Become a leader that understands how others view a situation so that your team can thrive.
- Wed., Oct. 9 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Handling Team Conflict $129
Build the foundation to help you form effective and agile teams, handle team conflict, encourage your team with effective communication and resiliency and manage critical team processes such as conflict resolution and building an infrastructure of trust.
- Wed., Oct. 16 — 9am - Noon
- SF Blount Hall, DB-107
530 W. University Ave.
Beginning Microsoft Excel $149
Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets and more! Participants will learn key skills used in the daily operations utilizing key functions of Microsoft Excel and add an important skill to your professional portfolio.
- Thu., Oct. 17 — 9am - 3pm
- SF Blount Center, DC-002
520 NW 5th Ave.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel $149
Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets and more! Participants will learn key skills used in the daily operations utilizing key functions of Microsoft Excel and add an important skill to your professional portfolio.
- Thu., Oct. 24 — 9am - 3pm
- SF Blount Center, DC-002
520 NW 5th Ave.
Register at sfcollege.edu/enhance for these classes and more!
ACE Personal Trainer $1,595
This provides you with the knowledge to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Vouchers Included) $2,795
This program combines the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant program with training in electronic health records and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field.
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner (Voucher Included) $1,995
This course is intended for IT professionals who would like to better understand AWS Cloud concepts and core AWS services.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt $1,995
This course prepares you for the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Examination and equips you to apply Six Sigma concepts and methods as a practitioner or consultant.
CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ $2,695
This course provides training aligned to the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification as a comprehensive foundation for IT professionals It incorporates network and security-focused training to prepare you to expand your information technology skills as an IT professional.
Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) $2,895
This online Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course will teach you the valuable details that every information security professional needs to know.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) $1,995
This engaging, hands-on course covers the key areas of information security and will prepare you for the CISSP exam.
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) $1,395
CISM is one of the most valued certifications in the IT security industry. This online course will prepare you to sit for the CISM certification exam, and the exam cost is included.
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (Voucher Included) $1,995
You will learn to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), configure and manage virtual networks, and manage identities.
Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) $1,995
Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This 100% online course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for nationally recognized EKG Technician certification exams.
Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included) $3,995
This bundle course will train you for a career as a clinical medical assistant and teach you how to use electronic health records systems. Upon course completion, you will be eligible to sit for the CCMA and CEHRS certification exams.
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology $2,325
Learn the ins and outs of electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with the many benefits they offer medical practices while getting hands-on practice and learn important medical terminology in the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology course.
Available Online Anytime!
Register at careertraining.ed2go.com/sfcollege. Additional courses online.
CompTIA Network+ Certification Training $1,895
In this course, learn the fundamentals you need to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (N10-007) and start a career as a network technician. With our comprehensive curriculum and an expert course facilitator, master basic networking concepts and learn about network design, security, routing and switching, cloud computing, IPv6 and forensics and common security practices.
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training $1,895
Gain the skills you need to be a security professional, and prepare to take the CompTIA™ Security+ certification SY0-501 exam, as you master the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security. Once you complete this course, be proficient in installation and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; performing threat analysis and responding with appropriate mitigation techniques; participating in risk mitigation activities; and operating with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Training $1,695
The best time to pursue CompTIA Cloud+ training is right now. Cloud computing is a growing field as experts create innovative ways to store, manage, access and protect some of the world's most important data. The global cloud computing market is projected to reach $270 billion by 2020. This impressive industry growth is increasing the demand for professionals with cloud computing skills. Our CompTIA Cloud+ certification training course is designed for individuals who are just starting out in information technology.
CompTIA A+ Certification Training $2,095
To keep up with technology, organizations need IT professionals to maintain their networking systems. With demand for skilled IT workers growing, earning CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certification is an important step in your information technology career. This course will prepare you for the CompTIA ITF+ and CompTIA A+ certification exams in a flexible online format. Gain a deeper understanding of software, hardware and networking issues and how to troubleshoot them.
Career Training
Freight Broker/Agent Training $1,895
From licensing and operations, to sales and marketing, learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments.
HVAC/R Technician $2,895
This course prepares you for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry by providing hands-on guidance, application, and a solid foundation for service, repair, and solutions. Learn from relevant material and applicable examples, including a unique Service Call feature and more than 260 supporting photos that bring concepts to life. By course completion, be prepared to sit for several entry-level HVAC/R certificates, including all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608 and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate.
