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Self-paced Certificate Programs
Format and Overview - GES Business and Professional Development Programs
WebDatabase Developer Certificate
eBusiness Certificate
Bookkeeping the Easy Way
Certified Bookkeeper
GES Business and Professional Development Programs
These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations, all within a six-month delivery window.
GES builds their programs with a team of professionals from each respective field, who work with an existing text book or base of material to provide the most effective web-based learning experience. The Programs are all open enrollment, asynchronous, and interactive. Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work.
Demonstrations are available for many of the available certificate programs. Once you decide on a certificate program simply call the VSU Continuing Education Department or complete the online registration form and mail or fax it in us. After your registration and payment have been received you will be sent a confirmation email from VSU. GES will then contact you and give you the necessary information (URL, username, and password) to access your classroom. Within 3 - 5 business days they will ship you the appropriate courseware and your instructor will be alerted that he/she has a new student.
After you have received your materials, you will then have access to the course until you complete it. Most of the courses are structured to be completed within 6 months, however, if you need more time extensions are available. Upon satisfactory completion on the program you will be awarded a certificate from Valdosta State University indicating the continuing education credits (CEUs) earned.
Requirements: Details regarding computer programs and Internet access are included with each program description.
This nationally recognized Web Database Developer online course and training program will provide students with intermediate IT training, advanced knowledge and skills needed in utilizing and leveraging IT databases on the Internet. 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 train to 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. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical uses of Web Database Developer skills. (200 hours/ 20 CEUs)
Prerequisites/Audience: There are no specific prerequisites for this program. Students are assumed to be fairly knowledgeable on computers/Internet, and will need Internet connection with emailing capabilities. This program is for students who wish to become proficient in using HTML/DHTML and server-side programming to build web pages.
Requirements:The following are the minimum user system requirements necessary to enjoy maximum access to the HTML-based courses:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800x600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. An Authorware plug-in is used for course simulations but is not required to run the courses. It can be installed the first time you take a course by following the instructions shown on the Web page. The Macromedia Flash Player is used for course introductions and activities, but is not required to run the courses. It can be installed the first time you take a course by following the instructions shown at login. Netscape and AOL browsers are not supported.
We do not formally support our courseware on the Macintosh platform. If you choose to try to use the courses on a Macintosh, you need to be aware that they will not have full functionality, specifically within the Authorware simulations and the supplied files. However, if you are a Macintosh user and make use of a Windows emulator, Authorware simulations and supplied files may function. Since we do not test with Macintosh or Windows emulators, we cannot guarantee our courses on the Macintosh platform. This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Students are given 6 months to complete this 200 hour course. If you need more time, a 6 month extension is available free of charge. After one year, fees will apply.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$2095
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This course provides an introduction to eBusiness - business that takes place online. Online business is increasingly important in our networked world of global transactions and global competition. This course will examine four major topic areas:
(1) Design and Build of Online Business Website
(2) Developing Marketing and Customer Service Plans
(3) Creating a comprehensive Business Plan
(4) Creating a detailed eBusiness Design and Implementation Project Plan
(200 hours/20 CEUs)
Prerequisites/Audience:
The course is implemented online as a series of readings and interactive learning activities. To increase understanding, each module comes complete with links to key readings that are integrated into learning activities that are designed to strengthen the link between the instructional presentation and the student's learning process.
The course does presume some level of familiarity with computer and Internet technologies. Students should be familiar with emailing, web browsing, and basic computer operations.
Audience
- Managers and staff who head up eBusiness implementation efforts;
- Managers considering eBusiness implementation who want to know the best methods to employ;
- Employees involved in eBusiness implementation;
- Entrepreneurs interested in starting an eBusiness;
- Consultants who want to pursue eBusiness implementation as a line of business;
- IT professionals who want to establish themselves and their groups firmly in eBusiness
Requirements: Students can take this course through their existing access to the Internet. No special hardware or software is needed. It is best viewed with Netscape 4.0+ or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0+ browsers.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1895
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Gatlin's online bookkeeping - accounting training course for aspiring bookkeepers introduces the concepts of bookkeeping - accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping. 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. (140 hours/14 CEUs)
Prerequisites/Audience: This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. Bookkeeping experience is not required.
Requirements: The bookkeeping portion of this course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. Students need to have access to Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the assignments. Students do not need Quickbooks software. GES provides an online tutorial that simulates Quickbooks so students can learn to use the program from any Internet-capable computer. The Quickbooks tutorial is not Mac compatible and must be accessed on a PC or IBM compatible computer.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1595
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This nationally recognized Bookkeeping online certification course and home study training program for experienced 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. This bookkeeping course was created by the AIPB. All textbooks included. (80 hours/8 CEU)
Prerequisites/Audience: The Certified Bookkeeper Program is designed for experienced bookkeepers who want to prepare for national certification. In order to sit for the AIPB Certification exam, persons must be able to submit proof of at least two years full-time or 3,000 hours part-time experience. Click here for a list of Frequently Answered Questions about requirements for the AIPB Certification exam
Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac; however, Microsoft Word and Excel are required. This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1695
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