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Personal Enrichment Courses
Writing the Fantasy Novel
Course Objectives
Learn what separates fantasy fiction from other types of fiction.
Discover how to develop characters, build a compelling world, outline a narrative, apply a consistent theme, commit to the writing process, and publish your book.
Learn how to outline your book (if you even decide to outline!), come up with a theme, and then sit down and actually write.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - What Is Fantasy Fiction?
Lesson 2 - World-Building, Part One: Exploring the World
Lesson 3 - World-Building, Part Two: Magic
Lesson 4 - World-Building, Part Three: Societies
Lesson 5 - Creating Characters
Lesson 6 - Plotting Your Novel
Lesson 7 - Theme
Lesson 8 - The Narrative Voice
Lesson 9 - The Writing Process
Lesson 10 - The Postwriting Process
Lesson 11 - Publishing Your Novel
Lesson 12 - Marketing and Motivating
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in fantasy novel writing and would like to improve or enhance your writing skills, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Certificate in Healthy Aging
Course Objectives
Understand how increasing scientific, clinical, and social interest helps us understand the relationship between nutrition and aging.
Explore the characteristics of the healthy aging brain, and examine how cognitive function can be maintained into old age.
Learn the role that intimacy and sexuality play in the health of seniors.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Nutrition and Healthy Aging
Lesson 2 - The Healthy Aging Brain
Lesson 3 - Physical Activity and Healthy Aging
Lesson 4 - Centenarians: Keys to Longevity
Lesson 5 - Intimacy, Sexuality, and Healthy Aging
Lesson 6 - Behavioral and Mental Health in Aging
Contact Hours
12
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about healthy aging.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book
Course Objectives
Learn how to choose a topic and size up the competition-developing a perfect, one-of-a-kind book concept that will stand out to agents and editors.
Discover how to immerse themselves in their subject and get the information from research, interviews, and observation techniques.
Learn how to choose a writing style, structure, and slant that will appeal to a unique audience and keep readers hooked.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Nonfiction: Choosing Your Topic
Lesson 2 - Shaping Your Book Idea
Lesson 3 - Your Audience, Title, and Style
Lesson 4 - Research, Interviewing, and Immersion
Lesson 5 - Organization and Structure
Lesson 6 - Nonfiction Writing Tips and Techniques
Lesson 7 - The Writer's Life: Practical Tips
Lesson 8 - Editing and Proofreading
Lesson 9 - Traditional Publishing: Agents, Publishers, and Submissions
Lesson 10 - Traditional Publishing: Query Letters, Proposals, and Shortcuts
Lesson 11 - Nontraditional Publishing
Lesson 12 - Distribution, Publicity, and Promotions
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
For anyone interested in learning to write, edit, and publish nonfiction books.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Mystery Writing
Course Objectives
Master and understand the difference between story and plot.
Experiment with viewpoints and see which one works best for your mystery.
Have written a complete scene from their story and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - The Four Story Types
Lesson 2 - Plot vs. Story
Lesson 3 - Passion, Theme, Character, and Premise
Lesson 4 - Character
Lesson 5 - The Checkpoints of Mystery Story Structuring
Lesson 6 - Act 1: Hook, Backstory, and Trigger
Lesson 7 - Act 2: Crisis, Struggle, and Epiphany
Lesson 8 - Act 3: Plan, Climax, and Ending
Lesson 9 - The Story Outline
Lesson 10 - Scene and Sequel
Lesson 11 - Viewpoint
Lesson 12 - The Mystery
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in improving their writing skills.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
The Keys to Effective Editing
Course Objectives
Learn essential self-editing tools to give their manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.
Learn about recent advances in the chosen profession.
Study the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - What Editors Do
Lesson 2 - The Mechanics of Copyediting
Lesson 3 - Tools to Increase Accuracy
Lesson 4 - Grammar and Punctuation
Lesson 5 - Spelling, Capitalization, and Numbers
Lesson 6 - Syntax and Style
Lesson 7 - Abbreviations and Hyphens, Bibliographies and Copyright Law
Lesson 8 - Photos and Tables, Front and Back Matter
Lesson 9 - Fiction Editing
Lesson 10 - The Editor-Author-Publisher Relationship
Lesson 11 - Word Usage
Lesson 12 - Finding Work as an Editor
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Although this course will teach English grammar, punctuation, and style, you must be fluent in English and have a better-than-average spelling ability.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone aspiring to be an editor!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Writing for Children
Course Objectives
Learn to transform their book idea into a finished product that could potentially land in the hands of an editor or agent.
Explore new opportunities and markets for their work.
Gain all the tools and resources needed to begin navigating the world of children's publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1- Through the Eyes of a Child: Exploring the World of Children's Literature
Lesson 2 - Read to Me, Mommy: The Integration of Artwork and the Printed Word
Lesson 3 - I Can Do It: The Beginning Reader
Lesson 4 - Growing Up: The Next Level
Lesson 5 - Beyond Biographies: The World of Nonfiction Writing and Research
Lesson 6 - Story Patterns: The Easy Way to Create a Great Story
Lesson 7 - Dramatic Elements: Structuring Children's Literature
Lesson 8 - With Fresh Eyes: Editing the Manuscript
Lesson 9 - In Search of a Publisher: Market Research
Lesson 10 - Dear Editor: Submitting Your Work
Lesson 11 - From Passion to Profit: The Business of Publishing
Lesson 12 - A Lifelong Adventure: Growing Your Writing
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or other word processing software (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
Be prepared to reference and/or purchase children's books via online or instore.
Other instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is for anyone interested in writing literature for children.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Advanced Fiction Writing
Course Objectives
Explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published.
Learn to develop or polish a manuscript.
Study the essential techniques that are often overlooked by other writing classes and textbooks.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Story Structure
Lesson 2 - Plot Templates
Lesson 3 - Character Development
Lesson 4 - Viewpoint, Voice, and Tense
Lesson 5 - Setting
Lesson 6 - Advanced Scene and Sequel
Lesson 7 - Conflict, Action, and Suspense
Lesson 8 - Dialogue
Lesson 9 - Beginnings and Endings
Lesson 10 - Symbols, Metaphors, and Writing Big
Lesson 11 - Bring Your Story to Life
Lesson 12 - Self-Editing, Submission, and Marketing
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course will provide you with the formula for creating and polishing a successful fiction manuscript and getting it published.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312764 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 97.00 | 19 | Register |
|---|
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Beginning Writer's Workshop
Course Objectives
Develop their own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece.
Master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments.
Discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Preparing to Write
Lesson 2 - Brainstorming
Lesson 3 - Literary Devices
Lesson 4 - Genres
Lesson 5 - Peer Review/Workshop
Lesson 6 - Story, Plot, and Narrative
Lesson 7 - Characters and Dialogue
Lesson 8 - Points of View and Tense
Lesson 9 - Descriptive Writing
Lesson 10 - Overcoming Writer's Block
Lesson 11 - Editing vs. Revision
Lesson 12 - Getting Published
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word is recommended (not included in enrollment).
QuickTime.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is for anyone interested in improving their writing skills.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
Course Objectives
Learn how to give themselves the kind of credibility they will need to succeed.
Learn every step of the publishing process.
Discover all the tools needed to get published.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Becoming a Published Writer
Lesson 2 - Breaking in and First Markets
Lesson 3 - Writing Contests and Credibility
Lesson 4 - Manuscript Mechanics and Formats
Lesson 5 - Proofreading, Printing, and Submission Logs
Lesson 6 - Copyright, Rights, and Pseudonyms
Lesson 7 - Mainstream, Subsidy, and Self-Publishing
Lesson 8 - All About Query Letters
Lesson 9 - Submissions, Offers, and Rejections
Lesson 10 - All About Agents and Contracts
Lesson 11 - Clubs, Conferences, and Writer's Block
Lesson 12 - The Future of Publishing
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course will help you understand every step of the publishing process and how to give yourself the credibility publishers notice.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Writing Essentials
Course Objectives
Learn how to improve writing skills by learning to select strong and persuasive words, spell correctly, and choose the right punctuation.
Discover how to put it all together by crafting well-written sentences, building effective paragraphs, and organizing your material logically.
Explore ways to make the most of e-mails and other forms of electronic communication.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 01 - Writing: Your Dynamic New Tool
Lesson 02 - Words: Picking the Right One
Lesson 03 - Spelling: Tips and Practice
Lesson 04 - Usage: Which Word Goes Where
Lesson 05 - Sentences: Writing Them Effectively
Lesson 06 - Ending Punctuation: When, Where, and Why
Lesson 07 - Commas: Mastery at Last!
