Learn at your own pace and take classes when it's convenient for you! Wake Tech offers dozens of non-degree online courses, in addition to the nearly 100 Wake Tech degree, diploma and certificate programs offered online.

The college also has teamed up with online educational partners Ed2Go and CareerStep, which offer large catalogs of virtual training programs. The training can range from a quick class to learn a new skill to a longer, more in-depth program to earn an industry-recognized credential. Some of these programs are similar to, but unaffiliated with, the programs offered solely by Wake Tech.

Non-degree Online Courses

Activity Coordinator for Long-Term Care

The North Carolina Division of Facility Services requires activity coordinators in adult care homes and nursing facilities to complete at least 50 hours of training in an approved course. In addition, activity coordinators in nursing facilities and adult care homes must complete at least 10 hours in documentation, including the assessment and care planning processes. In this course, students receive the basic training needed to start a career as an activity coordinator in a health care setting. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary to develop a program of activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and the interests and physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in long-term care. Upon successful completion, participants are qualified to work in a nursing facility as an activity coordinator/director.

Course Objectives

Upon successfully completion of this course, participants will be able to perform the skills necessary to develop a program of activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and the interests and physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in long-term care. Participants are qualified to work in a nursing facility as an activity coordinator/director.


Outline of Instruction

Overview of the Activity Professional (Historical background, agencies and institutions, the activity professional and regulations)

Human Development (Introduction, physical changes in body appearance and composition and impact of illness and dysfunction on normal aging medications)

The Elderly (Universal needs of the elderly, human development and aging, spirituality of aging and psychosocial needs of the elderly)

Standards of Practice (Code of ethics, personal health management, personal characteristics, professional standards, professional attitude toward residents and right-to-life/right-to-die issues)

Communication with Residents and Staff

Activity Care Planning for Quality of Life (Frame of reference for care planning and documentation)

Methods of Service Delivery in the Activity Profession (Resident, program scope and adaptations)


Contact Hours

60

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

High school diploma

Learning Supplies Needed

All required handouts provided by the instructor. Recommended textbook "Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals and Recreation Therapy" by Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS CTRS, ACC Mary Anne Weeks, MPH, SSC, and Pricilla Wirth, MS, RRA ISBN :978 1882 883691

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

25 hours of practicum are required. Students are responsible to complete their practicum by the end of the class. Instructor will guide the students with referrals for practicum.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
All required assignments and practicum sessions must be completed.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

People who have a strong desire to help individuals in a senior environment.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Nursing home, adult day care homes, health care facilities, senior center camps

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

NC Works

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Activity planners

Activity coordinator

Activity supervisor

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326533 05/07/26 - 08/20/26 Off Campus Facilities 193.00 5 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Digital Photography: Level 1

Are you interested in improving your photography skills? Learn how to take advantage of the features built into your modern digital camera through this training. Our course covers the fundamentals of exposure techniques, manual settings, light meters, filters, and flashes. A combination of lecture and field trips help participants learn how to capture the images they envision.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to understand and use the features built into the modern digital camera. Students will be able to analyze their photos and improve them by use of fundamental professional techniques.


Outline of Instruction

1) The Camera Settings
a) aperture
b)shutter and speed
c)ISO settings
d) relationships between settings

2) Basic Exposure and Camera Light Meter
a) shutter vs aperture priority
b) freezing action
c) controlling depth

3) Quality of Light
a) side and back lighting
b) white balance
c) outdoor conditions
d) affect of background

4) Bracketing exposures
a) metering techniques
b) student questions

5) Composition
a) framing the image
b) selecting your lens
c) flashes
d) soft lighting

6) Outdoor techniques
a) nighttime, sunrise and sunsets
b) timed exposures
c) wildlife and scenic techniques
d) use of multiple flashes

7) Field Trip

8) Student Presentations


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Digital SLR Camera

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Off site classes will be held for field experience

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in improving their basic photography skills and how to take advantage of the features built into their digital camera.

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-4000FH3

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.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016

If you work with numbers, you need to master Microsoft Excel 2016! This hands-on course will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully-formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You will also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files, endowing your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. You will also learn Excel 2016 features, including Quick Analysis, Flash Fill, and new charting capabilities. This is not a tutorial, but an in-depth class. By the time you're done, you will be using this vital Office 2016 application like a pro.

Course Objectives

Discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and you'll find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers, and formulas.

Learn how to calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and you'll know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards.

Study how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the very top of your screen.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Excel Basics
In our first lesson, you'll develop a solid understanding of the Excel interface. You'll become fluent in the secret language spoken only by Excel users, you'll discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and you'll find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers, and formulas.

Lesson 2 - Creating a Worksheet
In this lesson, you'll learn five simple steps you should always follow to ensure that your worksheets are always well-planned, well-constructed, and beautifully formatted.

Lesson 3 - Time-Savers
Our third lesson will teach you the tricks of the Excel masters: a wide variety of useful shortcuts guaranteed to save you time, energy, and frustration. We'll also spend some time working with the Quick Analysis and Flash Fill tools. By the time you finish this lesson, you'll really start to feel like an Excel pro.

Lesson 4 - Relative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References
Do you know the difference between a relative reference, an absolute reference, a mixed reference, and a circular reference? You will after this lesson. Today, we focus on writing sophisticated formulas that can help ease us through some rather sticky scenarios.

Lesson 5 - Three Dimensional Workbooks
With enough practice, most Excel users quickly become adept at organizing their worksheets across two dimensions: rows and columns. But only a select few will learn how to take their worksheets into the third dimension. Today, you'll join that exclusive group. Prepare to have your socks knocked off as you gain hands-on experience in the construction of three-dimensional workbooks.

Lesson 6 - Sorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering
No Excel course would be complete without a discussion of Excel's amazing data-crunching capabilities. Today, you'll not only learn how to build a table in Excel, you'll also learn how to subtotal, sort, and filter.

Lesson 7 - Charting Basics
In this lesson, we'll explore the exciting world of charts. You'll build your first graph today, and you'll learn how easy it is to adjust the chart type, labels, titles, colors, and many other aspects of your chart.

Lesson 8 - Advanced Charting Techniques
Today, you'll dig deep into Excel's charting capabilities. You'll explore everything from bar charts and line charts to more prosaic graphs like the pie chart and 3-D charts. You'll find out how to personalize your charts with photographs, text labels, and drawings. You'll also discover the best ways to format your chart for print or otherwise display the truly impressive charts that you'll be creating.

Lesson 9 - Intro to Excel's Statistical Functions
Excel includes many powerful functions that can automatically perform some very complicated tasks for you. In today's lesson, you'll learn some very interesting ways to put these functions to work for you. You'll find out how to ask Excel to magically derive averages, modes, maximums, minimums, and other useful statistics from nothing more than a column or two of numbers.

Lesson 10 - Financial Functions
We'll continue our exploration of Excel functions with an in-depth look at Excel's handy financial functions today. By the time this lesson is over, you'll be able to figure out how much money you'll have when you retire, when your kids reach college, or just before your next vacation. You'll be able to calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and you'll know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards. You'll even create an amortization table of your very own, just like the one lenders use to track a loan's payoff amount over time.

Lesson 11 - Worksheet Automation
Students often rank this lesson as one of their favorites. Today, you'll find out how to automate just about any task you find tedious or time-consuming. You'll discover how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the very top of your screen. You'll also learn how you can use macros to reduce just about any complex task to a single keystroke.