Biofuel Production Operations $2,595
The Biofuel Production Operations Online Training course will give you the education you need to begin an exciting career in biofuel production. As a biofuel production operator, your job will be to ensure the quality and purity of the biofuel your plant produces. This involves inspecting and repairing equipment, operating computer systems and handling lab equipment. This online course will ensure you have the skills you need to handle these tasks.
Chemical Plant Operations $2,595
In the United States, there are thousands of chemical manufacturing facilities, run by chemical plant operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment, and there is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Currently a large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come. This course can help you get started. There are very few institutions that provide training for entry-level operators. This Chemical Plant Operations Online Training course is unique and user friendly, designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry or math, physics, or chemistry.
Power Plant Operations $2,595
Power plant operator training will prepare you to fill the ongoing need for entry-level positions in this industry. We offer a unique, user-friendly course designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry, math, physics or chemistry. Be fluent in how to operate a power plant with safety as the prime consideration. Be able to make adjustments to keep system process variables, such as flows, temperatures and pressures, within acceptable ranges; detect both potential and actual problems and analyze operational trends as well as take corrective actions. Learn important strategies to sustain communication with other operators, as well as maintenance and management.
Quality Inspector $1,995
A career as a quality inspector could be a great fit. Our Quality Inspector training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly. This accelerated Quality Inspector course provides an intensive overview of skills necessary for quality assurance and inspection, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality and management.
Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep $1,895
Facility coding (hospital coding) is one of the best-paying sectors of the coding profession. If you're already performing some aspect of facility coding, the Advanced Hospital Coding (AHC) course will fill in the gaps, making you a more marketable employee. If you're currently working in a physician's office or other ambulatory care setting, this course will give you the edge you need to advance in the workplace. This course utilizes your existing knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare sciences.
CCA Medical Billing and Coding $2,995
The CCA Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for an entry-level career within the healthcare industry. Learn current medical coding standards, to help you accurately track patient accounts and find gainful employment within this growing workforce sector. This course is designed to help you successfully prepare for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) $1,975
Through 14 comprehensive lessons, learn what kind of information is stored in an electronic health record (EHR) system, what steps are required to implement a system in a medical practice, how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, and what benefits these systems provide compared to traditional paper records. Throughout the course, get hands-on practice using real EHR software, and have direct access to expert facilitators who will give you firsthand knowledge of what it is like to work as a CEHRS.
Available Online Anytime!
Register at careertraining.ed2go.com/sfcollege. Additional courses online.
American Heart Association Training Center
Healthcare Provided Basic Life Support (CPR)
Learn the American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The two year American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification course will provide your healthcare provider card, which is good for two years. Pre-registration is required and a 48-business hour time limit advanced request is required for a refund.
Registration Instructions
You may register for these courses over the phone at 352-395-5896 with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express fee payment. Onsite registration is accepted at SF Blount Hall, 530 W. University Avenue, Gainesville FL, 32601 with a credit card, check or money order.
For more information and to register, call SF Continuing Education at 352-395-5896.
