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KOKOMO, Ind.—In March, IU Kokomo’s Division of Continuing Studies offers new non-credit courses—such as How to Break Into the Music Business—as well as perennial favorite topics, such as Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement. For more information on these or other Continuing Studies courses, call (765) 455-9426 or visit iuk.edu/scs.
Computer Basics III
Take your computer skills to the next level! Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks more quickly. Discover how to customize your operating system with advanced configuration options. This class will also discuss, in depth, the variety of peripherals that are available to enhance your computing experience. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 1–10, 9–11 a.m., AND Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2–11, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Fee: $109
Yoga I
This form of exercise and stretching will improve your flexibility, balance and strength. Poses will be taught in detail and will flow together, increasing body awareness and toning all muscles. Students should bring a towel and exercise mat to each class and dress comfortably. It is recommended that students not consume food 1–2 hours before class. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 1–17, 6–7 p.m. Fee: $72
How to Break Into the Music Business
Debunking the myth of “overnight successes,” this class captures what is involved with getting music played on the radio. Sessions will cover radio quality of tracks, demo production and artist management. Mondays, March 1–22, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $99
Sewing
This course will take you step-by-step through sewing a simple garment using basic techniques. Learn how to use a sewing machine, lay out and cut a pattern, and work with buttons, buttonholes and zippers. Participants who own a portable sewing machine are asked to bring it to class. Mondays, March 1–April 5, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $99
Advanced Photoshop®
Harness the power of Adobe Photoshop® and its sister program Adobe ImageReady® to create appealing Web site layouts. Compile libraries of your own customized textures and patterns. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2–March 11, 7–9 p.m. Fee: $159
Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement
Presented by Successful Financial Strategies, Inc. Local investment consultants will explain the whys and hows of retirement planning, in a course offered at two different locations. Sessions will explore sources of retirement income such Social Security, pensions and IRA alternatives; techniques for managing investment risks and allocating assets; ways to minimize taxes for estate distribution; and long-term planning regarding Medicare, convalescent health care and life insurance. Kokomo: Tuesdays, March 2–23, 6–9 p.m. Westfield: Wednesdays, March 3–24, 6–9 p.m. Fee: $59 for one student/$89 for two (only one workbook provided)
Painting with Watercolors, Advanced
This class will take you to the next step of painting with watercolors. Prerequisite: Painting with Watercolors for Beginners or equivalent experience. Wednesdays, March 3–24, 6–9 p.m. Fee: $89
Intermediate Photography
Learn how to choose the right film and lens and adjust your camera for great results! Experiment with special effects and trick photography, as well as tripods, monopods and other accessories. Prerequisite: Photography Fundamentals or equivalent photography experience. Wednesday, March 3–24, 7–9 p.m. Fee: $99
Security Officer Training
This certificate program trains students for entry-level security positions in non-profit institutions, business, industry, and commercial applications. It also can benefit business owners, managers and others who must oversee organizational security programs. The program will cover the role of the security officer, external and internal theft, loss prevention, applicable Indiana codes and statutes, risk management, communication skills, note taking and report writing, security systems, search and seizure policy, and observation and patrolling techniques. Prerequisite: Students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Non-refundable $20 certificate fee. Discounts do not apply to certificate fee or to certificate program courses. Wednesdays, March 3–April 7, 6–8:30 p.m. Fee: $179
Animation with Flash®
This course introduces the world of vector art and animation with Macromedia’s Flash®. Make your own cartoons, dynamic art and professional Web graphics. Flash® allows you to create graphics with movement, texture and flawless resolution. Learn the steps necessary to make great presentations and professional images. Book required. Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $159
Grantsmanship
This course defines a basic set of principles, methods, and guidelines for writing grant proposals. Covers essential elements required in a proposal, criteria for evaluation, sources, and resources. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 8, 10, 22 and 24, 6–8:30 p.m. Fee: $119
Personality Assessment
This seminar focuses on four influential personality traits, whole-brain thinking, communication styles, values and attitudes, and information processing. Students will use a self-evaluation method that provides insight and information into their own traits and strengths. Includes fee of $25 for materials. Wednesday, March 10, 9 a.m.–noon. Fee: $110
Managing the Unmanageable
Build bridges to better communication by learning how to separate people from issues and develop conflict resolution skills. Thursday, March 11, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $75
