Good Morning, Lifelong Learners!
Feel free to cozy on up and take a look below at what offerings we have available for you this spring. Questions? Our team is ready to answer any questions you might have about our spring offerings. Give us a call at (520) 515-5492 or email us at training@cochise.edu. We are at your service.
Best Regards,
Ana Smith
Manager
Center for Lifelong Learning
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Connect with us on Social Media!
We are pleased to announce that we are now on Instagram! Please feel free to follow our Instagram page and our Facebook page for continued Center for Lifelong Learning class updates and flashbacks. Our weekly posts feature upcoming classes and events, plus our very popular Facebook Live segment "Coming Up For You!" which gives you more details about what we have planned with you in mind. We invite you to like, follow, and share our pages with your community. Your continued support is much appreciated!
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VIRTUAL BROWN BAG LECTURES |
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with Roger Naylor
Roger Naylor’s latest book, Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes coaxes readers outdoors with the promise of an array of wonders. Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes points the way toward the very best the state has to offer, Travel from sun-kissed deserts to the summits of snow-capped mountains, from the cosmic abyss of the Grand Canyon to the red rocks of Sedona and the haunting hoodoos of the Chiricahua Mountains. Visit ancient Native American villages, chase Old West legends, and get your kicks on Route 66. In this captivating new guide, Naylor features all 27 of Arizona’s state-designated scenic and historic roads, including five National Scenic Byways. The stunning drives are arranged by region and include starting and ending points, mileage, vivid photos, full descriptions, and suggestions on locally owned places to eat and sleep.
Wednesday, February 3
12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom
Complimentary
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Learn a new skill in IT to enhance your professional development! |
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with mentoring by Jenny Patton
This 5-course certificate, developed by Google, includes an innovative curriculum designed to prepare you for an entry-level IT support role. Through a mix of video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs and widgets, the program will introduce you to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. You’ll hear from Googlers with unique backgrounds whose own foundation in IT support served as a jumping-off point for their careers. By dedicating ~5 hours a week, you can complete it in under six months. Once you complete all courses, Coursera will issue the Google IT Professional Certificate.
**This course is non-credit and will not transfer to any Cochise College degree programs.
Registration is open and available until March 18
The course must be completed within 1 year after the registration date
Self-paced course: one-on-one instructor support available until March 18
The affordable price of $85 for the entire course!
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Great news! Chef Chris Fisk is back virtually with quick recipes!
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with Chef Chris Fisk
She is back! Chef Chris is ready to teach you virtually how to keep warm during cooler days with this fantastic series of hearty winter menus. These quick dinners come together in under 30 minutes, are full of seasonal flavor, and keep an eye on nutrition as well. Enjoy lots of tips and shortcuts, along with plenty of helpful advice for successful dinners.
Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Zoom
$119 when you register for all four classes together ($20 Savings!)
$35 for each class
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UPCOMING OFFERINGS FOR YOU |
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Looking to learn or brush up on Excel skills? |
with mentoring by George Self
This is an all-inclusive Excel series that will go over Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Excel. Basic will be an introduction to Excel, Intermediate covers creating and using Excel charts to simplify data analysis, and Advanced will cover importing and analyzing data using pivot tables and what-if analysis. This class offers new online individualized instructor support, a new textbook, new detailed instructional videos, lots of practice exercises, is self-paced and affordable!
Registration is open until April 15
Course is available to start Jan. 25
Courses in this suite must be completed by April 30
Self-paced with one-on-one instructor support when needed
Price for entire suite is $109
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Are you a nature fan? This is for you! |
with Jeff Babson
Deserts around the world are difficult places for plants and animals to survive. This class introduces students to North America's deserts, focusing on the Sonoran Desert and the factors that lead to their formation. We will also explore the adaptations that have evolved in the plants and animals that inhabit these harsh regions.
Tuesday, January 26
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Zoom
$19
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Are you prepared to save a life? |
with Neil Gago
Basic life support will cover CPR for adult, infant and child as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in accordance with AHA guidelines. Core material covered will be: adult, child, and infant CPR, ventilations with a barrier device, 1 and 2 rescuer techniques, use of the bag-valve mask, automated external defibrillation (AED) and aid for choking victims. Students successfully completing this course will qualify for a two-year certification.