Lesson 12 - Mastering Excel's IF Function
I think you'll be intrigued by our final lesson, in which you'll learn how to use Excel to aid you in decision making. We'll use a special function in Excel that allows it to make comparisons and use those comparisons as the basis for important decisions.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 (not included in enrollment).
Note that the "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft Excel will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
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, taught by an experience Microsoft Excel instructor, provides in-depth knowledge for beginners that will have you using Excel like a pro.

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 https://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.

Substitute Effective Teacher Training

Non-certified substitute teachers: Increase your daily pay in Wake County! Develop strategies for managing your classroom and delivering instruction, as well as becoming familiar with NC school laws and administrative expectations throughout K-12. 100% attendance required. For Wake County hiring qualifications and daily pay rates, go to https://www.wcpss.net/Page/46964.

Course Objectives

be able to explain the impact of substitute teaching on students' learning.

demonstrate an understanding of classroom management techniques.

utilize different instructional strategies to analyze and design appropriate lessons.



Outline of Instruction

Understanding the Importance of Substitute Teaching

Classroom Management Part 1

Classroom Management Part 2

Lesson Plans and Instructional Strategies

Sharing Resources


Contact Hours

20

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

All materials are provided in the class.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Substitute teachers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Effective Teacher Training Substitute

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County Public Schools employs approximately 1,000 "Highly Qualified" substitutes each day throughout its school system.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
325672 03/17/26 - 04/16/26 Online 77.00 0  
326306 04/21/26 - 05/21/26 Online 77.00 0  
327393 05/26/26 - 06/23/26 Online 77.00 9 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist

Students will be prepared to work in a clinical research environment by learning clinical trial structure, the regulatory requirements that govern clinical trial execution and basic knowledge of collecting and analyzing clinical trial data. This comprehensive course discusses the operational elements of clinical trials, including structure, key regulatory requirements, data collection and analysis and successful trial conduct. Students learn how to conduct clinical trials, navigate the regulatory requirements for successful trial completion and the fundamentals associated with working with clinical trial data. Upon completion, students have a basic knowledge of clinical research concepts and structure enabling them to apply their skills in a clinical trial site or contract research organization environment.

Course Objectives

Define the terms associated with clinical research

Define the structure of a clinical trial

Define clinical trial roles and key players

Discuss basic regulations 21 CFR and ICH E6 and history of regulations

Discuss informed consent and financial disclosure requirements

Discuss Institutional Review Boards and essential regulatory documents

Define data management

Define clinical data and source data

Discuss the Case Report Form and how data is collected

Discuss and define data review: medical history, adverse event, concomitant medications and physical exam

Discuss and define the clinical database and edit check process

Write and answer data queries

Discuss basic statistics used in clinical research

Define and discuss scientific misconduct

Cite the requirements for successful subject recruitment

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of clinical site staff


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Clinical Trials: Components of a Trial and Trial Roles (YouTube video lecture) Discuss syllabus, online environment and what is being studied: new drug (NME), device (nonmetabolized), Phase I-IV clinical site, PI, coordinator, lab, nurse, clinical trial office. Read: Chapter 1 of "Lessons from a Horse Named Jim," Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report introductions. Find an article.

Good Clinical Practice (YouTube video lecture). FDA 21 CFR regulations ICH E6 guidelines. Read: FDA Regulations Overview - Hirschfield PowerPoint. Scan this website and the following sections of FDA Regulations related to clinical trials: 21 CFR 11 - Electronic Records, 21 CFR 50 - Protection of Human Subjects, 21 CFR 54 - Financial Disclosure, 21 CFR 56 - Institutional Review Boards, 21 CFR 312 - Investigation New Drug Application (IND), 21 CFR 314 - New Drug Application (NDA). All can be found at https://www.fda.gov/science-research/clinical-trials-and-human-subject-…. Read 21 CFR 312 - Investigational New Drug Application (IND) Subpart D - Responsibilities of Sponsors and Investigators. Scan ICH-GCP E6 Sections 2-5, pages 80-95 of the textbook. Read ICH-GCP E6, Sections 4 and 5, pages 83-93. Compare and contrast the FDA and ICH regulations.

Informed Consent Process (YouTube video lecture) Read: "Consent Issues in Human Research," pages 197-201, "Is Informed Consent Always Necessary?" pages 207-210, "Subject Interview Study," pages 213-216, "False Hopes and Best Data," pages 216-221, "Therapeutic Misconception in the Informed Consent Process," pages 221-223. Review ICF.

IRBs (YouTube video lecture). Read: "Monitoring Clinical Research," pages 425-429, 21 CFR 56 - Institutional Review Boards, Summary of Historical Documents

Responsibilities of Investigators (YouTube video lecture). Read: "Use of Human Tissues in Research," pages 311-312, "Drug-Free Research in Schizophrenia," pages 329-331, "Protecting Communities in Research," pages 340-341, "Protecting Communities in Biomedical Research," pages 342-343, "Ethical Imperialism?" pages 356-357, "Part 8: The Behavior of Clinical Investigators," pages 369-374, "Uderstanding Financial Conflicts of Interest," pages 375-377, "Finder's Fees for Research Subjects," pages 377-378, 21 CFR 54 - Financial Disclosure, "Finder's Fees - Good or Bad, Financial Disclosure - Necessary or Not.

The Clinical Site (YouTube video lecture) Read: Chapters 8, 10 and 11 of "Lessons from a Horse Named Jim. Exam 1.

Subject Recruitment (YouTube video lecture). Develop at recruitment plan and the research subject population. Read: Develop a Recruitment Plan, page 219, "Lessons from a Horse Named Jim." Discuss a recruitment strategy.

Data Management Roles and the Data Management Plan (YouTube video lecture). Discuss the history of the DMP. Discuss the topics covered the DMP - page 4. Discuss the supporting documents of the DMP and how they are used. Read: Chapter 1: The Data Management Plan and Appendix A: Data Management Plan Outline. Answer questions on the discussion board and discuss a component of the DMP.

CRF Design Entering and Reviewing Data (YouTube video lecture). Explain rules for creating CRFs. Discuss database design and the use of edit checks to clean data (Chapter 4). Review samples of CRF pages for flaws or potential errors. Read: Chapter 2: CRF Design Considerations. Discuss how data is reviewed from the CRF to the clinical database. Discuss edit checks and the edit specs document. Read: Chapter 4: Edit Checks and Chapter 6: Receiving Data on Paper. Two considerations for working with CRFs and avoiding transcription errors.

MH/AE/CM/PE Entering Data onto CRF Pages (YouTube video lecture). Lots of discrepancies live in these pages. Discuss the relationship between these three types of log pages. Read: Chapter 11: Collecting Adverse Event Data. Enter CRF data exercise. Why is collecting AEs important?

Cleaning Data Query Writing and Resolution (YouTube video lecture) Discuss: Data discrepancies, different types of queries. Read: Chapter 8: Cleaning Data. Write and resolve query examples, learn importance of query writing and resolution.

CDMS Coding Dictionaries (YouTube video lecture) Discuss: CDMS systems. Read: Chapter 19: Clinical Data Management Systems. Discuss: EDC Systems. Read: Chapter 20: EDC Systems. Discuss: Different coding dictionaries, such as MedDRA, WHODrug, etc. Read: Chapter 26: Coding Dictionaries and Systems.
In your words, what is the principal reason why the use of coding dictionaries is important in clinical trials?

