The Training for Business and Industry Division offers customized courses, seminars, and workshops to assist employers in training and development of existing and prospective employees. Programs include both academic and occupational courses. College personnel can assist in assessing company training needs, securing the trainer, and designing job-specific training modules to enhance employee performance. Program costs vary with the length of the course and intensity of training. Training is offered on the campus as well as the job site. For detailed course information and program costs contact Mr. Carl Holbrook, TBI Coordinator, (334) 347-2623, ext. 2208.

Non-Credit Programs

Computer Programming Certificate (approximately 225 clock hours)
Child Development Certificate (approximately 225 clock hours)
A+ Certification Preparation (approximately 100 clock hours)
Network + Certification Preparation (approximately 50 clock hours)
Security + Certification Preparation (approximately 50 clock hours)
Computer Applications Certification (approximately 225 clock hours)
Criminal Justice Certificate (approximately 225 clock hours)
Paralegal Certificate (approximately 225 clock hours)
HIT Coding Certificate (approximately 250 clock hours)
Medical Transcription Certificate (approximately 250 clock hours)

COURSE OFFERINGS

BASIC SKILLS:

Reading and following directions
Locating information using charts, graphs, maps, etc.
Listening
Writing
Verbal communication
Problem solving
Critical thinking

COMPUTER TRAINING

Keyboard skills
Operating systems
Networks
Internet
Software applications:
      Word processing -- WordPerfect; MS Word
      Database --- Visual DBase; MS Works; Ami Pro; Approach
      Spreadsheets -- Lotus 1-2-3; Excel
      Presentation -- PowerPoint; PageMaker; MS Publisher

OFFICE SKILLS

Grammar and Proofreading
Business Writing
Time Management
Telephone Etiquette
Image Awareness
Stress Management
Customer Service

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Conflict Resolution
Negotiating Skills
Workplace Diversity
Workplace Ethics
Empowerment Training
Team Building
Performance Appraisal
Communication Skills
Conversational Spanish

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Applied Mathematics
Metric Conversion
Precision Measurement
Applied Physics
Statistical Process Control
ISO 9000

REGULATORY TRAINING

Hazard Communications
CPR
EEO
Industrial Safety and Health
Harassment
Workplace Violence
Health and Information Technology

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Writing a Business Plan
Return on Investment
Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Money Management
Government Contracts for Small Businesses