Continuing Ed Classes
Ogeechee Technical College offers a variety of courses in Continuing Education
to meet your personal and professional development needs.
to meet your personal and professional development needs.
| For more information, please contact: Kathleen Kosmoski Director for Community and Resource Development Phone: 912.486.7409 | Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Introduction to Computers I |
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| Does the computer scare you? Do you think a mouse is a creature? If so, then this course is for you. Designed for those with little or no computer experience, it provides an introduction to computer terminology, various operating and software applications, the basic components of a computer, and you will discuss factors to consider when purchasing your own computer. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Introduction to Computers II |
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| Now that you know what a computer is and all its parts, come and explore the internet using various search engines and learn the various components of Microsoft Office. You will learn the basic functions of your computer and how to set it up. Once you complete this course, we won’t be able to get you off the computer! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| EXCEL 2010 - Basics |
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| Formulas, data, and spreadsheets - Oh My! No need to be overwhelmed with the thought of working with spreadsheets. This basic level Excel course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to work with spreadsheets. You will learn how to format a spreadsheet, copy and move data, utilize simple formulas, and how to print a spreadsheet. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| EXCEL 2010 - Basics - DAY CLASSES |
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| Formulas,
data, and spreadsheets - Oh My! No need to be overwhelmed with the
thought of working with spreadsheets. This basic level Excel course will
provide you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to work with
spreadsheets. You will learn how to format a spreadsheet, copy and move
data, utilize simple formulas, and how to print a spreadsheet. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Excel 2010 – Beyond the Basics |
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Now that you have the basics of Excel, it’s time to take your skills to the next level. You will begin by managing multiple spreadsheets, lists, charts, and tables. By the end of the course, you will be working with hyperlinks, formulas, queries, importing and exporting data, and running simple queries. This is the perfect course to enhance your Excel skills beyond the basic level. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Powerpoint 2010 – The Basics |
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| Have you ever wished you knew how to create a presentation on the computer? Are you having difficulty learning all the “ta-das” to enhance your presentation? If so, this course is for you! Come and learn the basic knowledge and skills in producing slide presentations through Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn how to create and format slides, draw objects, work with graphics such as Word Art and pictures, and how to modify the presentation during this hands-on lab course. Once you complete this course, your presentations will be flying off the screen. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Quickbooks 2010 – The Basics |
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| Come and learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks 2010 and track your personal finances or those of your business. During this hands-on course, you will learn the major facets of QuickBooks from setting up a new company and managing accounts and vendors, to creating invoices, printing checks, and setting up budgets, and much more. Learning to manage your finances never got easier! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Word 2010 – The Basics |
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| It’s here – Microsoft 2010! Gain the basic knowledge and skills of word processing through this hands-on training course. You will learn how to create documents, format letters and text, build tables, and use various tools and attributes of Microsoft Word 2010. Once you complete this course, you’ll want to go beyond the basics! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Word 2010 – The Basics - DAY CLASSES |
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| It’s
here – Microsoft 2010! Gain the basic knowledge and skills of word
processing through this hands-on training course. You will learn how to
create documents, format letters and text, build tables, and use various
tools and attributes of Microsoft Word 2010. Once you complete this
course, you’ll want to go beyond the basics! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Word 2010 – Beyond the Basics |
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| Now that you know the basics of Word 2010, it is time to take your skills to the next level! During this course, you will learn how to style your documents, format sections, columns, and tables, perform mail merges, and so much more. Why stop with writing a simple letter when you can learn to print labels and envelopes, create shortcuts, and design graphs. After completing this course, you will have no more limits to creating professional documents. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
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| OSHA TRAINING: Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. The courses below are to provide information and training to several of the “Top-10” Most Accessed and Violated industry standards. | ||
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Blood Borne Pathogens |
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Are you and your employees at risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens? Did you know that OSHA requires employers to protect their workers against health hazards from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials? This Blood Borne Pathogens course will review the requirements that employers must take to protect their workers who are or may be exposed to blood or other infectious matter. In addition, employees will learn methods to protect themselves, identify work practice controls, and implement universal precautions. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Occupational Noise Exposure |
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| Are your workers exposed to excessive noise levels? Are you aware of the OSHA regulations governing noise levels? From operating machinery and motorized vehicles to office noise, OSHA regulates the amount and length of time a worker can be exposed to various noise levels. During this course, you will review permissible noise exposures and how to calculate them, discuss various noise monitoring devices, evaluate different hearing protectors, and discuss the components of an occupational noise exposure plan. Join us as our instructor will review the OSHA standard for occupational noise exposure and help you ensure you are protecting your employees from hearing loss. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Commercial Truck Driving Refresher Course |
