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Dental
Assistant
This dental assistant certification on-line program will teach the
aspiring dental assistant, administrative tasks which include managing
all business aspects of a dental practice such as scheduling, billing,
and purchasing. This course will include instruction in dental
terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable
and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient
scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative
Dental Assistant program will also provide training in accounts payable,
payroll and employee management, inventory control and ordering, and
other administrative tasks typically performed by the Administrative
Dental Assistant.
Fee: $1,395 240
hours
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Administrative
Medical Specialist
Currently, there is tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of
medical office operations, billing, and coding. This class imparts a
working knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement and the national
diagnostic and procedural coding systems. This self-paced, open
enrollment class imparts a working knowledge of medical billing and
coding as well as an introduction to medical office computer software.
Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist
course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing
medical billing or coding in a medical office setting.
Fee: $1,395 240
hours
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Advanced
Coding for the Physician’s Office
Continuous changes in the medial billing and coding industry and HIPAA
changes have created an incredible demand for those trained in coding.
The Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course is designed for
students with previous coding experience, a basic coding education, or
the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course. CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes
I and II), and HCPCS Level II Coding will be covered along with
information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and
reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines, and much more. This course
prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
certification exam offered by the American Academy of Professional
Coders (AAPC).
Fee: $1,195 80
hours
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Advanced
Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
This Advanced Hospital Coding course prepares students to take the
American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) official
certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This
program covers advanced ICD-9 coding procedures and is designed to help
students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning
and improving their coding skills. Course access and test prep included.
Fee: $1,495 80
hours
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Coding,
Reimbursement, and Documentation for Physicians
Coding Reimbursement Documentation for Physicians (CRDP) is designed to
teach physicians how to maximize their reimbursement by emphasizing
proper coding and compliance. This course will provide the skills
doctors need to obtain optimal reimbursement for the services they
perform. By completing this course, physicians will learn about medical
necessity, bundled services, modifiers, and efficient ways to be
compliant while getting the maximum reimbursement due for services
performed. CRDP walks students through situations and presents simple
solutions to obtain reimbursement.
Fee: $795 12
hours
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HIPAA
Compliance(4 user licenses)
The HIPPA Made Easy for Physicians online kit will provide doctors and
their staff with a simple route to compliance without the confusing maze
of regulations. Instead of attending countless seminars and spending
endless hours researching HIPPA regulations, training employees, and
rewriting contracts, internal documents, patient forms, and policy and
procedure manuals, you could get it all simply by purchasing the HIPPA
Made Easy for Physicians online kit. This kit includes all necessary
steps, tools, and templates your practice will need to implement HIPPA
compliance all in a unique step-by-step approach that walks students
through everything they need to including all forms, contracts,
training, policies and procedures, and reference materials. This kit is
ideal for office administrators, practice managers, or physicians. This
course can be taken from home or the office and includes four user
licenses.
Fee: $599 12
hours
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ICD-10
Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
ICD-10 is a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding
system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in
the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and
statistical data gathering. Preparing for and implementing the massive
changes to the existing coding system requires that the healthcare
industry start preparing for the impacts now. This new program will
present a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in store for
both diagnostic and procedural coding.
Fee: $1,395 200
hours
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Medical
Transcription Certificate
According to the 2002/2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical
Transcription is among the ten fastest growing occupations in the U.S.
This online program provides students with a working knowledge of
medical terminology as well as proficiency in the transcription of
medical reports. Medical Transcriptionists work with pharmacists,
therapists, technicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists,
chiropractors, medical doctors, and many others. All of these providers
rely on legal documents created by the medical transcriptionist.
Transcriber and all materials included.
Fee: $1,395 240
hours
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Pharmacy
Technician
This online program will provide learning experiences, coordinated with
the texts and lab activities to enable students to obtain basic
competency needed for employments as Pharmacy Technicians in either the
hospital or retail setting. A technician is an individual who, under the
supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the performance of activities of
the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of a
pharmacist. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to
provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to
qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for
national certification. This self-paced, web-based program pairs
students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a
forty-hour externship. All materials included.
