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SMALL BUSINESS and HOME BUSINESS

ENTRY LEVEL BOOKKEEPER Continuing Education Certificate
Learn the essentials of accounting and build the skills necessary to seek an entry-level job in bookkeeping. Earn a continuing education certificate for entry level bookkeeping by successfully completing these three classes:
• Accounting/Bookkeeping I
• Accounting/Bookkeeping 2
• Quickbooks for Bookkeepers

Students considering this option should have basic computer skills, some experience with Microsoft Excel, and successfully completed a high-school level basic algebra class. This is an entry-level certificate, and should not be confused with the Certified Bookkeeper status offered by the AIPB.

For further details, call 443-840-4442.

ACC 354
Accounting /Bookkeeping II
Continue your study of accounting/bookkeeping principles as you explore trial balances, different types of financial reports, cash flow, retained earnings, reconciling bank statements, and payroll systems. Prerequisite: Accounting/Bookkeeping I.
Total Cost: $119 (Tuition: $40 Fees: $79)

SBA 439
Becoming a Notary: Learning the Rules and Regulations
Learn the rules, regulations and correct practices in performing the responsibilities of a notary public. Topics include a brief history, Maryland rules, practical advice, avoiding problems, new developments and performing competently as a notary.
Total Cost: $89 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $54)

SBA 808
How to Start and Manage Your Own Small Business
Examine management issues and concerns in forming a small business enterprise. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment, government resources, types of businesses, markets to explore, legalities and more.
Total Cost: $89 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $54)

SBA 808
How to Start and Manage Your Own Small Business
Examine management issues and concerns in forming a small business enterprise. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment, government resources, types of businesses, markets to explore, legalities and more.
Total Cost: $94 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $59)

SBA 283
How to Start Your Own Consulting Business
Learn new ideas and information while discussing how to set up a consulting practice based on individual skills, knowledge and use of effective business practices. Topics include marketing, finances and business planning.
Total Cost: $89 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $54)

VOC 244
Preparation for the Maryland Home Improvement Exam
Prepare for the home improvement exam and learn about starting a home improvement business. Home Inspection Law, Door-to-Door Sales Act and a review of various business/employee laws included in the exam will be presented.
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $89 Fees: $90)

SBA 528
Strategic Planning for Small Business
Use strategic planning skills and techniques to better understand and improve the performance of your small business. Expand your management skills as you examine your competitive environment, review possible funding sources, plan for future staffing, and understand the process of creating and implementing a strategic plan.
Total Cost: $94 (Tuition: $35 Fees: $59)

MAN 300
Swimming Pool/Spa Operator Training
Become current in the safe, healthy operation of public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and qualify as a certified pool/spa operator in Baltimore County. Bring photo I.D. (driver's license). Must be at least 16 years old to enroll. Textbook is included in the cost of the course and will be distributed in class.
Total Cost: $174 (Tuition: $54 Fees: $120)

MAN 287
Refresher Course for Pool/Spa Operators
Stay current regarding the safe and healthy operation of public swimming pools and know how to operate public whirlpool spas and hot tubs in Baltimore County. Bring photo I.D.(driver's license) and current pool/spa operator's card to class. Textbook is included in the cost of the course and will be distributed in class.
Total Cost: $125 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $105)

PDE 655
Speaking In Public
Develop communication skills useful in interpersonal, work-related, volunteer and community leadership roles. Learn to make powerful presentations with confidence, poise and enthusiasm.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $55)

XXX 865
Introduction to Voice Overs
Examine voice over opportunities available in the world of radio and television. Work on mike with actual scripts. Learn about two kinds of voice overs and how to prepare the all-important demo tape.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

VOD 035
Weddings - Coordinating - Part I
Learn the professional way to coordinate any size and type of wedding. Get the basics from start to finish and more. Intended for individuals considering a career in professional wedding coordinating.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $19 Fees: $66)

VOD 036
Weddings - Coordinating - Part II
Continue to learn the professional way to coordinate and plan weddings. Intended for individuals considering a career in professional wedding coordinating. Recommended: Weddings Part I.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $59)

MGT 573
Train the Trainer
Learn to conduct effective business training sessions by examining the Instruction Cycle for use in both cross and top-down training contacts. Explore the importance of demonstration in training sessions and the impact that effective verbal and written communication skills have on successful training assignments.
Total Cost: $159 (Tuition: $99 Fees: $60)

MGT 624
Social Media Marketing
Develop the knowledge and skills to integrate social media into an organization's marketing activities. Topics include understanding social media, preparing for social marketing, social media channels and program measurement and evaluation.
Total Cost: $159 (Tuition: $99 Fees: $60)