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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.
Real Estate Suite
with Kirsten Iseminger, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Restaurant Management
with Ed2Go, Massabesic Adult and Community Education
As one of today's most in demand jobs, the salary for a restaurant manager is over $50,000 on average. To become a successful restaurant manager, you must acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to execute all elements of a restaurant business. This course will impart the theory behind the food and beverage production and management, HR management and basic accounting practices for the restaurant industry. You will also learn how to market a restaurant to key customer groups and how to sustain a profitable restaurant while adhering to all legal requirements.
Find out more and register today by visiting the Ed2Go website.
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
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.
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.
SAT/ACT Prep Series
with Benjamin N. Gialloreto, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
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.