DM Standards and Statistics (YouTube video lecture). Discuss CDISC and CDASH. Read: Krishnankutty, B., Bellary, S., Kumar, N. B., & Moodahadu, L. S. (2012). "Data management in clinical research: An overview." Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 44(2), 168-172. Introduction to Medical Statistics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8one-B_Y1w).
Go back to your article from Week 1 and determine which statistical assessments would be used to come up with the conclusions. Search online for statistics sites for help. Post your response on discussion board. Exam 2

Ethics of Trial Design (YouTube video lecture) Read: Placebo Controlled Trials, pages 137-140, The Ethics of Placebo-Controlled Trials, pages 140-144, The Changing Landscape of Human Experimentation, pages 146-151, Why Use Women and Minorities in Clinical Trials?, pages 171-175. Is the use of placebos ethical or not?

Special Populations (YouTube video lecture) Read: Part 6 Clinical Research with Special Populations, pages 225-228, Research Involving Persons with Mental Disorders, pages 229-233, Caring about Risks, pages 237-240, Convenient and Captive Populations, pages 258-262, Reverby, S. "Ethical Failures and History Lessons: The U.S. Public Health Service and Research Studies in Tuskegee and Guatamala," 18 pages. What would be your principal concern about working with special populations?

Scientific Misconduct (YouTube video lecture, "60 Minutes" segment about Dr. Anil Potti at Duke - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/deception-at-duke-fraud-in-cancer-care) Read: Gewin, V. (2012). Research: "Uncovering Misconduct," Nature, 485(7396), pages 137-139, "Pressure to Publish and Fraud in Science," pages 393-395, "Preventing Scientific Misconduct," pages 399-402. Based on what you learned from the articles and in class, what should you be alert to with regard to scientific misconduct and how should you best respond to it?

Database Lock and Study Closeout (YouTube video lecture) Discuss database lock, what happens after database lock and data safety management boards. Read Chapter 13 (Study Database Lock) and Chapter 14 (After Database Lock). Exam 3

Wrap-up with at least two industry guest speakers discussing data management and drug development initiatives. Student reflections on getting the most out of you career in clinical research.


Contact Hours

108

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)

Website

https://www.socra.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

The Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) exam is available for individuals who meet the following criteria: Have two years of experience as a full-time clinical research professional (or have 3,500 hours part-time) during the last five years; hold a degree in Clinical Research from an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree program and have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1,750 hours part-time) during the past two years as a clinical research professional; hold an undergraduate or graduate certificate in Clinical Research with a curriculum of no less than 12 semester (credit) hours or totaling a minimum of 144 credit hours from an academic institution of higher learning (community college, college or university) and hold an associate or bachelor's degree in a science, health science, pharmacy or related field and have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1,750 hours part-time) during the past two years as a clinical research professional.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Background in science is preferred

Learning Supplies Needed

Please see class details for the required textbook and/or supplies

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Computer with internet access

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance
Full participation in each weeks' online assignments and discussion forum. Students will post weekly responses to discussion forum questions designed to assess their learning of the week's instructional content

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals entering or progressing in a career in clinical research and students with education and training in the clinical trials field seeking professional certification offered by one or more of the skills-certifying organizations.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Clinical research specialist, clinical research assistant, clinical research associate, clinical trials assistant, clinical trials specialist

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

The Triangle area is world headquarters for clinical research activities. In addition to the local pharmaceutical companies that call North Carolina home, the area includes large operations of the world's top contract research organizations, including IQVIA, PPD, Parexel, ICON and Syneos Health. These companies employ tens of thousands globally and thousands locally.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
319098 02/02/26 - 06/07/26 Online 180.00 10 Register
327746 05/18/26 - 09/20/26 Online 180.00 24 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016

Harness the power of Excel and become a master user of this powerful program. You will learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and AutoFilter commands. In addition, you will find out how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. You will also discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. Set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX

Course Objectives

Learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and harness the power of Excel's data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands.

Learn how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button.

Discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. And you'll set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and Excel's other time-saving functions to your repertoire.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Excel Charts and Graphs

Lesson 2 - More Excel Charts

Lesson 3 - AutoFilter and Sorting

Lesson 4 - Goal Seeking

Lesson 5 - PivotTables

Lesson 6 - Advanced PivotTables

Lesson 7 - Solver

Lesson 8 - Sparklines

Lesson 9 - Macros

Lesson 10 - Introduction to Functions

Lesson 11 - Math/Trig Functions

Lesson 12 - VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH Functions


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 (not included in enrollment).
Note that the "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft Excel will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
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 hands-on course will provide skills using charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2016 functions.

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 https://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.

Certified Pool Operator

This is an introductory course focusing on swimming pool and spa operations, based on Pool & Tub Alliance recommendations. Discussions include essential calculations; filtration; heating and air circulation; chemical testing and chemical feed and control; water circulation, contamination, disinfection and balance; maintenance systems; troubleshooting; record keeping; local and state regulations and guidelines; spa and therapy operations; pool and spa management; facility safety; and facility renovation and design.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified to operate a swimming pool and/or spa in accordance with national requirements. Additional local or state certifications may be required.


Outline of Instruction

Pool and Spa Management
Water Contamination
Water Disinfection
Water Balance
Local/State Regulations and Guidelines
Essential Calculations
Chemical Testing
Chemical Feed and Control
Water Circulation

Pool and Spa Filtration
Heating and Air Circulation
Spa and Therapy Operations
Facility Safety
Keeping Records
Maintenance Systems
Troubleshooting
Facility Renovation/Design
Exam Review


Contact Hours

13

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Program from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance

Website

https://www.phta.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Battery-powered calculator, pen/pencil, highlighter, notepad, photo ID. All other books and supplies are provided. Computer access is needed if a class is held via Microsoft Teams.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance
Student must get a score of 45/60 to pass.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Apartment maintenance staff, hotel engineers, homeowners association staff, private pool owners, clubhouse staff, community pool staff, lifeguards, pool servicing company staff

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Certified Pool & Spa Operator

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of certified pool operators is projected to grow 14 percent from 2012 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects will be best for those seeking part-time or seasonal recreation jobs.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Pool maintenance

Pool attendant

Pool manager

Spa manager

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
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327631 04/13/26 - 04/30/26 Off Campus Facilities 377.00 12 Register

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Essential Spanish 1

Start learning Spanish - grammar, vocabulary, and culture - in this fun and engaging course, the first in a comprehensive five-part series. No previous Spanish instruction needed! You'll learn expressions for getting acquainted with others in social situations, and talking about schedules, and you'll understand the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to introduce themselves and others using common greetings and expressions.

Students will be able to hear, understand, and respond to expressions used to talk about schedules and days of the week.

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding to the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation including vowel sounds and sounds that are unique to Spanish.


Outline of Instruction

Chapter 1: fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. Greetings
ii. Identifying
iii. Expressions

Chapter 2: fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. Academic Life
ii. Fields of Study
iii. Days of the week
iv. Class schedules


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None.

Learning Supplies Needed

Please click on the Details button to see the most up-to-date information regarding textbook and technology requirements.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Adults ready to learn Spanish through grammar, vocabulary, culture, and communicative exercises.

