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Basic Income Tax Preparation

The successful student of this course will be allowed to register with California Tax Education Council (CTEC) and be legally eligible to prepare income tax returns for a fee in the upcoming 2009 income tax filing season. Techniques and knowledge of both federal and state income tax codes will be taught that can be used for both professional and non-professional tax preparers. Materials fee - $140.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays 9/9/08 - 11/20/08 22 West City Campus Room 3 $255


Become a Notary Public in One Day

Learn the ""2008 New Notary Laws"" that all California Notaries are required to know."" Start your own business, provide customer service for your organization, and earn additional income. This intensive one-day seminar will equip you with everything you need to know to become an effective Notary. Includes exam. Bring: 2”x2” color photo, $40 check made payable to ”Secretary of State”; proper ID, #2 pencils. Arrive on time. Materials fee-$60.
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Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9/27/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $38.25
Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12/06/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $38.25


Become a Certified Loan Signing Agent

The Real Estate industry needs loan document specialists. This course will provide practice in: putting together a loan package including notarizing documents, negotiating fees and advertising yourself. Learn how to contact the most profitable businesses; get signed up with successful Signing Services/Agencies and grow your business. Bonus: listing of 50 loan-signing companies. Materials: $80 includes book and completion Certificate. Pre-requisite- Completion of Notary class.
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Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10/18/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $29.75


Become a Child Visitation Monitor

Interested in child advocacy work, consider a career as a professional Child Visitation Monitor. Court ordered scheduled, monitored visits between a child and a non-custodial parent require a monitor who provides a measure of safety to the child. Learn the basic principles and practice of supervised visitation. Additional training will include: the stages of child development, reflective listening, and maintaining neutrality. You will also receive information on how to effectively market yourself. Materials fee- $120.
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Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturdays 9/13/08 & 9/20/08 2 West City Campus Room B23 $59.50


Biotechnology for the Curious

Did you know that biotechnology has created more than 200 new therapies and vaccines and that there are over 500 life sciences companies in San Diego? Come learn about how the DNA revolution has created novel products and how simple the underlying technology is to understand and use. Come learn about the industry, DNA as life’s instruction manual, and perform a DNA isolation experiment. Materials fee- $5.
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Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 10/11/08 1 Miramar College   $17.00


Creating Low Cost High Impact Marketing for Small Businesses

Learn practical and profitable marketing strategies in this interactive, fast paced course which overviews the basics of strategic marketing. Learn the essentials of focused marketing including target markets, research, advertising, promotion, PR, direct marketing, and internet. Prepare and implement your own marketing plan and calendar. Materials Fee-$25.00.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursdays 9/18/08 - 11/06/08 8 West City Campus Room B26 $102.00


How to Become a Mystery Shopper

Do you like to shop, eat out, go to the movies, buy flowers or play golf? Mystery shopping is a great way to earn money while enjoying yourself. Shoppers receive assignments at diverse businesses. Learn how mystery shopping works, how to get into the “shoppers network, and how to avoid scams. Elaine Moran is an author, lecturer, mystery shopper and instructor. Materials Fee- $20.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Saturday 11/15/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $25.50


How to Set Up a Home-Based Business

This course is designed to teach the basics of starting a home-based business and covers topics such as setting up your business name, obtaining a license, branding, marketing and establishing your clients. This is a fun, interactive class that will offer the best approach and business solutions for each student. Materials fee paid directly to instructor- $5.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 10/25/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $17.00
Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 01/24/09 1 West City Campus Room B23 $17.00


How to Get Free Advertising to Promote Your Business

This course is designed to teach the basics of how to market your business by obtaining free publicity. The topics covered will include creating newsworthy topics, pitching your story, and finding avenues to get free publicity. Materials fee paid directly to instructor - $5.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 01/10/09 1 West City Campus Room B23 $17.00


How to Market Your Strengths to Get Ahead Personally and Professionally

This course is designed to teach the basics of how to market your strengths and present yourself in the best possible light in a personal or business environment. Topics covered will include: the keys to making a great first impression, identifying and developing your biggest strengths and more. Materials fee paid directly to instructor- $5.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 11/08/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $17.00




Start Your Own Home-Based Executive Level Recruiting Business with Little or No Investment

Are you tired of the 8 to 5 grind, the long commutes and the demanding boss? Are you independent, self-motivated and outgoing? Then come learn about how you can start your own executive level recruiting business on a shoe-string and earn big recruiting fees in very little time. Materials fee paid directly to instructor- $25.
Call 619-230-2895 to preregister.

Time Days Dates Sessions Location Room Fee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday 11/15/08 1 West City Campus Room B23 $17.00