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Division of Continuing and
International Education (DCIE) - Undergraduate
COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Computer skills are essential to get a job or even to lead
a productive life in the twenty-first century. The ability
to use a computer is the new literacy. We offer a wide selection
of classes that cater to different skill-levels and interests
including our own UM certifications. Whether you are a beginner
with no previous knowledge of computers, someone who wants
to enhance their efficiency in the workplace, or an IT professional
seeking a specific industry certification, we can offer the
computer training that you need. Courses are offered on evenings
and at weekends.
Courses and Programs
For more detailed course descriptions, current schedule,
and prices please visit our website at http://www.educationmiami.com/computer.
Office Productivity
Classes for Beginners
A great place to start! Our UM Computer Foundation
course will help you develop a solid understanding of how
computers work and teach you essential Internet skills.
After you have mastered the fundamentals, you will be ready
to explore Microsoft Windows and Word and develop the habits
and learn the computer conventions which are used in all
applications. This 6 hour course is designed for students
with little or no computer experience. 6 hours
University of Miami Office Professional
The UM Office Professional is a certification course created
by the University of Miami to establish a nationally recognized
standard of business computer skills. The UM Office
Professional is an intensive, hands-on computer training
course which teaches, tests and certifies all the core skills
for Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and
Outlook.
This 40-hour course is designed for people who have
some basic computer experience and want to become proficient
in all the popular Microsoft office applications.
The UM Office Professional certificate will demonstrate
to potential employers that you are proficient in all the
core computer skills required in the modern work-place.
This is an invaluable tool for the job seeker to establish
their computer credentials. It is also invaluable
for the employer seeking qualified and productive staff.
A more detailed description can be found at www.miami.edu/umop.
40 hours (5 weeks)
Students can choose individual 8-hour section or the complete
40 hour computer training program.
UMWM (UM Web Master)
Master the fundamental skills of planning, designing, building,
launching, and maintaining a website. This course is great
for small businesses interested in creating a professional
website. 40 hours (5 weeks)
IT Professional Certifications
We offer training towards Microsoft certification.
CompTIA (Computer Technology Industry
Association) provides testing that is vendor-neutral and
sets the technology standards and guidelines for testing
the competency of IT professionals.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
An MCSE designs, installs, configures, and implements new
network systems. Appropriate for aspiring Systems
Engineers, Technical Support Engineers, Systems Analysts,
Network Analysts, and Technical Consultants. 232 hours
(7 months)
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
(MCPD) for Microsoft .NET
This certification is aimed at professionals who design
and develop business solutions with Microsoft .NET development
tools, technologies, and platforms. MCPDs can develop
desktop applications as well as multi-user, web-based, XML,
n-tier, and transaction-based applications. 272
hours (9 months)
For more information about computer training:
Contact Us:
111 Allen Hall, 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124
-1610
Phone: (305) 284-5800 Fax: (305) 284-6279
www.educationmiami.com/opa
ADULT STUDENT ACCESS PROGRAM (A.S.A.P.)
Students may take up to 30 credits in an undergraduate, non-degree
seeking category, which may be applied to a degree program,
after all application and degree-seeking requirements are
met. In order to be enrolled in this category, students submit
a one-page application and no other documents or transcripts;
academic achievement is evaluated after 12 credits are attempted.
A 2.5 G.P.A. is required to continue in the program beyond
12 attempted credits. The application for enrollment may be
found on the Web at www.miami.edu/asap.
Students may take up to 6 credits, lifetime maximum, in a
graduate, non-degree seeking category which may be applied
to certain degree programs, after all application and degree
seeking requirements are met. Not all graduate departments
participate in this program. In order to enroll in this category,
students submit a one-page application and no other documents
or transcripts, after securing the written permission of the
participating graduate department. The application for enrollment
may be found on the Web at www.miami.edu/asap.
For more information, contact: The Adult Student Access Program,
DCIE, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248005, Coral Gables,
FL 33124-1610, (305) 284-6600.
Certificate Programs Taught
in Spanish AT THE KOUBEk center
The Koubek Center offers Certificate Programs (in Spanish)
in Business Management, International Commerce, Marketing,
Accounting, Digital Journalism, TV Journalism, Public Speaking
and Animation for Radio and TV, Journalism Online, and Clinical
Hypnosis. Certificates in Business Fundamentals, International
Trade and Healthcare Management are offered in English. Additional
non-credit courses are offered in a variety of areas, such
as Interior Decoration, Graphic Design, Event Planning and
Cybernetics.
For more information, contact the Koubek Center at (305)
284-6001 or visit our web page, www.educationmiami.com/koubek.
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