Professional education at Columbus State University—certification prep, career training, and skill-building for working adults in Columbus, Phenix City, Auburn, and across the Chattahoochee Valley. Taught by qualified instructors, backed by a public university, and built around working schedules: evenings, online, and self-paced options in nearly every subject. Choose a subject below to browse courses.

Why professional education at CSU

  • A public university’s standards behind every course—and a certificate employers recognize
  • PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner—official project management prep and materials
  • CompTIA certification training with exam vouchers included on most courses
  • Test where you train: the CSU Testing Center is an authorized Pearson VUE and Certiport site on campus
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) documented for your professional records
  • Options approved for Army Credentialing Assistance—see our Military-Connected Learners page

We also build custom training for employers and teams—on campus, online, or at your site, designed around your goals. Reach us at assistance@columbusstate.edu or 706-507-8070.

Courses

In person at CSU. Taught by instructors who know the value of the credential, as well as the reality of the career.


September 14, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long-term asset. This course will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success with knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature.


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If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period.


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Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve higher positions with major search engines.


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In this class, students will learn to identify medical terms and words by their component parts.


August 18, 2026 to September 30, 2026, CPE Online
Students will learn the fundamentals of using a computer, including navigating program controls, menus, the Start menu, and taskbar.


September 28, 2026 to November 5, 2026, EBTC Room 215
Learn how to create your very own blog and podcast using the tools that you already have available on your computer.


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Write great marketing copy to improve your company's image and your chances of getting hired or promoted.


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Enroll anytime--self-paced online. Dates shown are the term window, not a start deadline.


August 10, 2026 to December 11, 2026, CPE Online
This course is the first step in training for the industry-leading Amazon AWS product. It serves as a thorough introduction to the services and solutions possible with AWS.


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You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.


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Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.


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This online Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course will teach you the valuable details that every information security professional needs to know.


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You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings.


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You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.


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The training you will receive during your online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy aide.


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Learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight Child Development Associate® (CDA) competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards.


August 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, CPE Online
Enroll anytime--self-paced online. Dates shown are the term window, not a start deadline.


July 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
Enroll anytime--self-paced online. Dates shown are the term window, not a start deadline.


July 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
Enroll anytime--self-paced online. Dates shown are the term window, not a start deadline.


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Enroll anytime. Self-paced with faculty support available. CSU is an authorized CompTIA partner.


July 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
Enroll anytime. Self-paced with faculty support available. CSU is an authorized CompTIA partner.


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Enroll anytime. Self-paced with faculty support available. CSU is an authorized CompTIA partner.


July 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
This computer network course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model.


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Enroll anytime. Self-paced with faculty support available. CSU is an authorized CompTIA partner.


July 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
This course prepares for Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification exam. You will master the security discipline of digital forensics from a vendor-neutral perspective.


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This dual-certification program builds both the human and technical skills employers value most: strong communication and AI fluency.


August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
One Day Only! Strengthen your grant strategy in this practical, one-day workshop led by an experienced CSU faculty member with real-world expertise in the field. Learn how to find funding opportunities, develop stronger proposals, and build the partnerships that can make your applications more competitive.


Friday, October 23, 2026, Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center
Discover an accelerated training cybersecurity boot camp with a focus on creating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. You will master key security concepts and fundamentals while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.


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The Developing Grant-Funded Programs course will take you through the complete process of designing and developing a sustainable grant-funded program.


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In this course, you will discover Differentiated Instruction strategies including interest centers, flexible grouping, cubing, and tiering.


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This course is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of how to be a digital court reporter, as well as broad training for covering legal proceedings. Individuals taking this course will learn about the court system, laws, ethics, professionalism, legal procedure, and digital reporting software and equipment and be ready to take the AAERT Certified Electronic Reporters Exam.


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The Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcriptionist training course prepares you to enter the in-demand field of legal transcription with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. Court reporters and legal transcriptionists are required to create detailed, accurate records of legal proceedings.


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Enrich the lives of your children by learning fun and natural ways to help them become proficient speakers and thinkers.


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This course introduces essential graphic design skills and tools, covering core design principles along with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.


