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Hot courses for this quarter:

5S
AutoCAD 2008 - Level 1 or Level 2
Leadership: Conflect Resolution
Managing Cashflow in a Seasonal Business
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Promoting Your Business With...
TQM Tools for Excellence

5S
Sort, set in order (simplify), sweep and shine (systematically clean), standardize, and sustain – the five steps that will create a more productive and efficient workplace.  This session will cover the concepts of 5S as well as the practical applications of 5S.  Taught by Tim Bennett.  Cost:  $179; 4 hours.  0.4 CEUs.
Clarkesville, THU, 8/21, 6P-10P

AutoCAD 2008 - Level 1
Learn the most up-to-date AutoCAD software on the market. Topics covered include interface, creating simple drawings, using various commands, entering text and dimensions, along with layout and plotting.  Cost:  $389; 5 sessions. 2.0 CEUs.
Currahee, TUE, 7/22-8/19, 6P-10P

AutoCAD 2008 - Level 2
Learn the most up-to-date AutoCAD software on the market. Topics in the Level 2 class build on those fundamentals learned in Level 1 and present more detailed operations.  Cost:  $389; 5 sessions.  2.0 CEUs.
Currahee, THU, 8/14-9/11, 6P-10P

Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing
This six hour workshop will include topics such as Understanding Lines; One, Two, and Multiple View Prints; Dimensioning and Tolerance; Applied Mathematics; Dimensioning Points, Centers, Holes, and Arcs; and Sketching, all in a manufacturing environment.  Taught by Brad Cagle and Tim Bennett.  Cost:  $99 plus book; 6 hours.  0.6 CEUs.
Clarkesville, TUE, 8/19, 9A-3P

Business Contingency and Recovery Planning
More than a review of insurance needs, this course explores the aspects of contingency planning and creating a Business Recovery Plan that is appropriate and that can be reasonably implemented.  Topics include principles of emergency management, planning, evacuation, communication, and security.  Taught by Sandra Maughon.  Cost:  $39; 4 hours.  0.4 CEUs.
Blairsville, WED, 7/23, 8A-Noon

Business and Technical Writing
Learn how to write effective and powerful letters, memos, reports, and proposals that get results. This is not a boring grammar class, but an effective and comprehensive guide that will yield surprisingly easy and powerful results. Taught by Sandra Maughon.  Cost:  $59; 3 sessions. 0.9 CEUs.
Clarkesville, TUE, 8/05-8/19, 6P-9P
Currahee, TUE, 7/10-7/24, 6P-9P

Documenting:  How and When
So many business functions require documenting:  Audits, computer code, meetings, customer contacts, and on and on.  Learn how to accurately and succinctly record the critical items in a manner that is easy to recall for use in the future.  Cost:  $59; 4 hours.  0.4 CEUs.
Blairsville, TUE, 9/30, 6P-10P
Currahee, WED, 10/01, 8A-12P

Effective Business Presentations
Create a clear, logical format for your presentation instead of just learning how to use the bells & whistles.  Using parallel bullets instead of paragraphs, using appropriate graphics, and using speaker notes for presenting and historical documentation are just a few topics to be covered.  Taught by Sandra Maughon.  Cost:  $69; 4 hours.  0.4 CEUs. 
Blairsville, TUE, 7/22, 8A-12P

How to Write a Business Plan
Learn how to develop a business plan to start your own business including a detailed outline of each section and review of sample documents.  Taught by Robert Knighton.  Cost:  $39; 3 hours.
Clarkesville, THU, 8/28, 1P-4P

Introduction to Internal Auditing
Regular internal quality system audits conducted by competent auditors help solve many process problems before they have a major impact on organizational performance. This introductory class covers the basics of how to successfully conduct internal quality system audits and perform related tasks in a proficient manner.  Cost:  $179; 8 hours.  0.8 CEUs.
Currahee, TUE, 7/29, 8A-5P

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
A hands-on simulation makes the Lean Experience come alive.  Don’t limit Lean practices to the shop floor.  Think in terms of the entire organization becoming Lean – from the office to the shipping dock.  Cost:  $149; 4 hours. 0.4 CEUs.
Blairsville, TUE, 8/26, 8A-12P

Leadership:  Conflict Resolution
While conflict exists in every aspect of our lives, the skill of resolving conflict among our employees is necessary for us to perform as leaders.  This course will provide leaders with an understanding of the sources of conflict, how to identify conflict or potential conflict situations, and typical behaviors in conflict situations.  Cost:  $99; 4 hours.  0.4 CEUs.
Clarkesville, THU, 7/24, 6P-10P

Managing Cashflow in a Seasonal Business
What do my goods/services really cost me?  What do the numbers mean?  How do I plan for profits? How can I get a line-of-credit with my sorry financial situation? The answers to these questions as well as other pertinent topics such as “The Care and Feeding of Creditors” and “Take your Banker to Lunch” will be addressed in this information-packed seminar, scheduled in the slow winter month of January for your convenience.  Taught by Robert Knighton.  Cost:  $39; 3 hours.
Clarkesville, THU, 8/07, 1P-4P

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Learn more about General Industry and OSHA regulations in 29 CFR 1910 standards.  Many topics will be examined including: Introduction to OSHA, Walking and Working Surfaces, Fire Protection and Emergency Egress, Electrical Hazards, and Machine Guarding.  Taught by Brad Cagle.  Cost:  $298 10 hours.  1.0 CEUs.
Blairsville, M&Tu, 8/11-8/12, 8A-5P

Promoting Your Business with Effective Communications
Effective communication - written, spoken, verbal and nonverbal - is the basis of every successful enterprise. This class covers a range of areas: Creating a customer focus, email (and Internet) dos and don’ts, collecting and using client testimonials, why and how to write & submit news releases, and more!  It will be tailored to the needs of those who attend.  Cost:  $49; 2 weeks.
Clarkesville, MON, 7/28-8/11, 6P-9P

Promoting Your Business with Effective Speaking
Improve your feeling of self-esteem and your ability to speak in public. This course introduces students to basic communication concepts in order to develop their speaking skills. In addition, this course provides specific strategies and skills to develop an effective extemporaneous speaking style to enhance your ability to communicate the value of your business in a sure and confident manner.  Cost:  $39; 3 hours.
Currahee, MON, 8/18, 6P-9P

Promoting Your Business with Your Web Site
So you have a web site, but your customers aren’t using it.  Come and explore the ins and outs of effectively using your web site to promote your business.  From color choices to usability to reciprocal links to search engines, find out how to make this silent workhorse work for you!  Taught by Polly Simpson.  Cost:  $49; 2 weeks.
Blairsville, MON, 9/08-9/15, 6P-9P

Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured, systematic, step by step, team-based, analytical method for discovering and alleviating root causes of chronic problems anywhere in an organization.  Cost:  $149; 9 hours. 0.9 CEUs.
Clarkesville, M-W, 8/25-8/27, 6P-9P

Spanish in the Workplace
This class is designed specifically for professionals who work with or supervise employees from the Hispanic community.  Cost:  $105; 18 hours.  1.8 CEUs.
Blairsville, M-TH, 7/21-7/24, 6P-9P

TQM Tools for Excellence
This course will enable the participant to recognize when tools are to be used, practice their use and tie them to a multi-step problem solving process. These tools may be used alone or together for problem solving and continuous improvement.  Cost:  $179; 8 hours.  0.8 CEUs.
Blairsville, THU, 9/25, 8A-5P

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