BLS, BLENDED/ONLINE $65
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0403 | Sept. 20 | F | 4p - 6p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0403 | Oct. 25 | F | 4p - 6p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0403 | Nov. 15 | F | 4p - 6p | W-27 | Register |
CPR403 | Dec. 4 | W | 4p - 6p | W-27 | Register |
BLS, IN PERSON $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 5 | T | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 10 | F | 1p - 5p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 12 | W | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 16 | S | 9a - 1p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 21 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 25 | H | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Sept. 27 | F | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 1 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 8 | T | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 10 | S | 9a - 1p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 14 | W | 1p - 5p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 17 | T | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 23 | W | 9a - 1p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 26 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 28 | H | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 30 | T | 1p - 5p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Nov. 4 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Nov. 6 | W | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Nov. 14 | H | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR0402 | Nov. 16 | S | 9a - 1p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Nov. 18 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Nov. 21 | H | 1p - 5p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Nov. 25 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Dec. 3 | T | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Dec. 5 | H | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Dec. 9 | M | 4p - 8p | W-27 | Register |
CPR402 | Dec. 11 | W | 1p - 5p | W-27 | Register |
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) CLASSROOM $135
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0650 | Nov. 23 | S | 9a - 5p | W-27 | Register |
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) CLASSROOM $135
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0600 | Sept. 14 | S | 9a - 5p | W-27 | Register |
BLS, DAVIS CENTER $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 13 | F | 12p - 4p | AD-131 | Register |
CPR0402 | Nov. 13 | W | 4p - 8p | AD-131 | Register |
BLS, WATSON CENTER $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 18 | W | 1p - 5p | KA-108 | Register |
BLS, BLOUNT HALL $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 4 | W | 1p - 5p | DB-107 | Register |
BLS, PERRY CENTER $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Oct. 11 | F | 1p - 5p | APC-105 | Register |
BLS, ANDREWS CENTER $55
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 23 | M | 1p - 5p | SR-113 | Register |
CPR0402 | Oct. 21 | M | 9a - 1p | SR-113 | Register |
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID CLASSROOM $65
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0404 | Oct. 12 | S | 9a - 1p | W-27 | Register |
INSTRUCTOR COURSE $35
Course # | Date | Day | Time | Room | |
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CPR0402 | Sept. 7 | S | 9a - 1p | WA-27 | Register |
Students are required to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Students WILL NOT be admitted once class begins!
All classes are held at SF Northwest Campus unless otherwise indicated!
Group discounts available for business and industry.
Register at sfcollege.edu/enhance for these classes and more!
Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
12 Steps To A Successful Job Search $135
In this course learn to identify the job that is best for your needs. Then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. Learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview.
Resume Writing Workshop $135
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.
New Career Suite $345
With a complete understanding of your own interests, values, needs and abilities, learn how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents. This course program is skillfully crafted to weave experiential learning with the conceptual presentation, giving you time to experience, understand, and implement each new strategy as it is introduced.
Using Social Media in Business $135
Whether you are a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation in social media marketing and how to use social media for business.
Computer Skills in the Workplace $129
Employers seek and reward employees who can effectively send emails, create spreadsheets, manage databases, understand memory and network limitations, and recognize the function and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not.
Individual Excellence $135
Develop career-enhancing skills in a single course that covers twelve popular one-day seminar topics, including goal setting, time management, and personal organization. Learn how to improve your creative abilities, gain confidence with financial matters, and how to minimize conflict in your life. By the time you finish this course, you will have developed a fulfilling career plan and will hold the skills to improve your interpersonal relationships.
Soft Skills Suite $465
This series will help you learn the secret to achieving successful working relationships with people you perceive to be difficult and how to better communicate with others by managing conscious and unconscious codes. Discover the steps needed to make great decisions so that you can make the most of every opportunity.
Self-Improvement Suite $330
Learn career-enhancing skills including goal setting, time management, personal organization, and creativity. Explore clear examples of verbal and nonverbal communication and gain practical strategies you can use today to improve communication at home, in social situations, and in the workplace.
Writing and Editing Suite $340
This series is designed to give you the tools you need. Begin with a grammar refresher, then develop skills to ensure you express yourself clearly in your writing before developing effective written business documents. Whether you're hoping to improve your job prospects, express yourself in a blog, or even publish your writing, this course will help you gain the essential skills through interactive activities and hands-on exercises.
Grammar Refresher $115
This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, phrases, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and more with practical, hands-on exercises.
Get Assertive $119
Learn specific techniques to become more assertive in all parts of your life. Understand the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, and see how inner dialogues keep people acting in passive ways. Explore ways to change your inner dialogue, such as using affirmations and visualization, creating new labels for yourself and others, and keeping a journal.
Customer Service Training $89
This course will provide you with the information needed to understand how a positive attitude, going a step beyond basic customer service, and dealing effectively with complaints will enhance your work experience. Learn how developing and implementing a comprehensive customer service policy promotes consistency in how customers are treated and keeps customers happy.
Persuasive Communication $155
Persuasive communication is essential not only for selling the products or services of the business but for obtaining financing and running daily operations. This course will provide an opportunity to gain confidence and improve communication skills.
Marketing Your Business on the Internet $135
Discover proven methods that will help you establish an Internet presence and build an online brand identity. Learn how search engine optimization (SEO) works and how to track your site's performance using web analytics. Discover how to use online advertising, email marketing, and social media (including blogs) to drive business to your website.
