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Develop the skills needed to launch, develop, and manage a new or existing venture. You will experience all aspects of planning a new venture, including: developing a vision, conducting market analysis, testing financial feasibility, strategic planning, learning about leadership and management, and marketing. Learn how all these components are necessary for a new venture to thrive in today's marketplace.

Event Planning is one of the most exciting fields to be in today. An event planner's job is dynamic, rewarding and fun. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of event planning, explore the various facets of an event planner's job, define industry terms and gain practical insight into the valuable tools and resources available to help you become a successful event planner.

This workshop is a practical real-world review of some of the more important aspects of the contractual process including specific, standard contractual provisions such as the indemnification and insurance sections as well as some basic contract law. The emphasis of this workshop will be on understanding those parts of the contract that can hurt or help your business. This workshop is ideal for contracts administrators and small business owners who desire a workable understanding of the details of the contracts they sign.

An experienced entrepreneur teaches you how to develop the motivation, discipline, and creativity to quit your job and be your own boss. Requirements: Internet access, email, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

An industry professional teaches you everything you need to prosper in the backyard nursery business. Requirements: Internet access, email, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of America's fastest growing service sectors. A seasoned veteran in the non-profit management field will show you how to transform your good intentions into a professional plan of action. You'll understand the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations while mastering the core knowledge necessary to become an effective leader in the nonprofit arena. Requirements: Internet access, email, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Committing your idea to paper in the form of a business plan increases your chances of obtaining financing, and keeping your business strategically focused. With the support of your instructor and a network of like-minded students, work through all of the major components of a business plan and emerge with first draft in hand. And most importantly, you will have completed the first, and most difficult, step on the path to small business success. Requirements: Microsoft Word or other word processing program, Internet access, email, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

There are more projects occurring today than at any time in history. Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do not manage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for project management practitioners. If you're organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. New to project management? This course will provide you with essential information you'll need to prepare for and complete your first project. Experienced project manager? This course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies. Requirements: Internet access, email, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

In this course, an experienced Project Management Professional will teach you the same powerful tools and techniques that experienced project management professionals rely on every day. Master the tricks of the trade: Earned Value Performance Measurement, Gantt Charts, Network Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, and Cost-Volume Analysis. Become proficient at recruiting project team members and empowering them to succeed. Understand the stages of team development and gain skills in developing and motivating team leaders. Requirements: Completion of Project Management Fundamental (or equivalent experience).Internet access, email, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Required text: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (3rd Edition) by the Project Management Institute (NOT available at campus bookstores).

Learn how to create and coordinate successful special events. Develop skills, find resources and gain confidence to plan and produce any size or type of event. Find out what the experts and master planners already know so that you can avoid embarrassing and costly planning errors or production mistakes. After just a few weeks, you will become a knowledgeable event planner poised to produce any type of event. Requirements: Internet access, email, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Industry veteran shows you how to take a nonprofit business from vision to reality. Requirements: Internet access, email, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Find out how you can earn income by sharing your training or knowledge with others. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and a Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Whether you are planning a wedding, looking to get into the wedding planning industry, or want to open your own business, this is the course for you. In this information packed workshop, you will learn all the steps and tools needed to be a successful wedding planner!