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-3717AT2

FLI-3717AX2

FLI-3717AW2

FLI-3717AV2

FLI-3701D2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327822 04/20/26 - 06/15/26 Off Campus Facilities 77.00 20 Register

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Essential Spanish 2

This course, the second in a comprehensive, five-part series, provides a strong foundation in Spanish grammar and vocabulary. You'll build confidence for engaging in spoken and written Spanish. The course requires completion of homework assignments, participation in class, and practice speaking and reading outside of class. If you're serious about achieving functional fluency in Spanish, this series is for you!

Course Objectives

continue to learn the language and gain exposure to the culture

be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate simple Spanish phrases.


Outline of Instruction

Chapter 3: fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. family
ii. Identifying people
iii. Professions

Chapter 4 - fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. Past-times
ii. Sports
iii. Places in the city

Chapter 5 - fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. Travel and Vacation
ii. Months
iii. Seasons and Weather
iv. Ordinal Numbers

Chapter 6- fotonovela, cultura, estructura, adelante
i. Clothing and Shopping
ii. Negotiating price and buying
iii. Colors
iv. More adjectives


Contact Hours

45

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Essential Spanish 1 or equivalent experience (semester of beginner level Spanish)

Learning 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
Completion of Homework

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone who would like to achieve a functional fluency in the Spanish language.

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-3717AU2

FLI-3717AX2

FLI-3717AW2

FLI-3717Q2

FLI-3701D2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326834 03/23/26 - 07/06/26 Off Campus Facilities 138.00 6 Register
326836 04/14/26 - 07/21/26 Off Campus Facilities 138.00 17 Register
327797 04/29/26 - 08/05/26 Off Campus Facilities 138.00 20 Register
327799 05/19/26 - 09/01/26 Off Campus Facilities 138.00 20 Register

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Introduction to Korean

Are you ready to join over 80 million people already speaking Korean? This beginner's course is for those who have never studied Korean - or have studied it in the past but not retained it. Focus on reading and writing the language, grammar, syntax, and effective communication.

Course Objectives

learn consonants and vowels

build communication skills and to understand Korean grammar

begin to read and write Korean


Outline of Instruction

Consonants and Vowels: making sounds and combining letters

Greetings: Introductions

Nouns(Things): asking the name of things

Yes/No question/Counting unit: ordering in a cafeteria and buying things in a store

Subject marker/Proposition: location of a person and a building

Number: telephone number, what date, how much

Daily routine verbs: talking about daily routines

Present verbs/Objective marker: making a plan

Past verbs/Negation: talking about past events

Location: location of an object


Contact Hours

25

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

Adults interested in learning Korean.

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-4000BG2

CSP-4000CT2

CSP-4000CU2


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.

Intermediate Conversational Spanish I

If you have taken courses in Spanish and want to continue your study, this class is for you. Focus on listening and speaking skills within themed units. Participate actively in class. Grammar and vocabulary review are also included, but class time focuses on productive communication exercises.

Course Objectives

increase their vocabulary through thematic lists.


improve listening comprehension skills so that they can understand information conveyed in simple, sentence-length speech on familiar or everyday topics.

generally be able to comprehend one utterance at a time while engaged in face-to-face conversations or in routine listening tasks such as understanding highly contextualized messages, straightforward announcements, or simple instructions and directions.

improve their oral communication skills so that they gain the ability to create with the language when talking about familiar topics related to their daily life.

be able to recombine learned material in order to express personal meaning and can handle a straightforward survival situation for travel or work.

be able to produce sentence-level language, ranging from discrete sentences to strings of sentences, in the present, past and future tenses.


Outline of Instruction

Chapter 1A (2 classes): La Moda - Fashion and its influence on society, past tense narration.

Chapter 1B (2 classes): Los Autos - Automobiles, driving, and getting around, narrating using both past tenses together, understanding preterite and imperfect.

Chapter 2A (3 classes): El Medio Ambiente - The environment, conversation, and the natural world, using ser, estar, and haber correctly.

Chapter 2B (2 classes): El Futuro del Planeta - The future of our planet and our way of life, using the future tense to express what will happen and to discuss conjecture.

Chapter 3A (2 classes): Los Derechos Humanos - Human rights in the first world and in the Spanish-speaking world, foreign policy, using the subjunctive to will others to action, indirect commands.

Review (1 class): Students review topics covered previously and wrap up the semester.


Contact Hours

35

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students should have a solid understanding and working knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. This course is designed for students who have already participated successfully in Spanish conversation either in a classroom environment or in social/daily-life settings.

Learning 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 designed for students whose level of Spanish speaking and listening is clearly beyond the basic level. Students enrolling in this course should already have a solid foundation of basic grammar and vocabulary as well as experience with conversation Spanish either in a classroom or social/daily-life settings.

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-3717AU2

FLI-3717AT2

FLI-3717AX2

FLI-3717AW2

FLI-3717AV2

FLI-3717Q2

FLI-3717P2


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

Learn the Russian language in a fun and friendly course that focuses on practical use. Designed for beginning-level students, the course consists of conversational Russian in daily situations, from common workplace terminology to ordering at restaurants and conversing while shopping or vacationing. Lessons focus on vocabulary development, pronunciation, and Russian culture.

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

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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.

Real Estate Provisional Broker (Pre-Licensing)

If you'd like to work in real estate in North Carolina, this course is your first step toward licensure. This pre-licensing course meets NC Real Estate Commission requirements for submitting a provisional broker application to the state. The course introduces students to real estate principles, with a strong emphasis on real estate law and practice.

Course Objectives

Learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to act as a licensed real estate broker in a manner that protects and serves the public interest and


Prepare for the real estate license examination


Outline of Instruction

Course Orientation and Overview

Basic Real Estate Concepts

Property Ownership and Interests

Property Taxation and Assessment

Transfer of Title to Real Property

Land Use Controls

Environmental Issues in Real Estate

Brokerage Relationships: Laws and Practice

Agency Contracts (Sales) and Related Practices

Basic Contract Law

Sales Contracts and Related Procedures

Real Estate Financing

Closing a Sales Transaction

Real Property Valuation

Landlord and Tenant

Property Management

Fair Housing

Federal Income Taxation of Home Ownership/Sale

Basic House Construction

Basic Real Estate Investment

Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules

Agent Safety

Real Estate Mathematics

Review

Final Exam


Contact Hours

90

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

Website

https://www.ncrec.gov/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Students who successfully complete this course will qualify to apply to the NCREC to take the state exam for official licensure.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

To help ensure student success, participants who do not have a college degree are encouraged to obtain a Silver Level Career Readiness Certificate before taking this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

For the most up-to-date textbook and technology requirements, please click on the Details button.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Note especially the requirements for a 75% minimum passing score on the end-of-course examination

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals seeking Real Estate license.

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]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326509 03/23/26 - 05/20/26 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 5 Register
326549 03/23/26 - 05/20/26 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 9 Register
326565 03/30/26 - 06/08/26 Northern Wake Campus 198.00 22 Register
326554 03/30/26 - 06/08/26 Northern Wake Campus 198.00 21 Register
326552 04/27/26 - 06/24/26 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 24 Register
326553 04/27/26 - 07/13/26 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 20 Register
327487 05/04/26 - 06/17/26 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 25 Register

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Monitoring Clinical Trials

The Research Triangle Park is world headquarters for clinical research activities. Become part of this vibrant industry by preparing to work as a clinical research monitor or clinical trials associate. This course covers the fundamentals of monitoring clinical trials, including the regulatory requirements for monitoring, how to conduct site visits, and how to report findings to sponsors.

