Continuing Education and Academic Outreach

Healthcare Programs

Administrative Dental Assistant

GES 101 - 150 hours
Fee: $1395
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This nationally recognized Administrative Dental Assistant online certificate program teaches the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an Administrative Dental Assistant. This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant online program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office. Textbooks included. This online course is only offered through major accredited Colleges and Universities.

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding

GES 102 - 300 hours
Fee: $1795
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The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding will give you the skills you need to find the job YOU are looking for as an Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), Medical Billing Specialist, and/or Medical Coder. In addition to the extensive Medical Billing information, you will be taught every aspect of the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position. This program also provides preparation for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification exam. Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the CCA national certification exam. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office

GES 103 - 80 hours
Fee: $1195
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This nationally recognized Advanced Medical Coding for the physicians office online course and training program prepares students to learn CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II coding. This advanced online medical coding program is designed for students with previous medical coding experience. A basic coding education or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course is required. Preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam is included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep

GES 104 - 80 hours
Fee: $1495
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This nationally recognized Advanced Hospital Medical Coding online course and CCS test prep training program prepares medical coding students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This program covers advanced ICD-9 medical coding procedures and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning and improving their coding skills. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative

GES 106 - 120 hours
Fee: $1395
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This nationally recognized Pharmaceutical Sales Representative online training course (CNPR) and program was developed in response to a rising need for entry-level certified pharmaceutical sales representatives. The program is designed for individuals who want to gain entry into the pharmaceutical industry but who lack the required pharmacology and medical education. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Coding, Reimbursement and Documentation for Physicians

GES 107 - 12 hours
Fee: $795
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This nationally recognized Physicians Office Coding online course and training program is designed to teach physicians how to maximize their reimbursement by emphasizing proper coding and HIPAA compliance. By completing this course, physicians will learn about medical necessity, bundled services, modifiers, and efficient ways to be compliant while getting the maximum reimbursement due for services performed. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

HIPAA Compliance

GES 108 - 12 hours
Fee: $599
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This nationally recognized HIPAA Compliance online course and training program provides doctors and their staffs with a simple route to compliance. Instead of spending endless hours researching HIPAA regulations, training employees, and rewriting contracts, internal documents, patient forms, and policy-and-procedure manuals, doctors' offices get it all simply by enrolling in the HIPAA compliance online course. This program is ideal for office administrators, practice managers, or physicians. This includes four user licenses for the cost of one enrollment. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Medical Transcription

GES 113 - 240 hours
Fee: $1695
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This nationally recognized medical transcription online course and training program prepares you to start a new career as a medical transcriptionist. Transcriber and all materials are included in this medical transcription program. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited college and universities.

Pharmacy Technician

GES 117 - 240 hours
Fee: $1595
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This nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a forty-hour externship. All materials are included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Revenue Cycle Management for Health Care Providers

GES 413 - 12 hours
Fee: $795
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This nationally recognized Revenue Cycle Management online course and training program for healthcare providers, teaches students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance of revenue-cycle systems and processes. This course enables students to develop an understanding of the components of the revenue cycle, the best methods for benchmarking performance, and proven methods of improving cash flow. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Veterinary Assistant

GES 118 - 240 hours
Fee: $1595
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This nationally recognized Administrative Veterinary Assistant online course and training program prepares students for an exciting new career as an administrative veterinary assistant. Students in the program learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This online program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are emphasized, and the program contains basic information about pet insurance. Textbooks are included. This online certificate program is offered only in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

GES 805 - 460 hours
Fee: $2995
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The MCDBA program and credential is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. Database professionals who use or want to learn to use Microsoft SQL Server 2005 should consider the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) program. Click here to go to the MCTS course description. Microsoft will retire the two SQL Server 2000 exams (exam 70-228 and 70-229) on March 31, 2009. This nationally recognized Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) online course and certification training program is for aspiring database administrators. Being a certified MCDBA is internationally recognized and is the designation awarded to professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. The MCDBA certification may lead to career opportunities as Database Administrators, Technical Support Specialists, Network Technicians, and Technical Consultants. Microsoft Approved Curriculum Text Books included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA)

GES 807 - 440 hours
Fee: $2395
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This nationally recognized (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator training and certification online program provides expert instruction on the Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 family, making it easier to deploy, manage, and use. Achieving the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2003 credential provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium to large-sized companies operating on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 System. Microsoft Approved Curriculum Text Books included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+)

GES 808 - 340 hours
Fee: $2095
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This nationally recognized (MCSA+) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 Plus is a three-course online certification training program. This training program is for those that hold one of the following third-party certifications or certification combinations: Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and Server+ certifications. The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA can successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows server-based operating systems in addition to systems that contain messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls. They may also be responsible for configuring Internet access, enabling remote access for users, and managing client computers. An MCSA may be a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Technician. Microsoft Approved Curriculum Text Books included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE)

