Resolve to Evolve in 2013
By Jessica Barber

The excitement is building. It’s almost time...to flip the calendar to 2013!
What? You thought I was talking about Santa, still? That was last month’s newsletter. This month, we’re talking about the excitement of a new year!

The New Year brings with it possibilities. That’s why we resolve to do things at the beginning of a new year. Most people make huge, insurmountable goals. (Did Aunt Peg actually believe she would lose 40 pounds by Valentine’s Day?) At UNF Continuing Education, we make realistic ones

We’re starting with our friends. This New Year, we are focused on helping YOU make life better.

We’re offering affordable certifications to help you change careers, prepare for a promotion, learn something you’ve always wanted to know and make 2013 the best year, yet.

Our Legal Studies Institute, founded in 1987, prepares you for a paralegal career in as little as 18 months, offering evening and online courses to fit your busy life. Learn the ins and outs of the legal system, without missing Saturday soccer games or Tuesday staff meetings.

The new UNF Supervisory Series Certificate prepares managers and supervisors, both seasoned and up-and-coming, for the ever-changing demands of leadership in today’s workplace. Experts in business communication, team building, ethics, operational accountability and strategic management lead half-day sessions that enhance skills and build leaders.

Our newest certificate program prepares you for the rapid-fire world of new media marketing. The New Media Marketing Certificate enhances your video, social media and e-mail marketing skills, while learning new methods for strategic outreach. Discover new mediums for reaching audiences and effective means of delivering your message.

Make 2013 the best year yet. UNF Division of Continuing Education resolves to help you do it. Visit www.unf.edu/ce for a full list of courses. Or contact our friendly Customer Care Team at (904) 620-4200 or unfce@unf.edu for more information.

Freight Agent/Broker Training
Jan. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 Saturday sessions

Certification in Transportation and
Logistics (CTL #17)
Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
15 Thursday and Friday sessions

The Professional Paralegal
Jan. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
14 Monday sessions

Interviewing and Investigation
Jan. 15, 6 to 9 p.m.
14 Tuesday sessions

Introduction to Paralegalism
Jan. 15, 6 to 9 p.m.
14 Tuesday sessions

Social Media for Business – NEW!
Jan. 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
3 Tuesday sessions

Computer I/Online - Introduction to MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and
Access 2010
Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 8 a.m.
71 Wednesday sessions

Computer II/Online - Intermediate Word, Excel, Access 2010 and Introduction to Outlook
Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 8 a.m.
71 Wednesday sessions

New Media Marketing
Strategies – NEW!
Jan.16, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
3 Wednesday sessions

Legal Research/Writing/Analysis
Jan. 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
14 Wednesday sessions

Lean Six Sigma for Supply
Chain Management
Executive Briefing – FREE!
Jan. 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
1 Wednesday session

PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation
Jan. 31, 6 to  9 p.m.
14 Thursday sessions

How to Manage Change Effectively
at Work – NEW!
Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 Wednesday session

Effective Mentoring and Coaching
of Employees
Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 Wednesday session

Workplace Ethics and Responsibility
Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 Wednesday session

Defining Your Worth and Leveraging
Your Value – NEW!
Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1 Thursday session

ITAR/EAR Compliance
Training – NEW!
Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 Tuesday and Thursday sessions

Feedback Skills for
Team Building – NEW!
Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 Wednesday session

New Media Marketing Certification
Enhance your abilities and build on your current skills to be at the forefront of the New Media marketing industry. This hybrid, 180-hour program combines classroom and online learning to prepare you for the demands of Florida's creative industries. Over 40 classes available including social media for business, website optimization, and e-marketing strategies. Where to begin? Start here:
New Media Marketing Strategies – NEW!
Jan.16, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 3 Wednesday sessions

Restorative Yoga Therapy – NEW!
Release inner-body tension and strengthen these core muscles through a guided sequence of stretches, balancing core support system for flexibility and movement.
Jan. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 5 Thursday sessions

The Professor's One-Minute Guide to Stock Management
Learn about trading and managing your portfolio. Discover how to identify stocks that go up and how to avoid those that go down. Learn to do this yourself, without the aid of a broker. This is not your typical financial planning course. Take control. Manage your investments.
Dec. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 3 Wednesday sessions

Digital Photography Level 1 -
Getting to Know Your Camera
Jan. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
3 Thursday sessions

Creating 3-Dimensional
Characters in Fiction
Jan. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
5 Monday sessions

Digital Photography Basics for Point and Shoot Cameras – NEW!
Jan. 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
1 Monday session

Introduction to the French Language
Jan. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
6 Monday sessions

Texas Hold 'em 101
Jan. 7, 7 to 9 p.m.
4 Monday sessions

Italian - Level 3
Jan. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
7 Tuesday sessions

Spanish - Level 2 – NEW!
Jan. 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
12 Tuesday sessions

Beginner's Meditation
Jan. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
3 Wednesday sessions

Creative Writing I: An Introduction
Jan. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
5 Wednesday sessions

Why choose UNF test preparation courses?

• Small class sizes
  
• Specialized instruction
• Expert instructors
• Expert Instructors
  

SAT Preparation Course
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a standardized test required for admission to all colleges and universities. The SAT Preparation Course was created to help students realize their weaknesses and to overcome them. Our expert instructors will help you do your best on the SAT.
Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6 Saturday sessions

ACT Preparation Course
Getting into college today is competitive—even with good grades. Many students don't realize most colleges accept the best score from either the SAT or the ACT for admission. Each test is different, and many students find that the testing strategy of the ACT best reflects their skills. Find out for yourself!
Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 4 Saturday sessions

GMAT Preparation Course – The New Test
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission to most graduate schools of business. The GMAT measures general verbal, mathematical, analytical writing skills and integrated reasoning skills that relate to success at the graduate level of study. This course prepares you for the GMAT exam through instruction, practice in test-taking techniques and diagnostic tests. The New Next Generation GMAT test will introduce a new Integrated Reasoning section. Prepare now!
Jan. 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 6 Tuesday sessions

GRE Preparation Course – The New Test
Learn the secrets to taking the test. The new revised General Test for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) started on August 1, 2011. This review and preparation course is designed to familiarize you with the various aspects of the recently revised exam and present an overview of the structure of the latest version of the test. It focuses on successful techniques for both the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam.
Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6 Saturday session