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HealthPharmacy Technician ....................1Medical Administrative Assistant ...........................................1Phlebotomy Technician ................1Essential Oils for Better Living ....................................2

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Earn a certificate!Earn a certificate upon successful completion of many Delta College LifeLong Learning classes.

Learn Online!Many of the programs offered in this catalog are conveniently available online. Take your class when and where it is best for you! Visit www.delta.edu/lifelonglearning for additional online learning opportunities.

Brand NEW CoursesLegal AssistantWeb Design CertificateEssentials of Marketing CertificateAdvertising & Public Relations CertificateCertificate in Public Speaking & Presentation SkillsDigital Marketing CertificateEvent Management CertificatePersonal Financial FitnessSales Techniques that Drive BusinessWorkforce Cultural Competency CertificateReinvent Your Professional ImageApp Design WorkshopGoogle Analytics For BusinessMake Money Blogging Introduction to Composite MaterialsIntroduction to Solar PowerStaging Your Home to SellSolar Power for Urban AgricultureMindMapping for ResultsThe Art of Seed Saving: From Seed to Seed

Business & GovernmentLegal Assistant ................................3Web Design Certificate ................3Essentials of Marketing Certificate ....................3Advertising & Public Relations Certificate ......................3

Technical Trades & SafetyElectrical License Exam Preparation - Journeyman & Master ..................6Plumbing License Exam Preparation - Journeyman & Master ..................6Introduction of Composite Materials .....................7

Life & LeisureStaging Your Home to Sell .......... 8Solar Power for Urban Agriculture .......................... 8Solar Power for Cottages, Homes, & Barns ............................. 8Mind Mapping for Results ........... 8

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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTAs a Medical Administrative Assistant you’ll play a key role ensuring the efficient operation of a hospital unit or medical office by performing administrative and clerical tasks such as maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments and medical tests, keeping supplies stocked, and communicating with other healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.

You’ll be a member of the supporting cast that helps maintain a healthcare facility’s service and performance. You may also perform other duties such as routine and regulatory checks, patient placement and transfers, and specimen labeling. In this program you’ll learn the fundamentals of the Medical Administrative Assistant role including the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a clinical/internship experience for potential employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region.As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you may also be known as a health unit coordinator, unit clerk, ward clerk, patient admitting clerk, unit secretary, medical office secretary, or medical office assistant and will have opportunities to work in either a clinical hospital or physician’s office setting.This program will give you a jump start into a medical office position within the healthcare field. The class, including on-site clinical, is only 11 weeks!

Prerequisites are required for this course. Please visit the LifeLong Learning website for details.

Earn a certificate in 11 weeks!

Overall Dates: Apr 19 - June 30

Lecture: Apr 19 - May 12 Tues, Wed, & Thurs 8am - 4pmDelta College Main Campus

Site Orientation: May 16 - May 263 days a week, 6 hour shifts depending on clinical site. Assignments will be determined the first week of class.

Clinical Experience: May 31 - June 303 days a week, 7 hour shifts depending on clinical site. Assignments will be determined the first week of class.

$1895 Course Number: CHA-2025

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN By enrolling in our Pharmacy Technician job training program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop relevant job skills, learn from an industry experienced instructor, and prepare to earn your required Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will enjoy a rewarding career in the constantly growing and evolving field of healthcare and prescription medicine while maintaining a stable and straightforward work environment.

Blending medicine, math, and chemistry, you will take a program that prepares you to:

• Provide medication and other products to patients

• Count tablets and label bottles• Receive written prescriptions and requests for

patient refills• Verify complete and accurate prescriptions• Stock and inventory prescription and over-the-

counter medications

Delta College LifeLong Learning can prepare you for a career in this growing field. Our Pharmacy Technician career training program is offered on Delta College’s Main Campus. This accelerated program is designed with you in mind and can be completed within 15 weeks!

As a pharmacy tech student at Delta College, you’ll get both the education and practical, hands-on training you’ll need to function as a competent, entry-level pharmacy technician to licensed pharmacists in a variety of healthcare settings.Local pharmacies call us for names of our graduates!


Earn a certificate in as few as 15 weeks!

Apr 25 - Aug 8 • Mon & Wed 6-9pm$1199 Delta College Main CampusCourse Number: CHG-3001

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

As a Phlebotomy Technician you are an important member of the clinical laboratory team. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology, and automated instruments have greatly increased the volume of - and demand for - medical laboratory testing. In just 8 weeks, you can earn your Phlebotomy Technician certificate and be working in the medical field as a phlebotomist. In addition to being a great career, phlebotomy is also an excellent stepping stone to other positions within the healthcare industry such as medical assisting.