GES 809 - 700 hours
Fee: $3195
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This nationally recognized MCSE) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 online training class leads to MCSE certification. The MCSE 2003 credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements, and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The MCSE 2003 credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry, a credential in high demand. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products. Microsoft Approved Curriculum Text Books included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Cisco® CCNA® Authorized Certification Training

GES 304 - 100 hours
Fee: $1595
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This nationally recognized Cisco® CCNA® online course and authorized certification training program provides students with the essential knowledge to install, configure, and operate simple routed LANs and WANs and obtain Cisco® CCNA® certification training. You will gain knowledge of switched LAN Emulation networks made up of Cisco® equipment. The program is a focused coverage of Cisco® router configuration procedures, which will be mapped to exam objectives and prepare you for Cisco® Exam 640-802. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training

GES 901 - 320 hours
Fee: $1495
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This nationally recognized CompTIA A+ certification online training course is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. CompTIA A+ certification training opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology. Students are required have an extra computer running Windows 2000 or better to complete the course work. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major colleges and universities. 

CompTIA™ Linux+/LPI Level One Certification Training

GES 902 - 300 hours
Fee: $2095
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This nationally recognized CompTIA Linux+ online training course and certification program was developed by CompTIA. The course measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an individual with at least six months practical experience (Network+ or A+ background). This online Linux+ Certification Training Preparation course will prepare students to write the CompTIA Linux+ exam. Students taking this program will learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system including how to configure Linux system services, how to manage a Linux system in a networked environment, and finally, how to manage the servers a Linux system provides. Textbooks included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

CompTIA™ Network+/Server+ Certification Training

GES 903 - 80 hours
Fee: $1295
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This nationally recognized CompTIA Network+/Server+ online course and certification training program is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in networking support or administration. The Network+/Server+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training

GES 904 - 120 hours
Fee: $1495
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This nationally recognized CompTIA™ IT Security+ online training course and certification program helps prepare a student for the Security+ IT certification exam. Students will learn about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security. Other topics included in this course are protocols used in Linux, UNIX, and Windows 2000 in addition to the TCP/IP suite component protocols, and Ethernet operations. Students will gain knowledge in capturing, analyzing, and generating IP traffic, how to exploit protocol weaknesses and examine defensive solutions. Packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are also covered. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

AutoCAD 2007

GES 302 - 150 hours
Fee: $1795
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This nationally recognized AutoCAD 2007 online course and certification training program is an essential tool for those seeking AutoCAD Certification. AutoCAD 2007 is used many industries including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, and facilities planning and management. More employers using AutoCAD, and need workers skilled in AutoCAD, than any other CAD system. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

AutoCAD 2009

GES 309 - 150 hours
Fee: $1795
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This program will be avaliable August 2008! Pre-register now and receive a $200 discount! Pre-registration offer expires July 31, 2008. This nationally recognized AutoCAD 2009 online course and certification training program is an essential tool for those seeking AutoCAD Certification. AutoCAD 2009 is used many industries including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, and facilities planning and management. More employers using AutoCAD, and need workers skilled in AutoCAD, than any other CAD system. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Graphic Design Certificate

GES 505 - 80 hours
Fee: $1295
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This nationally recognized Graphic Design online course and training program is ideal for students looking to take their interest in art and turn it into an enjoyable and creative career. This Graphic Design program begins with the fundamentals of graphic design and guides you through the terms and processes students use to turn knowledge into a career. The student will learn the rules of graphic design, as well as useful marketing strategies and information about art in the electronic age. This is online certificate program offered only in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist

GES 208-- 80 hours
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This nationally recognized Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist online course and training program teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as a Help Desk Analyst. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical uses of Help Desk Analyst skills. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Web Database Developer

GES 307 - 200 hours
Fee: $2195
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This nationally recognized Web Database Developer online course and training program will provide students with intermediate IT training, advanced knowledge and skills needed in utilizing and leveraging IT databases on the Internet. Students will be able to incorporate database design, development, and deployment into e-commerce sites, dynamic web sites, and business-to-business data collaboration. Students will train to learn about current and emerging trends impacting high-end web site development and enterprise-class data warehousing along with resources to keep them current in this fast moving technology. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical uses of Web Database Developer skills. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Webmaster

GES 308 - 150 hours
Fee: $1595
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This nationally recognized Webmaster online course and training program prepares students for a dynamic Internet based career as a webmaster. Webmasters design, develop, and maintain websites. This training program begins by teaching simple webpage development and progresses by introducing new concepts, involving you in active webpage implementation using HTML and Dynamic HTML. Textbook included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist

GES 802 - 240 hours
Fee: $1795
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This nationally recognized Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist online course and training program teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as an Administrative Professional using the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Students receive training on the most popular Microsoft Office 2003 programs including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. An introduction to QuickBooks is also provided. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Bookkeeping the Easy Way with Quickbooks