Administrative Assistant Application $129
Discover how time management, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, and management affect administrative assistant responsibilities and activities. Learn the basics of accounting, including the general ledger and key accounting terms, and see how financial statements and controls help keep your organization moving in a positive direction.
Professional Sales Skills $135
If you've always dreamed of becoming successful in sales, this course is exactly what you need. Learn how to turn prospects into buyers, how to provide proper customer service, how to develop a sales plan, and more!
Understanding The HR Function $135
This course is designed to help people without experience in human resources to understand this very vital link in the organizational chain. Attention is given to the hiring process, including ways to locate quality employees in a competitive labor market.
Creating Web Pages $129
Create and post your very own website using HTML. Learn the best strategies for planning the content, structure, and layout of your website as well as creating pages with neatly formatted text, building links between the pages, and more!
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners $125
Learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. Edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, find out how to record a video podcast. Edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online.
Intro To Business Analysis $135
This course will teach you powerful quantitative methods that will have you making better, more informed, and more effective business decisions. The days of making critical business decisions by instinct or coin toss are long gone. If you are planning a career in business, you cannot afford to miss this course!
Manufacturing Fundamentals $129
Discover the role of production design, process planning, and the heart of 13 different manufacturing processes. 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.
Writing Effective Web Content $129
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, how to get conversations going with your visitors, and how to organize your content to produce better search engine rankings and happier readers. Also explore all kind of multimedia: images, infographics, slideshows and screen casts. Discover ways to encourage interaction with your readers through polls, surveys, and quizzes.
Register at sfcollege.edu/enhance for these classes and more!
Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
12 Steps To A Successful Job Search $135
In this course learn to identify the job that is best for your needs. Then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. Learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview.
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners $125
Learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. Edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, find out how to record a video podcast. Edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online.
Resume Writing Workshop $135
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.
New Career Suite $345
With a complete understanding of your own interests, values, needs and abilities, learn how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents. This course program is skillfully crafted to weave experiential learning with the conceptual presentation, giving you time to experience, understand, and implement each new strategy as it is introduced.
Using Social Media in Business $135
Whether you are a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation in social media marketing and how to use social media for business.
Mastery of Business Fundamentals $135
In this course understand the significance of strategic planning and discover how external and internal environmental factors affect an organization. Learn about organizational structures, performance measurements, financial investment models, budgeting, ethics, workplace politics, and more!
Business Budgeting for Beginners $129
This course walks you through the budgeting process so you can go from numbers averse to budgeting super-hero. The downloadable templates included in the course allow you to easily and quickly take what you learn and apply it to your job.
Introduction to Business Law $155
This course covers the different areas within the transactional field such as entity formation and maintenance, including securities and mergers and acquisitions principles and contracts.
Contracts for Business Owners $105
This course will teach you how to work with contract law as a paralegal. Key topics include contract case law examples, uniform commercial code and more.
Introduction To Networking $129
This course will give you the foundation to understand and get ahead in any career involving the world of computers, networks, the Internet, and the cloud.
Creating Web Pages $129
This course will help you plan the content, structure, and layout of your website, create neatly formatted text, build links, and add color, graphics, and tables, as well as understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO. Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create, and post your very own website.
Entrepreneurship Suite $355
In this series, you will begin by writing a detailed business plan that will improve your chances of obtaining finances and provide you with a strategic direction for your company. Then, learn proven marketing techniques you can implement even with a small budget, types of financing options and where to find them, and how to build policies that will grow with your business.
With the help of videos, spreadsheets, and hands-on activities, build your skills in each lesson. Master cost-effective strategies including strategic partnerships, local marketing, search engine optimization, social networking, email marketing, lead generation, and niche marketing. Along the way, see many real world examples from other small businesses much like yours.
Register at sfcollege.edu/enhance for these classes and more!
Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
Fundamentals of Supervision and Leadership $135
This course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. Learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and learn how to manage your time so you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job.
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II $135
In this course, learn how to be a more effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of communication, because effective communication is essential in the quest to be a good manager or supervisor. In addition, learn how you can develop your interpersonal skills by understanding and dealing with the various people issues that arise at work.
Organization Development and Change $165
This course explores the developmental process and how to be successful in effectuating change. Since most business organizations are social systems, this course dives into organizational culture and how it influences the health of a business and its people long-term.
