Non-credit offerings include opportunities in CNA, dental, eye clinic, billing, pharmacy tech, fitness, medical terminology and more

Among the many non-credit courses beginning in March at Indiana University Northwest are a variety of career development offerings. Those considering a job change or in need of career development should register now to advance your career.

Upcoming adult education classes offered at IU Northwest include:

Career Development

• Dental Office Administration: Tuesdays, March 1 – April 26 (no class March 29), 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., $235 (includes book)
• Eye Clinic Assistant: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8 – April 14, 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., $440 (includes book)
• Fitness Instructor Training: Wednesdays, March 16 – May 25, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., $445 (does not include books, ACE test, or CPR training)
• Medical Terminology: Wednesdays, March 2 – April 20, 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., $230 (includes book)
• Pharmacy Technician Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8 – May 12, 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., $900 (includes book)
• Unit Secretary: Tuesdays, March 29 – May 17, 7 p.m. until 9 p m., $225 (includes book)
• Certified Nursing Assistant: Three-week courses offered on a rolling schedule in 2011. For dates, visit http://www.iun.edu/adultedu/.

Business

• Event Planning: Mondays, March 21 – April 11, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., $105
• Grant Proposal Overview: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 21 – March 30, 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., $125
• How to Start a Not-for-Profit Organization: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7 – March 9, 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., $70

Computers

• Word – Microsoft Office 2010: Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., $145 (includes book)
• Excel – Microsoft Office 2010: Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., $145 (includes book)
• Intermediate Excel – Microsoft Office 2010: Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., $145 (includes book)
• Photoshop: Wednesdays, March 2 – April 13 (no class March 16), 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., $145 (materials extra)
• Social Networking: Saturday, March 26 – April 2, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., $85

Computers for Seniors (Courses designed specifically for senior citizens age 60 and up)

• Intro to the PC: Fridays, March 4 – March 11, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., $40
• Intro to Windows 7: Fridays, March 25 – April 1, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., $40

Personal Development

• Ancient Art: Tuesdays, March 1 – March 29 (no class March 15), 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., $75
• Floral Design – Fresh Flowers: Saturdays, March 5 – April 2 (no class March 19), 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., $120 (does not include student supplies and project costs)
• Hand Bells: Saturdays, March 5 – April 16 (no class March 19), 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., $125
• Interior Design – Basic: Monday, February 28 – April 4, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., $139
• Photography – The Basics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 22 – April 5 (Saturday outdoor photo shoot April 2), 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., $145
• Staging Your Home For Sale: Wednesdays, March 23 – April 6, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., $70

To register for any of the listed courses, contact Adult Education Manager, Linda Szalmasagi at (219) 980-6806, or email her at lszalm@iun.edu.  A full list of classes and descriptions can be found by visiting the Web at http://www.iun.edu/adultedu/.