Fee: $1,595 240
hours
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Revenue
Cycle Management for Healthcare Providers
Revenue Cycle Management for Providers and Business Office Managers will
teach students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance of
revenue cycle systems and processes. This course enables students to
develop an understanding of the components of the revenue cycle, the
best methods of benchmarking performance, and proven methods of
improving cash flow. In addition, students will learn about the latest
technology, business office staffing, resource management, and recent
government regulations related to revenue cycles.
Fee: $795 12
hours
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Veterinary
Assistant
As a Veterinary Assistant you can work with animals and be a part of a
professional veterinary staff. Students in the online Veterinary
Assistant program will learn about the care of animals as well as how to
recognize signs of illness and disease. The online program also covers
interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals,
as well as assisting the veterinarian during examinations.
Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts
payable will be emphasized, and the student will learn basic information
about pet insurance.
Fee: $1,595 240
hours
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Administrative
Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist
This course teaches proficiency and development of strong communication,
critical thinking, and human relations skills. This online program will
help you to acquire the skills to be successful as an administrative
professional. Students will learn the most popular Microsoft Office
programs including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. An
introduction to QuickBooks is also provided.
Fee: $1,795 240
hours
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Bookkeeping
the Easy Way
Bookkeeping The Easy Way with Quick Books introduces the concepts of
bookkeeping/accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping.
This cumulative on-line experience progresses lesson by lesson.
Understanding basic bookkeeping procedures is vital to developing and
controlling activities in business. This course is designed for students
who are interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices
in planning a more profitable future or seeking a new career. Textbook
and thorough tutorial for Quick Books are included.
Fee: $1,495 140
hours
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Certified
Bookkeeper
This online course for professional bookkeepers leads to national
certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB).
The AIPB certification is a high professional standard and the only
national standard for bookkeepers. Becoming a Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
can increase earning potential, enhance professional status and offer a
decisive edge in any job market. This course was created by AIPB to
prepare bookkeepers for the certification exam at any Prometric Test
Center. The web-based format allows students to move at their own pace
from any web-enabled computer. Certified Bookkeepers are to bookkeeping
what CPA's are to accounting.
Fee: $1,595 80
hours
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eBusiness
Certificate
The Internet is causing organizations throughout the world to experience
tremendous change in the way daily business is conducted. eBusiness
trained workers are in great demand, and they command some of the
highest wages in the market today. This web-based course provides a
comprehensive introduction to eBusiness, or business that takes place
online. eBusiness is increasingly important in our networked world of
global transactions and global competition. This course will examine
major topic areas such as: Introduction to eBusiness, Electronic
Retailing, Introduction to eCommerce Web Design, eBusiness marketing,
and eBusiness Infrastructures.
Fee: $1,995 200
hours
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Lean
Mastery
Lean Mastery contains clear, concise information on transforming an
enterprise to Lean. It is packed with examples, photographs, graphics,
quizzes, progress tests, case studies and many interactive features that
provide tips, "try this" exercises and in-depth information.
The program contains 60 hours of study that covers all of the Lean
Enterprise concepts and was authored by people who have successful,
hands-on, practical worldwide experience.
Fee: $1,495 60
hours
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Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS)
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program is the only comprehensive,
performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to
validate desktop computer skills using the Microsoft Office programs
Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. The MOS program provides computer
program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for
skills enhancement. This certificate is a valuable credential recognized
worldwide as proof that an individual has the desktop computing skills
needed to work more productively and efficiently. This program includes
four core units and two expert units.
Fee: $1,395 120
hours
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Paralegal
The paralegal profession has grown tremendously since it first
appeared in the mid-1960's. There are now more than 120,000 paralegals
in the United States. Presently, paralegals are involved in
sophisticated legal work in traditional law office settings and in the
corporate, government, and public arenas. The occupation has achieved
recognition and has moved rapidly to professional stature. Obtaining a
quality paralegal education is the best way to prepare for the paralegal
profession. Obtaining a quality paralegal education is the best way to
prepare for the paralegal profession. This self-paced, web-based program
prepares students for an entry-level paralegal position. All GES
Paralegal students receive free access to NALA Campus certification exam
prep and Westlaw! All materials provided.
