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The housing industry is one of the most important fields in the nation's economy. Learning the critical skills needed to appraise, buy, and sell real estate can lead to a highly successful career.

In partnership with Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®

You can take classes in programs like the following:

• Basic Appraisal Principles
• Residential Market Analysis
• Federal Laws Update
• Property Management
• Pre Licensing
• Post Licensing
• Broker A & B
• Mandatory Continuing Education

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Basic Computer Skills Suite

Online 72 hour course comprised of the following three 24 hour 6 week classes Keyboarding If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! With the skills you master here, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview. Computer Skills for the Workplace Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. This course is a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 2016 and is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization. Introduction to PC Troubleshooting The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Whether you're a computer newbie or a master, Intro to PC Troubleshooting will show you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Let's troubleshoot and fix some PCs! Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles. 7.200 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA A+ Cert train/v GES328

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. ONLINE Self-paced 6 Month, 200 hour program. (use start date and add 6 months to see completion date as completion dates listed are not correct) Boost your resume and career by preparing to pass the CompTIA A+ exams (220-1101 & 220-1102) and earn a globally recognized credential demonstrating your IT competence. Obtaining your A+ certification will open doors to entry-level IT jobs such as technical support specialists, help desk technicians, or field service technicians. Our comprehensive CompTIA A+ course offers a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems, enabling you to efficiently maintain and troubleshoot various operating systems. The CompTIA A+ certification is vendor-neutral and adaptable to different technology platforms, providing a solid foundation to pursue specialized certifications. Online 6 month, 200 hour class. This is a self-guided class so it will end 6 months after your requested start date, since stated dates are not correct. You will become equipped with the skills to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot common software, hardware, and connectivity issues. With this employer-desired expertise, you will be an indispensable asset in any organization as you ensure smooth system operations and handle any technical challenges that arise. The A+ certification course also covers network fundamentals, providing you with a solid foundation in networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and contribute to efficient communication within organizations. Furthermore, you will gain practical experience in assembling and disassembling multiple computer parts, honing your skills in computer hardware. The in-depth training enables you to become proficient in building and maintaining computer systems, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Upon successful completion of the le 20.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA A+, Netw+, Sec GES327

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Self-paced ONLINE 12 Month 390 hour Program. (use your requested start date and add 12 months to see completion date as completion dates listed are not correct) An important way you can demonstrate your knowledge and skillset to potential employers in information technology is through CompTIA certifications. The A+, Network+, and Security+ credentials are the best CompTIA certifications to have in order to jumpstart or advance your IT career. If you're interested in the often flexible and well-paid opportunities of IT and cyber security jobs, get started today with CompTIA certification training.T his course will prepare you for three CompTIA IT certifications that are ideal for entry-level and mid-level professionals: A+, Network+ and Security+. The CompTIA certifications are the most-recognized, vendor-neutral credentials in the industry, and will assure employers that you have the skills they need. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the following exams: CompTIA™ A+ Exams 220-1101 and 220-1102, CompTIA™ Network+ Exam N10-008, and CompTIA™ Security+ Exam SY0-601. This course offers enrollment with or without vouchers. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. At the end of this CompTIA training, you'll also be proficient in basic cybersecurity concepts such as attacks and mitigation, security applications, risk assessment, disaster recovery and incident response, cloud computing, mobile devices, BYOD and SCADA, in addition to vulnerability assessment. After completion of this class and passing the COMP TIA exam, successful completion of an assessment exam with HGTC may allow for curriculum credit into an HGTC program. 39.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA Cert Net+Sec+GES3036

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Online 195-hour 9-month course . This is a self-guided class so it will end 9 months after your requested start date, since stated dates are not correct. Ready to become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level? This bundled network and security training course aligns with the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams and serves as a comprehensive foundation to help you gain marketable and in-demand IT skills. First, the CompTIA Network+ course will introduce you to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, you will gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. The Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled network security certification course, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam and the Security+ certification exam. You will receive an exam vouch 19.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA ITF+A+Net+Sec GES3019

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE This is an online 12 month 430 hr course. (use your requested start date and add 12 months to see completion date as completion dates listed are not correct) CompTIA Certification Training: ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included) (GES3019) Begin your journey as an IT professional by preparing for the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam, A+ certification exams (220-1101 & 220-1102), the Network+ certification exam (N10-008), and the Security+ certification exam (SY0-601). This bundle will give you all the tools you need to succeed in the ever-growing field of IT and stand out to future employers Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled certification program, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's ITF+, A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.. After completion of this class and passing the COMP TIA exam, successful completion of an assessment exam with HGTC may allow for curriculum credit into an HGTC program. 43.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA ITF+ GES3007

