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Newly Added Course Offerings  

This Web page is dedicated to Continuing and Community Education classes which have been added to the semester schedule after the publication of the schedule. 

Bradenton (BC) 941-752-5203, Lakewood Ranch (LWR) 941-363-7203,

Venice (VC) 941-408-1412

" Going Green "  

Green Building Basics & LEED

LEED Core Concepts & Strategies

REGREEN: Implementing Green Residential Remodeling

Intro to PV Systems: 5-day NABSEP Certification of Knowledge Preparation

Intro to Solar Thermal

 30- Hour Appraisal CE Package

Steve W. Vehmeier is a State Certified General Appraiser and Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB) Certified USPAP Instructor.  He is the subject-matter expert for national and state agencies.  You can register for the 30 hour package or individual classes as needed.                                                

To order the 2010-11 USPAP books for the classes, call Steve Vehmeier at (727-544-9350) at a cost of $104.

The Divorce Course

The step-by-step guide through the emotional, financial and legal steps of divorce.  Lynne Glazer will teach the students the stops of the divorce process that covers everything you ned to kow so informed decisions can be made.  The students will create goals and action steps that are in alignment with teh vision of their diviorce.  Choice-by-choice, the students will create the divorce that is right for them and their family and in turn save money , emotional duress and valuable time.

Topics include:

• Making the decision to leave
• Improving your communication skills
• Getting the plan in place
• The Emotional Divorce
• The Legal Divorce
• The Financial Divorce
• Children & Divorce
• Proposals & Marital Separation Agreement (MOU)

Advanced Ceramics/Pottery

Explore your choice of hand-building or wheel-throwing.  Learn gas-kiln techniques assiciated with high-fire reduction and the popular low-fire raku process.  Pervious ceramincs experience is a must.

Beginning Website Design - Conquer Your Fears!

This class is for anyone who would like to know how to create a website for personal or business use.  Knowing how to profuce a working website can save your business money, improve your client base or be purely for personal use.  Beginners with little to no knowledge should enroll in this class.  We will conquer the confusing website world and you'll finish this class with a working site!

 Marketing your Business for Success!

The class is for anyone who would like to create or revamp their marketing tools and learn some basic graphic design.  A local small business owner will teach the class and give insight and inspiration into proper modern design.  Students will learn to use the software Abobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign and direct it towards marketing tools.  You'll finish this class with a business card, letterhead and advertisement.

  Learn to Sail (for Adults) Beginner class

The class is offered by the Sailing Alternatives, Inc. (SAlt) and  Sarasota Sailing Squadron in conjunction with State College of Florida.  The student will spend 12 hours in the classroom and 18 hours on the water learning the correct procedures of Sailing.  When the student successfully completes the class, they will earn a U.S. Sailing Association certification.  The program is also designed to teach disabled students to Sail.  Each student will be asked to sign a Waiver of Liability before taking the class.  Limit of 10 students per class.