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing. As a phlebotomist you must be attentive to detail, work well under pressure, have excellent manual dexterity, great communication skills, and really enjoy working with people.

You’ll be shown how to draw blood and practice your skills in the classroom on simulation equipment, fellow students, and family members so you are prepared and confident before you begin your clinical externship.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to test for the American Society of Clinical Pathology exam to become a certified Phlebotomist (PBT).



Overall Dates: Apr 1 - May 26

Lecture: Apr 1 - May 1 Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 12-6pm Delta College Main Campus

Clinical Experience: May 2 - May 264 days a week, 8 hour shifts, Mon - Fri between 5am-5pm. Assignments will be determined the first week of class.

$1999 Course Number: CHG-1730

$29,000

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CERTIFICATE IN BRAIN HEALTHThe brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. It’s affected by virtually every aspect of our lives, including our moods, our activities, how well we sleep, our stress levels, and the foods we eat. In this innovative certificate program, you’ll gain insights into the amazing brain and explore how to support health and happiness through lifestyle choices that impact this remarkable organ.


ONLINE - When it’s convenient for you!

Sections start monthly $65 • 10 hours • 6 weeks of access

Join thefield of Pharmacy in just15 weeks!


CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGYThe Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. If you are a health professional who works with the older population, it is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature.

With the population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will more than double by 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with the older population you will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of the field of gerontology and to stay current with emerging trends.




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CERTIFICATE IN PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENTThis certificate program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals who work with patients who are in pain. By providing an educational experience that examines key issues related to pain assessment and management, this certificate program will give you the relevant and practical information you’ll need to improve your practice and provide the most effective care to your patients.





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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERSThe Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers classroom course is designed to provide you with the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Take this course if you are a healthcare professional who needs to know how to perform CPR and other lifesaving skills in a wide variety of in and out-of-hospital settings. Upon successful completion of this 4 hour course and mandatory written exam, you’ll receive certification for 2 years and be able to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

SECTION 1 Apr 25 • Mon 4-8:30pm

SECTION 2 July 25 • Mon 9am-1:30pm

SECTION 3 July 26 • Fri 1-5:30pm

$79 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CHG-2113

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BETTER LIVINGTaught by a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist, this 3 hour course will introduce you to essentials oils and what their capabilities. Pinterest, Facebook, and popular women’s magazines are buzzing with how essential oils can enhance your well-being. Some of the information may be confusing: Which oils should you buy? Where can you find them? How do you know they are safe? How do you use them? Are they worth the price? Will the oils really make you feel better and help common health issues? If you have these questions or others, then this course is for you. You’ll learn the history of essential oils, using essential oils safely, and in-depth information on 6 of the most popular essential oils. In addition, the instructor will demonstrate how to make a soothing peppermint foot scrub that you’ll be able to take home along with recipes to make common beauty and household products using essential oils!

Apr 22 • Fri 9am-12pm $79, includes sample foot scrub ($10 value)Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CDS-1190

Additional dates may be available.Call 989-686-9444 for more information.

CERTIFICATE IN STRESS MANAGEMENTStress is at epidemic levels in the world today. In this program, you’ll explore the physiological, social, and psychological impacts of stress. You’ll examine the relationship between stress and health, and discover how stress can develop in the workplace. You’ll trace both the psychological and physiological effects of stress, and understand how stress affects health and well-being. Finally, you’ll learn about the different therapies that can help reduce stress, including how healthy living habits—such as exercise and diet—can help counteract the negative impact of stress.

At the end of this program, you’ll appreciate the importance of recognizing the impact of stress, and you’ll have gained knowledge of strategies and therapies to reduce and manage stress.




BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANTDo you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to prepare for work in veterinary hospitals.

You’ll learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You’ll understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You’ll even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats.

You’ll explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, and how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.

You’ll also understand the hazards of working in a veterinary setting so that you can protect yourself from x-ray exposure, infections carried by animals, and potential damage from teeth and claws.

Veterinary hospitals are small businesses, not just places of medicine, so you will also gain a complete understanding of their economics - how income is generated and where it goes. You will also explore marketing and communication because they are essential factors in making a business successful.