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Online 6 Month 40 Hours This is a self-guided course that ends 6 months after your start date. Start dates vary depending on student's preference. Prepare for a successful start in the IT field with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification course. Tailored for those without prior experience, this comprehensive program covers essential areas of information technology, including PC hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, programming, databases, and security. By acquiring this foundational knowledge, you will develop your IT skill set and build a solid base for further certification exams such as A+, Network+, and Security+. This IT course is designed to help you showcase your readiness for the digital workplace. From networking and cybersecurity essentials to hardware and software basics, it equips you with proficiency in today's technologies. Whether you are considering a career in IT or work in a related field requiring broad IT understanding, this IT certification course is ideal. Moreover, earning the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification serves as a step towards advanced certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, providing a holistic approach for long-term success and expertise in the ever-evolving field of information technology. This IT training course includes a voucher for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, covering the cost of the certifying exam upon eligibility. 4.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA Netw+Cert Train GES329

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Online 110 hour 6 month course. This is a self-guided class so it will end 6 months after your requested start date, since stated dates are not correct. Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill. This computer network course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. This CompTIA Network+ training provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Network+ course, you will be prepared to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) certifying exam upon eligibility. 11.000 Continuing Education Units

CompTIA Sec+ Cert train GES330

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Online 6 month 80 hour class This is a self-guided class so it will end 6 months after your requested start date, since stated dates are not correct. CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that validates an individual's skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. This Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. It also teaches the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and enables students to implement security controls that protect against a wide range of attacks and vulnerabilities. By completing this Security+ course, learning the concepts contained therein, and mastering accompanying quizzes and tests, students will be well-prepared to take the Security+ certification exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. After completing the course, you can set up your own exam dates and times at a nearby testing center. 8.000 Continuing Education Units

Creating Web Pages

This is an online 6 week, 24 hour course. Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, hands-on, six week workshop. First, you'll learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then you'll plan the content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables. You'll also learn critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. 24 hrs. This class is completed exclusively online. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Digital Court Reporter

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Digital Court Reporting and does not include Legal Transcription. This 8-week class is taken online and is self-paced. It is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of digital court reporting to cover all legal proceedings, including court work and depositions. Individuals taking this course will learn about the court system, legal procedure, terminology, ethics, professionalism, confidentiality. Students will learn how to work with DR (digital reporting) software and equipment, and they will practice annotating with DR software. There is no hands-on training with DR equipment. Some assignments in the course require the use of digital court reporting software to complete. For students who don't have DR Software, we have made available a 45-day trial of DRC-B software through an industry partner. In order to use this software, you will need a computer that runs Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. The trial software will not work with other operating systems used on computers/devices like Mac, Android, Chrome Notebooks, or iOS. Recommend computer specs: Current Generation Quad Core Intel Processor / 8GB RAM / 15” Diagonal Screen Size / Screen Resolution of 1366 x 768 or higher. (If using a desktop with no internal sound card, it may be necessary to plug in an external microphone.) At the completion of this course, you can take the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and/or Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR) exam from AAERT. 80 Course Hours. Scholarships available for full tuition as long as scholarship funds are available. AAERT requires you have a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the national exam. Enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. 6.000 Continuing Education Units 8.000 Continuing Education Units

Digital Court Report + Legal T

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Digital Court Reporter with Legal Transcription. This 24-week class is taken online and is self-paced. It is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of digital court reporting and legal transcription. Individuals taking this course will learn about the court system, legal procedure, terminology, ethics, professionalism, confidentiality. During the digital reporting portion of the course, students will learn how to cover all types of legal proceedings, including how to work with DR (digital reporting) software and equipment, and they will practice annotating with DR software. There is no hands-on training with DR equipment. During the legal transcription portion of the course, students will gain the knowledge to format, transcribe, edit, and proofread legal transcripts for correct grammar, punctuation and word usage. Equipment Requirements: PC-based computer with Windows 10,or 11,MS Word (Microsoft Word 2016, 2019, and Office 365),Express Scribe Professional software, an Infinity USB-2 Foot Pedal, and headphones. Some assignments in the course require the use of digital court reporting software to complete. For students who don't have DR Software, we have made available a 45-day trial of DRC-B software through an industry partner. In order to use this software, you will need a computer that runs Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit.The trial software will not work with other operating systems used on computers/devices like Mac, Android, Chrome Notebooks, or iOS. Recommend computer specs: Current Generation Quad Core Intel Processor /8GB RAM/15” Diagonal Screen Size/Screen Resolution of 1366 x 768 or higher.(If using a desktop with no internal sound card, it may be necessary to plug in an external microphone.) At the completion of this course, you can take the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER), Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR), and/or the Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exam from AAERT. High school diploma or equivalent required to 17.500 Continuing Education Units

