PSC Home Page MAC Home page
home button directions button non-credit classes button continuing education button room rentals button staff button credit courses button
Adobe Reader Download for PDF Files

Adult Education Automotive Business Computers Continuing Education Units Corporate Education & Training Dance Finance Food Preparation Health Improvement Home Improvement Interior Design Languages Medical Music Online Classes Personal Interest Real Estate Security Sports & Fitness Test Prep Vocational Certificate Programs Writing

Vocational Certificates
Medical Classes
Online Non-Credit Classes
Off Campus Locations
 
 

Spring 2008 Non-Credit Class Schedule

Online Courses

If you register for a non-credit class but are unable to attend, you must come to the Matteson Area Center or the PSC Main Campus Admissions Office and fill out a drop form. No refunds will be issued unless requested 48 business hours before the first class meeting.

Please click the area of study listed below for a complete course description including a syllabus, instructor biography, prerequisites, and requirements.

Ed2go Online Classes

The Internet

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
Introduction to Outlook 2002
Getting Organized with Outlook 2000
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay

Web Page Design I

Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage 2002
Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage 2000
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

Web Graphics and Multimedia

Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro 8
Imaging for the Web Using Fireworks 4.0
Introduction to Macromedia Director MX 2004
Introduction to Flash MX
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Web Programming

CGI Programming for the Web
Introduction to JSP Programming

Basic Computer Literacy

Working With Your OS X iMac and Macintosh
Computer Skills for the Workplace

Computer Applications

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2002
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2000
Introduction to Crystal Reports 10
Introduction to PrintShop Deluxe
Using AppleWorks 6
Introduction to QuickBooks
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks
Quicken for Windows
Introduction to Outlook 2002

Desktop Publishing & Imaging

Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer
Introduction to Photoshop 7
Intermediate Photoshop 7
Photoshop 6 for the Absolute Beginner
Introduction to Photoshop 6
Introduction to PrintShop Deluxe
Introduction to QuarkXPress 5.0 for Windows
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2002
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2000

Computer Troubleshooting & Networking

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
Creating a Home or Small Office Network
Introduction to Networking
Intermediate Networking
Introduction to Windows 2000 Professional
Introduction to Database Development
Introduction to SQL
Introduction to Oracle
Introduction to Sybase
Introduction to Crystal Reports 10
Introduction to the Game Industry
C++ for the Absolute Beginner
Computer Graphics Programming with OpenGL
Introduction to Perl Programming
Introduction to VBA
Introduction to Visual Basic .NET

Certification Prep

PMP Certification Prep 1
PMP Certification Prep 2

Palm Pilot & Pocket PC

Navigating Your Palm Pilot
Discover the Pocket PC

Digital Photography & Digital Video

Discover Digital Photography
Secrets of Better Photography
Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer
Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People
Digital Photography OUTPUT
Introduction to Adobe Premiere 6

Languages

Beginning Braille
Speed Spanish
Beginning Conversational French
Grammar for ESL

Writing Courses

Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Writing Great Technical Documents
The Keys to Effective Editing
Grammar Refresher
Correcting Oral and Written Errors
Effective Business Writing
Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers
Writeriffic 2: Advanced Creativity Training for Writers
The Craft of Magazine Writing
Research Methods for Writers
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
Your Screenwriting Career
You Can Write for Television
Write Like a Pro
Crafting Your Short Fiction
Pleasures of Poetry
Song Writing Success
Travel Writing
Write Your Life Story
Business Marketing Writing
Introduction to Internet Writing Markets
Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business
Resume Writing Workshop
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant

Entertainment Industry Careers

Introduction to the Game Industry
Marketing Tools for Actors
Theme Park Engineering
Get Funny!
You Can Write for Television
Songwriting Success
Get Paid to Travel

Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management

Fast Track Fund Raising
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
A to Z Grantwriting
Get Grants!
Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Business Planning & Entrepreneurial Courses

Creating a Successful Business Plan
Business Planning for the Retired
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
Start and Operate your own Home-Based Business
Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business
Secrets of the Caterer
Growing Plants for Fun and Profit
Start Your Own Consulting Practice
Caring for Children
Laws of the Business Jungle