Lesson 08 - Semicolons, Colons, and All the Rest: A Quick Review
Lesson 09 - Paragraphs: How They Help You Communicate
Lesson 10 - Formatting: Tools and Tips to Help Your Content Shine
Lesson 11 - Writing for Electronic Media: Quirks and Characteristics
Lesson 12 - Putting It All Together: Writing Well!
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course provides you with the writing tools you need for success.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312876 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 77.00 | 20 | Register |
|---|
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Creative Real Estate Investing
Course Objectives
Students will be able to define basic real estate terminology, determine if real estate investing is suited for individual student, learn to buy and profit from real estate investing.
Outline of instruction
Class 1
Introduction to Real Estate Investing
• What are the first steps to take when deciding to invest in real estate
• Are you going to be an active or passive investor
• Investing for income, capital appreciation, personal use or combination
• Is this something you will do full-time or on the sideline
• What is your time frame
• Tax benefits of Real Estate Investing
• Investing for tax considerations
• Schedule E
• De-mystifying tax questions on Real Estate Investing
Forming your Real Estate Team
Review of the steps to follow when embarking on purchasing investment property
Class 2
The most common mistakes real estate investors make and how to avoid them
• Financing or not getting financing ahead of time
• Doing everything on your own
• Overpaying
• Underestimating expenses
• Inadequate research
Building a Portfolio: How to evaluate, find and choose rental properties
• Tenant screening
• Importance of a home inspection/ negotiating on a home inspection
• Property manager pros and cons
• General good practices with tenants
• Fannie Mae Guide to Becoming a Landlord
Class 3
Building a Portfolio Part 2
• How to evaluate, find and choose rental property
• Evaluating risk and return
• Researching the market: avoiding mistakes
• Foreclosures and Short Sales: pros and cons
• Flipping properties
• What to look for before making a bid on the property. Inspections and appraisals
Financing Options for Investment Property
• Financing options for different types of properties (duplex, vacation home, etc.)
• Paying with cash vs. financing
• Equity repositioning
• What affects your interest rate and down payment terms
• Concept of leverage and what makes up the interest rate and rate of return
• De-Mystifying tax questions on Real Estate Investing
Conclusion: Making a retirement plan for your future with Real Estate Investing
Contact Hours
12
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Provided
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in the field of analyzing properties and investing in real estate.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Studio Lighting
Course Objectives
know how light, camera settings, and placement of the subject with props affect the outcome of the photographs and will learn professional tricks of the trade.
Outline of instruction
Introductions, review syllabus, explain different lights and equipment used
Go over posing, composition, prop placement
Review lighting techniques, 3 dimensional subjects, light placement
Adjusting the camera settings, camera angles, use of tripod
High key, low key, and use of multiply lights
Portraits with movement, still portraits, and creating mood
Creative projects using knowledge learned in class
Using Photoshop to remove small imperfections
Contact Hours
23
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Digital Photography using Adobe Software or Digital Photography-Beyond the Basics. This is an advanced Photography class.
Text and Supplies Needed
TBD
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"Requirements for successful completion of a NON-CERTIFICATION CLASSES -
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of course material taught. If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).
Requirements for successful completion of CERTIFICATION CLASSES -
Students are required to take AND pass the official course certification exam before the class program ends AND provide visual evidence of successfully passing the official course certification exam to the course teaching faculty. Students who do not pass the official course certification exam, will not receive a class certificate AND will receive a grade of NG (no grade). ","Refund requests and withdrawals must be made in writing by the student (NO EXCEPTIONS).
- A 100-percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class before the first class meeting by submitting a written request.
- A 75-percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10-percent date of scheduled hours, provided that the class has not completed the 10-percent scheduled hours.
- Community school, facility, and lab fees are not refundable.
- A full refund shall be made for classes cancelled by the college. You do not have to request a refund.
NOTE
All refunds are sent from the State of North Carolina as checks to the address on file. Please be sure that your address is correct. If you need to update your address or any other information, please complete a change form well in advance of your refund, using the Wake Tech Permanent Change Form 728. It can take up to six weeks to get a refund check for a class. By law, Wake Technical Community College must submit all monies collected to the State of North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College does not keep money on hand for refunds.","Transfer requests must be in writing by the student (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Requests received after the 10-percent deadline will not be considered, and a refund will not be processed.
- Transfer to a different course is allowed up to the 10-percent point of the total number of hours for both classes.
- A student may not transfer to a course that has passed the 10-percent point.
- Anyone with questions concerning refunds or transfers should call 919-866-5800.","6. Review additional or related course information at http:\\ncce.waketech.edu"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is designed for anyone that desires to produce professional photos with their DLR or DSLR camera. This is an advanced class.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Secrets to Better Photography
Course Objectives
Learn how to choose the best photographic equipment for you and how to compose images with style.
Explore natural and artificial lighting, freezing or blurring motion, portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, photojournalism, and digital editing options.
Learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - The Subject of Photography
In this first lesson, you'll learn how to see the subject of each photograph-before you press the shutter button. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.
Lesson 2 - Camera Equipment
As you learn more about the technical side of photography, take a look at the options available in camera equipment. Whether you have a point-and-shoot camera or the latest digital SLR, you will gain a better understanding of the equipment and tools photographers use.
Lesson 3 - Your Photographic Eye
Returning to artistic elements in this lesson, you'll learn how to develop your photographer's eye and incorporate compositional guidelines as you take better pictures. This information will provide a solid foundation for the rest of the class.
Lesson 4 - Lighting
Light is the essence of photography. In this lesson, we'll explore how to control and use light to your advantage. You'll compare the advantages of natural light, available light, and artificial light and see when you'll want to use each to capture the special effects you're after. You'll also learn how to use the ISO and white balance settings on your camera to make the most of the light you have.
Lesson 5 - Sharp Shooting
This lesson delves into the options for using your camera and other tools to get sharp, crisp images. Photography often requires compromise to accommodate conflicting priorities, and after this lesson, you will be able to decide what's most important to you. You will also see how to test your lenses and cameras and evaluate your equipment.
Lesson 6 - Aperture and Depth of Field
Using manual exposure settings opens up a whole new world of professional and creative options. In this lesson, you'll begin an exploration of how to get the most out of your camera's features, starting with Aperture Priority and the control it gives you over depth of field. Whether you want to create an image with a soft background highlighting your subject or a far-reaching landscape shot with all the details in focus, controlling your aperture settings puts that power in your hands.
Lesson 7 - Shutter Speed and Motion
You'll see how to capture motion in this lesson as we continue the topic of manual exposure settings. Whether you want to freeze the action of fireworks or merge a waterfall into a velvety illusion, shutter speed is the key! Setting your shutter speed gives you the control you need to get the images you want, and it's easier than you might think. You'll have lots to practice with as you finish this lesson.
Lesson 8 - Portraiture
In this lesson, you'll learn the tricks of portrait photography. Whether you're working professionally or just as the family photographer, these techniques will help you take better portraits. You'll see how to pose people so they'll look their best, when to use digital editing, and how various lighting techniques will help you create pleasing portraits.
Lesson 9 - Children and Pet Photography
Photographing children, pets, and groups is a challenge for even the most seasoned professional photographer. In this lesson, you'll learn some techniques and strategies to bring out the best in your pictures.
Lesson 10 - Photographic Challenges
Now that you know how your camera works and what you want to do, it's time to take a look at how to handle challenging situations. When the light is low or the subject just seems out of reach, you want to know how to get the shot! In today's lesson we'll focus on how to use your tools and knowledge to beat the challenges and come away with the pictures you're after.
Lesson 11 - Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a fascinating field for photographers. This fast-paced world presents challenges of its own. In this lesson, you'll see how the pros handle this type of work. We'll also discuss how to get started in the field.
Lesson 12 - Digital Options
Digital editing is a real bonus for photographers. In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic and artistic editing techniques available to all photographers, as well as some of the technical issues of digital photography.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
A digital or film camera.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in learning how to take outstanding photos and get the best results whether you are using a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or your phone camera; this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Discover Digital Photography
Course Objectives
Learn how to compose your shots when you know you have digital editing available to you.
Discuss how industry and business use digital imaging today.
Explore more options for traveling with your camera that might be new to you!
