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School of Extended Learning

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Featured Courses

LCSW Preparation Course - Online

05/16/22 - 08/26/22

08/29/22 - 12/16/22

Governors State University's licensure review course provides intense preparation for the LCSW exams. This review course uses the most up-to-date examination materials from LEAP (Licensing ExAm Preparation Services, LLC) and reflects the latest information for the DSM-5.

Start this course anytime, please contact Michelle msebasco@govst.edu to schedule your start date.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate for Health Care Professionals Self-Paced Option

05/16/22 - 08/26/22

08/29/22 - 12/09/22

This certification will give healthcare professionals the tools to improve patient care delivery processes, quality of patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction through Lean and Six Sigma quality and process improvement methodologies. In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, this course offers detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking coupled with exercises to enhance your learning experience. Learn how to define and implement strategies for healthcare delivery processes and identify opportunities to reduce variations to optimal processes. Use Six Sigma methodology and various statistical tools in project planning to become a recognized practitioner of Lean Six Sigma in hospital or healthcare facilities. The self-paced course with instructor check-in is offered 100% online. Textbooks are an additional fee.Students have 8 to 10 weeks to complete the course and have instructor check-in options available via Zoom.

Paralegal Certificate Course�

06/27/22 - 08/12/22

08/22/22 - 10/07/22

10/17/22 - 12/02/22

This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system. It will also teach you practical skills including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Gain working knowledge of legal authority: how it is used in the litigation process and how to locate it through legal research. You will also learn the basics of law office management, substantive law (such as criminal law, domestic relations, real property law, and bankruptcy), and informal and formal advocacy.

SCPro Certification Test Prep: Level 1

05/16/22 - 08/26/22

08/29/22 - 12/16/22

SCPro Level One is the only industry certification that covers the comprehensive supply chain, from end-to-end, and requires candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of the eight Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management via a multiple-choice exam. It was developed in partnership with supply chain experts and academics and is recognized by both companies and educational institutions as the most comprehensive certification available in the industry.