Fee: $1,595 225
hours
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Project
Management
Project management is growing exponentially. It is used in virtually all
industries, such as health care, government, education, and banking.
Projects are how organizations streamline to improve productivity. As
mid-level management positions are reduced, project managers fill the
void. Expertise in project management is a source of security,
prosperity, and power to these survivors. Students will learn the basics
of project management via the nation's premier web-based program at
their own pace! Textbook included.
Fee: $1,295 40
hours
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Records
Management Certificate
Virtually every organization is faced with staggering amounts of
records created, received, processed, distributed, filed, discarded, and
stored. As a result, businesses overstuff filing cabinets, experience
costly delays, misplace documents, lose documents, and miss important
business opportunities. Office personnel, executives and administrators
become frustrated with inadequate records and information. This power
packed online program will give you the ability to manage electronic
records and conquer the paper pile-up.
Fee: $1,195 80
hours
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Six
Sigma Greenbelt
Six Sigma is a Quality Improvement methodology structured to reduce
product or service failure rates to a negligible level (roughly 3.4
failures per million opportunities). To achieve six sigma levels, the
Six Sigma process encompasses all aspects of a business, including
management, service delivery, design, production and customer
satisfaction. Six Sigma companies typically spend less than 5 percent of
their revenues addressing and repairing quality problems. As a
philosophy Six Sigma drives business culture and requires a nearly
flawless execution of key processes making Six Sigma a high standard for
companies and individuals to achieve. This interactive online experience
will communicate the skills needed to affect this highly valuable skill
as well as prep for the national certification. All materials included.
Fee: $1,695 100
hours
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Travel
Agent Training
This industry-leading program will help prepare students for the
Institute of Certified Travel Agents TAP Certification. Students learn
the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system,
whether with the airlines, travel agencies, and car rental agencies,
cruise lines, hotels, and tour companies, resorts, as a corporate travel
coordinator or as a home based agent. The online program consists of two
modules including your choice of SABRE, WORLDSPAN, APOLLO or AMADEUS GDS
systems. All materials included.
Fee: $1,395 120
hours
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Construction Technology-
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Home
Inspection
The Home Inspection course covers the major elements of a house and the principal issues
and components of a home inspection. All Lessons start with detailed
information on residential construction, including basic building design
and construction materials and practices. The focus of all courses,
however, is on home inspection-including: standards of practice, defects
recognition, inspection guidelines, and reporting methodologies. Each
core course also includes appendices containing extensive glossaries,
reference articles, inspection procedure lists, and common defect lists.
Fee: $1,895 200
hours
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HVAC
Technician
The HVAC Technician Certificate is a comprehensive HVACR training
program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
installers and technicians. The content presented throughout the program
are learning objectives that have been identified by HVAC/R industry
groups as key knowledge for a HVAC/R technician. This program follows
the general consensus among industry leaders regarding the knowledge and
skills needed by HVAC/R industry workers. The HVAC Core Technician
Certificate program is offered in 8 course sections, with a subscription
length of 120 days per course. Each course contains 12 modules. The
modules cover specific HVACR concepts by incorporating a presentation
that utilizes some or all of the following; text reading assignments,
web site tours, applied exercises, inline quizzes, industry terminology
definitions, video clips, animations, images, handouts and a 20 question
module final exam. All courses include a mid term and a final exam.
Fee: $2,895 320
hours
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AutoCAD
2005
AutoCAD is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical
and civil engineering and architecture. Employers seek workers skilled
in AutoCAD more than any other CAD system. The course takes a systematic
approach to learning AutoCAD. This course starts by teaching the basic
skills needed to create and edit simple drawings and gradually
introduces tools that are more advanced. The examples and practice
exercises are adapted from a variety of industries where AutoCAD is
used, including mechanical designs, architectural floor plans, schematic
diagrams, and civil site plans.
Fee: $1,595 120
hours
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Digital
Arts Certificate
The Digital Arts Certificate program focuses on developing technical
skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging. Students
learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or
equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Course projects
include digital art studies, retouching, compositing, illustration,
identity design, color matching and composition studies, photorealistic
imaging, color correction, and art exhibition development.