GES 201 - 140 hours
Fee: $1495
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Gatlin's online bookkeeping - accounting training course for aspiring bookkeepers introduces the concepts of bookkeeping - accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping. This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices in planning a more profitable future or seeking a new career. Textbook and thorough tutorial for Quick Books are included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Certified Bookkeeper

GES 202 - 80 hours
Fee: $1595
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This nationally recognized Bookkeeping online certification course and home study training program for experienced bookkeepers leads to national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). The AIPB certification is a high professional standard for bookkeepers. This bookkeeping course was created by the AIPB. All textbooks included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Certified Global Business Professional

GES 203 - 400 hours
Fee: $2295
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This is a nationally recognized online course and training program for the Certified Global Business Professional Credential Exam. The Global Business Professional certification is a prestigious acknowledgement of international business expertise. The North American Small Business International Trade Educators Association (NASBITE) Certified Global Business Professional Credential (CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Corporate Governance and Ethics

GES 205 - 15 hours
Fee: $895
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This nationally recognized Corporate Governance and Business Ethics online course and training program employs a stakeholder management framework, emphasizing business' social and ethical responsibilities to both external and internal stakeholder groups. A twin theme of corporate business ethics and governance illustrates how ethical or moral considerations are included in the public issues facing organizations and the decision-making process of managers. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

eBusiness Certificate

GES 206 - 200 hours
Fee: $1995
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This nationally recognized e-commerce online course and training program provides a comprehensive introduction to e-commerce methodologies and practices. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

English as a Second Language - Global English

GES 702 - Unlimited hours
Fee: $595
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This nationally recognized English as a Second Language - Global English online course and training program is perfect for students who wish to either learn or improve their English language skills. This service is designed to accommodate the needs of all levels of students-beginner, intermediate, and advanced-in both general and business English. It also offers Innovative record and playback activities for pronunciation and conversation and voice and text chat for language skills practice with other learners. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Lean Mastery

GES 404 - 60 hours
Fee: $1495
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This nationally recognized Lean Enterprise Mastery online course and training program contains clear, concise information on transforming a business enterprise to Lean. This Lean Mastery online program is packed with examples, photographs, graphics, quizzes, progress tests, case studies and many interactive features that provide tips, "try this" exercises and in-depth information. The program covers all Lean Enterprise concepts. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS)

GES 811 - 120 hours
Fee: $1395
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This nationally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOUS) online certification training program is comprehensive, practical and effective. The Comma Method of Microsoft Office® training was designed to meet the needs of college students, educators, administrators, and business professionals. This course uses real-life examples to teach the skills that employers want their employees to have. The Microsoft Office® Specialist program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Project Management

GES 410 - 40 hours
Fee: $1295
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This nationally recognized Project Management online certification course and training program provides a comprehensive education in project management. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with accredited colleges and universities.

Records Management Certificate

GES 412 - 180 hours
Fee: $1195
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This nationally recognized Records Management online course and training program is a power packed program that will teach you how to manage electronic records and conquer the paper pile-up. Textbook included. This Records management online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major colleges and universities.

Seven Steps to Leading High Achieving Teams

GES 414 - 70 hours
Fee: $1195
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This nationally recognized leadership training program and online team building course provides students with the information and application to develop, work in, and lead high achieving teams at work, at home, and in the community. This leadership training program follows an authentic Everest expedition with Tom Whittaker, the first disabled person to conquer Everest, to illustrate and develop experiential and mastery learning techniques to empower every aspect of your interactions with others. This exclusive online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Six Sigma Black Belt

GES 215 - 200 hours
Fee: $2495
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This nationally recognized Six Sigma Black Belt certification training and online course integrates Six Sigma Black Belt online learning with hands-on data analysis. The Six Sigma Black Belt online certificate course material provides an in-depth look at the Six Sigma Black Belt DMAIC problem-solving methodology, as well as deployment and project development approaches. All materials included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Six Sigma Green Belt

GES 216 - 100 hours
Fee: $1695
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This nationally recognized Six Sigma Greenbelt online course and training program encompasses all aspects of running a Six Sigma Greenbelt business, including management, service delivery, design, production and customer satisfaction. Six Sigma is one of the highest standards for companies and individuals to achieve. This interactive online training provides the skills needed to master this highly valuable skill. All materials included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Travel Agent Training

GES 218 - 200 hours
Fee: $1395
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This nationally recognized Travel Agent training program is a proven, successful method for motivated people to begin a travel career, and will help prepare students for The Travel Institute (formerly ICTA) TAP Certification. Students learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system. This program consists of two modules including a Travel Career Development module and an interactive reservation system module. For the reservation system module students get their choice of SABRE, WORLDSPAN, APOLLO, GALILEO, or AMADEUS GDS system. All materials included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.