Course Objectives

Compare and contrast types of monitoring visits

Cite ICH and FDA requirements for monitoring

Discuss the role of the monitor

List and discuss the essential documents collected at study startup

Describe the site activation process

Cite requirements for monitoring confirmation letters

Prepare a site monitoring plan

Review essential documents for regulatory compliance

Describe and discuss the informed consent process

Cite staff training requirements

Cite the requirements for safety reporting

Complete source data verification (SDV)

Compare and contrast source data verification and medical review

Assess adverse events and serious adverse events

Discuss investigational product (IP) accountability

Discuss remote monitoring fundamentals

Describe protocol deviations and reporting requirements

Discuss site communication requirements and techniques

Prepare for life on the road

Complete the practice monitoring visit

Write monitoring trip report and follow-up letter


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Monitoring

Study Start Up

Conducting the Monitoring Visit

Reviewing the Regulatory Binder

Staff Training and Qualifications

Source Data Verification, Medical Review, and Informed Consent

Safety and Patient Protection

Investigational Product and Supplies

Principal Investigator Oversight

Remote Monitoring

Protocol Deviations and Violations

Clinical Team Structure and Communicating with Your Sites

Organizing Your Work - Your Life on the Road

Advancing Your Monitoring Skills and Training

Practice IMV visit


Contact Hours

96

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

The Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc

Website

www.socra.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) exam is available for individuals who meet the following criteria:

-Have two years of experience as a full-time Clinical Research Professional (or have 3,500 hours part-time) during the last five years

-Hold a degree in "Clinical Research" from an Associate, Undergraduate, or Graduate Degree Program AND Have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1,750 hours part-time) during the past two years as a Clinical Research Professional

-Hold an Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate in "Clinical Research" with a curriculum of no less than 12 semester (credit) hours or totaling a minimum of 144 credit hours from an academic institution of higher learning (community college, college or university) AND Hold an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a science, health science, pharmacy or related field AND Have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1750 hours part-time) during the past two years as a Clinical Research Professional.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students must have taken CTR3110A3 Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist or have one year experience working in a Clinical Research setting as an associate or assistant

Learning Supplies Needed

Please see class 'details' for required textbook and/or supplies

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

n/a

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must receive a minimum score of 80 on each exam

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is designed for individuals who have been working in the Clinical Research industry or have taken CTR3110A3 Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist and would like to further their knowledge and career path into Clinical Trial Monitoring

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Clinical Research Monitor
Clinical Research Associate

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County (RTP) is world headquarters for clinical research. A search on NC Works shows numerous Clinical Research Associate positions

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Clinical Research Monitor

Clinical Research Associate

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

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Essential Spanish Intensive

This year-long, intensive course is for the serious student who is motivated to become fluent in Spanish. It combines all five levels of the popular Essential Spanish series into a twice-weekly class and includes opportunities for practice and interaction with the instructor and classmates. The course begins with lessons (in English) about the basics and proceeds to advanced lessons taught in Spanish. Whether learning Spanish for business, travel, or personal enrichment, students will benefit from this thorough and systematic approach.

Course Objectives

make use of advanced grammar and vocabulary to communicate both orally and in writing about a wide variety of topics such as business, travel, daily life, health, etc.

demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the culture of Latinx people and the places where Spanish is spoken.


Outline of Instruction

Nouns and articles
Numbers 0-30
Present tense of ser
Telling time
Greetings and leave-takings
Identifying yourself and others
Expressions of courtesy
Greetings and Kissing in Hispanic countries

Present tense of -ar verbs
Forming questions in Spanish
Present tense of estar
Numbers 31 and higher
Fields of study and academic Life
Days of the Week
Class Schedules
Choosing a career

Descriptive adjectives
Possessive adjectives
Present tense of -er and -ir verbs
Present tense of tener and venir
The family
Identifying people
Professions and Occupations
What's your name?

Present tense of ir
Stem-changing verbs: e >ie, o>ue
Stem-changing verbs: e > i
Verbs with irregular yo forms
Pastimes
Sports
Places in the city
Real Madrid and Barca, the rivalry.

Estar with conditions and emotions
The present progressive
Ser and estar
Direct object nouns and pronouns
Travel and vacation
Months of the year
Seasons and weather
Ordinal numbers
Iguazu Falls

Saber and conocer
Indirect object pronouns
Preterite tense of regular verbs
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
Clothing and shopping
Negotiating a price and buying
Colors
More adjectives
Outdoor Markets

Reflexive verbs
Indefinite and negative words
Preterite of ser and ir
Verbs like gustar
Daily routine
Personal hygiene
Time expressions
La siesta

Preterite of stem-changing verbs
Double object pronouns
Comparisons
Superlatives
Food
Food descriptions
Meals
Fruits and Vegatables

Irregular preterites
Verbs that change meaning in the preterite
¿Qué? and ¿Cuál? (What and Which)
Pronouns after prepositions
Parties and celebrations
Personal relationships
Stages of life
Semana Santa (Easter)-holiday and tradition

The imperfect tense
The preterite and the imperfect
Constructions with se
Adverbs
Health and medical terms
Parts of the body
Symptoms and medical conditions
Health professions
Health Services

Familiar commands
Por and para
Reciprocal reflexives
Stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns
Home electronics
Computers and the Internet
The car and its accessories
Social Networks, Texting

Relative pronouns
Formal (usted/ustedes) commands
The present subjunctive
Subjunctive with verbs of will and influence
Household chores
Table settings
Central patio

The subjunctive with verbs of emotion
The subjunctive with doubt, disbelief, and denial
The subjunctive with conjunctions
The environment
Recycling and conservation
The Andes Move!

The subjunctive in adjective clauses
Nosotros/as commands
Past participles used as adjectives
City life
Daily chores
Money and banking
At a post office
Traveling by metro

Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Present Perfect Subjunctive
Health and well-being
Exercise and physical activity
Nutrition
Natural Spas

Future
Future Perfect
Past Subjunctive
Professions and occupations
The workplace
Job interviews
Employment benefits

Conditional
Conditional Perfect
Past Perfect Subjunctive
The arts
Movies
Television
Caracas Contemporary Museum of Art

Si clauses
Summary of the uses of the subjunctive
Current events and politics
The media
Natural disasters
Social protests


Contact Hours

198

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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 designed for students who are able to dedicate the time and effort to a year-long, twice-weekly class schedule for the purpose of gaining a foundation in Spanish grammar and vocabulary.

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-3717N3

FLI-3717AU2

FLI-3717AT2

FLI-3717AX2

FLI-3717AW2

FLI-3717AV2

FLI-3717B1

FLI-3717AS2

FLI-3717AY2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327796 05/05/26 - 01/21/27 Off Campus Facilities 198.00 20 Register

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Fundamentals of Project Management

The Fundamentals of Project Management training is designed to provide an introductory overview of the project management discipline.

The training effectively combines introductory lecture and discussion with hands-on application of the most basic project management principles. The training focuses on the standard project management terms and processes associated with initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project.