BRAND NEW!LEGAL ASSISTANTStart a new career as a legal assistant or legal secretary in just a few short weeks! In this program, you’ll learn how to coordinate office activities; perform a variety of legal secretarial duties such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases, maintaining court dockets and diaries; and properly provide information and direction to others. You will review terminology and knowledge of legal, secretarial, and office practices and understand the legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct. You’ll understand administrative systems used in law practice, including: client relation systems; conflict management, personnel, docket/calendaring systems; billing systems; and risk management systems. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to describe features of typical law office time keeping and billing software programs and identify ethical issues that arise with the use of such programs. Legal Assistants are needed to keep a law firm running smoothly and attorneys look for applicants with the right training to work under the supervision and direction of a lawyer. With employment in this field rising, enrolling in a program will certainly help your employment prospects and give you the edge you need in today’s job market. It’s a great time to earn a legal assistant education!


Apr 5 - May 12 • Tue & Thur 5:30-9:30pm $799 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBO-1217

BRAND NEW!CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATION SKILLSIn your life, no matter your occupation, at some point you will be asked to deliver a presentation. With proper preparation, knowledge, and mindset, you can master the art of becoming an extremely effective public speaker. In this program you will learn how consistency in verbal, nonverbal, and written communication leads to effectiveness. You’ll also take away an understanding of the key components of an effective presentation: good content, organization, delivery, audience, and analysis, with a special focus on storytelling. Storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. In addition, the information you’ll learn will assist you in becoming a more critical consumer of information. Public and motivational speakers are in very high demand in today’s society and they are a part of nearly everyone’s daily life.


June 7-30 • Mon & Wed 5:30-9:30pm $599 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1296

BRAND NEW!ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS CERTIFICATEWhether you are working with an agency or building your own advertising and/or PR plan, you need to have the basics to succeed in today’s market. The Advertising & Public Relations Certificate Program takes you inside with information and exercises that will enable you to implement effective campaigns for attracting and retaining customers, communicating important messages, and reaching your target audiences with well-crafted, persuasive communications. Full of tips and tactics, this 4 week certificate program will show you how to write compelling copy, generate press coverage, successfully identify and pitch target media, evaluate the effectiveness of your tactics and campaigns, and more!


May 2-25 • Mon & Wed 5:30-9:30pm $599 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1296

BRAND NEW!DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATEDo you have a passion for online marketing, including e-commerce, social media, search engine optimization, HTML and CSS, and web video production? With the Digital Marketing Certificate program you’ll gain a solid foundation in the key concepts around this constantly changing field through readings, case studies, and hands-on projects. By the end of this program, you’ll understand successful online marketing strategies, user generated content, search, social media and networks, mobile, and web analytics. With the rapid shift of advertising dollars away from traditional media to online platforms, it is increasingly important to be well-versed in digital marketing fundamentals in order to get the most for your dollar!


Apr 18 - May 25 • Mon & Wed 5:30-9:30pm $699 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1295

BRAND NEW!MAKE MONEY BLOGGINGStart your own blog and start making money! In this 1 day course you’ll learn the definition of a blog, different reasons why people blog, how to make money blogging, and why blogging is such a buzz that keeps on getting bigger. Blogging is everywhere these days and occurs in almost every industry, from stay at home moms to engineers.

May 6 • Fri 9am-5pm $199 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBX-2280

BRAND NEW!ESSENTIALS OF MARKETING CERTIFICATEThe Essentials Marketing Certificate provides you with the core concepts and strategic perspectives taught in high-level marketing programs. Through this intensive program you will gain a clear understanding of core marketing techniques, including: customer segmentation and targeting; the decision-making processes of customers; how to use lifetime customer value in marketing planning; unique brand development; product line management, distribution, and advertising. You’ll learn how to identify the necessary elements of a strong and effective marketing plan to develop a thorough understanding of customers and what motivates their behavior; the value of your brands and how to build and develop that value; and successfully use quantitative analysis to make and support marketing decisions. In the highly competitive business environment, marketing is everyone’s business!


Apr 4-27 • Mon & Wed 5:30-9:30pm $599 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1294

BRAND NEW!WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATELearn how to design and implement effective, dynamic websites! The Web Design Certificate program will provide you with those skills while offering you a solid foundation for entry into the Web design industry. Avoid struggling to keep up with the latest technologies and skills in our rapidly-evolving, knowledge-based economy by taking this brand new certificate program!


May 31 - July 14 • Tue & Thur 5:30-9:30pm $799 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBC-1120


Business & Government

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTWould you like to become more proficient in current project management techniques to successfully deliver completed projects? Discover proven tactics to develop a structured, comprehensive, step-by-step project management plan to aid in minimizing confusion and conflict with other project participants. You will also learn effective strategies covering aspects such as project startup, defining project requirements, developing project scheduling, project communications, and finally project closeout. Delivery methods and methodologies will be discussed as they apply to a wide range of projects.


