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So You Wanna Be A Lyric Writer Learn from an expert how to compose lyrics and submit them for publication and performance. This course is primarily designed for the beginner with no musical training. The product of this course is comprised of two sets of lyrics for two original songs, and a query letter. Music is part of all of our lives. Studies tell us that people who listen to music, sing, play a musical instrument, or  more...

So You Wanna Be a Mystery Writer Learn from a working mystery writer how to write mystery novels. This course is designed for the working or aspiring writer who wants to create compelling mystery fiction. The course gives you a jumpstart on getting ideas, developing characters, plotting, planting clues, and getting published. Worksheets, a web-based library of resources, book recommendations and examples from published and  more...

So You Wanna Be A Poet Learn from an expert how to write poetry for profit or pleasure. This course is designed primarily for the novice poet who would like to learn how to profit from poetry. This course guides you on your way to establish yourself as a poet by addressing the necessary details to start your new career. Query letters, tracking submissions with a fail proof system and proper protocol for approaching  more...

So You Wanna Be a Web Writer or Editor Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Take a self test to see if you have the signs you will make a good Web writer or editor. Get the inside dope on these exciting high-tech careers  more...

So You Wanna Be A Newspaper Correspondent Learn from an expert how to be a correspondent. Let an experienced journalist evaluate you to see if you have what it takes to be a correspondent. The emphasis of this course is designed to help the novice journalist or writer learn how to be a correspondent for their local paper or solicit to work for a major publication.  more...

School Time Phonics Program A four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. The School Time Phonics Program is a four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based reading program designed by reading specialists to provide an interactive, multisensory learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. This comprehensive  more...

The World of Wine: How to Taste & Select a Quality Bottle of Wine This course is designed for the novice wine drinker who wants to broaden his/her knowledge of wine. During this course you will become familiar with the wines of the world. Material covered will include grape varieties, important wine regions, how wine is made, tasting procedures, how to select wines at a restaurant, food and wine pairing, how to read a wine label, and more.  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the Internet, learning about and searching the Web, and sending e-mail. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet 2002 This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include understanding and sending e-mail, learning about the Web, and using browsers such as Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator to view Web pages. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know to use the Internet.  more...

Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will help someone learn how to understand the impact of losing a loved one and anticipate the emotions they can expect to experience. There are tools to help the bereaved accept the loss and define ways to deal with IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. The  more...

Building Self Confidence For Women Learn to free yourself from doubt and enjoy all life has to offer. Whether you feel shy, have fears giving presentations or lack the success you want in life it could be your self-confidence that needs a boost. With a belief in yourself and your abilities overcoming obstacles is enhanced. ?If you think you can you can, and if you think you can?t you can?t.? Highly recommend 1 to 2 online chats  more...

The Power of being Different This course discusses the necessity of being different as a powerful tool toward achieving success. Designed for all types of businesses, including individual entrepreneurs, small business owners, as well as those who want to improve their personal leadership in day-to-day operations, this course provides guidelines toward a changed perception of how to achieve success. Coursework focuses on  more...

American Citizenship Test Prep This course will help you to study for and prepare to take the INS American citizenship test. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will help you to  more...

Women in Leadership Developing a Leadership Path ...rofessional duties adequately. As an EAP counselor with a special interest in women's issues in the workplace, you must outline the steps Caroline can take to restore balance to her personal and professional life and offer some guidelines she can follow for balancing her goals and needs with those of her co-workers. Unit 2: Crusading vs. Conforming (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...