Our short-term business courses are perfect for students interested in furthering
their careers. Explore our short-term courses and prepare for the next step in your
career.
Instructor: John Lindahl Pinehurst Campus, 180 Little Hall $197.50 CEU: 6.4
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and tools necessary to
understand market trends, manage, and independently trade their own portfolio with
confidence. Students will learn how to access the market, how to analyze specific
equities, and how to choose the best trade strategy to create profits and mitigate
risk in bullish, bearish, and stagnant markets. This class will include lab sessions
where actual trades will be discussed and analyzed. CEU: 6.4
Course Code: 1505/ 92840 Tuesdays & Thursdays January 12 – May 6 6-8 p.m. No classes on March 9 & 11
Instructor: Blue Cord K9 Hoke campus 122 Upchurch Hall 3174 Lindsay Rd. Raeford $697.50 CEU: 21.6
This introductory course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills
needed to begin a career as a professional dog trainer. Through a combination of classroom
instruction and hands-on training, students will explore the science of animal learning,
canine behavior, and evidence-based training methods. Topics include learning theory,
canine communication and body language, training techniques, behavior modification,
training equipment, canine health and safety, and basic canine first aid. Students
will develop foundational training skills while learning ethical, humane approaches
to working with dogs and their owners.
Course Code: 1429/92815 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays March 1 – May 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. No class on March 29
This course is designed for instructional areas related to individuals who want to
become commissioned as an electronic notary. Topics include legal, ethical, and procedural
requirements of the Notary Act set forth in the General Statute 10B Article 2. Upon
completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to
make an application with the NC Secretary of State office. Individuals must have current
notary commission to participate in ENotary training. For more information, go to
www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary. CEU: 0.4
This course is required for anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public for the
first time. It is recommended for all notaries as a refresher course.
Note: The new 2026 Notary Public Manual for North Carolina, is required for admittance
to the class ISBN: 978-1-64238-140-5. It is strongly recommended that you study the
guidebook prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination
given at the end of the class.
NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public
in NC:
Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter
7B of the General Statutes;
Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State;
Reside legally in the United States;
Speak, read, and write the English language;
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed
member of the North Carolina State Bar;
Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary
that describes the duties and authority of notaries public;
Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact.
CEU: 0.8
Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission
to class. An active duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet identification
requirement.
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