May 4 - June 8 • Wed 5:30-9:30pm $399 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBM-1063

Prepare for your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™! This comprehensive, 120 hour training opportunity, offered in partnership with the Great Start to Quality Resource Center Eastern Region, will assist you in obtaining your CDA. As a CDA, you will be able to meet the needs of children and work with parents and other adults to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a child development framework. Earning the CDA Credential has many advantages including providing you with a platform for professional and career opportunities. Many view the CDA Credential as an instrument for career advancement in the early childhood care and education profession. This course is designed for individuals preparing for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment.

This course is set up in a blended format:• Classroom instruction• Independent, on-line study including textbook

readings, exercises, and peer discussion boards• 13 hours of “CDA 2.0” Competency Standards

Book assembly



Apr 1, 2, 15, 16, 29, 30, May 6, 7, 20, 21, June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm $575 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CDX-2000

CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR CDA & ASSESSMENT PREPARATION

BRAND NEW!CREATE AN EXPERIENCE: EVENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATEThis 6 week certificate program will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge required to successfully plan, implement, organize, manage, monitor, and evaluate special events. Whether you are a graduate, young professional trying to break into the events industry, or an experienced event manager wanting to update your skill-set, a certificate in event management provides an opportunity to add value to your career. You’ll gain a solid foundation of key skills and knowledge associated with the creation and delivery of various types of events. You’ll develop a firm basis in theory and case studies, matched with valuable insights from a successful industry professional. Event management is predominantly about creating an experience. First impressions last. Take this program and take the correct approach to ensure that your events are a success!


Apr 19 - May 12 • Tues & Thurs 5:30-9:30pm $499 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBM-2083

Earn a Human Resources Certificate is just 7 weeks and gain the skills you need to manage an increasingly complex world. You’ll learn practical skills that help improve your company’s bottom line immediately – from an overview of HR fundamentals to advanced sessions on the regulatory environment, peak performance, and disability management.

Take the entire series of 7 topics to receive a certificate or conveniently take individual courses as your time and schedule permit!


May 5 - June 16 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$399 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1475

BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION BASICS In this course, you’ll learn how to maximize benefit dollars through employee and industry benefits surveys, select the right vendor, and negotiate the right benefits package to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.May 5 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1476

THE HUMAN RESOURCES REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT The HR regulatory environment is thick with acronyms. Learn how to recognize the names behind the most common acronyms, explain the role of HR regulations, recognize how to be compliant, and identify when additional resources are needed to ensure compliance. May 12 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1477

HIRING THE ENGAGED WORKEREmployers with a greater number of engaged workers are more profitable and better able to cope during economic challenges. Engaged employees are more productive, creative, and positive. Take this course to acquire the techniques to find, hire, and place engaged workers in your workforce. May 19 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1478

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETYYou’ll learn federal laws impacting health and safety, practices to improve safety and lessen injury rates, and steps to ensure employee health and wellness to help maximize productivity and reduce benefits exposure. May 26 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1479

MANAGING UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS TO WINTake this course to learn policies and procedures to prevent inappropriate claims from being awarded, methods of protest, and procedures to follow during protest hearings in order to keep costs down.June 2 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1480

REACHING PEAK ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCEHelp ensure your enterprise is productive and profitable by learning about the essential tools of strategic planning, financial analysis, risk management, and organizational development - all of which are covered in this course. June 9 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm$69 • Course Number: CBE-1481

DISABILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACEDisability Management (DM) is a growing HR concern. Generational influences, litigation, an aging workforce, disability-related medical, lost work-time, and productivity costs all contribute to a “perfect storm” of disability-related costs to U.S. employers. In this session, take a “deep dive” into DM with an eye toward holding costs while retaining valued employees through case management, policy development, disease management, health promotion, and other value-added approaches. June 16 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm $69 • Course Number: CBE-1482

HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATE

$49,000

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BRAND NEW!PERSONAL FINANCIAL FITNESSHave you ever wondered why certain people seem to have their finances in order and you can’t seem to get ahead? In this course, learn how to get on the road to financial security and freedom. The Personal Financial Fitness program will teach you the offense, defense, and playing field of finances. You’ll acquire the basic principles of budgeting, long term vision, and how to master your money. You will learn the powers of compounding and the financial keys to getting out of debt and staying out of debt. Follow the applications used in this course and reap the benefits of a secure today, tomorrow, and future.