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Learn what makes a good franchise.


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Strengthen your grammar knowledge and learn how to explain it with greater clarity and confidence. This practical, fully online course helps ESL teachers turn grammar knowledge into effective, communicative instruction they can use immediately with learners at any level.


August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online
Learn how to create a classroom website in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers.


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This course will teach you the benefits of having a growth mindset and how important it is to teach your Gifted and Talented students. The course will provide you with the tools and resources to support your students in developing and enhancing a growth mindset outlook.


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This course is critical for modern educators, who often must teach on the run with limited resources and unlimited demands on their time.


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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED total course from AHA is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other regulatory or licensing requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency at work or home.


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This Hands-On Skills Session is required after completing one of the American Heart Association (AHA) Blended Learning online courses. This option is for students who already have their online completion certificate.


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The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills.The AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.


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Discover how to homeschool your children in a way that ensures they get what they need both academically and socially.


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Master the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources and prepare to take the aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources) certification exam, the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification exam, or the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management's Certified Professional) certification exam.


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If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step-certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand, but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities.


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In this teacher professional development course, you will learn the secrets of technology integration in the classroom, gaining the skills educators need to use tools such as wikis, podcasts, and blogs effectively.


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Gain a foundational knowledge of the science behind creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence in this introductory artificial intelligence (AI) course.


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Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises.


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In person at CSU. A great opportunity to get hands-on help!


October 19, 2026 to November 30, 2026, EBTC Room 215
Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer!


August 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, CPE Online
This course will show you how to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops.


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Certified financial planner shows you how most wealthy people build their fortunes.


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In this online course, you will learn the principles of both Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt before sitting for the certification exams.


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This course will prepare you for a career as a legal transcriptionist. The legal transcriptionist has the important job of correctly transcribing and punctuating the spoken word in order to create a verbatim record for legal proceedings. This course will also give you an understanding of the legal system including relevant ethics, professional standards, and procedures, and prepare you to sit for and pass the AAERT Certified Electronic Transcriber exam.


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Jump-start your growth with a free 45-minute virtual coaching session!


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This course will show you how to use powerful marketing techniques to compete more effectively for customers, donors, members, and volunteers. You'll also learn how to persuade the media to communicate your organization's message and further its ideals and goals.


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Hooking Your Audience from the Start: Offer strategies for crafting a captivating opening that grabs the audience's attention from the beginning. The Power of Storytelling: Highlight the effectiveness of storytelling in connecting with your audience and making your presentation memorable.


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Learn the secrets of effective public speaking and small group communication.


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Learn the secrets of effective public speaking and small group communication.


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Our Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements.


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This course provides students with an understanding of healthcare related medical terms.


September 16, 2026 to November 6, 2026, CPE Hybrid Learning
Success in the healthcare field requires a solid comprehension of medical terminology. This online course will teach you the language used to describe the human body and prepare you for future success in related career training courses in the healthcare space.


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With this fully online personal trainer course you will prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam.


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Students will learn how to build their professional network and develop professional relationships.


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This nonprofit management course will also teach you how to market and raise funds through fundraising and earned income.


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In this optician course, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician within applicable states.


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This patient care technician training course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a patient care technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for either the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)


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Elevate your professional presence with our Personal Branding Identity Workshop focused on leveraging LinkedIn.


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Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).


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Learn the fundamentals and earn a PMI credential. ACE-approved for college credit--inquire to learn more.


September 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027, CPE Online
Enroll anytime. Online and self-paced, with CSU instructor support. Developed by PMPs who know that the exam and the profession are not always identical.


August 10, 2026 to December 11, 2026, CPE Online
The official PMP exam prep course, with all new materials to get your ready for the Fall 2026 exam updates. Taught by real people with both career experience and the credential. Take it in person at CSU or online-synchronous.


September 8, 2026 to October 22, 2026
This 10-hour live intensive is the final push to the new PMP exam. Based on the new Exam Content Outline, it is built for you, whether you already have your 35hrs or are in progress. Included in the PMP Bundle, too.