Friday, January 30
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Downtown Center
$55
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Need to add more nutrients to your diet? Learn how! |
with Cynthia Aspengren
Totally Veggies targets under-consumed essential nutrients, Vitamins A, C and K, potassium, magnesium and fiber. Fruits and vegetables supply our bodies with many of the vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals needed to keep our bodies growing and healing. These nutrients are important and can help you ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent some types of cancer, and may help avoid vision loss and help you maintain a healthy weight. Class meet four times.
Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Zoom
Complimentary
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¡Quieres mejorar tu dieta diaria? Aqui puedes aprender como hacerlo! |
con Maria Rivera
Las verduras son de vital importancia para nuestra salud. Nos proporcionan las vitaminas, minerales, fibra y fitoquímicos necesarios para mantener nuestro cuerpo sano. En este curso, encontrarás las herramientas y el conocimiento que necesitas para incorporar verduras en tu dieta. Cada lección se enfoca en un grupo específico de vegetales y sus beneficios para la salud: vegetales de hojas verde oscuro, vegetales de color naranja intenso, vegetales crucíferos y de raíz. En este curso aprenderás técnicas de cocina, consejos útiles y muchas recetas fáciles que cualquiera puede preparar. La clase se reúne cuatro veces.
Miércoles, Feb. 3, 10, 17 y 24
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Zoom
Gratis
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Do feathers tickle your fancy? |
with Jeff Babson
Feathers are the unique trait birds possess that distinguishes them from all other animals on the planet. Or are they unique to birds? This class explores the evolution of feathers, the types of feathers, functions of feathers, and much more. Join us for a look into the remarkable evolutionary novelty that is feathers!
Friday, February 12
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Zoom
$19
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Come on back to our kitchen and bring your special someone! |
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with Chef Lindsay Alexander
Love is in the air! Get ready for the sweetest of celebrations and learn along with Chef Lindsay how to prepare fabulous desserts. On the menu for this special occasion are Dragon Fruit Panna Cotta, Red Velvet Cake Pops, and Persian Love Cookies. As this is an in-person class, space is limited due to social distancing guidelines. Face coverings will be required to attend.
Saturday, February 13
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Downtown Center
$49
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Online courses are offered by our two online partners UGotClass and Ed2Go. These courses are non-credit and non-transferable to Cochise College degree programs. All online courses include expert, professional instructors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Visit our website www.cochise.edu/cll and go to our Online Courses and Career Training page to register directly for the courses of your choice offered by the online provider of your choice. For more information, feel free to contact us at 520-515-5492. Please check each course for any software or hardware requirements.
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The difference between who you are and whom you want to be is what you do! |
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In speed spanish, you'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In speed spanish II, you'll see words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. With speed spanish III, you'll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you want.
**This course is non-credit and will not transfer to any Cochise College degree programs.
Start dates: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 17, and April 17
Instructor-led course
Length (in hours): 72
Course Code: B8475
Tuition: $299
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with Andy Helmi
WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design. During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.
**This course is non-credit and will not transfer to any Cochise College degree programs.
Start dates: February 1, April 5, June 7, and September 7
Instructor-led course
Length (in hours): 48
Tuition: $495
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with David M. Grimes
Today, UNIX is used on an assortment of machines found in the business world like servers, mainframes and even supercomputers. This 100% online course will train you in the fundamental theories and uses of Unix. In addition, you will be prepared to earn a UNIX-based certification after gaining work experience. You will learn to discover central syntax and commands, navigate and use the file system and develop file management strategies, and discover the relationship with UNIX and networking, security, and applications. By course completion, you will be ready to work an entry-level Unix positions such as system engineer, system analyst, IT specialist or programmer analyst.
**This course is non-credit and will not transfer to any Cochise College degree programs.
Start at anytime
Instructor-led courses
6-months to complete
Length (in hours): 75
Course Code: GES370
Tuition: $695
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Raving reviews from ed2go students: |
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"This is a very good course. My schedule changed and presented a challenge with completion, but due to the well organization of the course and its content I was able to navigate through it while also having little to no problems with comprehension."
- Louis M., Speed Spanish
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"The instructor's enthusiasm bursts off the page. The discussion is a great place for give and take. Beyond helpful - the information, the assignments, the quizzes, and even the final. My notes from this class will be useful for years. Top notch instructor. It's one of those classes you want to take again and again to chart your growth and understanding of this genre specific writing."
- James H., Romance Writing
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