Apr 18 - May 25 • Mon & Wed 6-8pm $399 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBI-1170


BUDGET FUNDAMENTALSLearn important budget concepts, time tested strategies, and how to implement savings for your business or household with Budget Fundamentals! A budget charts a course for outlining the plans of the financial or household entity in financial terms. Like a road map, the budget can help a business or an individual navigate through the year and reduce negative outcomes. If you want to gain the knowledge to develop a basic budget for cost savings, to increase profits, or to determine where the money went, this course was designed for you! Whether you are a sole proprietor, partnership (such as a law firm, medical practice, retailer, or manufacturer) or have an interest in developing a personal household budget, Budget Fundamentals will help you achieve your financial goals.


May 5 - June 9 • Thurs 5:30-9:30pm $299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBM-1025

LOCAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMYCorrectional Officers are responsible for supervising prisoners, enforcing rules, and maintaining security in local correctional facilities. Delta College’s 160 Hour Correctional Officer Training Academy is approved by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) and will fulfill the training requirement to become a Local Correctional Officer. Because the work of correctional officers involves many security-related situations, including potentially violent ones, employers may favor applicants with law enforcement or military experience. You will learn about ethics, safety precautions, and crisis management, as well as self-defense techniques.

This course includes the following components:• Booking and Intake (8 hours)• Correctional Law (16 hours)• Cultural Diversity (4 hours)• Custody and Security (24 hours)• Defensive Tactics (40 hours)• Ethics in Corrections (2 hours)• Fire Safety (12 hours)• First Aid/CPR/AED (8 hours)• Interpersonal Communications (16 hours)• Prisoner Behavior (8 hours)• Report Writing (8 hours)• Workplace Harassment (2 hours)• Stress Management (4 hours)• Suicide Awareness (8 hours)



May 9 - June 7 • Mon - Fri 8am-5pm $1299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CFA-5105 Registration Deadline: Apr 11, 2016

$48,000

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BRAND NEW!SALES TECHNIQUES THAT DRIVE BUSINESSResearch indicates sales training results in 7% or greater increase in sales. Sales Techniques that Drive Business is an intense, highly interactive, 1 day workshop that is guaranteed to generate profitable returns for your business. All aspects of the sales cycle will be reviewed from cold calling to closing; how to conduct buyer research; effectively closing deals; negotiating difficult situations; pitching presentations; turning objections into sales; handling key accounts; and lead generation communication strategies to improve customer relationship techniques that are critical to drive your business sales. Attend this workshop and take away solid tools like the 5 Phase Sales Technique that will qualify you as a successful salesperson and make a noticeable impact on your employer’s bottom-line.

Apr 15 • Fri 9am-5pm $299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1283

BRAND NEW!WORKFORCE CULTURAL COMPETENCY CERTIFICATEAre you a professional that is in the business of helping others? Strengthen your professional portfolio by attending this course. Cultural competence has received increasing attention in the helping profession over the last 20 years. Through this certificate program, you’ll enhance your level of cultural responsiveness fulfilling a need for progression within the helping profession in a cross-cultural/multicultural society. Where human service needs are constantly increasing amongst consumers, you’ll identify and examine various aspects of cultural competency such as multicultural knowledge, cultural barriers, and cultural responsiveness to maximize the concept of cultural competency in connection to specific helping professions. Although various human service providers have different opinions on the significance of cultural competence in the helping relationship, the leadership of major helping professionals such as psychology, social work, and nursing have all identified the importance of this concept.


May 2 - May 30 • Mon 6-9pm $299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBL-1221

BRAND NEW!REINVENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGEAdvance your career and differentiate yourself with a distinct presence! In this 16 hour workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to assess your own image and see yourself as others see you. With expert coaching, you’ll begin to enrich and develop every aspect of your printed and digital “professional presence” to help you pursue your career goals with greater self-esteem and confidence. Discover ways to enhance your image and personal brand while building a strong resume, portfolio, essential communication strategies to sharpen your interviewing skills, digital presence, and networking. Practiced with consistency and commitment, these steps are guaranteed to help you build trust, credibility, career satisfaction, and advancement. It’s time to start reinventing!

May 17 & May 24 • Tue 9am-5pm $299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1166

BRAND NEW!APP DESIGN WORKSHOPDo you want to build an app to increase your business and look more professional but don’t know how? Do you think it’s too hard to build? Think again! In this 1 day workshop, you’ll learn how to make an app with no prior experience. There are apps for everything: from ordering and paying for your food, to finding your way around Disney World, to saving wait time on the attractions. Take this course and start building aps for your business or organization!

