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2024 Spring
WI 0024 Intensive: Italian Wines
Italy is the largest wine-producing country in the world, with Italian wines being the most imported in the United States. Knowledge of Italian wine is critical to wine professionals, particularly those involved in the distribution, hospitality, and retail industries. Through extensive tastings, this course will cover predominantly, but not only, the wines of Piedmont, Veneto, and Tuscany. You will learn about varietals, wine production by region, terroir, vineyard sites, and quality levels. Consequently, you will be able to properly place Italian wines in the market and communicate their value to your customers.
Course Date(s)March 7 - March 28
OL 0138 Software Programming Fundamentals
This course presents the basic concepts of computer programming and introduces learners to structured programming concepts, coding design, and style. Learners will be introduced to selection and repetition programming constructs, structured data types, and procedures. This course aims to teach generic programming concepts and skills using pseudo code to illustrate and work through algorithms and programming logic and discusses some of the most common best practices that should be used in the planning and coding stages. It also discusses best practices when considering security issues, efficiency, and maintenance.
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ENGR 0021 Estimating and Bidding I
Students will learn estimating problem-solving in general conditions, civil work, concrete, and masonry (excavation, backfill, grading, paving, landscaping, etc.). Hands-on estimating with quantity take-off, pricing, and bidding is stressed. Uniform cost index categories one-four will be covered.
Format: Online
ENGR 0022 Estimating and Bidding II
This course features hands-on estimating and quantity take-off activities associated with metals, wood, doors and windows, finishes, electrical, and mechanical estimating.
Format: Online
2023 Fall
CM 0012 Sourcing and Cost/Price Analysis
The emphasis of this course is on how to maximize the use of adequate price competition in the source selection process. It includes how to remove barriers to competition and find qualified, responsible sources, at a fair and reasonable price. In the absence of competition, other price analysis methods and techniques are used to develop contract price objectives and provide a basis for negotiation. Instruction covers the application of cost analysis techniques, when it is performed, and how to analyze specific elements of a suppliers cost. Cost elements include direct material, direct labor, other direct costs, indirect costs, and profit or fee. Using case studies, students will learn about the tools and techniques involved in cost/price analysis.
Course Date(s)August 17 - September 21
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2023 Fall
ML 0022 Leading Winning Teams
One of the most important factors contributing to management and organizational success is teamwork, so it's critical that all managers understand the fundamentals. This course focuses on:
- The foundation of team success
- Identifying critical team needs
- Characteristics of effective teams and potential pitfalls
- Steps to work-group excellence
- Leadership requirements for building trust within the team
- Stages of team development
- The role of the manager in a high-performing team
August 16 - August 16
2024 Spring
CB 0004 Brewery Start-Up I
Ready to start or work with a new brewery? Brewery Start-Up 1 will give you all the information you need to open, manage or work in a start-up brewery. This six-week course goes through every aspect of a start-up: concept, basic craft definitions, capital raising, trademark and legal issues, location identification and build-out, equipment and ingredient needs, licensing processes, federal and state alcohol laws, and selling and marketing your product. Industry leaders with hands-on knowledge bring real-world experience and guest speakers to touch on every topic. A trip to a local brewery is included.
Course Date(s)March 4 - April 15
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2023 Spring
MP 0203 Starting your Own Business
How do they do it? When is the best time to start your own business? Think you have what it takes to succeed? This introductory class will explore the basics in building an event business, from building your reputation and potential client base, to effective marketing, available resources and the necessary steps to help you succeed.
Course Date(s)December 11 - December 13
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2024 Spring
WI 0026 Intensive: Spanish Wines
Spain has more land planted with grapes than any wine growing country in the world and is ranked 3rd in global wine production. Spain has a lot to offer the world of wine. There is something for everyone in this amazing wine rich country. Class tastings will sample growing regions that are well established (Rioja) and up and coming regions. You will learn about Spain’s wine history, varietals, wine production by region, terroir, vineyard sites, and quality levels.
Course Date(s)February 1 - February 22