Sales & Marketing

Professional Sales Skills
Effective Selling
Business Marketing Writing
Principles of Sales Management

Accounting

Accounting Fundamentals
Creating a Successful Business Plan
Introduction to QuickBooks
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks

Business Administration & Management

Building an Ethical Business
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II
Understanding the Human Resources Function
Hire Smart
Customer Service Fundamentals
Employment Law Fundamentals
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Applications
Project Management @ e-Speed
Introduction to Business Analysis
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Administrative Assistant Applications
Mastery of Business Fundamentals
Mastery of Business Applications
Manufacturing Fundamentals
Manufacturing Applications
Distribution and Logistics Management
Successful Construction Business Management
Managing Technology
Managing Technical Professionals
Principles of Sales Management
Six Sigma: Total Quality Fundamentals
Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications
Purchasing Fundamentals
Purchasing Applications
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Supply Chain Management Applications

Test Prep

GED Test Preparation
Prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test
GRE Preparation - Part 1
GRE Preparation - Part 2
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2
GMAT Preparation
Grammar for ESL
LSAT Preparation - Part 1
LSAT Preparation - Part 2

Personal & Career Development

Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
Hidden Market Job Search Strategies
Resume Writing Workshop
Get Assertive!
Leadership
Communicating Like a Leader
High Powered Communication
Individual Excellence: Secrets of Career Success
Conquer Your Stress!
Work Yourself Happy
Achieving Success with Difficult People
Merrill Ream Speed Reading
Effective Business Writing
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Grammar Refresher
Get Funny!
Get Paid to Travel
Buy or Lease Your Car Like a Pro
Where Does All My Money Go?
Personal Finance
Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!
The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks
Build Your Own Mutual Fund for Pennies
Online Investing
Introduction to Stock Options
Debt Elimination Techniques That Work
Quicken for Windows

Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
Become a Veterinary Assistant
Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
Food and Fitness to Fight Cancer
Intermediate Visual Basic .NET
Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0
Creating User Requirements Documents
Project Management @ e-Speed
Managing Technical Professionals
Handling Medical Emergencies
Outdoor Survival Techniques
Assisting Aging Parents

Family & Personal Enrichment

Genealogy Basics
Film Literacy for Everyone
Creating a Healthier Home
Wine Appreciation for Beginners
Goodbye to Shy
The Magic of Hypnosis
Keys to Effective Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Stress S.O.S. for Women
Achieving Success with Difficult People
Merrill Ream Speed Reading
Write Your Life Story
Handling Medical Emergencies
Outdoor Survival Techniques
Assisting Aging Parents

Child Care & Parenting

Caring for Children
Parenting: The First Five Years
Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
Understanding Adolescents
Solving Discipline
Problems at Home
Guiding Kids on the Internet

Art, History, Psychology, & Literature

Film Literacy for Everyone
Music Made Easy
Enjoying European Art Online
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Jungian Psychology
Inspiring Tales from the Underground Railroad
History of Women Writers
British History: Henry VIII and His Six Queens
Theme Park Engineering
Introduction to Algebra
Philosophy for the New Millennium
Great Themes in Philosophy

Law & Legal Careers

Employment Law Fundamentals
Introduction to Criminal Law
Evidence Law
Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Appeal
Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights
LSAT Preparation - Part 1
LSAT Preparation - Part 2

Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals

Certificate in Gerontology
Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing
Ethical Considerations for the Health Care Professional
Ethical Issues for Today's Nurse
Core Curriculum for Maternal-Infant Nursing
A Nurse's Guide to Complementary Therapies
Perinatal Liability Issues
The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary Health Care

Courses for Teaching Professionals

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
The Classroom Computer
Using the Internet in the Classroom
PowerPoint in the Classroom
Big Ideas in Little Books
Get Assertive!
Leadership
Conquer Your Stress!
Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro 8
Speed Spanish
A to Z Grantwriting
Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
Understanding Adolescents
Guiding Kids on the Internet


E-mail: Frank Novak
4821 Southwick Dr. Matteson, Illinois 60443 (708) 709-3750
Matteson Area Center website is maintained by Frank Novak