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Accounting and Bookkeeping Principles

This course focuses on providing students with a core understanding of bookkeeping skills and concepts to be successful in an entry-level accounting career.

August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online

Accounting Fundamentals Series

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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Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

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

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Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners

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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Business and Marketing Writing

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

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Certified Paralegal

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Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

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Critical Career Skills Certificate (Gen AI & Professional Communication)

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

Developing Grant-Funded Programs

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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Effective Selling

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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Franchise Start Up

Learn what makes a good franchise.

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Grant Writing and Acquisition Workshop: Adjusting to Competitive Funding

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

Human Resources Professional

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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Keys to Successful Money Management

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

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Managing Customer Service

Learn how to correctly anticipate and meet your customers' needs. This course will help you discover some effective methods to bring out your best and do the same for the other people you work with as you serve as an ambassador for your company.

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Marketing Your Nonprofit

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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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, CPE Online

NonProfit Manager + Professional Grant Writing (Exam Voucher Included)

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

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Real Estate Investing

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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Real Estate Law

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

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Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course

This intensive, 75-hour course will cover real estate laws, valuation, contracts, qualifying and financing the buyer, and more to prepare you for the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

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SHRM Certification Prep+ Course

The SHRM Certification Prep+ Course offered in partnership with Columbus Technical College provides comprehensive preparation for professionals pursuing SHRM certification or seeking to strengthen their strategic and operational human resources expertise.

September 9, 2026 to December 9, 2026, CPE Online

Spanish for Business Professionals

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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Start Your Own Online Business

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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Start Your Own Small Business

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

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Starting a Nonprofit

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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Stocks, Bonds, and Investing

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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The 7 C's of Communication

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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Using Social Media in Business

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