Topics areas include:
• Project Management Terminology
• Project Organizations
• Project Selection and Prioritization
• Initiating a Project
• Scope Definition
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Resource Identification and Assignment
• Project Budgeting
• Project Reporting
• Risk Management
• Scope and Change Control
• Project Closure

Course Objectives

The primary objectives of this session include learning how:
• To define and recognize the fundamental terminology of the project management discipline
• To identify all process groups of the project management life-cycle
• To prioritize the primary project constraints of a project
• To identify and assess the relative importance of key project stakeholders
• To identify key project deliverables and decompose them to build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• To formulate an activities list required to produce the project's deliverables and work packages
• To build a project schedule, identify its critical path, and determine relative float/slack for activities
• To identify pertinent roles and responsibilities required to complete the project activities
• To formulate a budget estimate for the project
• To identify key communication elements of a project
• To assess key project risks and formulate action plans to minimize their exposure to the project


Outline of Instruction

I. Introduction to Project Management
A. Definition of a Project
B. Projects vs. Programs
C. Project Management Life Cycle
D. Project Management Terminology
E. Triple Constraints of Project Management

II. Initiating a Project
A. Project Initiation
B. Evaluation, Selection, and Prioritization
C. Stakeholder Analysis
D. Project Charter
E. Project Management Organization Types

III. Planning a Project
A. Scope Planning and Decomposition
B. Time Management and Scheduling
C. Resource Planning
D. Cost Estimating and Budgeting

IV. Executing and Controlling a Project
A. Project Communications and Reporting
B. Project Risk Management
C. Project Change Control
D. Project Quality Management

V. Closing a Project
A. Administrative Closure and Contract Closeout
B. Lessons Learned
C. Final


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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

Lonette Mims
919-335-1020
[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 Essentials of Project Management

This instructor-led training introduces participants to the basics of project management. It combines lecture and discussion with the hands-on application of useful project management principles, tools, and techniques through applied case study exercises. The course covers the basics of all project management life-cycle processes including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn to:

1. Define and recognize the fundamental terminology of the project management discipline
2. Identify all process groups of the project management life-cycle
3. Prioritize the primary project constraints of a project
4. Identify and assess the relative importance of key project stakeholders
5. Identify key project deliverables and decompose to build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
6. Formulate an activities list required to produce the project's deliverables and work packages
7. Build a project schedule, identify its critical path, and determine relative float/slack for activities
8. Identify pertinent roles and responsibilities required to complete the project activities
9. Formulate a budget estimate for the project
10. Identify key communication elements of a project
11. Effectively and more accurately report on a project's progress, status, and forecast
12. Assess key project risks and formulate action plans to minimize their exposure to the project
13. Develop and deliver a project summary or final report to key stakeholders


Outline of Instruction

1.Introduction to Project Management
A. Definition of a Project
B. Projects vs. Programs
C. Project Management Life Cycle
D. Project Management Terminology
E. Triple Constraints
2. Initiating a Project
A. Project Initiation
B. Evaluation, Selection, and Prioritization
C. Stakeholder Analysis
D. Project Charter
E. Project Management Organization Types
3. Planning a Project
A. Scope Planning
B. Scope Decomposition
C. Work Breakdown Structure
D. Activity Definition
E. Activity Sequencing
F. Activity Duration Estimating
G. Network Diagramming/Critical Path
H. Schedule Compression
I. Resource Planning
J. Cost Estimating and Budgeting
4. Executing and Controlling a Project
A. Project Communications
B. Budget and Schedule Performance Management (Earned Value)
C. Status Reporting
D. Project Risk Management
E. Project Change Control
F. Project Quality Management
5. Closing a Project
A. Contract Closeout
B. Administrative Closure
C. Lessons Learned
D. Final Reporting


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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.

Associate Professional In Human Resources (aPHR) Certification Prep

Are you a recent graduate with an interest in an HR career, a professional looking to switch careers or advance your career, a manager who wants to expand your role, a member of the military seeking HR development or transitioning into a civilian HR role? This aPHR prep course is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational human resources.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this prep course, participants are prepared to take the certification exam administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute.


Outline of Instruction

HR Operations
*Organizational Strategy
*Organizational Culture
*Legal and Regulatory Environment
*Confidentiality and Privacy Rules
*Business Functions
*HR Policies and Procedures
*Data Compilation
*Reporting
*Presentation Techniques
*Impact of Technology on HR
*Records Management
*Job Classifications
*Job Analysis
*Communication Techniques

Recruitment and Selection
*Regulations and Laws
*Applicant Databases
*Recruitment Sources
*Staffing Practices
*Interviewing Techniques
*Post-Offer Activities

Compensation and Benefits
*Regulations and Laws
*Pay Structures and Programs
*Total Rewards Statements
*Benefit Programs
*Payroll Processes
*Survey Usage
*Claims Processing Requirements
*Work-Life Balance Practices

Human Resource Development and Retention
*Regulations and Laws
*Training Delivery Format
*Techniques to Evaluate Training Programs
*Career Development
*Performance Appraisal Methods
*Performance Management Practices

Employee Relations
*Regulations and Laws
*Employee and Employer Rights and Responsibilities
*Methods and Processes for Collecting Employee Feedback
*Workplace Behavior Issues
*Methods for Investigating Complaints or Grievances
*Progressive Discipline
*Off-Boarding or Termination Activities
*Employee Relations Programs
*Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Terminology

Health, Safety and Security
*Regulations and Laws
*Risk Mitigation
*Security Risks


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326569 03/23/26 - 05/11/26 Off Campus Facilities 671.00 14 Register

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The Professional in Human Resources(PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources(SPHR) Certification Prep

Are you a Human Resources Professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization?

If so, we have the perfect program for you. Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources(PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources(SPHR).

Wake Technical Community College has partnered with the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), the governing body of the PHR/SPHR exam, to offer this program.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this prep course, participants are prepared to take the certification exam administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute.


Outline of Instruction

Unit 1: Business Management/Leadership and StrategY

Unit 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition

Learning and Development

Total Rewards

Employee and Labor Relations/Employee Engagement


Contact Hours

36

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

PHR: One year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master's degree or higher, have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor's degree, OR have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

SPHR:Four years of experience in a professional-level HR position+ a Master's degree or higher, five years of experience in a professional-level HR position+ a Bachelor's degree, OR seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Suggested Mini Catalog:
Professional Skills & Development
Service Industry

Current Mini Catalog:
aPHR
Professional Skills Development
Service Industry

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

Lonette Mims
919-335-1020
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

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The Role of Culture in Teaching ESL

Culture has been described by some as the "fifth skill" in language acquisition, equal in importance to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Helping learners make sense of the culture that is intertwined with language is integral to the role of an ESL instructor. Learn practical techniques and strategies that will enable both you and your students to become effective cross-cultural communicators.

Course Objectives

demonstrate a basic understanding of intercultural communicative competence.

demonstrate a basic understanding of techniques, tools, and strategies for helping ESL students develop intercultural communicative competence.

demonstrate a basic understanding of various approaches to addressing cultural diversity in an ESL classroom.


Outline of Instruction

The fundamentals of working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.

Understanding the meaning of culture and its impact on individuals and groups.

Techniques and strategies for building cultural awareness and communicative competence with ESL students.

Addressing bias and stereotyping in ourselves and our students.


Contact Hours

20

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbooks and supplies needed for this class are subject to change. Please click on the Details button above for the most up-to-date information about materials required for this course.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students are expected to participate in all activities.,Course assignments must be turned in on time. No late homework will be accepted unless negotiated in advance with the instructor. ,The final computed score must be 85% or higher in order to pass this class.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for those who would like to obtain the ESL Teaching Certificate at Wake Tech Community College. While this course is designed for educators, it may also be useful for anyone who is interested in learning more about cross-cultural communication.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

ESL Instructor

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

ESL Instructor

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

ESL Instructor

Related Courses

EDU-3002C2

EDU-3002F3

EDU-3002F2

EDU-3005C2

EDU-3002Z3


Course Contact Information

Susan Shostak
919-334-1536
[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.

