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REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ELEMENTS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE -ONLINE
with Bob Joslyn, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Topics covered include: industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings, and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam, and twice monthly Q&A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee (some companies may offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them). Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent to get a license, but a diploma is not required to take this class. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Time Varies: Course is “At Your Own Pace” but must be completed
within one year
Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.
Rise Up Retail Credential
YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!
These 4 retail certifications designed by the National Retail Federation are offered in a blended learning format using an online platform as well as local adult education instructors and retail professionals. These courses offer career opportunities in partnership with Kittery Trading Post. Eligible adult education students can take one or all four courses for free. Choose from: • Retail Fundamentals • Customer Service and Sales • Business of Retail: Operations and Profit • Warehouse Inventory and Logistics
Open enrollment, sign up on the website or call for more information.
Rise Up Retail Credential
with National Retail Federation, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
These 4 retail certifications designed by the National Retail Federation are offered in a blended learning format using an online platform and retail professionals. These courses offer career opportunities in partnership with Kittery Trading Post and other retailers who will pay for their employees to take the training. Eligible adult education students can take one r all four courses for free.
Choose from:
• Retail Fundamentals
• Customer Service and Sales
• Business of Retail: Operations and Profit
• Warehouse Inventory and Logistics
Open enrollment, sign up on the website or call for more information
Sales Agent Online Course
with Bob Joslyn, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education
Mr. Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. In addition, Bob has taught business courses at Husson University for more than 20 years.
This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine.
Attendees must be 18 or older, and a high school diploma or equivalency is required to get a license.
Self-paced, online study that must be completed within one year.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
with Scott Follett, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. Our Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course.
3 one-month courses
Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt
Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt
Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt
SAVE! On all three courses & certificate
Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
with UGot Class, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model.
After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
with Network Learning Resources, Bangor Adult & Community Education
Social Media for Business Certificate
with Nicole Siscaretti, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.
Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.
Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.
Introduction to Social Media must be taken before Marketing Using Social Media and Integrating Social Media in Your Organization.
CEUs/ILUs: 4.8
Length (in hours): 48