(Columbia, TN --- June 15, 2011) - - - Columbia State's Center for Economic and Workforce Development is offering several non-credit courses during the month of July covering a variety of topics.

Introduction to Word 2010 teaches the student to add, move through and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins and tab settings, run grammar and spelling checker, use the thesaurus and save and retrieve, copy, organize and print documents. This class will be held on the Columbia campus on Friday, July 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee of $129 includes text.

Paralegal Career Advancement Certificate trains the students to interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Topics include legal terminology, introduction to the evidentiary predicate, identifying relevant authority, legal research, and legal writing and appellate procedure. The instruction is practice oriented and relates to those areas of law in which paralegals are most in demand. This course will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for six weekends beginning July 9 through August 14. The fee of $1,189 does not include text. (Text approximately $340).

Introduction to QuickBooks 2010 covers banking and billing activities, working with reports and budgets, and protecting and backing up data. This class will be held on the Columbia campus on Friday, July 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee of $129 includes text.

Introduction to Excel 2007 teaches the student how to get started with Excel 2007 and work with formulas and functions. The class will be held on the Columbia campus on Friday, July 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee of $129 includes text.

Introduction to Excel 2010 teaches the student to sort and analyze data, design custom charts and graphs, format worksheets using mathematical formulas. Get started with Excel 2010 by attending this class. The course will be held on Friday, July 29 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The fee of $129 includes text.

The "Online: Gatlin Education Programs" are in-depth, career training courses in association with Gatlin Education Services, the world's largest provider of online, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. The self-paced courses are available anytime, anywhere. All you need is a web-enabled computer and a desire to learn skills that will prepare you for a new career or update current skill sets. Even though you don't have to attend class, you won't be on your own. A team of available online professionals, anytime scheduling, and educational textbooks combine to give you a relevant, interactive learning experience. Programs typically take 3 - 6 months to complete. To register, go to the Gatlin career training website and select a topic and complete the requested information. You will be contacted within one business day. www.gatlineducation.com/cscc

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Gatlin Ed Program) SQL Server 2005 (MCTS) GES 816 » 480 hours: As a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, you'll have the knowledge to implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. The student will be able to install and configure the SQL Server 2005 and transfer data into it and out of it. The program will prepare you for four Microsoft exams. The training and certification will help you pursue a career as a database administrator, database developer, or business intelligence developer. The online class will begin on Wednesday, July 6.

Online classes offered through Ed2Go. Take high quality, noncredit online courses no matter where you are located through Columbia State Community College. Ed2Go offers hundreds of online courses on just about every topic. Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction and interaction with fellow students, the student will gain valuable knowledge at their convenience. The student will have the flexibility to study at their own pace combined with enough structure and support to successfully complete the course. Any of the courses can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Ed2Go recertification classes for teachers: Teachers needing to renew their licenses may use Ed2Go classes for recertification. Example of classes offered: Survival Kit for New Teachers, Creating the Inclusive Classroom, Guided Reading and Writing, Ready-Set- Read, Teaching Science are just a few of the classes offered. Each class is 24 hours of study and costs are generally $102. Visit these and other courses at: http://www.columbiastate.edu/ewd-online-development.

To register for Columbia State's non-credit continuing educations courses go to: www.columbiastate.edu/ewd. For additional information call (931) 540-2660.