Learn social networking basics, the art of crocheting, how to become a builder in Michigan and more with Montcalm Community College’s noncredit courses.
Computers and technology
Become familiar with Facebook, learn how to safely use it, establish a profile, communicate with friends, build your network, post photos and more in “Facebook-Getting Started.” The course meets on Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at MCC’s Ionia Center. The cost is $15.
Learn to present photos and videos as a professional-quality slideshow with animations, captions and music during “Create a Digital Movie.” The course meets on Nov. 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $9.
Learn the best way to share photos via e-mail, create photo albums and securely store your photos online during “Share Your Digital Photos,” on Nov. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $9.
“Introduction to PowerPoint 2010” covers the basic functions and features of the program such as creating new presentations that include text, graphics and charts. The class meets on Nov. 10 and 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at MCC in Sidney. The cost is $54.
Explore methods to build awareness and generate traffic to your website and to build awareness about your organization using social media. “Building Web Traffic with Social Media” meets on Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $30.
Health care
“CPR Health Care Provider” is an American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers Course that prepares a wide variety of health care professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is designed for new students and meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 at MCC in Sidney. The cost is $52.
“CPR Health Care Provider-Refresher” is a CPR refresher course and the course fee includes the cost of the card. The course meets on Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $45.
Home
Identify ways to manage risk and examine how insurance needs vary from person to person because of lifestyle and life situations during “Insurance: Protecting What you Have.” The course meets on Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $3.
Learn how to integrate investing into your financial plan by being able to compare investment options during “Investing: Making Money Work for You.” The course meets on Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $3.
In “Your Career: Doing What Matters Most,” you’ll examine the relationship between your career choice and earning potential. The course meets on Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $3.
Explore why it’s important to have a plan for your money, and use the decision-making process to create your financial plan during “Your Financial Plan: Where it All Begins.” The course meets on Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $3.
Just for fun
Learn how to make a Cloche hat – a close-fitting, bell-shaped women’s hat that was popular in the 1920s. “Cloche Hat-Easy” meets on Nov. 6 and 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCC in Sidney. The cost is $15.
Learn how to half double crochet while making a triangular fringed shawl. “Crochet Shawl” meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 27 at MCC in Sidney. The cost is $15.
Michigan Builders Prelicensure Prep
Michigan Builders Prelicensure Prep courses are offered to help prepare participants to take the state builder’s exam.
“Project Management & Scheduling” meets on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montcalm Area Career Center in Sidney. The cost is $79.
“Legal Issues, Codes & Safety” meets on Nov. 8 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $39.
“Weatherization & Customer Service” meets on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. at the Montcalm Area Career Center in Sidney. The cost is $89.
Professional development
Learn to motivate employees by using the performance review process during “Conducting Effective Performance Reviews,” on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at MCC’s Stanley and Blanche Ash Technology and Learning Center (Ash TLC), formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $65.
“Discovering New Income: Cottage Industry in Michigan” explores opportunities created by the rebirth of cottage industry – an industry in which the creation of products and services is home-based. The course meets on Nov. 10 and 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at MCC’s Ash TLC, formerly the M-TEC, in Greenville. The cost is $19.
Explore voice-over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet during “Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice.” The class meets on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at MCC in Sidney. The cost is $19.
Advance registration is required for all courses. Visit www.montcalm.edu/noncredit for course details or to register online or e-mail M-TEC Assistant Mary Jo McCully at marym@montcalm.edu or call 616-754-7706 or 1-877-328-2111 ext. 610 for more information.