Pen and Ink Drawing Class

Have you ever wondered how to create black and white art? Here's your chance. Explore the timeless art of pen and ink drawing in this captivating class! Unleash your creativity as you delve into the intricate world of line art, shading, stipple, crosshatch, and many more techniques. Whether you're a beginner, or an experienced artist, our expert instructor will guide you through the nuances of this classic medium. Unlock the secrets of this expressive form and watch your artistic skills flourish!

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

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

100% 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.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Data Analytics for Business Professionals

Develop essential data analysis skills that are in high demand by local businesses! With this bundled course, participants will build data literacy and learn how to use business tools, including SQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization. Students will learn how to read, write, and communicate data; understand data sources and constructs and use various analysis methods to inspect, cleanse, and transform data to discover insights, suggest conclusions, and support business decision-making. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the Microsoft Excel core certification exam.

Course Objectives

Microsoft Excel Fundamentals: Manage worksheets and workbooks, manage data cells and ranges, manage tables and table data, perform operations by using formulas and functions, manage charts and prepare for the certification exam

Excel Data Analysis: Demonstrate basic usage of Excel data analysis techniques; explore external databases, PivotTables and Pivot Charts; import and export data using external sources; cleanse data; and analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts

SQL: Create normalized databases, explore how to insert data into tables efficiently and use various techniques to retrieve data from multiple tables

Power BI: Create effective storytelling reports by implementing simple-to-intermediate Power BI features, develop powerful analytical models to extract key insights for changing business needs and build, publish and share impressive dashboards for your organization

Tableau: Develop data visualizations to explain complex data with clarity; explore Data Model capabilities; connect to various data sources; leverage Tableau Prep Builder's capabilities for data cleaning and structuring; create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich the analytics; enable smart decisions with data clustering, distribution and forecasting; and share data stories to build a culture of trust and action

Communicating with Data: Know the fundamental data skills required to work with data, use data visualization to influence change in your organization, apply data techniques to effectively work with data end to end, communicate data points clearly and persuasively and review why different stakeholders have divergent needs and views


Outline of Instruction

Microsoft Excel Fundamentals: Manage Worksheets and Workbooks, manage data cells and ranges, manage tables and table data, perform operations by using formulas and functions, manage charts and prepare for the Excel Core Certification Exam

Excel Data Analysis: Learning basic data analysis techniques, working with data analysis tools, introducing Excel tables, data from external sources, cleaning data, analyzing table data with functions, creating and using PivotTables, performing PivotTable calculations, building PivotCharts and exam certification preparation

SQL: SQL basics; manipulating data; normalization; the SELECT statement; shaping data with the WHERE clause; JOINS; subqueries, cases and views; SQL programming; security and aggregate functions

Power BI: Introduction to business intelligence and Power BI; up and running with Power BI Desktop; connecting and shaping data; creating data models and calculations; unlocking insights; creating the final report; publishing and sharing; using reports in the service; understanding dashboards, apps and security; and data gateways and refreshing datasets

Tableau: Taking off with Tableau; connecting to data in Tableau; moving beyond basic visualizations; calculations and parameters; leveraging level-of-detail calculations; diving deep with table calculations; making visualizations that look great and work well; telling a data story with dashboards; and visual analytics, trends, clustering, distributions and forecasting

Communicating with Data: Communication, data, visualizing data, visualizing data differently, visual elements, methods of communicating with data, implementation strategies for your workplace and tailoring your work to specific departments


Contact Hours

120

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Microsoft

Website

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/mo-200

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Exam MO-200 Microsoft Excel: Manage worksheets and workbooks, manage data cells and ranges, manage tables and table data, perform operations by using formulas and functions and manage charts


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to registering for this course, students should have digital literacy, including basic computer skills.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Complete assigned labs and projects

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to expand their knowledge and skills for employment-readiness or those who want to successfully prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Management Analyst, Systems Analyst

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

According to Burning Glass Technologies, Wake County has a high demand for data analysis skills.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Data Analyst

Business Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

Management Analyst

Systems Analyst

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Andrea Dethmers
9195325736
[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.

PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation

Prepare for the Project Management Institute exam for certification as a Project Management Professional, or PMP. Find out how to manage project quality, scope, cost, timeline and risks and learn about human resources, procurement, integration, communication, professional responsibility and ethics. Learn best practices for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing a project. This course is applicable for both the PMP and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. All participants must purchase the most current edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

Course Objectives

Learn an overview of how to manage a project and testing techniques for the PMP or CAPM exam


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications

Project Management Essentials

Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes

Integration Management

Scope Management

Time Management

Cost Management

Quality Management

Human Resources Management

Communications Management

Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Professional and Social Responsibility

Conclusion


Contact Hours

35

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Website

https://www.pmi.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Secondary degree

PMP: 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
CAPM: 1,500 hours of project experience

PMP: 35 hours of project management education
CAPM: 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam
The PMP preparation course fulfills this educational prerequisite.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Experience in project management

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of the course material taught

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Project managers or those aspiring to be project managers

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

Project manager

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326109 03/30/26 - 04/02/26 Northern Wake Campus 1456.00 19 Register

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Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh My!

Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance and investing? Haven't the slightest clue how to prepare for retirement, pay for college or even manage your personal finances? Do you wish you could do it all without having to pay a broker or a financial advisor? Well, look no further. The class you need is right here. Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh My! is an enjoyable class that walks you through the fundamentals of investing. The course not only teaches you about stock markets, 401(k) plans and retirement, it also addresses personal financial issues that are often ignored, but absolutely essential, to your success as an investor. Each lesson explains these concepts in detail, so you understand how and why things work in the investment world. Provide yourself with the independence and confidence you will need to make your own investment decisions.

Course Objectives

Learn the basics of stocks, bonds and investing so you can be independent and confident about your financial decisions

Discover how to prepare for retirement, manage your finances and pay for college without the need for hiring a broker or financial advisor


Outline of Instruction

Overview of Class

The Theory and Importance of Investing

First Things First

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds - Part I

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds - Part II

The Markets and Exchanges

Processes, Players and Operations

Trades and the Trading Process

Retirement Programs

Picking Stocks

Types and the Importance of Research

Researching Resources


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is 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

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Student must pass 10 quizzes or pass final exam with 70% or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[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.

Introduction to Stock Options

If you've ever wanted to learn how to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks, this course is for you. By the end of it, you will be armed with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros! You begin by examining the origin of stock options and learn the real risks involved. Then, you identify the jargon, symbols and other peculiarities of options in a way that's easy to understand. You explore exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer exciting option investments you may eventually consider. The course then gives you a look under the hood of option pricing so that you understand what contributes to an option's value. You learn why some options are overpriced and why some are underpriced and know how to tell the difference before you trade. Above all, you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks.

Course Objectives

Learn to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks

Discover investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros as you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market


Outline of Instruction

Defining Stock Options

Basic Terms and Concepts

Understanding Option Price Charts

Understanding Premium Pricing

Option Profit-Loss Graphs

Buying Long Call Options

Selling Short Call Options

Covered Call Options

Buying Long Put Options

Selling Short Put Options

Advanced Option Strategies

Course Summary and Guideposts


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is 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

N/A

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. 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 you if you are interested in learning how to to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks.