Apr 8 • Fri 9am-5pm $199 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBM-1305

BRAND NEW!GOOGLE ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESSDo you want to strengthen your marketing initiatives and increase the number of conversions or sales from your website by using Google™ Analytics but don’t have a lot of time to learn? If so, this comprehensive 1 day workshop is perfect for you! Google’s analytics solutions can help turn your customer insights into action for your business. You’ll learn about free and premium methods to improve performance across your sites, apps, and offline marketing.

Apr 22 • Fri 9am-5pm $199 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBM-1306

CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATECustomer Service starts with YOU! Customer Service Representatives are the front line of every business and impact the overall perception and performance of a company. This highly interactive, four week program will provide you with the necessary skills to work in today’s fast paced business environment, enhance your ability to gain employment, and build a skill set that can be transferred to any industry you choose. Throughout this course you’ll work through multiple scenarios including administrative organization, business communication, and conflict resolution strategies to help shape the critical thinking skills you’ll need to work and succeed in a customer facing environment.


Apr 7-28 • Thur 6-9pm $199 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CBE-1401

Additional dates may be available.Call 989-686-9444 for more information.

Earn acertificate in4 weeks!


ELECTRICAL LICENSE EXAM PREPARATION - JOURNEYMAN & MASTERThese 35 hour, state-approved courses will prepare you for the State of Michigan Electrician Examinations and are designed for apprentices and journeymen presently working in the field of electrical construction and maintenance. These courses are highly recommended if you have four years of experience as an apprentice in the electrical trade and plan to take the State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician Examination or if you have had a State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman license for two years and plan to take the State Master Electrician License Exam.


May 6-21 • Fri 5:30-9:30pm & Sat 8am-4pm$425 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVE-1008 (Journeyman) CVE-2010 (Master)

$51,000

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PLUMBING LICENSE EXAM PREPARATION - JOURNEYMAN & MASTERDelta College’s 24 hour, preparation courses will assist you in preparing for the State of Michigan Plumbing License Examinations. These courses are designed for apprentices and journeymen presently working in the field of plumbing construction and maintenance. This course is highly recommended for those who have four years experience as an apprentice in the plumbing trade and plan to take the State of Michigan Journey Plumber Exam or for those who have had a State of Michigan Journey Plumber license for two years and plan to take the State Master Plumber Examination.


Apr 29 & 30, May 13 & 14 Fri 5:30-9:30pm & Sat 8am-4pm$359 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVP-1014 (Journeyman) CVP-1016 (Master)

$50,000

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annually MIOSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY 10 HOURS+In today’s challenging business climate, many employers are faced with the need to have their employees be able to perform new or multiple job functions. As personnel shift to accommodate business needs, it is essential to have staff understand the importance of safety and health management and the underlying effect it has on business. In three days this fundamentals course offers the resources and tools to create or enhance an effective safety and health management system, a review of the MIOSHA Act, and highlights of many key General Industry Safety and Health Standards.

Topics include elements of a comprehensive safety and health system, recordkeeping, accident investigations, inspections and citations, written program requirements, introduction to industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, bloodborne infectious diseases (BIDs), eyewash and first aid requirements, ergonomics, hazard recognition, and machine guarding.

Earn a certificate with this program!

May 10-12 • Tues-Thur 9am-4pm$240 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CVI-2069

DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTDistribution and logistics management is a critical company function. Professionals in this field play a key role in fulfilling customer demands, ordering and managing inventory, controlling inbound and outbound shipments, reducing costs, saving time, and meeting company objectives. This course will not only show you how to create and operate a logistics function, but it will also demonstrate how to achieve success through a combination of strategies and tactics.

Earn a certificate with this program.


$99 • 24 hours • 6 weeks of access


www.delta.edu/lifelonglearningCall today to register! 989-686-9444

MIOSHA PART 451 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONThis full day course was developed to teach participants: the requirements of Part 451, Respiratory Protection (1910.134), the necessary elements of a written respiratory protection program, MIOSHA interpretations of common questions about the Respiratory Protection Standard, and the most common violations associated with the standard.

Earn a certificate with this program!

Apr 5 • Tues 9am-4pm$120 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CVI-2075

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELTThe Six Sigma process encompasses all aspects of a business, including management, service delivery, design, production, and customer satisfaction. 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. By reducing process variation, Six Sigma frees an organization to focus on improving process capability. As sigma levels increase, the cost of poor quality decreases and profitability increases. This is why Six Sigma is highly associated with the delivery of consistent, world-class quality.