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If you have a CDL and haven’t been driving a truck for over 12 months, then you need to take this truck driving refresher course. During this 40-hour course, you will participate in classroom instruction, demonstrate basic control, shifting, cornering, backing skills and driving, conduct walk around inspections, and review federal/state rules and regulations. Prerequisites: must have current Class A CDL, current motor vehicle report, current long form DOT physical, pass drug screen, and possess a certificate from accredited driving school. | ||
Location: Hagan Campus | ||
| Growing Your Business with Google |
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| Do you want to reach more customers? Would you like an effective way to operate your business more efficiently? During this three-hour workshop, you will learn about online marketing best practices, including how to reach the right audience, write compelling ads, and use Google Analytics to track online traffic and optimize your website. You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to learn how Google can help you grow your business. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Escort Vehicle Driver Certification |
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Georgia law now requires that drivers of an escort or pilot vehicle obtain a certification. This course will certify you to drive and operate an escort vehicle for Oversize-Overweight loads as required by Georgia law. You will be taught vehicle safety, Georgia laws and regulations, vehicle standards, and uniform escort operations. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Pest Control Certification Exam |
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Individuals working in the pest control industry are required by Georgia law to take and pass a certification exam. Exam areas include Certified Pest Control Operator, Commercial Applicator, and Registered Employee Technician. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Forklift Safety Training |
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Are you looking for a job in the industrial sector and need a skill to enhance your resume? During this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to operate a forklift safely. The course is designed for individuals with little or no forklift driving experience. Upon successful completion of the training, you will be presented with an OSHA Forklift Safety Certification. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Spanish for Medical Professionals |
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| Do you work in the medical profession and need help communicating with Spanish-speaking patients? If so, this course is for you. During this course, you will learn Spanish commands and phrases to assist Spanish-speaking persons in emergency situation. Emphasis will be placed on concise words and phrases to determine the patient’s chief complaint, extent of injury or nature of illness, as well as explain procedures and treatment. This course comes complete with a manual and CD so you can keep your communication skills fresh. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Lockout/Tagout – Control of Hazardous Energy |
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Did you know that employers are responsible for developing and implementing an energy control program – Lockout/Tagout – for the protection of their workers while performing service and maintenance on machines and equipment? This course will help you to detect hazardous conditions and implement control measures as they relate to the control of hazardous energy. You will also learn how to develop an energy control program, including writing procedures, training authorized employees, and conducting periodic inspections. By the end of this course, you will understand the application and definition of OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Planning and Financing for Your Small Business |
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Lack of planning is one of the top reasons small businesses fail. During this workshop, you will discuss marketing strategies, estimate start-up costs, manage cash flow, examine legal forms, permits, and licensing requirements, and talk about ways to manage your risk. Whether you are planning to start a small business or needing to re-position your current business, this workshop will provide you with the tools and resources to make accurate decisions. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Starting a Small Business |
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Are you considering starting a small business? Attending this class may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business. Come and learn what it really takes to be successful by identifying the needed skills and resources, legal obligations, failure factors, and financial commitments of owning a small business. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Writing for the Workplace |
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When it comes to writing a letter, memo, or email, most people struggle with sentence structure, proper grammar, and word choice. During this course, you will learn how to write clear and concise emails, memos, and business letters. You will learn how to write a proper email and memo, improve your general writing skills, and avoid common writing errors. This is the perfect course for you to learn writing basics and to refresh your writing skills. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| ServSafe |
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ServSafe is the industry standard certification for food safety and meets the Georgia requirement for personnel food sanitation. During this course, you will be taught food safety codes and practices, personal hygiene, cross-contamination and allergens, time and temperature, and cleaning and sanitation. Be safe, enroll today and ensure your restaurant meets the standard! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Recertification |
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| This course is for healthcare providers who are currently certified in ACLS and need recertification. Participants should already possess a book, and upon successful completion of the course, will receive a two-year certification. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers |
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| This course is designed for the medical professional needing to become certified in CPR. Students are taught how to administer CPR, including two-rescuers) to adults, children, and infants, foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a two-year certification. A book is required and is included in the cost of the course. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers – Recertification |
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| This course is for healthcare providers who are currently certified in BLS and need recertification. Participants should already possess a book, and upon successful completion of the course, will receive a two-year certification. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Heartsaver CPR & First Aid |
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| Are you able to respond to an emergency? Want to learn to save a life? Then this course is for you! Through the use of video and hands-on training, you will learn how to administer CPR to adults, children, and infants, remove an airway obstruction, control bleeding, treat burns, use splinting devices, and a host of other first aid skills. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a two-year certification and possibly help save a life! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Recertification |
