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The Center for Professional Development at Westfield Old Orchard is our newest location and hosts a variety of classes to help you develop both personally and professionally. In today's business environment, it is imperative to ensure that you and your employees have the necessary skills to move yourself and your organization to the next level. Oakton Community College is committed to providing a variety of affordable training programs to assist you in remaining competitive.

Food Service Sanitation

FOOD SERVICE SANITATION SUPERVISIONFEE: $187
Attention all food service operators! Illinois code requires that all food service operators be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager. This course prepares you and your employees for the certification examination required by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which is given at the final session. Topics covered include sanitary food handling, maintaining a safe food environment, and meeting state regulations. It is recommended that students have a 10th grade reading and comprehension level. Cost of manual (approx. $70) is included in the course fee. Student is responsible for the $35 state certificate fee. (Your State of Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certificate can be applied toward the Chicago Board of Health Sanitation Certificate. Students must complete the seven-week curriculum and pass the certification exam. Ask your instructor for more details.)
BUS A50-01, WFOO, 7 Mon., 9/22, 6-8:30 pm , KulczyckyCRN 61152

SUPERVISION DE SANIDAD DE SERVICIO DE ALIMENTOSFEE: $187
¡ Atención todos operarios del servicio de alimento! El código de Illinois requiere que todos los operarios del servicio de alimento estén bajo la supervisión operacional de un director certificado de sanidad del servicio de alimento. Este curso le prepara a usted y sus empleados para el examen de la certificación requerida por el Departamento de Illinois de Sanidad, que es dado en la sesión final. Los temas incluidos cubren el manejo de seguridad del alimento, manteniendo un ambiente seguro y limpio, y asi cumplir las regulaciones del estado. Es recomendado que los estudiantes tengan un nivel décimo de comprensión de lectura. El costo del manual (aprox. $70) es incluido en la matrícula. El estudiante es responsable por los $35 del certificado honorario del estado. (Su Certificado de Sanidad y Servicio de Alimento del Estado de Illinois puede ser aplicado hacia el Certificado de Sanidad de Salud de la Tabla de Chicago. Los estudiantes deben completar el plan de las siete-sesiones y pasar el examen de la certificación. Pregunte a su instructor para más detalles). Este curso se enseña en Español.
BUS A50-02, WFOO, 4 Tue. & 3 Thu., 9/9, 6-8:30 pm, Schiff/GutierrezCRN 61191

FOOD SAFETY REFRESHER COURSEFEE: $80
Take this course in order to renew your Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification. This class satisfies the Illinois Department of Public Health's required five hours of continuing food safety education for renewal of the Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate. You must bring your old certificate to class. Note: This class does not recertify the Chicago Board of Health Sanitation Certificate.
BUS R99-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat., 9/27, 9 am-3 pm, KirschnerCRN 61153
BUS R99-02, WFOO, 1 Sat., 11/1, 9 am-3 pm, KulczyckyCRN 61154

CURSO DE ACTUALIZACION DE SEGURIDAD DE ALIMENTOSFEE: $80
Tome este curso para renovar su Certificación de Director de Servicio y Sanidad de Alimentos. Este curso satisface las cinco horas de educación continua requeridas por el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois para la renovación de el Certificado de Director de Servicio y Sanitacion de comida. Usted debe traer su certificado viejo a la clase. Nota: Esta clase no actualiza el Certificado de Sanidad de Salud de la Tabla de Chicago. Este curso se enseña en Español.
BUS R99-400, WFOO, 1 Thurs., 10/16, 4:30-9:45 pm, Schiff/GutierrezCRN 61192

Managerial Success Series

“LUNCH AND LEARN” LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGERIAL SUCCESS SERIES FEE: $50 (Series)
Bring a lunch and be prepared to explore various leadership styles and the functional skills required to successfully manage operational areas. This series of four, 45-minute sessions is designed for managers who would like to develop a better understanding of their supervisory roles and gain new insights to help them perform more effectively.
BPD B09-460, WFOO, 4 Thu., 9/4, 12-12:45