Fee: $2,795 225
hours
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Graphic
Design Certificate
Graphic Design is an ideal course for students looking to take their
interest in art and turn it into an enjoyable and creative career.
Gatlin Education Services Graphic Design course was written by
professional artists and will get students into the job market. This
course begins with the fundamentals of design and takes the student
through the terms and processes they will use to turn their knowledge of
design into a career. The student will learn the rules of design, (and
when to break them) as well as useful marketing strategies and
information about art in the electronic age.
Fee: $1,295 80
hours
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Help
Desk Specialist
The Help Desk Specialist certificate program will prepare students for a
challenging technical support role. Upon completing the course work,
students will be qualified to assist customers, troubleshoot hardware
and software problems, and document solutions. The Help Desk Specialist
Certificate will facilitate a higher level of understanding of the vital
communication skills necessary for conflict management and effective
user training as well as provide students with strong technical
foundations. This program includes four core courses and three elective
courses.
Fee: $2,195 200
hours
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Multimedia
Design Certificate
The Multimedia Certificate focuses on providing the conceptual,
technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia
applications and environments. Students learn professional applications
for Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe
After Effects, or equivalent digital imaging, animation, digital video
editing, and motion graphics tools. Course projects include critique,
storyboarding, retouching, compositing, Flash animation and site design,
basic Action-Scripting, video and sound editing principles, motion
graphics production, and interface design.
Fee: $2,795 225
hours
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Web
Database Developer
The Web Database Developer Certificate will provide students with
intermediate and advanced knowledge and skills in utilizing and
leveraging databases on the Internet. As a result of the course work,
students will be able to incorporate database design, development and
deployment into e-commerce sites, dynamic web sites, and
business-to-business data collaboration. Students will also learn about
current and emerging trends impacting high-end web site development and
enterprise-class data warehousing along with resources to keep them
current in this fast moving technology. This certificate program
includes five core courses and two electives. See website for list of
core courses and electives.
Fee: $2,195 200
hours
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WebMaster
Webmaster is a dynamic Internet based career. Every company,
institution, and organization feels a compelling need to be online. At
the very least, they want to develop a presence on the Internet.
Webmasters design, develop, and maintain these highly visible web sites.
This Webmaster course starts with the beginning of web page development
and introduces new concepts through involving the student in active web
page implementation using HTML and Dynamic HTML. Textbook included.
Fee: $1,595 150
hours
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CompTIA™
A+ Certification Training
The CompTIA™ A+ certification is the industry standard for validating
vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry -level computer technician.
Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and
competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including
installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventative maintenance, and
basic networking. Every business uses computers and skilled technicians
are a necessity. A+ opens the door to an exciting career in computer
technology at an affordable price. A+ certification is the perfect
launch pad into other more challenging careers in information
technology. This A+ preparation program includes two units and it is
required that students have an extra computer running with Windows 98 or
Windows 2000.
Fee: $1,495 160
hours
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CompTIA™
Cisco™ - CCNA® Certification Training
This program will provide the student with the essential knowledge to
install, configure, and operate simple routed LANs and WANs and obtain
Cisco™ Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The student
will gain knowledge of switched LAN Emulation networks made up of Cisco™
equipment. The program is a focused coverage of Cisco™ router
configuration procedures, which will be mapped to exam objectives and
prepare you for Cisco Exam 640-801. All materials included (CCNASim 3.0
Standard Edition software and SYBEX CCNA Study Guide).
Fee: $1,595 80
hours
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CompTIA™
Linux+/LPI Level One Certification Training
Linux+ is an entry-level certificate program, developed by CompTIA™,
which measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an
individual with at least six months practical experience (Network+ or A+
background). The online Linux+ Certification Preparation course will
prepare students to write the CompTIA™ Linux+ exam. Linux Professional
Institute Certification Training was developed by the Linux Professional
Institute to provide a useable, common measurement of Linux skills.
Students taking these courses will learn the fundamentals of the Linux
operating system including how to configure Linux system services, how
to manage a Linux system in a networked environment, and finally, how to
manage the servers a Linux system provides. Textbooks included.