Talent and Performance Management $135
Explore talent management best practices and the effect of onboarding, performance management, and learning and development on employee engagement and retention. Prepare to articulate the issues around talent and performance management and to offer solutions, tactics and strategies to attract and retain key talent professionals.
High Performance Organization $135
This course will provide you with the information needed to help your organization with its efforts to become a High-Performance Organization (HPO). The lesson will begin by discussing the four principles of an HPO: Egalitarianism and Engagement, Shared Information and Trust, Knowledge Development and Performance Reward Linkage and how to link those principles with organizational activities to be an HPO to implementation of the principles. Discuss leadership and how the organization's culture can help or hinder your efforts to become an HPO.
New Manager Suite $365
Learn how to be an effective manager or supervisor by developing leadership skills that can help gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career. Also learn how to master the basics of business and organizations, the people skills required to motivate and delegate, the tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts, and the basics of communicating effectively.
Mastering Public Speaking $129
You can become an effective public speaker! In this course, discover how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. Learn how to plan and deliver your presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers—fear.
Building Teams That Work $135
In this course, learn the components of a successful team and the stages of its development. Master the skills you will need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Plus, have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team.
Human Resource Management Suite $365
This 3 course Human Resource Management Suite includes Understanding the Human Resources Function, Talent and Performance Management, and High Performance Organization which targets the critical areas of an organization. First, we will discuss understanding human resources. We will discuss topics such as the hiring process, how to locate quality employees in a competitive labor market, how to attract and retain top talent, employee rights and the legal side of human resources.
Supervisor Suite $360
If you're a new manager, this online management training course will prepare you for success in your new position. Not only will you master leadership management skills, you will also gain a working knowledge of employment law. Sharpen your management skills by learning how to better lead teams, resolve conflicts, and adhere to workplace laws.
Keys To Effective Communication $125
In this course each lesson works through the step-by-step process needed to become a great conversationalist. Learn to use communication to build rapport and create environments of trust, warmth, and respect. Become more confident, create a great first impression, get along well with others, and create more and better personal and professional relationships.
Project Management Professional PMP Prep $165
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. 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.
Discover Sign Language $115
Using video demonstrations, understand how to form correct signs and incorporate facial expressions to communicate beautifully in sign language.
Discover Sign Language II $115
Learn to build phrases and sentences with the vocabulary you used in Discover Sign Language 1, as well as some new vocabulary. Practice phrases and sentences by recording your own signing and uploading them for review.
Grammer For ESL $129
This course is designed as an in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language college students. It is designed to prepare you for regular mainstream English classes.
Speed Spanish Series $340
Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish with three courses in this series designed to give you powerful yet easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences.
Speed Spanish $129
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. Learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. Be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!
Speed Spanish II $129
Learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II, and see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson.
Speed Spanish III $129
In this advanced-level course, learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you want.
Spanish For Law Enforcement $129
This course will teach you the basic Spanish phrases you need for everything from making casual conversation to handling life-or-death situations. Learn Spanish terminology you can use during arrests, traffic stops, medical emergencies, and many other common law enforcement situations.
Spanish For Medical Professionals$129
What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? This simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. This course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting.
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Santa Fe College offers courses to prepare you to pass the contractor's license exam. Preparation for the General, Building and Residential Contractor exam is led by experienced instructors who have both licensed design and construction experience and college faculty expertise. SF's small and personalized classes focus on strengthening the test strategies and skills you need to pass the exam the first time.
What to Expect
The Florida General, Building and Residential Contractor exams are recognized as some of the most difficult anywhere. The exams are an open book, time limited three-part set. Passing the exam will require not only the understanding of current materials, but the ability to effectively verify the information required. You will also need to be prepared, organized and have a great deal of practice with speed and efficiency.
This program will prepare you by reviewing the current materials, subjects, formulas and problems you will need to ace the exam. You will work on test-taking methods and strengthen your approach to quickly solve, answer and verify the correct answers.
Exam topics covered:
- Business and Finance
- Contract Administration
- Project Management
- Specialty and Trade Knowledge
Materials
All books, manuals, and codes required for the exam are available for purchase and are not included in the tuition fee.
