10-key By Touch 10106144

Introduces proper techniques (proper finger usage and body position) and touch method using a numeric keypad. Learners will develop speed and accuracy to meet industry standards for data entry of 8,000+ ksph. Challenge test available.

Civil Litigation 1 10110102

Identifies the steps in the litigation process. Summarizes the basic documents required in litigation. Learners develop legal arguments and differentiate between legal remedies available to resolve disputes. Learners draft complaints, answers and related legal documents.

Civil Litigation 2 / Torts 10110103

Explores Wisconsin civil litigation in the context of tort law, including introducing the substantive laws of negligence, intentional torts, personal injury, and product liability. Learners develop legal arguments in a civil litigation dispute.

Computer Keyboarding 10106178

Introduces keyboarding techniques (proper finger usage and body position) through hands-on touch typing. Learners are introduced to the QWERTY keyboard (alphabet, number and symbol keys).

Desktop Publishing 10106188

Explore foundational concepts of desktop publishing, analyze components of planning a document, apply design techniques, and explore safety, ethical and legal concepts of desktop publishing. Design and create professional-quality documents for personal and business use including flyers, newsletters, brochures, logos, calendars and other media.

Document Management 10106157

Improve proper use of punctuation, number usage, capitalization, grammar, word choice and spelling to communicate effective writing and proofreading in a business environment. Refine proofreading, business writing and formatting skills (both print and electronic mediums) in industry-specific business documents.

Integrated Medical Office 10106112

Provides experience working with integrated medical office software that covers practice management and Electronic Health Records (EHR). Learners will utilize a web-based system to practice common daily medical office tasks such as scheduling, insurance billing and setting up patient records.

Integrated Microsoft Applications 10106186

Prepare documents, worksheets, presentations, databases and publications that incorporate a variety of software applications encouraging creative, problem solving, composition and critical thinking.

Introduction To Business Technology Programs 10106189

Introduces the learner to techniques for success in the Business Technology Programs. Learners will examine proper communication etiquette, set and achieve SMART goals, learn engagement opportunities, and establish a program schedule. The course will also address program outcomes, professional development opportunities, and the creation of a portfolio to be developed throughout their program. Through focused activities and assessments, students will be equipped for both academic and career success.

Keyboarding 2 10106129

Applies keyboarding techniques (proper finger usage and body position) through hands-on touch typing on a QWERTY keyboard (alphabet, number and symbol keys). Learners are expected to enter this course with a minimum of 27 wpm. Learners will develop an increased rate of touch-typing at a minimum of 40 words per minute (wpm) and 26 npm (numbers) by the end of the course.

Legal Aspects Of Business Organizations 10110107

Outlines the primary forms of business organizations, including sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. Learners create a simulated company, determining the correct legal entity and drafting the necessary documentation to file with local, state or federal entities.

Legal Ethics / Professionalism 10110143

Examines the relevant rules and regulations of the legal profession. Identifies the forms of attorney discipline, and, utilizing case studies, explain and differentiate between attorney discipline remedies. Learners develop a portfolio (including resume, cover letter, and writing samples) to use in the employment market.

Legal Research And Writing 10110108

Examines the steps required to conduct legal research, identifying and applying basic research techniques. Explores electronic research using software and publicly available information. Learners draft legal documents, letters, and memoranda, using appropriate legal terminology and citation.

Legal Writing 10110116

Examines concepts of Legal Analysis and Legal Writing, with an emphasis on Wisconsin law. Learners draft legal documents, letters, and memoranda, using appropriate legal terminology and citation.

Meeting, Travel & Event Planning 10106107

Introduces skills to effectively plan and manage meetings, event pre-planning activities, facilitate meetings and events, produce minutes of meetings, coordinate equipment and facility setup, complete travel arrangements and conduct follow-up activities.

Microsoft Outlook 10106118

Introduces the learner to managing and creating professional business email communication, contacts/groups, appointments, and meeting scheduling within Microsoft Outlook. Learners will further examine and manage the Microsoft Outlook environment for productivity.

Microsoft Word Applications 10106142

Develop intermediate and advanced Microsoft Word features with an emphasis in business writing and formatting techniques based on a business standard style guide. Design, create and modify a variety of business documents.

Modern Office Technologies 10106100

Introduces the learner to modern office technology with hands-on experience using a variety of existing and emerging technologies. Learners troubleshoot minor problems and conduct preventive maintenance common to office equipment and research new office technology. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of computers and the current Windows operating system.

Office Internship 10106202

Applies skills developed through business technology program courses and updates career documentation and completes a 45-hour supervised work experience in an office setting applying previously learned skills (business writing; customer service; office software; problem-solving; work organization; team work, and soft skills) related to an office environment.

Office Portfolio 10106201

Evaluate career opportunities and compare to relative skills to prepare appropriate career documentation and a mock interview. Develop a career portfolio and recognize the process of the job search as well as accepting and leaving a position.

Paralegal Internship 10110142

Experiential learning in the context of a law firm, corporation, non-profit or governmental agency. Learners develop skills and abilities to work in the industry, apply the law and legal procedures, conduct legal research, write letters and memorandums, draft documents, contact clients or individuals, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics 10110101

Explains the basics of the law, the paralegal profession, career opportunities, and ethical concerns as they relate to paralegals. Learners examine the individual legal topics and practice areas they will study throughout the program, preparing them for success in the Paralegal Program.

Principles of Customer Service 10106171

Real Estate Law 10110169

Explores the various types of real property ownership and the rights and liabilities associated with each type. Examines the anatomy of a real estate closing, real property leases, and the laws surrounding foreclosure and eviction, prioritizing residential real estate transactions. Learners draft documents relevant to the acquisition and sale of real estate.

Records Management 1 10106200

Explores the comprehensive field of records and information management (RIM). Learners develop ARMA principles and practices incorporating the knowledge by applying these skills to a simulated record systems environment.

Records Management 2 10106203

Explore records management with further examination into records and information management applying ARMA rules to numeric, subject, and geographic filing methods manually and digitally.