October 27, 2026 to November 5, 2026
Want to pass the GED® test? This course will help you develop the skills you'll need to succeed.


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Professional Communication certification is intended for use primarily in academic settings including secondary and post-secondary, but could also be used for candidates who need to upskill to enter the workforce.


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A learning specialist shows you how to raise a successful reader and writer.


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You will learn how to invest in foreclosures, manage a rehab project, and build your team of real estate professionals (title officers, lawyers, accountants, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and more).


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Learn the basics of real estate law, including investing, title searching, and mortgages.


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The focused Registered Behavior Technician Training course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to meet the 40-hour training component, which is one of the requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to become an RBT.


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Learn response to intervention (RTI) strategies that ensure the struggling readers in your classroom get the help and education they need.


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Highlight the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership and offer tools for self-assessment and reflection.


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Veteran teacher reveals the secrets to an orderly classroom. A step-by-step approach to effective, positive discipline.


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In this professional development course, you'll get the teacher training you need to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students you're teaching make more responsible choices.


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The program would begin by focusing on Spanish pronunciation, ensuring students master the sounds and rhythm of the language for clearer communication.


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Regardless of your profession and job duties, it's important to understand how to speak in a confident and effective manner. We will define speaking skills, review why they are important, and provide tips and tricks for improving your speaking skills and how to become more confident when speaking.


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Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language in the world.


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Discover how to harness the power of the Internet to build and sustain a profitable business. You will also learn the step-by-step process of creating a product, building a website, engaging a customer base, and finding new leads online.


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Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business.


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No matter what level of experience you have, you're sure to find this unique course to be a valuable source of useful strategies and industry-specific advice that you can put to immediate use.


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The course will not only teach you about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement, but it will also address personal financial issues that are often ignored, but absolutely essential, to your success as an investor.


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Schools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam, so you can work as a teacher's aide.


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This course will introduce numerous ways to motivate and teach adult students. You'll learn dozens of powerful teaching techniques that will keep your adult learners excited and help them absorb your material effortlessly. By the end of the course, you'll know all the tricks and techniques for winning over this fun, exciting, and very demanding group of students.


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Increase your effectiveness as a science teacher for children in fourth through sixth grades.


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Master the use of SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology so you can create powerful interactive lessons that capture your students' attention.


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Learn practical strategies for helping children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in school.


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Help your students with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome unlock their potential in the classroom.


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Learn how to successfully meet the diverse needs of students with learning disabilities in your classroom.


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In this teacher-training course, you'll learn from an experienced educator how to motivate and assist developing writers.


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Learn how to nurture student writers in the early elementary classroom.


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Build practical skills for teaching and supporting young English learners in this online, research-informed TESOL certificate. Developed by a CELTA-certified trainer and grounded in UNESCO standards, the course gives ESL educators, classroom teachers, and other K-12 professionals strategies they can use immediately with multilingual learners.


August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Hybrid Learning
Explore the 7 C's of communication (Clarity, Conciseness, Completeness, Courtesy, Concreteness, Correctness, and Consideration) for crafting clear and effective messages


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Enrich your teaching talents and encourage your students' creative thinking as you learn to turn your classroom into a creative classroom.


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Designed for professionals looking to enhance their marketing skills, this course provides hands-on insights and strategies for applying the 4Ps effectively to create, communicate, and deliver value to customers.


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This online travel agent course equips you with essential industry knowledge-from travel foundations and geography to air travel, technology tools, and professional skills-so you're fully prepared for a career in travel planning with an industry?recognized credential.


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In today's digital landscape, social media has become an essential tool for small businesses looking to grow and engage with their audience.


August 12, 2026 to October 2, 2026, CPE Online
Explore the three main types of assessments-pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment-and learn how to design assessments to measure the growth and progress of your gifted students. You will also learn how to use the data from assessments to inform your instruction and adjust the level of rigor for more effective learning and growth in your classroom.


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Explore the three main types of assessments-pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment-and learn how to design assessments to measure the growth and progress of your gifted students. You will also learn how to use the data from assessments to inform your instruction and adjust the level of rigor for more effective learning and growth in your classroom.


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The course will also cover how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication.


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