The program consists of:
- Book by Book Comprehensive Review of technical concepts and principles
- Practice Exams with emphasis on learning to solve technical problems and quickly find answers using the reference books
All exam reference books are available through the SF Bookstore, located on campus or online.
Success
Success on the exam will depend on the time and effort dedicated to preparing. In addition to the course, you will have access to communicate with the instructor before and after classes for assistance on the examination and/or licensing process, materials, references, questions and concerns.
We are so certain that our courses will get you to pass the exam on the first try that we are offering you a free repeat of the course or any part of the course, at no cost if you do not pass.
Course Offerings
Program | Hours | Cost | Dates |
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CON0001 Full Course | 48 | $900 | Sept. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 |
CON0001 Full Course | 48 | $900 | Oct. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 |
CON0001 Full Course | 48 | $900 | Nov. 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 |
General Contractor Exam Preparation courses will be held at The Blount Center, DC-002 from 9am - 5pm, 1-hour lunch.
For course information, contact Gary Miner at gary.miner@sfcollege.edu.
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Continuing Education classes are for the professional looking for recertification hours or to increase their knowledge in a field, or may be for the person wishing to earn a career in that field. For further information, please email or call 352-395-5896.
See How to Register
To Apply for License
Go to www.FLDFS.com, pay and submit your license application.
To Register for State Exam
Visit www.pearsonvue.com, or call 888-274-2020 for information.
Note: You must first submit your license application to FLDFS in order to receive
your state exam eligibility notice.
If you do not complete your required course work within the course time frame, you will need to re-register and re-pay the full course fee, and sit for the next scheduled exam. (Students have 3 months to complete the 2-15, 4-40 and 6-20 courses, and 6 months to complete the 2-20 course.)
To Apply for License: Go to www.FLDFS.com, pay and submit your license application.
To Register for State Exam: Visit www.pearsonvue.com, or call 888-274-2020 for information.
Note: You must first submit your license application to FLDFS in order to receive
your state exam eligibility notice.
Registered Customer Service Representative - Online
After completion of this course, you will receive the Customer Service Representative designation which allows you to apply to the Department of Insurance for your license and WAIVES the State exam.
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*Student is responsible for purchasing the required textbook.
FEE $499 / 40 hours
No state exam required!
Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation - Online Only
(40 hours online, final exam online)
After completion of this course, you will receive the Accredited Claims Adjuster designation which allows you to apply to the Department of Insurance for your license and WAIVES the State exam.
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*Student is responsible for purchasing the required textbook.
FEE $499 / 40 hours
No state exam required!
Life, Health, and Variable Annuities Pre-Licensing - Online Only
(60 hours online)
Complete online pre-licensing course designed to prepare a student to become a Licensed Insurance Agent without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace with your instructor available via email, fax, or telephone. The 40 hours of credit are earned TOTALLY ONLINE in the virtual classroom before you are eligible for the State exam. It is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for Life, Health, and Annuities education prior to the State exam. Required text: Florida Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Study Manual.
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FEE $599 / 60 hours
General Lines/Property and Casualty License Preparation - Online Only
(200 hours online)
No classroom required. Take all 200 hours online! This course is designed to prepare a student to become a Licensed Insurance Property and Casualty Agent without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace with your instructor available via email. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the State exam. This course is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for General Lines Agents State Exam. Required Text: Florida General Lines Agent & Customer Representative Study Manual.
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FEE $699 / 200 hours
The Real Estate Sales Associate 63 hour pre-licensing course (RE004FL63) is brand new, state-approved, and follows the proven online teaching methods. Also featured are brief videos and animations to enhance the learning of major concepts or to introduce the lesson. The course is well written in a format designed to enable the student to pass both the course, Final Exam and State Exam.
Topics Include: Real Estate License Law and Qualifications for Licensure, Violations
of License Law, Penalties and Procedures, Title, Deeds and Ownership Restrictions,
Real Estate Contracts, Types of Mortgages and Sources of Financing, and much more!
REE0063
Online
$299
63 Contact Hours
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SHRM Certification
This course will prepare you to take the exam and get SHRM Certified! Santa Fe College's
SHRM Certification Preparation Course will broaden and update your knowledge and skills
while delivering everything you need to pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam, all in
an interactive online video class environment.
- Learn from a certified instructor who provides expertise, insights and one-on-one guidance.
- Network, share experiences, and discuss best practices with a diverse group of HR professionals.
- Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience.
- Master the application of HR technical and behavioral competencies.
BUS0403
Tue. and Thu., Oct. 1 - Nov. 7, 2024
5:30 – 8:30pm
SF Blount Center, DC-002
520 NW 5th Ave.
FEE SHRM Member $1,295 / NON SHRM Member $1,595
SHRM Essentials
This course provides foundational HR knowledge and an introduction to behavioral competencies
essential for business success. This program is designed to benefit new or entry-level
HR professionals, and those for whom HR knowledge is vital, including: small business
owners, office managers, representatives selling or supporting HR systems and services,
international HR personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of U.S. HR practices,
and job-seekers who are exploring HR.
Call for dates and times. 352-395-7329
Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
Administrative Assistant Applications - $129
Discover how time management, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, and management affect administrative assistant responsibilities and activities. Learn the basics of accounting, including the general ledger and key accounting terms, and see how financial statements and controls help keep your organization moving in a positive direction. Understand the fundamentals of business law, contracts, and the principal agency relationship; discover ethics and organizational politics; and understand the basics of human resources management.
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals - $129
Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations,
and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants.
This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff
support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and
meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. Become an indispensable
member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn
your office into a high productivity machine.
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Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
Project Management $135
With accelerated schedules driving many technology projects today, the smart project manager must rapidly retool their skill set. This course offers a breakthrough model for dealing with the realities of managing projects at supersonic speeds. Learn to meet and win the challenges of truncated timelines, short-staffed project teams, skimpy budgets and crippling risks.
Manufacturing Applications $129
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. Learn why manufacturing, industrial, and quality engineering are so essential to any firm.
Manufacturing Fundamentals $129
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. 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.
Project Management Fundamentals $135
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. 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.
Project Management Fundamentals II $135
If you have been assigned projects and need a quick jump start to get going, then this is the course for you. You will learn the 10 essential skills you need to survive and thrive. Topics include understanding the business need and the related project outcomes, setting project boundaries so you know what's included and what's not, getting to know your project stakeholders and their needs so you can set and meet their expectations, and how to plan projects and create a schedule.
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Career Training
Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep $1,545
Learn about project selection, strategy development, complex schedule modeling, forecasting, risk identification and assessment, statusing, recovery, and more. Cover project proposals, planning components, project evaluation, and discover first-hand the importance of a project manager to an organization. The material covered in this course is guaranteed to meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for PMP certification.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt $1,995
Learn how to effectively apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma. Understand how a vast body of knowledge relates to the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) model. Determine the relationship of basic statistics to Six Sigma and learn about the Six Sigma business case including strategic planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking, and financial investment methods.
Certified Supply Chain Professional $2,295
Learn how to translate the connection between the areas of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering into an integrated supply chain. By course completion, have a firm understanding of mitigation strategies, operationalize risk management practices and implement cost reduction measures. This combination of skills will drive the efficiency of your supply chain and give you a competitive edge in the market.
Sessions begin: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18
GMAT Preparation $125
Applying to graduate business and management schools usually means taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Taking this course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types.
Prepare For The GED $129
This course will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus your studying on the areas that you need most.
TEAS 1 $125
The TEAS Prep 1 course will prepare you to sit for the Reading and English and Language Usage portions of the TEAS exam. Learn useful test-taking strategies to fully prepare for the TEAS test that will help launch your nursing career.
SAT/ACT Prep $125
SAT/ACT Preparation Part I will give the information you need on the verbal questions of the ACT and the new SAT. The ACT verbal sections are called the Reading Test, the English Test, and the Science Test. The Reading Test and the English Test assess your knowledge of English usage, grammar, and reading comprehension.
GRE Prep - Part 1 (Verbal) $129
Part 1 takes you through all the question types on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, including reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions, and both essay tasks.
GRE Prep - Part 2 (Quantitative) $129
Part 2 features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections.
Praxis Core Prep $129
Master many areas of math that you will be tested on: number operations, negative numbers, exponents, square roots, order of operations, decimals, fractions, percentages, algebra, geometry, systems of measurement, and probability and statistics. To prepare, learn what constitutes high scoring essays and go through the process of writing each essay in the amount of time allotted. Learn useful test-taking strategies and have the opportunity to take a full-length practice test in each subject area.
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