The Six Sigma Green Belt Online Training Program will provide you with an overview of the Six Sigma concepts and tools, including Six Sigma deployment practices, project development, and the DMAIC problem-solving approach. Once you’ve completed this program, you will be ready to successfully participate in a Six Sigma team.



$1895 • 100 hours • 6 months of access

MIOSHA SAFETY TRAINING


PRINCIPLES OF GREEN BUILDINGSThe Principles of Green Buildings Online Training Program will give you the science behind the concept of house-as-a-system by going through all of the major sub-systems that affect the way the entire structure system performs. A building is the sum of many parts, and for best performance for the occupants, it must be set up correctly with those sub-systems synced together. A building that performs correctly will offer the best energy efficiency, provide a healthy environment for its occupants, and maintain its structural integrity.




technical trades & safety

PERFORMING COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING ASSESSMENTSThe Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments program features a task-oriented format that applies practical, real-world situations in each module. This program is intended for you if you are engaged in conducting building assessments, energy audits, performance testing, energy ratings, green ratings, rating verifications, quality assurance, quality installations, building inspections, home inspections, home tune-ups, or any other related building improvement, evaluation, or repair services that make changes to the building as a system.




MACHINE TOOLS Learn how to safely and properly operate manual machines such as saws, drill presses, lathes, mills and grinders. Instruction will include precision measurement to one thousandth of an inch using micrometers and calipers. You’ll machine components from simple engineering drawings (blueprints) to construct a project that you will be proud to take home.

Earn a certificate in 1 weekend!

Apr 9 & 10 • Sat & Sun 8am-4:30pm$299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVI-1950

CERTIFIED GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALPrepare yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the green supply-chain management field or gain the edge to move forward in your career with this convenient online training program. This professional certification program will help you learn the essentials of green product standards and labeling as well as how to develop sustainability supplier programs, implement sustainable business practices, apply lean and green manufacturing strategies, and integrate these practices across the extended supply chain.




COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROLS (CNC)Interested in the field of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)? This course will provide you with the basic knowledge of CNC machining terminology and codes, operation of machining technology, CNC set up, and operation. Programming G-code will be covered to write programs to drive machines such as mills and lathes. You’ll learn skills required to safely operate CNC machine tools to produce high quality, precision machined components that can be applied in a wide variety of applications and industries. You’ll machine a personalized coaster from your own design.

Prerequisite: Machine Tools, CVI-1950


Apr 23 & 24 • Sat & Sun 8am-4:30pm$299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVI-1951

CAD/CAMThe Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) course is an introduction in the use of CAD software used in industry to create models and translate those models into a finished product. CAD/CAM applications are used to both design a product and program manufacturing processes, specifically, CNC machining. CAM software uses the models and assemblies created in CAD software to generate tool paths that drive the machines that turn the designs into physical parts. You’ll learn CAD/CAM using Mastercam X9, the most popular CAD/CAM software in the world and have the opportunity to design and machine a project you create!

Prerequisite: Computer Numerical Controls (CNC), CVI-1951


May 14 & 15 • Sat & Sun 8am-4:30pm$299 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVI-1952

BRAND NEW!INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALSComposites are used as materials to make anything from aircraft structures to golf clubs, electronic packaging, medical equipment, space vehicles and home building and repairs. Unlike many natural and artificial materials, composites are often carefully designed with a particular application in mind. Products of the future must be safer, economical, and more environmentally friendly. Through this highly interactive course, you’ll discover how composites could help achieve all three. You’ll be introduced to reinforcements, resins, and core composite materials and experience hands on demonstrations and activities using safe handling and processing applications, as well as coating, casting, gluing, bonding, and laminating a take home project in which you can be proud.


Apr 25 - May 25 • Mon & Wed 6-8pm$299 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CVI-1611

BRAND NEW!INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR POWERDo you want to have a better understanding of solar power? Many Michigan residents, businesses, farms, organizations, governments, and media have increasing interests in solar power yet lack sufficient understanding of this rapidly growing industry. In this 2 hour course we’ll review the development of this popular renewable energy resource, the basic principles of the various solar power systems, the economic, environmental, and societal aspects, as well as the applications of solar power in Michigan. Photos of a variety of Michigan solar power systems will be shown and short-term projections of solar power use in Michigan will also be made.

Apr 26 • Tues 6-8pm$59 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CVX-1005

EXPLORE TECHNICAL TRADES


PHOTOGRAPHY II Expand your creativity with this 4 session, advanced class that will take you off of program mode and into the manual modes of your digital camera. You’ll learn metering, aperture and shutter priority, night photography, black and white photography, and many composition techniques. You will have fun, weekly assignments and group critiques. You must provide your own digital camera and manual to participate in this class.