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| This course is for healthcare providers who are currently certified in PALS and need recertification. Participants should already possess a book, and upon successful completion of the course, will receive a two-year certification. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
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Basic American Sign Language |
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| Come learn to sign. Whether you know a person who is hearing impaired or have a friend or relative that needs to sign because of other disabilities, now you can learn to communicate with your hands. No experience needed! Everything is provided. Bring a friend! We will learn basic signs but then move on to role playing and signing songs. Cookies for break time! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language |
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| Are you ready to move from basic sign language to advanced phraseology? This intermediate sign language course will explore more than 500 phrases and everyday expressions to help you communicate with the hearing impaired. You will learn common signs associated with family, health, travel, religion, food, money, and small talk. You will also be introduced to 50 phrases dealing with computers and the Internet. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Basic Digital Photography |
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| Discover
the wonderful world of digital photography and learn how to capture the
perfect picture every time! You will be taught various lighting
techniques, camera angles, film speeds, posing, and special effects. You
will practice taking pictures and have those pictures critiqued, so be
sure to bring your camera! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Crop That Shot |
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| Now that you have your pictures, it’s time to make them look great! Working with Picasa by Google, you will be able to edit and adjust your photos, add effects to create unique looks, and make an online album to create slideshows and photo collages. Improve almost any picture with Picasa’s one-click fixes or use toning and effects to make your best shot even better to share with your family and friends! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Build Your Own Rain Barrel |
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| Keep your flowers, vegetables, grass, and pocketbook happy this summer by collecting your roof’s rainwater to water your plants. You could have hundreds of gallons of free water simply by collecting it. During this class, you will build a rain barrel and gain some valuable water conservation information. The cost of the course includes a barrel and rain barrel kit. Take an active role in recycling water and build a rain barrel! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Cake Decorating – The Basics |
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| Imagine the joy on the faces of your family and friends when you serve them a dessert made and decorated by you! This Wilton Method Decorating Basics course is the perfect place to start. A certified Wilton Instructor will walk you through the basic steps to prepare and decorate your dessert. You’ll start with the basics of icing and then learn how to complete lines, flowers, leaves, roses, and piping. A book and a kit are included in the cost of this course. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Cake Decorating – Flowers & Design |
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| In this Flowers and Cake Design course, we will explore even more sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life! You will create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and famous Wilton roses. Then you will discover the secrets of arranging them in a beautiful balanced cake-top bouquet. Your amazing flowers will be framed by an impressive border treatment or basket weave design. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Cake Decorating – Gum Paste & Fondant |
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| Welcome to your Gum Paste and Fondant Course! Your Wilton Method Instructor will lead you every step of the way as you create amazing hand-shape flowers, beautiful borders and bold accents using these easy-to-shape icings. When you’ve completed the course, you’ll have gained the confidence to decorate gum paste and fondant cakes your family will enjoy for years to come. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Culinary Date Night |
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| Come and enjoy dinner for Him & Her. In this class we invite couples to come and cook together. Each night, you will prepare a special dinner including dessert and then sit down and enjoy a nice dinner for two. You will even put a spin on some classic take-out dishes and create your own special night! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Grill It! |
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| Learn to create exciting and easy to prepare dry rubs, marinades and oils for your favorite grilled meats. During this course, you will also create side dishes and accompaniments on the grill including relishes, sauces, and awesome sides. If you enjoy grilling, you’ll love this class! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Tapas |
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| Bring your girlfriends and learn how to prepare little dishes that go perfect with Sangrias or Mojitos for “Girls Night”! Braised beef tacos, empanadas, pepper and potato omelet, and of course sweet little treats are just some of the items on the menu. Learning to cook these succulent starters may be all you need to know. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner |
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| Are you tired of fried, baked and BBQ chicken? Want something more out of your bird? If so, then you need to come and cook with us! In this class, you will learn to make a stuffed chicken breast, chicken picatta, and rosemary chicken skewers just to name a few. Come and spice up your bird and create winning chicken dishes. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Spices: A World Tour |
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| Come and take a culinary world tour and explore cooking with spices from India, Asia, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Curry chicken, coconut soup, and Jerk marinades will all make an appearance in this amazing class! You will prepare and take home a dish for two each night using the flavors and techniques learned in class. Join us for an interactive journey of culinary delights. Class size is limited! | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
| Community Spanish: A Survival Guide for English Speakers |
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you want an easy and quick way to learn everyday Spanish? Do you want
to be able to communicate and understand common phrases and questions?
Come and learn how to “say” practical, common phrases and questions in
Spanish, and how to comprehend many basic and common expressions and
phrases used in conversational Spanish. This course comes complete with a
manual and CD so you can keep your new language fresh. | ||
Location: Main Campus | ||
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