Fee: $2,095 300
hours
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CompTIA™
Network+/Server+ Certification Training
The CompTIA™ Network+ certification is the worldwide standard
of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network
support or administration. The Network + certification validates
technical competency in networking administration and support. This
certification is geared toward those with nine months field experience
in network administration and support. The demand for skilled network
support professionals has grown significantly. The technology community
identifies Network+ as the perfect entry point into a networking career.
Server+ certification is a standard of competency for mid- to
upper-level technicians responsible for server hardware functionality.
The Server+ certification credential validates advanced-level technical
competency of server issues and technology, including installation,
configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster
recovery. This certification is geared toward mid- to upper-level
technicians. The demand for skilled hardware support professionals has
grown significantly and candidates as well as the industry have
indicated that a foundation-level certification for this job function is
necessary.
Fee: $1,295 80
hours
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CompTIA™
Security+ Certification Training
Security+ is a two part course that maps to CompTIA's Security+
certification. Part One covers Network Security. Students capture,
analyze, and generate IP traffic, exploit protocol weaknesses, examine
defensive solutions, install, configure, and test a powerful NIDS
solution, and create a Linux based router/firewall solution. Part Two is
Host Security. A broad range of general security techniques such as
packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are
covered. Special attention is given to securing network services common
to each platform.
Fee: $1,495 120
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Microsoft
Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification is
internationally recognized and is the designation awarded to
professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server
databases. The MCDBA certification may lead to career opportunities as
Database Administrators, Technical Support Specialists, Network
Technicians, and Technical Consultants. Microsoft Official Curriculum
textbooks included.
Fee: $2,995 460
hours
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Microsoft
Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA)
This MCSA certification program provides expert instruction on the
Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 family, making it easier to deploy,
manage, and use. Achieving the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
(MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2003 credential provides a valid and
reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully
manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of
medium-to- large-sized companies operating on the Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 System. Microsoft Official Curriculum textbooks included.
Fee: $2,395 580
hours
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Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+)
A four-course program, MCSA 2003+ is for those that hold one of the
following third-party certifications or certification combinations:
Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and
Server+ certifications. The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
can successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
server-based operating systems in addition to systems that contain
messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls. They may also
be responsible for configuring Internet access, enabling remote access
for users, and managing client computers. An MCSA may be a System
Administrator, Network Administrator, or Technician. Microsoft Official
Curriculum textbooks included.
Fee: $2,095 340
hours
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Microsoft
Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE)
The MCSE credential is the premier certification for professionals who
analyze the business requirements, and design and implement the
infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows®
2003 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation
responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting
network systems. The MCSE 2003 credential is one of the most widely
recognized technical certifications in the industry, a credential in
high demand. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are
demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations
in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most
advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.
Microsoft Official Curriculum textbooks included.
Fee: $3,195 700
hours
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3ds
max
This exciting new certificate program will teach students how to use
both 3ds max and Character Studio to design, develop, and animate 3D
video game characters. This program offers the chance for students to
immerse themselves in a 3D world. If you are looking to design
professional 3D games that look and feel just like the ones you play at
home then you don't want to miss this course!
Fee: $4,395 650
hours
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Video
Game Design Certification
The most important, but least emphasized as a career in the video game
industry, is game play, or what makes the game compelling and
entertaining. This Program prepares you to move from being a video game
programmer, a game artist, or animator to being the influential leader
of the game designing processes. This Program is the most up-to-date,
tightly focused method of driving your career in Video Gaming to the
next level. You will be exposed to the entire game development process,
from brainstorming the ideas, to establishing the focus, to writing the
storytelling, to documenting the design.
Fee: $2,395 300
hours
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Video
Game Design Certification
This course will prepare students to learn more advanced 3D graphics
programming techniques. Students will explore mesh optimizations and
hierarchical animation techniques, the use of level of detail (LOD)
algorithms to improve application performance by reducing polygon counts
in distant objects, skeletal animation systems for realistic character
animation, and more.
Course #(you use your number)
Fee: $ 350
hours
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