Discover Digital Photography

This is a 6 week, 24 hour course. Discover Digital Photography is designed for the novice photographer with no previous experience with digital cameras. This ONLINE course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. And if you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those *old school* photo assets. By the course completion, you will understand how composing photos has changed with the evolving capabilities of digital photography. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Intro to MS Excel 2019

Self paced online 6 week 24 hour class. Course Details Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. In fact, most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Microsoft Excel. If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce you to the program's basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. By the time you're done, you will know how to use this vital Office 2019 tool. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Master Dig SLR/Mirrorless Cam

This is an online 6 week, 24 hour class. Take control of your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. In this course, you will break through the technology barrier and learn how to use your DSLR to take beautiful photos. You will start out by learning about the many features and controls of your DSLR and look at the lenses you need for the kind of photography you enjoy. Next, you will learn about metering, exposure compensation, managing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You will find out how to use these features to get the right exposure for every shot. Then turn your attention to flash photography, managing camera controls, photo files, and even working in manual mode. With these skills, you will be able to take your photography to the next level. By the end of this course, you will be a DSLR master and will be able to take the photos you've always dreamed of. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Mastering Digital Photography

This is an online 6 week, 24 hour course. Photographing people can be fun, exciting, and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple. You will start with the basic principles you need to know in order to become a people photographer. You will discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements. Then you will move onto portrait and formal group shots, where you will learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid. You will become proficient in action photography, and you will learn some fun, creative ways to photograph children and babies. You will even gain expertise in filling your photographs with imagery, setting moods, and creating themes. This course will have you well on your way to becoming a skilled people photographer. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Photo Nature w/Digital Camera

This is an online, self-paced 6 week, 24 hour course. Nature photography can be a fun, relaxing, and exciting hobby! In this course, you'll learn about the many aspects of outdoor photography as well as how to master your digital camera's controls and features. With the knowledge you gain in this course, you'll be taking exceptional nature photos in no time. You'll explore composition and lighting issues and find out how to take beautiful photos of landscapes, flowers, trees, and water. Along the way, you'll delve into your camera's shutter speed and aperture controls so that you'll be able to capture the photos you really want. You will discover how to use your computer to process your photos and digitally correct the most common problems. You'll see how your photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots of nature. By the end of this course, you'll have become the nature photographer you always wanted to be! 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Quickbooks Online Intermediate

6 Week online class, self-paced (4 hours released per week).. Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. With this online version, you get all the advantages of computing in the cloud, which means that your accounting files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere. This course dives deeper into the software's intermediate features, such as tracking product and service items, managing inventory, and customizing sales forms. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Quickbooks Online Intro

6 week online class (4 hours released per week). This QuickBooks course will teach you how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks Online. This powerful accounting software has helped millions of small business owners oversee their finances. Now that the cloud-based version is outpacing the desktop version, there's no better time to refresh your QuickBooks knowledge. You will learn to use key features of QuickBooks Online and gain hands-on experience creating invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; generating reports; and more. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or need a quick refresher, this course will empower you to take control of your business's financial accounting, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform. 2.400 Continuing Education Units

Secrets of Better PHOTOGRAPHY

This is an online 6 week, 24 hour course. Secrets of Better Photography will teach you how to take outstanding photos. Whether you use a DSLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or your phone for your photography, you will learn how to get the best results from your camera. This hands-on course will teach you how to choose the right photographic equipment to compose images with style. You can take your camera out of auto mode after learning about lighting, motion, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. You will also explore common photography topics, including portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, and digital editing. Each lesson includes exercises and assignments, so you can apply what you learned to your own camera. By the time you finish, you will see a difference in both your photographer's eye and your photos. 2.400 Continuing Education Units