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

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[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.

Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (OS)

The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software course picks up where the CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course left off and dives into Windows, macOS and Linux. Throughout the CompTIA A+ prep training, you learn about operating systems from installation to operations, maintenance to troubleshooting. Our computer software training course teaches you about virtualization and virtual machines, plus it goes in depth on printer and multi-function device technologies. This CompTIA A+ prep course takes you through the second of three prep courses you need to become both a highly competent computer tech and a CompTIA A+ certified technician, using the 1101 and 1102 competencies.

Course Objectives

Learn about working with many different operating systems, virtual machines and software packages


Outline of Instruction

Understanding Operating Systems

Installing Windows

Starting Windows and Managing User Accounts

Customizing and Configuring Windows

Using Windows Utilities

Exploring macOS and Linux

Working at a Command Prompt

Troubleshooting Windows Startup and System Issues

Troubleshooting Windows Performance and Application Issues

Virtual Machines and Remote Access

Printers and Multi-function Devices

Installing and Troubleshooting Printers and Multi-function Devices


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete the CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course before beginning this course. Upon course completion, you should also prepare to enroll in the final prep course, CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security, to successfully prepare for the A+ certification exam.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Access to a Mac running macOS (in addition to a PC) is recommended.
You should have access to a hard drive that you can install, format and partition and to a couple of plug-and-play devices that you can practice installing. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (to the machine), you are not required to tear apart your own primary computer.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is 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

N/A

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. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[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.

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Network/Security

The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Networking/Security course focuses on fun and practical technology. You learn how to select, install and service sound and display components and how to set up, maintain and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. During this network/security training, you also learn about many aspects of PC and network security and discover how to configure and troubleshoot tablets and smartphones.

NOTE: This CompTIA A+ Prep 3 course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ certification exam prep series that is needed to prepare you for both the 220-1101/1102 exams and your career as a certified technician.

Course Objectives

Learn how to keep networks and systems secure from outside threats and how to troubleshoot issues as they appear


Outline of Instruction

Video Technologies

Multimedia

Portable Computing Devices

Essentials of Networking

Local Area Networking

Wireless Networking

Internet Connections

The Internet

Security Hygiene

Network Security

Understanding Mobile Devices

Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete the CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware and CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 2: Software courses before attempting this final course installment needed to prepare for your A+ certification exam.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
A Windows PC that you can experiment on. You will probably want to remove/install various devices, such as video, sound and modems. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (to the machine, not the student), however, we do not require you to tear apart your own primary computer. This is a class that trains you to be a technician, so having a machine to play with greatly helps your learning.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is 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

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[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.

Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)

Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skill set to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you learn by completing readings and interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher provides prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams and access to the Practicode tool and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

Course Objectives

Learn fundamental medical coding skills

Acquire skills needed to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM code sets

Understand government/payer regulations

Master coding for various conditions, including chronic and acute varieties


Outline of Instruction

Outpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments

Business in the Facility

CMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview

Facility Billing

Compliance in the Outpatient Facility

Documentation and Coding Standards

Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application

Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities

Evaluation and Management Services for Facilities

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Respiratory, Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

Cardiovascular System


Digestive System

Urinary System and Male Genital System

Female Reproductive System

Endocrine and Nervous Systems

Eye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems

Radiology


Pathology and Laboratory


Medicine



CMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System

CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System

Inpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS

Midterm and Final Exam


Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (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. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"AMA's CPT® Professional"
"HCPCS Level II Professional"
"ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines"
It is recommended that you purchase the latest version of a medical dictionary if you plan to pursue additional certifications, but the recommendation is optional.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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 https://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.

Administrative Dental Assistant

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. With more than 54,000 openings for dental assistants projected each year, on average, during this time, now is a great time to explore online dental assistant training. Launch your dental career with our comprehensive Administrative Dental Assistant course.

As a professional dental staff member, you learn to advocate for patients while supporting the dentist in all administrative aspects of the practice. This engaging dental administrative assistant course provides the essential skills to secure an entry-level position in this high-demand health care field. The course features in-depth instruction with DENTRIX® software, providing ample practice opportunities. You also engage in realistic activities and tasks, allowing you to confidently demonstrate your skills in a simulated dental practice environment. During the course, you master key responsibilities, including efficient patient scheduling, meticulous record management, seamless insurance processing and impactful communication. The curriculum delves into vital areas such as dental terminology, precise billing and coding procedures, strict regulatory compliance and effective office management systems. We emphasize professionalism, exceptional customer service and unwavering confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations. Through practical, hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you gain invaluable experience using dental practice management software and confidently navigate common administrative challenges within the dental field. Upon successful completion, you are fully prepared to manage front-office operations with efficiency and contribute significantly to outstanding patient care.

Course Objectives

Describe the administrative dental assistant's role and responsibilities

Identify dental anatomy and terminology needed to succeed in the business of dentistry

Apply effective communication skills over the phone by understanding telephone screening and triage protocols and mastering the steps of scheduling new and existing patient appointments

Define the importance of both manual and computerized records management in dentistry, including HIPAA, informed consent and risk management


Outline of Instruction

Your Administrative Dental Assistant Career


Dental Basics


Dental Practice Communications


Records Management

Scheduling and Recall Systems

Dental Insurance and CDT Coding


Managing Dental Practice Finances


Managing your Career


Get Career Ready


Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.
As part of the course, there is an optional download of DENTRIX® Learning Edition software, but this runs only on Windows 10 now. DENTRIX® software is still covered in the course, and downloading the learning edition of the software is not required.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Online
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. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition," "Elsevier: Evolve Resources for The Administrative Dental Assistant" (digital access only; instructions provided along with the above textbook), "CDT 2025 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team"
Additionally, this course provides you with DENTRIX® software that consists of sample practice opportunities. You can use this software to engage in activities and tasks that you would perform in an actual practice and use it to demonstrate your skills.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The Administrative Dental Assistant Online Program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office.

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 https://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.

Medical Coding and Billing (Voucher Included)

Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than 1 million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. These professionals are in demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding certification training, the opportunities are nearly endless.

This Medical Billing and Coding course prepares you for success as you learn about legal, ethical and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements. Learn all phases of the revenue cycle, from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement and collections.

Course Objectives

Learn the foundations of a medical vocabulary to help you better understand the contents of a patient's medical records

Learn the foundations to understand notes from practicing physicians

Learned current medical coding standards to be successful within the industry

Learn how to assign numeric codes to each procedure that appears in a patient's medical record, so that payment can be rendered quickly and correctly


Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Medical Billing and Coding


Contact Hours

370

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (AAPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (AHIMA), Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) (NHA)

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included with 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.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons: "Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition"

The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing and Coding are accessed via links in the course lessons: "Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement," by Michelle A. Green, "Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement"

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding: "ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians," "CPT Professional," and "HCPCS Level II Professional."

Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion: Certified Professional Coder, CPC (AAPC): AAPC Membership, CPC Online Review Course, CPC Study Guide Bundle, Practice Exam Bundle, Practicode CPC-A Practicum, CPC Exam Voucher (2 exam attempts) and Codify Student (free upgrade to Codify Basic)
Certified Coding Associate, CCA (AHIMA): AHIMA Student Membership, CCA Study Guide and CCA Exam Voucher
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, CBCS (NHA): CBCS Study Guide, CBCS Practice Test, and CBCS Exam Voucher

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals in the medical profession.

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 https://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.