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - What Is Digital Photography?
In your first lesson, you'll have a chance to become familiar with the online classroom and discover the many resources available to you, including the beginning of the Digital Dictionary. You will also learn how digital photography works and what's needed to get started with a digital workshop at home.
Lesson 2 - Learn About Cameras
In this lesson, you'll have an opportunity to understand the key features of a digital camera. This will be helpful as you learn about what to look for both inside and outside the camera and as you explore the different levels of equipment available.
Lesson 3 - Shopping for Digital Equipment
When it's time to buy your own camera, you'll want to know how to make the right choice. This lesson covers more of the attributes and features of digital photography, so you're ready to go shopping!
Lesson 4 - Storing Digital Images
Digital storage is a big issue. In this lesson, you will learn the ways to address this aspect of digital photography. When it comes to digital images, you'll need storage space-not only on your camera, but also on your computer and somewhere offline for backup. This lesson also recommends how to get the most out of your storage space and the best backup option.
Lesson 5 - Phone and Tablet Photography
Digital photography isn't limited to traditional cameras! You probably have your phone or tablet with you most of the time, and this lesson explores the option of using that camera to take pictures, display your images, or even do quick editing. If you've been a bit confused by all the new terminology connected with smartphones and tablets, here you'll find easy explanations and clear examples of how to make the most of this technology.
Lesson 6 - The Digital Darkroom
The ability to edit your digital images is one of the most compelling features of digital photography. This lesson will show you several of the software programs available to you and some of the many features you'll find in digital editing programs.
Lesson 7 - Digital Photography Online
Using digital images online and on your computer are big parts of digital photography. In this lesson, you'll discover ways you can easily use digital images with email and on websites. You will also learn how to size images for use on the Internet. You'll love learning how simple it is to use your images as backgrounds and computer wallpaper. With digital photography, you can customize almost anything!
Lesson 8 - Digital Printing
Printing digital images can take many forms. This lesson explores the options for printing at home and the extensive network of retail printers available for digital work. You'll also learn how to prepare your images for the best quality prints, regardless of where you print them. If archival quality is important to you, or if you're scrapbooking, there are some things you'll want to know!
Lesson 9 - A Changing Society
This lesson explores how new and how digital imaging is changing communication, business practices, and the way photographers protect their images.
Lesson 10 - Scanning and Restoring Photos
Scanning printed images is an important option for digital photography. This lesson focuses on restoring old and damaged photos, as well as using scanners to convert slides, negatives, and prints into digital images. You'll even learn how to capture an image of a 3D object with a scanner! A scanner is a terrific tool for digital photographers and does an excellent job of connecting traditional photography with the digital era. This is an especially important lesson for scrapbookers who are working on family histories with damaged images or printed documents.
Lesson 11 - Traveling With Digital Equipment
Travel photography is always a favorite subject for photographers, whether you're shooting in your own backyard or around the world. Digital photography presents some different challenges and opportunities. This lesson focuses on how professionals in the field handle the challenges, as well as techniques and opportunities you can use when you travel, including file organization with Adobe's Lightroom.
Lesson 12 - Composing Digitally
Your final lesson will teach you how to compose your pictures with digital options in mind. There's a lot more to being a digital photographer than just owning a digital camera. In this lesson, you will see some great examples of difficult situations that you can remedy with digital solutions. The more you learn about your options, the more you'll want to experiment!
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is an informative introduction to digital photography, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312077 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 97.00 | 17 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People
Course Objectives
Discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements.
Learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid.
Learn several fun and creative ways to photograph children and babies.
Outline of instruction
Wednesday - Lesson 01
Photographing people is one of the most exciting and complicated kinds of photography. Yet, with just a few skills, you'll soon be taking better pictures of people. In this lesson, we'll begin by exploring digital photography equipment and talk about how to set up an inexpensive home studio.
Friday - Lesson 02
In this lesson, you'll learn about exposure and the pivotal role it plays in photography. The lesson will talk about the three camera controls that affect exposure, and you'll find out how to use these controls to achieve the desired effect in your photographs.
Wednesday - Lesson 03
In this lesson, you'll learn about light. Every photo is made from the effects of light on your digital camera's sensor, so the importance of understanding and using light has an enormous impact on your photos. You'll find out how to make the most of indoor and outdoor light and how to use some tactics to give you better shots. Then, we'll explore some difficult lighting situations and how to overcome those problems in order to take great people photos.
Friday - Lesson 04
In this lesson, you'll learn how to compose a photo. Photo composition involves not only the primary subject and secondary objects, but also the general look and overall feeling of a photo. You'll find out how to tackle common composition problems, use the rule of thirds, put tactics to work in order to shoot sharp photos, and use depth of field to your advantage.
Wednesday - Lesson 05
People photographers spend most of their time taking portraits of individuals and groups, but posing and arranging these shots can be difficult. In this lesson, you'll learn how to solve common problems with portraits and how to arrange and shoot portrait and group photos that give you a true representation of the individual or group.
Friday - Lesson 06
In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of faces, hands, and people with their pets. You'll discover how to manage composition, posing, and angles, and how to capture meaningful photos that communicate to the viewer. You'll also learn how to handle lighting with pets and how to keep their attention as you photograph them.
Wednesday - Lesson 07
In this lesson, you'll learn how to take photos of babies and children. You'll discover some practical tips that will help you shoot those intimate, personal photos. We'll explore techniques for taking photos of children in motion, discuss how to pose kids, and consider specific issues related to photographing babies and newborns.
Friday - Lesson 08
Have you ever tried to get some good sports photos, only to be disappointed with the results? Maybe the image was blurry or the gym lighting made your photos have a yellow tint. Sports photography is often rather difficult, but this lesson will help you learn tools and tricks so you can capture great sports images. You'll learn all about managing shutter speed, composition, lighting, and you'll find out what makes a sports photo look great.
Wednesday - Lesson 09
In lesson, you'll learn about macro and abstract photography. Macro photography uses specialized lenses and lens attachments that allow you to get very close to items, while abstract photography focuses on photos that may not have a discernable subject. You'll be surprised to know that you can use both of these techniques to create beautiful photos of people, and in this lesson, you'll find out how.
Friday - Lesson 10
One of the more challenging types of people photography is shooting formal events, such as proms and weddings. In this lesson, we'll tackle this difficult subject and explore how to manage posing, lighting, and composition. We'll also explore how to manage distractions, problems, and even how to take great photos of inanimate objects, such as the wedding cake!
Wednesday - Lesson 11
In this lesson, you'll find out how to make the most of image editing software and your people photos. Even good photos sometimes need a bit of editing work to make them great, and in this lesson, we'll focus on editing techniques specific to photos of people. You'll see how to adjust composition, exposure, and how to fix common problems, such as facial blemishes.
Friday - Lesson 12
After you master your people photography skills, you may want to begin a business. In this final lesson, we'll explore the business of photography. You'll find out how to manage clients, the services you'll offer, and you'll learn about photography contracts - a vital part of your business. You'll even be able to download a contract and customize it to meet your business needs.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
You will need a digital camera.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
A digital editing program of your choice, such as the latest version of Photoshop Elements (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course will help you discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310354 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 97.00 | 5 | Register |
|---|
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Write Fiction Like a Pro
Course Objectives
Understand how your passion, theme, premise, and characters help you create the structure of your story.
Discover how viewpoint, dialogue, pacing, and many other techniques are used to build scenes and move your story from beginning to end.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Story Structure
Lesson 2 - The Dramatic Elements
Lesson 3 - Character
Lesson 4 - Act 1: Hook, Backstory, and Trigger
Lesson 5 - Act 2: Crisis, Struggle, and Epiphany
Lesson 6 - Act 3: Plan, Climax, and Ending
Lesson 7 - The Story Idea
Lesson 8 - The Story Outline
Lesson 9 - The Long Form
Lesson 10 - Plan Like a Pro
Lesson 11 - Plot Like a Pro
Lesson 12 - Write Fiction Like a Pro
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
The course is intended for aspiring fiction authors.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Secrets of the Caterer
Course Objectives
Learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity.
Study how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them.
Discover the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - Getting Started
Have you dreamed of having fun and making money while cooking delicious food? Well, dream no more! Today we're going to learn all about the wonderful world of catering. You'll find out what the catering business is really like. We'll look into the ups and downs of having a home-based business. You'll get to explore your personal skill set. And finally, you'll do some cooking.