Prerequisite: Photography I, CFC-1010

Apr 5-26 • Tues 6:30-8:30pm $99 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CFC-1011

BRAND NEW!MIND MAPPING FOR RESULTS Have you taken notes for work or school only to later realize later you couldn’t remember much of what you wrote down? In this course you’ll learn a better way to take notes that actually works with the brain called Mind Mapping.

June 2 • Thur 5:30-9:30pm $79 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CFC-1102

FARM TO TABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCELeave the classroom behind and travel from the farm to table in the Urban Farming Farm to Table Travel Experience! This is your invitation to experience the operation of small farm production through conversations with farmers and interactions regarding soil, crops, weeding, harvesting, herbs and flowers, free-ranging chickens, fresh eggs, and preparing for the market. This urban farming travel experience explores the link between the farm and our food by including lunch at a fresh, locally-grown, seasonal, full-service, kitchen. You will enjoy a first-hand experience with environmentally-friendly farming practices and sustainable, local food production.

June 1 • Wed 10am-5:30pm $129 Depart from the Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVL-1110

URBAN FARMING

PRESERVING YOUR HARVESTTurn your abundant summer harvest into good, clean food to enjoy year ‘round with Preserving Your Harvest! This hands-on, food preservation workshop will bring back the lost art of preserving your garden goods. You’ll learn practical tips for cleaning and preparing your harvest, food preservation safety, equipment and tools, cooking methods, and recipe resources. Additional topics will include freezing, pressure canning at home, vacuum packing, and fermentation. Sessions will be held at the locally-sourced food hub, 3rd & Johnson Farm Market and Eatery in Bay City. Fresh produce is provided straight from our local urban farmers. You’ll take home a perfectly prepared preserve and a skill to pass on to future generations!

May 11 • Wed 6:30-8:30pm $59 3rd & Johnson Farm Market & Eatery, Bay City Course Number: CVL-1109

BRAND NEW!THE ART OF SEED SAVING: FROM SEED TO SEEDFor as long as people have grown their food they have also practiced the art of seed saving. In this class, learn why this ancient practice is just as valuable today. From maintaining biodiversity to ensuring future food security, seed saving may be more important now than ever before! We will share the practice of seed saving from planting through harvest. Learn proper planning, planting, and harvesting techniques to easily incorporate seed saving into your garden routine. You will receive some heirloom seeds to grow on your own so you can practice what you’ve learned.Apr 14 • Thur 6-8:30pm $39 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVL-1118

BRAND NEW!STAGING YOUR HOME TO SELL Attend the Staging Your Home to Sell 1 day workshop to help sell your home as quickly as possible! Your house is likely your biggest asset and selling your home is a big task. In order to succeed you’ll want to be engaged at every step, from preparing it for sale, to pricing, to negotiating, and finally, in closing. The home selling process differs from state to state, but in this course you’ll learn important steps to take before listing your home on the market - all steps that protect your interests and help you get the most return on your investment. Setting the right price and making an excellent first impression are both essential to attracting buyers, but what else can you do to get the offers rolling in? Stage Your Home to Sell! Apr 9 • Sat 9am-5pm $129 Delta College Planetarium, Bay City Course Number: CFH-1301

BRAND NEW!SOLAR POWER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE Are you an Urban Farmer wondering if solar power is right for you? Urban agriculture, as well as conventional agriculture, frequently needs power that can be effectively met using solar power systems. This 3 hour course will review the basic characteristics of solar power to help you recognize when solar power may be preferred. These solar power systems may be simple systems without batteries, systems with batteries, or systems supported by generators, wind turbines, or the grid. The topics also include the performance to be expected, the various costs and maintenance involved, safety, and other factors to be considered. A range of potential urban agriculture applications will be explored.

May 2 • Mon 5:30-8:30pm $79 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVX-1006

SOLAR POWER FOR COTTAGES, HOMES, & BARNS Many Michigan residents now consider installing “off-grid” solar power for their cottages, homes or farms. This 3 hour course will teach you the basic characteristics of solar power to help you understand the needs and limitations for “off-grid” power and the basic designs of various solar power systems which are not “grid-tied.” This course also includes the performance to be expected, the costs and maintenance involved, safety, and other factors to be considered. Photos of several Michigan “off-grid” solar power systems will be shown. May 10 • Tue 5:30-8:30pm $79 Delta College Main Campus Course Number: CVX-1003

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY will return in May 2016!

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