Professional Development Courses 2009

BEAD is committed to strengthening Bloomington's economic environment through the availability and accessibility of entrepreneurial learning opportunites for current and emerging small business owners.

SPRING SEED CORP CLASSES

Call (812) 330-6272 for more information or to register. Tuition waiver is available to residents within certain areas of BEAD. Call Miah at 349-3534 for tuition waiver info.

Orientation Dates: (Must attend one of the orientation meetings)

Thursday Feb 5th 11:30-1

Thursday Feb 12th 11:30-1

Tuesday Feb 17th 11:30-1

SECTION I CLASSES (4 weeks)

Do you have what it takes to open a small business, feasibility study, market research.

Classes are held every Wednesday

Evening 6:00-8:00pm.

DATES: February 18- March 11. 2009

Price: $100.00

SECTION II CLASSES (7 weeks)

Business plan development, accounting and legal basics.

Classes are held every Wednesday

Evening 6:00-8:30pm

DATES: March 25- May 6, 2009

Price: $175.00

Professional Development Courses through IU Bloomington Continuing Studies

BEAD is currently working with IU Continuing Studies to offer discounts on specialized courses in creative and small business-based learning. Continuing Studies offers Lifelong Learning and Professional Development courses for adults at convenient community locations in Bloomington, including downtown at Fountain Square Mall. Career-oriented courses include Basics of Accounting, How to Start Your Own Business, Building Your Portfolio and numerous digital and website design offerings. Call (812) 855-9335 and mention BEAD to receive 10% off registration.

Digital Design Desktop Publishing Certificate

Master the techniques and software that will enable you to design flyers, brochures, newsletters, and reports that get attention-both in print and on the Web. Start with courses in Adobe's popular software trio: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Put your new skills to work in a concluding course that will teach you the essential principles of layout and design. All courses will be held at our Community Computer Center, WorkOne, 450 S. Landmark Avenue.

Adobe InDesign CS3

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, February 3-12, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by January 27-$120, after January 27-$125

Adobe Illustrator CS3

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, February 17-26, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by February 10-$120, after February 10-$125

Adobe Photoshop CS3

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, March 3-12, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by February 24-$120, after February 24-$125

Essential Principles of Layout and Design

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, March 24-April 2, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by March 17-$120, after March 17-$125

NEW! Advanced Digital Desktop Publishing Certificate

Courses in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are available, as well as an advanced course on layout and design. Visit www.continue.indiana.edu for schedule and course descriptions.

Web Design Certificate

Make your Web site stand out! Start a new site or enhance your current one with the techniques you will learn in the Web Design Certificate program. Experts in the Web design field will show you how to master the powerful Dreamweaver program, refine your Web writing style, and add animation to your site with Flash. Enroll in all four courses to earn a certificate from IU Bloomington Continuing Studies in Web Design or choose any individual course. All courses will be held at our Community Computer Center, WorkOne, 450 S. Landmark Avenue.

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3

2 Mondays and 2 Wednesdays, February 2-11, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by January 26-$120, after January 26-$125

Introduction to Web Design

1 Monday and 1 Wednesday, February 16-18, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by February 9-$74, after February 9-$79

Introduction to Flash CS3

2 Mondays and 2 Wednesdays, February 23-March 4, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by February 16-$120, after February 16-$125

More Dreamweaver CS3

2 Mondays and 2 Wednesdays, March 23-April 1, 6-8 p.m.

Early Bird Discount by March 16-$120, after March 16-$125

Basics of Accounting

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, April 21-30, 6-8 p.m.

WorkOne, 450 S. Landmark Avenue

Early Bird Discount by March 31-$105, after March 31-$110

This class introduces the basics of debits and credits, accrual versus cash basis accounting, using accrual accounts, preparing journal entries, and analyzing financial reports. Learn to set up a sample set of books and follow the financial progress of your business or personal finances.

How to Start Your Own Business

2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, May 12-21, 6-8 p.m.

Fountain Square Mall, Suite 112, 101 W. Kirkwood Avenue

Early Bird Discount by May 5-$105; after May 5-$110

Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This class will get you going. Learn to assess your skills, set up a home office, identify potential clients, establish your fees, market your skills and plan for taxes.

Building Your Portfolio

1 Tuesday and 1 Thursday, April 7-9, 6-8 p.m.

WorkOne, IU Community Computer Center, 450 S. Landmark Avenue

Early Bird Discount by March 31-$74, after March 31-$79

What is a portfolio and why do you need one? Learn how to package a portfolio and make it work for you. Start a portfolio and explore the do's and don'ts of good portfolios. If you are a designer or artist, this class will help you market your work more effectively.

For more information about these and other courses, visit www.continue.indiana.edu or call (812) 855-9335.