Lesson 2 - Quality Ingredients
Chefs often say that the key to great cooking is using quality ingredients. But what exactly are quality ingredients any way? After today, you'll know what they are and how to choose them. You'll also learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity. And you'll get what every caterer needs: several exciting and delicious recipes.
Lesson 3 - Preparing Beautiful Food
Since we're first attracted to food with our eyes, delicious food also needs to be beautiful. In this lesson, you'll discover techniques for making any dish visually attractive. You'll learn how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them. And then you'll get to practice your new skills with several recipes.
Lesson 4 - Appetizers
Appetizers and hors d' oeuvres are an important part of any catered meal. So in this lesson, you'll learn how to pair appetizers and hors d' oeuvres with entrées. You'll see how to make them attractive and how to present them to your guests. And last, but not least, you'll get several tried-and-true appetizers and hors d' oeuvres recipes.
Lesson 5 - Main Courses
Today you'll learn the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses. You'll find out how to choose the best main course, select the right ingredients for them, and serve them to your guests. And you'll have the opportunity to prepare several main courses.
Lesson 6 - Delicious Desserts
From brownies to cheesecake, everyone loves dessert! So today we'll explore different kinds of desserts and how to choose the right one for your event. You'll learn a number of dessert-making secrets and you'll have an opportunity to prepare several of them.
Lesson 7 - Beverages
Drinks are an important part of any meal. As a caterer, you'll always want to serve beverages that are refreshing and unique. So in this lesson, you'll learn all about teas, coffees, and punches. You'll get delicious recipes you can try and you'll see how to garnish drinks for that extra special touch.
Lesson 8 - Serving It Up: Presentation
Stemware, flatware, dishes, oh my! Don't worry: serving dishes don't have to be cause for great concern. With just a few tips and tricks under your belt, you'll learn how to choose the best serving dishes and flatware for any occasion. Today you'll see how to keep things practical, but still make everything beautiful. You'll also learn how to formally arrange flatware for any occasion. And of course, you'll get more recipes.
Lesson 9 - Condiments and Sides
Condiments and sides are a critical part of a great meal. They can also be a big headache. But with the skills you'll learn today, you'll be able to provide condiments and sides without any fuss. You'll find out how to serve them easily, safely, and without a bunch of problems.
Lesson 10 - Event and Menu Planning: Make It Special
Menu planning may seem a bit overwhelming. After all, combining the right items with the right event can be difficult. But you can master this planning skill! In this lesson, you'll learn to create the perfect menu for the perfect event. You'll see how you can manage menu items and keep your menu from becoming boring or too complicated. You'll even find a number of sample menus and recipes you can use for your events.
Lesson 11 - Managing the Business of Catering
Since catering is a business, you'll need to manage expenses and turn a profit. Today, we'll cover managing the business of catering. You'll learn how to price menus, figure profit, track your income and expenses, create contracts, and arrive at a healthy bottom line. You'll also find out how to set personal boundaries and take care of yourself so that your catering business doesn't overwhelm your life.
Lesson 12 - Your First Catering Event
In this lesson, we'll walk through a day in the life of a caterer. You'll see how to work with your client, how to help your client choose the right food, and how to get a signed contract and down payment. Next, you'll discover how to organize your time, plan the event, and deliver your first job with great success. Using what you learn today, you'll be able to plan and complete your first catering job!
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Notes:
Food preparation laws and licensing vary from state-to-state. It is important to always check your local and state government for licensing information and restrictions.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date"
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of the catering business.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Digital Photography on Location
Course Objectives
demonstrate the proper use of their cameras at offsite locations.
demonstrate an understanding of how to analyze their photos for ways to improve and develop further skill.
Outline of instruction
Introduction
Architecture photography.
Outdoor photography.
Nighttime photography.
Close-up photography.
Photography of art.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students should have already taken a course in Basic Digital Photography or have experience with digital photography.
Text and Supplies Needed
DSLR Camera
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
n/a
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This class is geared to the student that has completed the "Digital Photography Level 1 course" or someone who is just a beginner. These classes will be held at locations around the area to give the student a chance to practice taking pictures of actual situations as they learn.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000J3
CSP-4000U3
PHO-3001C2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Romance Writing
Course Objectives
Learn about the genre of romance and exploring why you fell in love with your favorite romance novels.
Explore how to craft three-dimensional characters your readers will love and how to weave a plot so your story grabs the reader's interest from page one.
Gain valuable techniques-your "romance writer's toolbox"-to apply to your own manuscript.
Outline of instruction
Lesson 1 - What Is a Romance Novel?
In the first lesson, you'll learn a simple definition for a romance and discover the hallmark element of all romance novels. (Think it's just a love story? Think again!) We'll talk about why fulfilling reader expectations is so important, and you'll get an overview of the subgenres found in romance to see where your idea might fit. Finally, you'll take a look at the romances that have really resonated with you-the ones you read over and over again-to discover what makes a "great" book "great."
Lesson 2 - The Elements of Romance
In this lesson, you'll explore what's needed to create a romance that readers will come to again and again. The lesson will begin by outlining a short list of romance classics that are as popular today as when they were first written. Then, you'll look at a classic book and use it to demonstrate the eight essential and three optional elements all romance novels should have in order to meet reader expectations.
Lesson 3 - Characters: The Heartbeat of Romance
Our third lesson introduces you to the heart of the romance novel-the characters. In this lesson, we'll talk about what readers expect from your heroine and hero, as well as your options for making your hero and heroine uniquely your own. We'll also explore how to use secondary characters to support your central story, and examine examples drawn from some favorite romances and romantic-comedy movies.
Lesson 4 - Getting to Know Your Characters
Here, we go deeper into characterization. You'll learn to use tools that will help you get to know your characters on a deeper level. Knowing your characters inside and out will help you make them come alive on the page and better reach the high level of reader satisfaction you want your romance to deliver.
Lesson 5 - Goal, Motivation, and Conflict
This lesson covers three concepts that serve as the bridge between character and plot development: goal, motivation, and conflict. Throughout the lesson, we'll create a character's GMC chart, noting story goals, the character's motivation, and the internal and external conflicts he or she faces. You'll see how developing the GMC chart provides information that will help you create plots that challenge your characters and satisfy your readers.
Lesson 6 - The Basics of Plot
Now we're going to get to the meat of your romance: the plot. We'll discuss the difference between story plot and romantic plot, then take a look at the different kinds of romance plots that are common in the genre. Ultimately, we'll see how identifying your basic plot pattern can help as you're writing your romance.
Lesson 7 - Plotting 2.0
This lesson will continue the discussion on plotting. Here, you'll explore the main components of a plotline and examine how to weave in subplots to enhance your main plot. You'll also see how you can organize your plot according to the Three Act Structure to ensure readers are eager to stick with it all the way to your HEA ending. Finally, you'll learn about some typical beginner's mistakes that you'll want to avoid as you're developing your plot.
Lesson 8 - Scene and Sequel
There's still more to be said about plotting! Here, you'll explore how the elements you use to build your plot form the basic structure we looked at last time. You'll start by examining how you'll use cause and effect to create believable events that draw the reader in. Then we'll look at the building blocks of plot, scene, and sequel, and see how you can use them to structure the ebb and flow of your story.
Lesson 9 - Emotional Appeal
Evoking emotion in readers is a key element in romance. Today, we'll discuss two tenets of romance writing along with various tools that will help you write emotionally packed scenes. Finally, we'll discuss the all-important topic of writing a sex scene-whether or not your story even needs one, and how you can ensure the scene moves your reader along with your characters.
Lesson 10 - Fiction Writing Craft I
Good writing is good writing, whether you're drafting a romance, a sci-fi adventure, or a thriller. In this lesson, we'll begin to look at the elements of a writer's craft that you'll need to master on your way to penning your romance. We'll cover three crucial elements that are central to all fiction: dialogue, pacing, and point of view. We'll examine examples of each in depth so that by the end of the lesson, you'll be ready to start applying what you learn to your own romance.
Lesson 11 - Fiction Writing Craft II
In this lesson, we'll continue our exploration of important elements of writing fiction: research, setting, mood, and tone. You'll learn why research is so important, how setting can reflect and even impact your characters, and how mood and tone contribute to the overall impact of your romance.
