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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)
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 earned. A 2.5 G.P.A. is required to continue in the program beyond 12 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
The Koubek Center in the Division of Continuing and International Education, offers Certificate Programs (in Spanish) in Business Management International Commerce, Digital Journalism, TV Journalism, Public Speaking and Animation for Radio and TV, Documentary Journalism: Cinema, Television and Video, Theatrical Arts, Script Writing for Television, Artistic Direction for Television, Script Writing for Drama, and Clinical Hypnosis. A Certificate in Healthcare Administration is offered in English. Personal Enrichment courses are offered in a variety of areas, such as Interior Decoration, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Business Communication and others.
For more information, contact the Koubek Center at (305) 284-6001 or visit our web page, www.edmiami.com/koubek.
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