CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 17 Project Management Project Management Fundamentals Series $219 Project management skills are essential life skills with practical applications in all industries. Project management and leadership are consistently the top two skill sets employers to look for, so this series may be essential for your future. An experienced project management professional will help you learn the fundamental skills needed for success in project management, whether you are seeking a job as a project manager or you are someone responsible for managing projects in addition to your other responsibilities. Become an indispensable member of any project team as you learn to properly plan, implement, control and close projects, and gain examples of actual projects and how each of these essential skills applies in the real world. To register for this course visit ed2go.com/morainevalley Open enrollment, self‑paced, ONLINE Real Estate Real Estate Broker Topics $675 Course provides instruction in real estate fundamentals. Topics include license law, real property, agency basics, seller and buyer relationships and counseling, local, state and federal laws effecting real estate, brokerage, marketing and advertising, market analysis and appraisal, financing, contracts, independent contractor and employee status, and occupational disciplines and business planning. Textbook required. Study guide optional. Purchase textbook prior to first class and read chapters 1-3. Students are required to attend all sessions of class. High school diploma or equivalent is required to take the real estate state exam. (Required broker course) RE4‑101‑200 Mon./Wed., Feb. 10‑April 14, 5:45‑9:30 p.m., 8 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Real Estate Applied Broker Principles Interactive $199 Course includes role play, situational and case study examples. Topics include listing presentation, buyer representation, agency disclosure, purchase agreements, handling offers, market analysis, fair housing, antitrust and inspection/repair issues. Textbook required. Students must attend all sessions of class. (Required broker course) (1 AEC) RE4‑102‑200 Mon./Wed., April 21‑May 7, 6‑9 p.m., 3 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. M202 Risk Management/Discipline Broker PL NEW $149 This program is one of three 45-hour post-licensing curriculum requirements for real estate brokers as set forth by the state of Illinois. The three required courses address core topics that are essential to the development of a new licensed real estate broker, including Illinois license law, agency obligations and disclosure, purchase agreements and other contracts, fair housing, antitrust, transaction handling, working with sellers and buyers, risk management, ethics, advertising, and professional development. The courses require students to apply their knowledge using a variety of instructional techniques, including ethical activities, case studies, scenario-based questions, quizzes, and a practicum exercise. Book required. RE4‑106‑200 Mon.‑Fri., April 21‑25, 5‑8 p.m., 1 Wk, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Broker Post License Transactional Issues NEW $149 This program is one of three 45-hour post-licensing curriculum requirements for real estate brokers as set forth by the State of Illinois. The three required courses address core topics that are essential to the development of a new licensed real estate broker, including Illinois license law, agency obligations and disclosure, purchase agreements and other contracts, fair housing, antitrust, transaction handling, working with sellers and buyers, risk management, ethics, advertising, and professional development. The courses require students to apply their knowledge using a variety of instructional techniques, including ethical activities, case studies, scenario-based questions, quizzes, and a practicum exercise. Book Required RE4‑107‑200 Mon.‑Fri., March 3‑7, 5‑8 p.m., 1 Wk, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Real Estate Investing $150 Have you ever heard the old saying, “Buy low, sell high?” In this course, you will learn how to make money in any area, in good times and bad, even if you have little money to start with. You will learn how to invest in foreclosures, manage a rehab project, and build your team of real estate professionals (title officers, lawyers, accountants, mortgage brokers, appraisers and more). This course also explores the effects of higher interest rates and cover alternative strategies for a changing market. By the end of the course, you will be working toward your first (or next) deal. To register for this course visit ed2go.com/morainevalley Open enrollment, self‑paced, ONLINE Solar Energy Solar Workforce Development Fundamentals FREE Join IL IBEW Renewable Energy Fund for a 30-hour noncredit course designed for those interested in a career pathway in the renewable energy industry. Explore the options for career Development within this rapidly growing industry including apprenticeships and internships. Various topics covered will help you prepare for a career in emerging technologies. MP5‑460‑200 Tues./Thurs., April 1‑May 1, 5‑8 p.m., 5 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. M204 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Certified Logistics Associate $895 This program is designed to align with Manufacturing Skills Standards Council standards for the Certified Logistics Associate. This course covers the core competency areas required for high skilled, frontline material handling workers across all supply chain facilities. Topics include basics of supply chain logistics, global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operation, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork and workplace behavior and computer usage. Upon completion, students will be assessed for the foundation level Certified Logistics Associate credential. (2.5 AEC) MP8‑700‑400 Tues./Thurs., Jan. 28‑March 4, 5:30‑9:30 p.m., 5 Wks, ONLINE Certified Logistics Technician $895 This course covers the core competency areas required for mid-level, high performance material handling workers across all supply chain facilities. Topics include product receiving and storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, transportation and metrics. The program is aligned with Manufacturing Skills Standards Council standards for Certified Logistics Technicians. Upon completion, students will be assessed for the Certified Logistics Technician credential. Prerequisite: CLA Certified Logistics Associates. (2.5 AEC) MP8‑701‑400 Tues./Thurs., March 18‑April 17, 5:30‑9:30 p.m., 5 Wks, ONLINE Commercial Driver’s License CDL-A The Class A 160-Hour Certification includes 40 hours of classroom training with a written test, and 120 hours of experience driving in the yard, on local streets and highways. Graduates have the potential to receive a starting salary of at least $40,000. For more information, schedule an appointment with Julie Mensching at (708) 974-5409. Freight Broker/Agent Training $1,895 Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful freight broker/agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you’ll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Students will have six months to complete the course. To register for this course, visit careertraining. ed2go.com/morainevalley Open enrollment, self‑paced, ONLINE Forklift Operator Train & Safety $125 This course provides formal training in the correct use and safe procedures of operating powered industrial forklift trucks. Designed to fulfill OSHA’s requirement that “only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate powered industrial trucks.” This training is applicable for electric, LPG, gasoline and diesel operated powered industrial trucks. Trainees must pass a written test and operator performance evaluation test. OSHA-required written test with pass/fail standards. Materials included. MP5‑120‑001 Fri., Jan. 24, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE MP5‑120‑002 Fri., Feb. 21, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE MP5‑120‑003 Fri., March 21, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE MP5‑120‑004 Fri., April 25, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE MP5‑120‑005 Fri., May 23, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE Forklift Operator in Spanish $125 MP5‑122‑001 Thurs., Feb. 20, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE MP5‑122‑002 Thurs., April 24, 7:45 a.m.‑2 p.m., OFFSITE