Lesson 12 - After "The End"
After all your hard work, you'll finally be able to write "The End." But you're still not done! In this lesson, we'll discuss the steps writers need to take after they've finished the first draft of their manuscript. We'll learn about the need for revisions and editing, discuss the importance of critique groups and partners, and wrap the class up with tips on submitting your manuscript for publication.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course will broaden your skills and allow you to pen a romance novel that meets and exceeds your readers' expectations.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311498 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 97.00 | 15 | Register |
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Off Camera Lighting
Course Objectives
learn the fundamentals of off camera photographic lighting and be able to analyze light quality, situation, measurements and how they can be manipulated to improve their photos.
Outline of instruction
1.) introduction, equipment standards, camera programs
2.) controlling ambient & additive bounce, subtractive lighting
3.) speedlight control, off camera flash and triggers, metering
4.) depth with lighting: separation, background, accent, edge
5.) light & distance, inverse law, ratios, feathering and fall off light
6.) shadows and shapes, classical facial lighting, split & short lighting, broad light
7.) butterfly, loop, Rembrandt, profile,
8.) studio lamps, modifiers, hard and soft light quality
9.) print competition, CPP requirements
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Basic Digital Photography
Text and Supplies Needed
tripod, 2 speedlights, flash meter and 2 wireless triggers
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Students who have already passed basic digital photography and are interested in furthering their knowledge.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000J3
CSP-4000U3
PHO-3001C2
CSP-4000EC2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Motorcycle Basic Rider Course
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course students will acquire skills needed for safe motorcycle riding and will receive an MSF endorsement card, which will allow them to waive the NCDMV riding test.
Outline of instruction
• Introduction to motorcycling
• Protective gear / What to wear
• Controls such as the clutch and brakes
• Pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle
• Preparing to ride your motorcycle on the class range
• Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe
• Driving and riding impairments such as use of alcohol and drugs
• How to maneuver your motorcycle
• Avoiding obstacles
• Lane changes
• Passing
• Riding at night
• Collision avoidance skills
• Swerving
• Special situations
• Carrying a passenger or cargo
• Dealing with tire failure
• Dealing with animals
• And other topics all included increasing your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.
Contact Hours
19
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Good bicycle experience
Text and Supplies Needed
Students are responsible to complete e-course and bringing additional supplies for the course as listed online at the time of registration.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Potential Students interested in learning to ride motorcycles and obtaining their motorcycle license from the DMV.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Career & Community Education Staff
919-819-0203
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310907 | 06/14/25 - 06/15/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 1 | Register |
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| 312040 | 06/21/25 - 06/22/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 0 | ||
| 312041 | 06/28/25 - 06/29/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 0 | ||
| 312043 | 07/12/25 - 07/13/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 0 | ||
| 312047 | 07/19/25 - 07/20/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 0 | ||
| 312719 | 07/26/25 - 07/27/25 | Southern Wake Campus | 299.00 | 0 |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Spanish Intermediate Part 2
Course Objectives
Expand and reinforce vocabulary acquired in previous Spanish classes.
Review grammar structures.
Strengthen communications skills.
Improve reading and understanding of real life materials.
Improve and develop listening and writing abilities.
Expand the knowledge on culture and geography of the Spanish-speaking world.
Outline of instruction
Lección 1-3: Los viajes
Lección 4-6: La naturaleza
Lección 7-9: La tecnología y la ciencia
Lección 10-12:La economía y el trabajo
Contact Hours
36
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
2 years academic Spanish or completion of the Essential Spanish program or equivalent experience.
Text and Supplies Needed
Enfoques and Supersite
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General Adults, Intermediate Spanish
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3717T3
FLI-3717V3
FLI-3717B1
FLI-3717D1
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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How to Start a Food Truck Business
Course Objectives
learn the requirements for starting a food truck business. At the conclusion of the course students will have the knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, zoning, licenses, and permits needed. Students will also gain the knowledge of the major components needed to construct a business plan as well. Food truck owners are required to have a certification in Serv Safe, and at the end of this course all students are required to take and pass the Serv Safe exam.
Outline of instruction
Wake County Environmental Services-
Teacher Intro and Student Intro (Why did you sign up for this course?)
Speaking the Same Language ,
Role of Wake County Environmental Services
NC Rules and NC Food Code
Top Ten Most Common Mistakes
What is a Commissary and Commissary Requirements (Wake Co. Video)
Basic Construction
Water and Sewer Tanks
Why an LP Gas Inspection? (Philly Explosion 2 videos)
Where can I operate (Local and Statewide)
Wake County Food Truck Application Process
Tour a Food Truck and Q&A with owners
Tips for Menu Design
The Yellow Submarine (Individual Exercise/Class Discussion)
Required Food Truck Equipment
Equipment Installation (Wake Co. Video)
New Build Versus Used
Water Heaters and Generators
Supplemental Cook Rooms
Wake County Food Truck Application Process
Design a Food Truck and Menu (Groups Activity and Class Presentation)
Questions and Answers
Zoning & City Requirements
Introduction to City of Raleigh guidelines to operating a food truck, both on private property and the public right of way. Understanding who
you need to contact within the municipality. What permits, agreements or licenses may be required for the home base of the food truck business
and the municipalities the food truck will be operating in.
How to determine if a property is eligible to allow the operation of a food truck. Understanding how specific Zoning districts could impact
this .Understanding the difference between sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability companies and general partnerships.
Understanding the purpose, need and process to secure a N.C. Sales and Use Certificate. Understanding Insurance requirements and
additional insured endorsements. Preparing a successful submittal package and sketch plan of the property you wish to operate on.
Business Plan, Loans, Marketing, etc.-
Ways to Start Your Business, Pros & Cons of Starting Your Own Business, Pros & Cons of Franchising, Developing a Business Plan,
Capitalizing/Financing types of Legal Entities. Which legal structures is best for you, Business Insurance, Business Licenses & Permits, Accounting
Basics & Business, Marketing & Advertising . Guest Speakers related to the Food Truck Industry
ServSafe Certification-
Providing Safe Food, Forms of Contamination, The Safe Food Handler, The Flow of Food An Introduction , Purchasing, Receiving, Storage,
The Flow of Food (Preparation), The Flow of Food (Holding, Serving), Food Safety Management, Safe Facilities and Pest Management, Cleaning
and Sanitizing. Final Exam is given on last day of class.
Contact Hours
33
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
ServSafe Certification
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Books will be provided to the students for use only.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"Class participation and successful completion of ServSafe Certification Exam by obtaining 75% or higher grade as per the National Restaurant Association."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Food Truck Owners & Operators, Restaurants, Small Business, Chefs,
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Food Truck Entrepreneur's and Cooks, Chefs etc.
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Food Truck Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country right now . Wake County is considered the top 3 Foodie Town with the top food trucks in the country.
According to IBISWorld industry research, food trucks generate $857 million in annual revenue and employ nearly 15,000 people. The industry has grown by around 10 percent annually over the last five years and is expected to generate $2.7 billion by 2017.Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2026.
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312155 | 08/12/25 - 09/16/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 320.00 | 9 | Register |
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Spanish Conversation 1
Course Objectives
demonstrate improved conversational skills and confidence in Spanish.
increase and expand their Spanish vocabulary.
Outline of instruction
Introductions and assessment of the Spanish levels
Oral presentation, discussion, and preparations
Review select readings and topics.
Work in teams, pairs, and Instructor/Student Conversations
Individual presentations
Dialogues
Team and paired conversations
Vocabulary review and discussion
Social and cultural discussions
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Two courses in Spanish. Complete Spanish 1a-2 or Essential Spanish 1-3 recommended.
Text and Supplies Needed
Vistas, text only
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3717B1
FLI-3717P2
FLI-3717AU2
FLI-3717AT2
FLI-3717AX2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Spanish Conversation 2
Course Objectives
demonstrate improved conversational skills in Spanish
increase their Spanish vocabulary
increase their confidence through communicative exercises
Outline of instruction
Introductions and assessment of the Spanish desired to be learned
Individual presentations
Dialogue
Social agenda
Oral presentations
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
This course is for students that have completed the series using Vistas or equivalent experience (two recent semesters or one year of college level Spanish).
Text and Supplies Needed
Vistas, text only
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3717Q2
FLI-3717AU2
FLI-3717AX2
FLI-3717AT2
FLI-3717AW2
FLI-3717AV2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Spanish Intermediate Part 1
Course Objectives
expand and reinforce vocabulary acquired in previous Spanish classes.
review grammar structures.
strengthen communications skills.
improve reading and understanding of real life materials.
improve and develop listening and writing abilities.
expand the knowledge on culture and geography of the Spanish-speaking world.