Herbs and Nutrition
Return to the benefits of herbal and nutritional supplements to feel better and promote good health. Learn the latest research and how to identify the highest quality ingredients. Discover how to use them to address a variety of health issues, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular and children’s health, attention deficit disorder, and anti-aging. Thursdays, March 11–25, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $69
QuickBooks® for Business I
This accelerated one-day course covers QuickBooks® basic accounting features, as well as small business accounting principles. Creating a mock company, students will practice entering sales, setting up accounts receivable, recording purchases, paying bills and managing inventory. Prerequisite: Prior business experience, along with basic computer knowledge. Friday, March 12, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fee: $189
HTML II
Students will receive hands-on experience developing a basic Web page from the ground up, beginning with basic HTML “tags” and exploring their functions and features. From there, they will learn how to add graphics, format text and create tables to provide a uniform look to the page. The class will also touch on basic networking concepts and how they relate to Web sites. Book required. Saturdays, March 13 and 20, 8 a.m.–noon. Fee: $159
Black-and-White Photography
This short course provides a basic understanding of processing black-and-white film, and printing proof sheets and photos. Learn darkroom set-up, sizing photos, and selecting desired grades and surface finishes of photo paper. Saturdays, March 13 and 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fee: $99
Network+ Certification
Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam with this class. Exam topics include knowledge of networking technologies, layers, TCP/IP, knowledge of networking practices, installing, and supporting and troubleshooting networks. Book required. Mondays and Fridays, March 15–April 16, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Fee: $1,040
Introduction to Project Management
Discover analytical tools and tips on teamwork, goals and meeting deadlines. Thursday, March 18, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $75
QuickBooks® for Business II
This class focuses on small business accounting principles, time-tracking activities, and payroll and sales taxes. Special attention is given to analyzing a company’s financial performance using the reports in QuickBooks®. Prerequisite: QuickBooks® for Business I or PC-based business accounting package experience. Friday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fee: $189
Microsoft Office® XP Basics
Microsoft has many user-friendly features that can help with presentations, letters, spreadsheets and more. Learn basics of Office programs Word®, Excel® and PowerPoint®. Tuesday and Thursday, March 23 and 25, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Fee: $109
Sign Language II
Extend and refine your signing skills in this continuation of lessons learned in Beginning Sign Language. Book required; it is the same book used for the Beginning class. Tuesdays, March 23–May 18 (No class on April 6), 7–9 p.m. Fee: $109
Fundraising
Learn the Ten Golden Rules of Fundraising—basic skills to plan and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the non-profit organization. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 23 and 25, 6–9 p.m. Fee: $89
Personal Trainer Certificate
The eight-week course covers client screening, goal setting, scientific exercise principles, nutritional strategies, marketing of services and many other topics important to fitness professionals. Prerequisites: high school graduate in good physical condition, should have resistance and aerobic exercise experience, should be familiar with all types of resistance equipment and exercise machines, must pursue CPR certification before final examination, and should have knowledge of anatomy and physiology studies. Non-refundable $20 certificate fee. Discounts do not apply to certificate fee or certificate program courses. Tuesdays, March 23–May 11, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $450
Conversational Spanish
This non-credit, eight-week course builds on the basic knowledge from Spanish for Beginners, increasing Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills. Prerequisite: Spanish for Beginners or equivalent experience. Book required. Mondays, March 29-–May 17, 10 a.m.–noon, AND Mondays, March 29–May 17, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $129
Power Use of Excel® for Beginners
Learning Microsoft Excel® is easy with this slow-paced, hands-on course. Create spreadsheets and charts using Excel® styles and learning functions. Create charts that will allow you to prepare visual presentations to use in PowerPoint® or in other Microsoft Office® products. This is part of the very powerful Microsoft Office® suite. Book required. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 29–April 7, 9–11 a.m., AND Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 30-–April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Fee: $109
Create a Presentation in PowerPoint®
Have you ever needed to create a presentation for work? With PowerPoint®, you can modify and customize backgrounds, set up individual styles, and learn about outline and slide sorter formats. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 30–April 8, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Fee: $109
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