SESSION I: ROLE OF THE MANAGER FEE: $15
Managers are directly responsible for providing leadership, assigning specific jobs to employees, and evaluating daily performance. Learn how to accomplish these duties by adjusting the supervisory approach based on situation and personnel, and how to balance concern for completing projects with the needs of the employees involved.
BPD B09-461, WFOO, 1 Thu., 9/4, 12-12:45 pmCRN 61156

SESSION II: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP FEE: $15
Managers must create and reinforce a vision as well as establish values in order for an organization to be effective. Explore how managers contribute to the organizational vision and values, and how employees fit into the company's common goals.
BPD B09-462, WFOO, 1 Thu., 9/11, 12-12:45 pmCRN 61157

SESSION III: EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT FEE: $15
Managers in this workshop will learn to identify and apply a positive motivational technique for improved productivity. We'll also explore how to improve performance through feedback and raise employee morale while decreasing stress and burnout.
BPD B09-463, WFOO, 1 Thu., 9/18, 12-12:45 pmCRN 61158

SESSION IV: EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING FEE: $15
Managers in this workshop will learn to approach on-the-job decisions with greater focus, discipline, and confidence. Learn how to define criteria and anticipate potential obstacles in making key decisions, and appreciate the value of teamwork in solving problems.
BPD B09-464, WFOO, 1 Thu., 9/25, 12-12:45 pmCRN 61159

Microsoft Excel Series

MICROSOFT EXCEL SERIES – GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME
WITH BETTER RESULTS!FEE: $50 (Series)

You know the basics of Excel – now find out what else can it do! Explore the concepts that make Excel a wonderful business tool. Learn time-saving tips and tricks to make spreadsheets more efficient and easier to use in this three-session series.
BIZ B75-460, WFOO, 3 Tue., 10/7, 8:30-9:30 amCRN 61164

SESSION I – FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS FEE: $20
Learn the secrets to using Excel editing commands that will dramatically reduce time-consuming tasks. This session focuses on how to work with formulas and functions in worksheets. Formulas are equations that perform calculations on values in a worksheet. Functions are predefined formulas that perform calculations by using specific values in a particular order. Participants will learn how to work with formulas; references and AutoSum; basic and date functions; and financial and logical functions.
BIZ B75-461, WFOO, 1 Tue., 10/7, 8:30-9:30 amCRN 61163

SESSION II - POWER PRINTING IN EXCEL FEE: $20
Customize your worksheets to look just how you want them to! Discover numerous print options to make your Excel worksheets more readable and informative. Easily add dates and file and worksheet names to headers and footers. Learn how to fit a worksheet on one page, repeat column headers, center data on the page, and more.
BIZ B75-462, WFOO, 1 Tue., 10/14, 8:30-9:30 amCRN 61161

SESSION III - MAKE DATA STAND OUT WITH CHARTS IN EXCEL FEE: $20
Learn easy ways to make spreadsheets colorful, clear, and concise. Charts can be visually appealing and make it easy for users to understand data comparisons, patterns, and trends. Learn to use the Excel Chart Wizard to create charts and graphs. Participants will discover how to customize charts using colors, fonts, labels, and legends.
BIZ B75-463, WFOO, 1 Tue., 10/21, 8:30-9:30 amCRN 61162

Free English as a Second Language for Adults
Learn about American culture while developing skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Classes meet for 12 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays.

All Levels - Beginning to Advanced
Registration: Monday, September 15, 2-4 pm
Class Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-4 pm
First Class: Wednesday, September 17

Free Bridges to Academic Reading
Classes are for adults whose native language is not English and who speak at an intermediate level of English. Classes focus on developing reading and writing skills necessary to pursue GED or college classes. Classes meet for 11 weeks on Saturdays.

Registration: Saturday, September 13, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Meets: Saturdays, 10:30 am-1 pm
First Class: Saturday, September 20

 

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