Outline of instruction
Lección 1-3: Las relaciones personales
Lección 4-6: Las diversiones
Lección 7-9: La vida diaria
Lección 10-12: La salud y el bienesta
Contact Hours
36
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Completion of the Complete or Essential Spanish series of courses, or equivalent to one to two full years of college level Spanish.
Text and Supplies Needed
En Foques, 4th ed and supersite.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"Final presentation project."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3717U3
FLI-3717V3
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Spanish Intermediate Part 3
Course Objectives
expand and reinforce vocabulary acquired in previous Spanish classes.
review grammar structures.
strengthen communications skills.
improve reading and understanding of real life materials.
improve and develop listening and writing abilities.
expand the knowledge on culture and geography of the Spanish-speaking world.
Outline of instruction
Lección 1-3: La cultura popular y los medios de comunicación
Lección 4-6: La literatura y el arte
Lección 7-9: La política y la religión
Lección 10-12:La historia y la civilización
Contact Hours
36
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Spanish Intermediate Parts 1-2 or equivalent experience.
Text and Supplies Needed
En Foques 4th ed. and supersite
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance"Final presentation project."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3717T3
FLI-3717U3
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Russian Fundamentals
Course Objectives
become familiar with the basics of the Russian language and its syntax.
recognize basic vocabulary and use basic Russian language.
improve efficiency in Russian through Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
get a basic understanding of Russian culture.
Outline of instruction
Introduction, pronunciation, alphabet
General greetings and introductions, present tense
Gender and naming things, travel
Prepositions, numbers, language and culture
Calendar, time, food, and culture
Contact Hours
15
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3701A3
CSP-4000CS3
CSP-4000BE2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Korean Conversation
Course Objectives
further develop their speaking, writing, reading and listening skills
will be able to carry a basic conversation in Korean
watch and understand Korean films and television shows, and news with relative ease
Outline of instruction
Future tense, adjectives
Speaking activities
Adjectives, negatives
Speaking activities
Respective speech
Speaking activities
I know how, should, or
Speaking activities
Shall we, with, and
Speaking activities
Final Review & Test
Contact Hours
25
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Korean Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent experience. The course is designed for the Intermediate to advanced Korean language student.
Text and Supplies Needed
Suggested Text: Sogang Korean 1B, workbook optional
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult, intermediate or advanced Korean language students
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000AS2
CSP-4000BG2
CSP-4000CT2
CSP-4000CU2
CSP-4000FX2
CSP-4000FY2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Advanced Digital Photography
Course Objectives
Upon completion students will have a better understanding of the inner workings of a digital camera and lenses, how to make exposure corrections accurately and have a better understanding how to control lighting.
Outline of instruction
Class 1: Course Objectives, Registration and Roll taking, Instructor Background, Technique Recap, Identifying Camera Exposure Baseline, Interpreting Histograms, Study Materials Distribution & Review, Homework Assignment
Class 2: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Hands-on Camera Instruction - Introduction to Zone System, Homework Assignment
Class 3: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Zone System Continued, Homework Assignment
Class 4: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Introduction to Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems, Homework Assignment
Class 5: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Off Camera Lighting & Wireless Systems Continued, Homework Assignment
Class 6: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Metamerism and Image Degradation Issues, Homework Assignment
Class 7: Homework Review & Critique, Materials Review (Lesson Plan), Reading a Lens MTF Chart, Homework Assignment
Class 8: Homework Review and Discussion, Q&A, Recap, Next Steps
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Basic Digital Photography, Intermediate Photography
Text and Supplies Needed
Text and class handouts provided in class. Students will need to bring a digital camera (DSLR, mirrorless or advanced Point and Shoot) with Manual mode, an empty memory card and charged batteries. A tripod, remote shutter release and external flash are optional items.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Field Trips to photography locations will be utilized
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Hobbyists and professionals interested in refining their photography skills
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Russian Fundamentals Part 2
Course Objectives
learn clear explanations of the key points of Russian Language and its grammar
update and enrich their Russian vocabulary, use basic Russian phrases on different topics
get a basic understanding of Russian language prepositions and tenses
improve efficiency in Russian through Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
understand cultural differences and similarities
Outline of instruction
Contact Hours
15
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Understanding of Russian Fundamentals Part 1, or equivalent
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
General adult.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000BE2
CSP-4000CS3
FLI-3701A3
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312695 | 06/18/25 - 08/06/25 | Western Wake Campus | 119.00 | 13 | Register |
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FAA Part 107: Commercial Drone (UAS) Pilot Exam Training
Course Objectives
Students will understand drone safety and preflight basics, as well as aircraft systems, flight Operations, National Airspace Systems, weather and how laws apply to commercial and recreational UAS uses.
Outline of instruction
1.FAA & NCDOT Requirements and Laws
2. Safety/Preflight basics
3. Aircraft Systems
4. Recognizing airspace & their regulations
5. Weather
6. Flight operations
7. Drone Uses
8. Exam preparation and practice test
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in using a drone for business purposes, have questions about commercial uses, or are seeking more knowledge for recreational use.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312924 | 07/22/25 - 08/26/25 | Online | 193.00 | 30 | Register |
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Creative Writing
Course Objectives
write twice for 20 - 30 minutes during each class period
learn to share and read what is written
learn how to respond to each person's writing in positive terms only
learn about confidentiality in writing, keeping confidential the content of every piece of writing and all conversation about the writing
Outline of instruction
Exposure to a range of creative writing genres
Write in a non-hierarchical setting because the workshop leader writes with participants; all participants including the leader are treated as equals
Lessons in craft
Practice responding in a positive way to each other's writing
Write and respond in a confidential space
Experience using your own language and voice
Contact Hours
20
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Basic Writing Experience
Text and Supplies Needed
Notebook or journal and pen
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Class is appropriate for experienced and novice writers.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
EDU-3001F3
FVP-3100F3
CSP-4000CDE
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312843 | 07/07/25 - 08/18/25 | Online | 110.00 | 15 | Register |
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| 312847 | 07/22/25 - 09/09/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 110.00 | 15 | Register |
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Confidence in Public Speaking
Course Objectives
Understand basic principles of oral communication and listening.
Learn to select and adapt topics to meet the needs and interests of particular audiences, remembering diversity among listeners.
Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze and use information and data to develop and adapt messages for different purposes and settings.
Organize ideas and supporting materials in a coherent and captivating message.
Use appropriate language and graphics for a business setting.
Develop delivery skills by using voice, body, gestures and visuals effectively in presenting speeches.
Develop the ability to speak competently and confidently at work and in public communication situations.
Outline of instruction
Contact Hours
18
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone that would like to feel comfortable giving a presentation or speech.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
COM-3711P3
COM-3711B1
COM-3711A1
CJC-5025F4
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312963 | 08/13/25 - 10/08/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 109.00 | 15 | Register |
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Acting Part 1
Course Objectives
learn what it takes to prepare one's voice, mind, and body in order to inhabit a character.
learn improvisational skills.
learn to truly 'do' something when acting rather than pretend to do it.
memorize lines
bring their own personal experiences to acting and to channel those experiences into emotions, storytelling, etc.
shed their inhibitions and take chances.
Outline of instruction
Basic theatre games.
Improvisational exercises.
The selection and performing of a monologue.
Scene study and working with a partner.
Final performance on a stage in front of invited family, friends, and colleagues.
Contact Hours
20
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance"This course requires preparation outside of class and active participation inside. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Although we will review our work and what was introduced from the
previous class or classes, the instruction will not go backwards, so attendance is imperative. You must arrive on time for class. It takes discipline to be an actor, so punctuality and preparedness are essential.","Dress - Please come to class in comfortable, practical clothing you can move around freely in. Keep in mind, this class is physical in nature, so wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty or possibly sweating in."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone curious about Acting and the craft of Acting. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Actor can laugh, cry and rage at will?
Have you ever wanted to learn these secrets and apply them yourself? This course is for you.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000JW3
CSP-4000IY2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312799 | 09/09/25 - 10/28/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 150.00 | 12 | Register |
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Retirement Planning Today
Course Objectives
Learn how to determine the amount of money you need to retire.
Create your own goals for a successful retirement.
Learn how to eliminate debt and improve cash flow
Learn how to properly convert your IRA to a Roth IRA
Learn how to select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for you
Learn how to transfer the risk of potential financial losses before or during retirement
Learn how to reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, delays and legal challenges with estate planning
Learn how to plan your retirement income to preserve a comfortable standard of living
Outline of instruction
Life Planning for Retirement
Retirement Needs and Expenses
Retirement Roadblocks and Mistakes
Retirement Income Sources
Retirement Plan Distributions
Investments
Risk Management and Asset Protections
Estate Planning
Contact Hours
6
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Materials provided
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Whether you are about to retire, have 20+ years to go, are self-employed, or just want to make sure you are on the right track, this course offers retirement planning for everyone.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Stock and Options Trading for Beginners
Course Objectives
understand the way to identify the financial instruments like stocks, ETFs, and options for trading.
learn stock market terms like bulls, bears, call/put options.
understand theories of how to analyze and predict market trends.
learn how news influences world currency markets.
analyze, practice and share their gained knowledge with peers in class.
Outline of instruction
Introduction and Fundamental of Stocks and trading
a. Why to invest and/or trade in stocks?
b. What is Investing?
c. What is Trading?
d. Who are the ideal candidates for trading?
What type of financial instruments for investing/trading?
a. Stocks
b. Electronically traded funds
c. Options
d. Mutual Funds
Technical Analysis
a. Why technical analysis?
b. What are the prerequisites for learning technical analysis?
c. What are the tools?
Fundamental Analysis
a. Why fundamental analysis?
b. What are the prerequisites for learning fundamental analysis?
c. What are the tools?
Rules and principles for successful trading/investing.
Contact Hours
12
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Personal laptop, tablet, or mobile phone
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in learning about stocks and options trading.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
BAF-3272B3
BAF-3272C3
SEF-7931E
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311308 | 06/11/25 - 07/02/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 105.00 | 6 | Register |
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Acting Part 2
Course Objectives
continue to learn what it takes to prepare one's voice, mind, and body in order to inhabit a character.
further learn improvisational skills.
take part in more intense scene study, breaking down characters and moments and interactions and making them believable (AND entertaining) whether acting for the stage or screen.
learn how to build a character very quickly if ever cast in a 30- or 60-second TV commercial or if given a one-scene role in a movie or a TV show.
continue to shed any inhibitions they might have and learn to take chances.
Outline of instruction
Higher-level theatre games.
Improvisational exercises.
The selection and performing of a monologue, one that's more emotionally complex than the one performed in Acting Part 1.
Scene studies and working opposite other actors.
Final performance on a stage in front of invited family, friends, and colleagues.
Contact Hours
20
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Acting Part 1 or equivalent
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance"This course requires preparation outside of class and active participation inside. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Although we will review our work and what was introduced from the
previous class or classes, the instruction will not go backwards, so attendance is imperative. You must arrive on time for class. It takes discipline to be an actor, so punctuality and preparedness are essential.","Dress - Please come to class in comfortable, practical clothing you can move around freely in. Keep in mind, this class is physical in nature, so wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty or possibly sweating in."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone with previous acting experience or who has taken Acting Part 1 and found it fun and personally worthwhile. Those who are thinking of becoming professional thespians whether full-time or part-time.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000IY2
CSP-4000JW3
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312798 | 09/11/25 - 10/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 150.00 | 12 | Register |
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Principles of Retirement Planning
Course Objectives
understand the development of risk in the markets.
learn to strategically allocate assets in a conservative manner.
develop an income plan for your retirement.
know the difference between fixed principal and fixed income assets and how to use them.
develop their own financial profile.
know what questions to ask a potential advisor.
determine their own personal risk tolerance.
develop their own retirement budget.
Outline of instruction
Contact Hours
6
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Materials provided
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Whether you are about to retire, have 20+ years to go, are self-employed, or just want to make sure you are on the right track, this course offers retirement planning for everyone.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Pen and Ink Drawing Class
Course Objectives
learn basic drawing skills using pencil and technical drawing pens and apply many techniques from a professional line illustrator.
create their own art.
Outline of instruction
Familiarize yourself with the tools we will need.
Learn basic drawing skills through exercises prepared by instructor.
Create your own masterpiece while being guided by the instructor during each class.
Contact Hours
16
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
2 Sheets of Hot Press Illustration Board 15"x20"
1 set of 3 micron pens (1) 01 (2) 03 (3) 05
Pencil, soft lead either 2b or 3b
1 kneaded eraser
Clear plastic triangle (small to medium size) useful but not required
French curves assortment, circle or ellipse are useful but not required
Roll of regular or blue masking tape
A small desk lamp (battery or plug in) is ideal
Small 8"x10" pad of tracing paper
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Students that would like to learn and practice art and drawing through the use of black ink and white space.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000AE3
CSP-4000BT3
CSP-74243
CSP-4000LQ2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Italian Beginning Part 1
Course Objectives
demonstrate a basic understanding of the Italian alphabet, numbers, and telling time.
demonstrate a basic understanding of basic question and answer forms for personal introductions, talking about the weather, talking about family, and describing people.
demonstrate a basic knowledge of parts of speech, regular and irregular verbs, descriptive adjectives, and possessives.
learn how to use grammar and vocabulary for greetings, expressions of courtesy, schedules, sports and pastimes, and expressing ownership.
Outline of instruction
Vocabulary and expressions for greeting and making introductions.
Nouns, articles, and numbers.
Vocabulary and expressions used in classes and schedules.
Pronouns,the verb esssere, adjective agreement.
Telling time, talking about sports and pastimes that a person likes or does not like to do.
Regular -are verbs: andare, dare, fare, and stare.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about the weather, seasons, and the months of the year.
The verb avere, regular -ere verbs and piacere.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about families and expressing ownership.
Possessives, prepositional contractions, regular -ire verbs.
Vocabulary and expressions for describing people and asking questions.
Descriptive adjectives, interrogatives and demonstratives
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Textbook requirements are subject to change and may not be the same for all instructors. For the most up-to-date textbook information, please click on the details button above.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This class is designed for adult learners who would like to expand their knowledge of Italian language and culture.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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Portuguese Beginning Part 1
Course Objectives
demonstrate a basic understanding of Portuguese pronunciation.
make use of their knowledge of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to create sentences and comprehend simple reading passages.
be able to demonstrate fluency with common expressions of social interaction.
Outline of instruction
Portuguese alphabet and pronunciation.
Definite and indefinite articles.
Genders and plural nouns and adjectives.
Present tense of the most common regular verbs.
Numbers, days of the week, months, colors, time, and weather.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
The only prerequisite for this class is a willingness to learn. Beginners are welcome!
Text and Supplies Needed
Textbook requirements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date textbook information, please click on the details button above.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is designed for those who are new to Portuguese. The textbook addresses both Brazilian and European Portuguese.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Italian Beginning Part 2
Course Objectives
demonstrate a basic understanding of grammar and vocabulary for talking about topics such as technology, clothing, shopping, food, routines, and health.
demonstrate a basic understanding of regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, adverbs, past tense, reflexives, and expressions of quantity.
Outline of instruction
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about technology.
Verbs dovere, potere, and votere; dire, uscire, and venire; disjunctive pronouns.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about clothing and shopping.
Talking about the past: the passato prossimo with avere; verbs conoscere and sapere.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about food and grocery shopping.
Talking about the past: the passator prossimo with essere; direct object pronouns, partitives and expressions of quantity.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about meals and place settings.
Indirect object pronouns, adverbs.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about morning routines and personal hygiene.
Reflexive verbs, reciprocal reflexives and reflexives in the passato prossimo; ci and ne.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about health, remedies, and well-being.
The imperative; imperfetto vs. passato prossimo; the trapassato prossimo.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students should have completed Italian Beginning Part 1 or have a demonstrated understanding of the basic components of Italian including the alphabet, numbers, basic question forms, and telling time.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the details button above for the most up-to-date textbook information.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone who has already learned some basic Italian language and would like to continue their study.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Italian Beginning Part 3
Course Objectives
demonstrate a basic understanding of the vocabulary and grammar to talk about home, household chores, transportation, travel, and tourism.
demonstrate a basic understanding of future tense, imperatives, comparatives, and conditionals.
Outline of instruction
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about home and future actions/events.
The futuro semplice; double object pronouns.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about household chores and appliances.
The informal and formal imperative; time expressions;
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about cars, driving, and public transportation.
Comparatives of equality and inequality; superlatives;
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about travel, vacations, and tourism.
The present conditional; the past conditional; dovere, potere, and volere in the conditional.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students should have completed Italian Beginning Parts 1 and 2 or should have a demonstrated understanding of grammar including items such as past tense, reflexives, descriptive adjectives, and common regular/irregular verbs.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date textbook information
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students who have been studying Italian and would like to acquire a more sophisticated understanding of grammar and syntax.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Italian Beginning Part 4
Course Objectives
demonstrate a basic understanding of the vocabulary and grammar to ask for and give directions, run errands, find one's way around a city, and talk about entertainment such as the performing arts, music, movies, and TV.
demonstrate a basic understanding of si impersonale/passivante, relative pronouns, indefinite words, negative expressions, infinitive constructions, non-standard noun forms, gerunds, and progressive tenses.
Outline of instruction
Vocabulary and expressions to ask for and give directions including how to talk about parts of a city.
Si impersonale and si passivante; relative pronouns.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about errands, banking, and places/businesses in a town.
Indefinite words; negative expressions.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about the performing arts, music, and musicians.
Infinitive constructions; non-standard noun forms.
Vocabulary and expressions for talking about movies, TV, and books.
The gerund and progressive tenses; ordinal numbers and suffixes.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students should have completed Italian Beginning Parts 1, 2, and 3 or should have a demonstrated understanding of grammar including items such as future tense, imperatives, comparatives, and conditionals.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date textbook and technology requirements for this class.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students who have already been studying Italian and would like to acquire a more sophisticated understanding of grammar and syntax.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
n/a
Related Courses
FLI-3718A2
FLI-3718B2
FLI-3718C2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
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French Intermediate Part 1
Course Objectives
converse on the intermediate level, observing courtesy requirements and social demands of the culture.
demonstrate understanding of written and spoken French selected for an intermediate level.
speak and write in simple, compound, and complex sentences with minor grammatical errors that do not impede communication.
ask and answer oral and written questions related to media and technology, film and theater, personal health, vacations, the fine arts, and the literature selections.
express wishes, demands, necessary conditions, and opinions.
demonstrate an understanding of appropriate speech and conduct within French culture and an understanding of cultural differences and similarities between France and the US.
Outline of instruction
Le présent de l'indicatif des verbes irreguliers; le présent de l'indicatif des verbes réguliers; l'interrogation.
Les verbes pronominaux; construction particular avec le présent.
L'article défini et l'article indéfini.
Le nom; l'adjectif qualificatif.
L'adverbe; les pronoms disjoints.
Le comparatif et le superlatif.
Le passé composé avec avoir et être.
Le passé composé des verbes pronominaux.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students taking this class should already have at least a beginning level of French fluency.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button to see the most up-to-date textbook and technology requirements for this course.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students who have already been studying French and are ready to for the challenge of an intermediate-level course.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
n/a
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Italian Conversation
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to converse in Italian and make use of vocabulary related to a wide range of topics.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to make use of a variety of grammatical structures and verb tenses in both speaking and listening activities.
Outline of instruction
Speaking and listening analysis, personal introductions/presentations.
Read, analyze, and discuss Italian short stories, poems, and/or news stories.
Dialogues and conversation about daily life, travel, hobbies/entertainment, and culture.
Idiomatic expressions in conversation.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students taking this class should have already completed Italian Beginning parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. This course is intended for students at the intermediate or advanced level of Italian.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button to see the most up-to-date information about textbook and technology requirements.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for those who have been studying Italian and would like to practice or attain conversational fluency.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3718A2
FLI-3718B2
FLI-3718C2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
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Portuguese Beginning Part 2
Course Objectives
Students will be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of Portuguese pronunciation.
Students will be able to create basic sentences.
Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of basic reading passages.
Students will be able to use common expressions in social interactions.
Outline of instruction
IR + infinitive (expressing future actions).
Ter and ter que + infinitive (expressing age, possession, and obligation).
Present tense of the most common regular and irregular verbs.
Preterit tense of the most common regular and irregular verbs.
Some uses of POR and PARA.
FAZ/HÁ with expressions (expressing how long something has been going on).
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students taking this class should have already completed part 1 or have an understanding of basic vocabulary, self-introductions, and simple conversational interaction.
Text and Supplies Needed
Please click on the Details button to find the most up-to-date information on required textbook and technology.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This class is intended for those interested in learning Portuguese for business, travel, or personal interest.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000JX2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
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French Beginning Part 2
Course Objectives
make use of basic grammar and vocabulary to talk about a variety of topics related to daily life, travel, and shopping.
demonstrate a basic understanding of French culture and how it applies to a variety of conversational situations.
Outline of instruction
Talking about where people live, giving prices and other numerical information.
Talking about possessions, use of the verb "to have," describing quantity and location.
Describing rooms in a person's home, possessive adjectives.
Giving one's address and phone number, this/that/these/those, ordinal numbers.
Talking about family, describing feelings and appearance.
Describing places where one goes to spend free time, suggesting activities and telling people what to do (imperative form).
Talking about what you are going to do, time words to indicate future, dates and times for future events.
Modes of transportation, deciding how to get to a place and return (verbs prendre, venir, and aller).
Talking about actions completed in the past (past tense).
Time words to indicate past action.
Discussing the weather and weather-related activities, expressions with the verb faire.
Talking about clothing and shopping for clothing, direct object pronouns,
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students should have already completed French Beginning Part 1 or have an equivalent knowledge of basic French grammar and vocabulary.
Text and Supplies Needed
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Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning French for business, travel, or personal enrichment. While still considered a beginner-level course, it is assumed that students have studied some French prior to taking this class.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
FLI-3714B2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Hooked on Crochet - Beginner Basics
Course Objectives
be able to use the stitches and techniques taught in class to complete a simple project.
Outline of instruction
Tools of the trade: selecting yarn and hooks.
Tips and tricks: learning essential stitches and how to fix what goes wrong.
Putting it all together: reading crochet instructions, planning a project, adding the finishing touches.
Contact Hours
12
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None.
Text and Supplies Needed
This course requires students to pay a fee for materials. Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date information on requirements.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in the art and craft of crochet. It covers basic stitches, how to get started and finish a simple project, and how to correct mistakes.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Hooked on Crochet - Patterns and Projects
Course Objectives
make use of the stitches and techniques taught in the class to plan and complete one or more projects.
Outline of instruction
Essential tools and materials.
Stitches and techniques for more advanced projects such as increasing and decreasing, color changes, working in the round, and seaming techniques.
Tips and tricks for reading instructions, planning the project, and adding the finishing touches.
Contact Hours
12
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students taking this course should have already mastered basic crochet stitches such as chain, single, double, and treble and have a basic understanding of joining techniques.
Text and Supplies Needed
This course requires students to pay an additional fee for materials. Please click on the Details button for the most up-to-date requirements.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for those who have already mastered basic crochet stitches and techniques and are looking for more advanced projects.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
No active courses available at this time.
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Introduction to Improv
Course Objectives
Learn the basic principles of Improv
Learn to trust, share, and adapt
Learn to project and enunciate
Learn how to listen and focus on the moment
Learn how to collaborate and harness unique strengths
Learn how to work with different personalities and have FUN together
Outline of instruction
Tools of Improv
Work on a myriad of Improv focus techniques, tools and games
Lessons in how improv games have different goals
Practice how to be concise and get to the important point of the conversation
Create stories as a group of individuals with varying perspectives
Experience using accents, emotions, body langue and more to create characters
Contact Hours
20
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone curious about learning the art of improv. This is the perfect class for anyone and everyone!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
CSP-4000IY2
CSP-4000JW3
CSP-4000JK2
CSP-4000JQ2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Watercolor 101: Painting for Fun and Relaxation
Course Objectives
develop a foundational understanding of watercolor techniques including washes, color mixing, and basic brushwork.
apply watercolor techniques to paint various subjects using reference photos.
demonstrate their ability to independently create a watercolor painting of their chosen subject.
Outline of instruction
Introduction to watercolor: overview of materials, basic washes, techniques, and brush strokes.
Color mixing, basic color theory, color schemes.
Painting a variety of subject matter from reference photos.
Final project.
Contact Hours
20
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None. While this course is appropriate for those wanting to refine foundational techniques, it is designed for those who are new to watercolor painting.
Text and Supplies Needed
Supplies list provided by instructor.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None.
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
While this course is appropriate for those wanting to refine foundational techniques, it is designed for those who are new to watercolor painting.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
No active courses available at this time.
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