Continuing Education
Continuing Education includes a comprehensive array of short-term, non-credit, special interest, online, or healthcare classes offered to all ages. These courses are designed to meet the needs of the communities within LBWCC's service area.
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES
LBWCC offers a variety of short-term, non-credit, low-cost special interest courses for all ages. These courses are designed to meet the needs of the communities within LBWCC's service area. Examples of special interest courses include: Yoga, Aikido, Beginner Computer, Cake Decorating, and Basic Electrical Wiring.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS:
Mushroom Foraging
LBW Community College in Andalusia is offering a Mushroom Foraging course on July 15 and 16, 2019, from 6-8 p.m., in the Forestry Technology Building. These two sessions will begin briefly in the classroom and then move out to the field.
In this class, students will learn how to safely identify and locate edible mushrooms of south Alabama and the Florida panhandle such as Chanterelles, Oysters, Tree Ear, Puff Balls, and Lion’s Mane. There will also be tips provided on how to properly prepare and consume after harvesting.
Please wear comfortable clothing on the evening of the second session. This includes pants and tennis shoes.
Space is limited. The course fee is $29. Registration deadline is July 12, 2019. Participants may register in person in the Student Services office Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon. For more information call (334) 881-2231 or nworley@lbwcc.edu
Cybersecurity Training – Session 1
LBW Community College in Andalusia is offering a Cybersecurity Training session on July 18, 2019, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the Martha & Solon Dixon Center Conference Center.
Senior citizens often find themselves the target of scams and fraud, which they might avoid if they know what to expect. This session is aimed at helping seniors understand the basics of staying safe online and how to avoid becoming a victim of cyber criminals. Topics will include how to keep your devices such as phones and computers safe, how to identify common scams and fraud, and how to stay safe on social media.
Space is limited. The course is free. Participants may register in person in the Student Services office Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon. For more information call (334) 881-2231 or nworley@lbwcc.edu.
Cybersecurity Training – Session 2
LBW Community College in Andalusia is offering a Cybersecurity Training session on July 25, 2019, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the Martha & Solon Dixon Center Conference Center.
Parents have always faced many challenges, but in the modern world one of the toughest can be keeping kids safe and secure online. This session aims to help parents understand what their children are doing online and how to keep them safe. Topics will include social media, cyberbullying, and gaming as well as simple, effective tools parents can utilize for cyber safety and how to talk to kids about these topics.
Space is limited. The course is free. Participants may register in person in the Student Services office Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon. For more information call (334) 881-2231 or nworley@lbwcc.edu.
**Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Enrollment is not official until payment is received. No refunds will be issued after the first course meeting. Students may enroll in Continuing Education courses until the first course meeting if space is available. A cancellation decision will be made for any course that has not met minimum enrollment requirements. If a course does not have sufficient enrollment, the Business Office will issue a refund to those who have registered and paid for the course.
HEALTHCARE CLASSES
LBWCC offers a variety of programs designed to provide professional development opportunities for nurses and other healthcare professionals and to assist them in obtaining continuing education units to maintain licensure. LBWCC is an approved continuing education provider for the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABNP 1187 effective dates: 10/14/2016 to 10/10/2020). Also, we are an authorized provider of CPR and ECC courses for the American Heart Association. Click here for the American Heart Association Community Training Center schedule, or contact Wayne Godwin at (334) 881-2210 or wgodwin@lbwcc.edu for more information.
For more information about Continuing Education courses, contact:
Andalusia
Wayne Godwin-Health Programs Jennifer Hall
(334)881-2210 (334) 493-5315
wgodwin@lbwcc.edu jmh@lbwcc.edu
Greenville Luverne
Jennifer Hall Laura Elliott
(334)493-5315 (334)335-2187
jmh@lbwcc.edu lelliott@lbwcc.edu
Opp
Jennifer Hall
(334)493-5315
jmh@lbwcc.edu
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ON-LINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Discover hundreds of community education courses through LBWCC's partnership with ed2go. These short-term, high-quality, non-credit courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instructors and interaction with fellow students. Whether your interest is the business world, arts and languages, accounting, technology, law, health care, or a number of other areas, these courses allow access 24/7 from anywhere with an internet connection. Click here to explore our on-line course offerings!
**LBWCC's On-Line Course (ed2go) Refund Policy
You have the opportunity to review a detailed course syllabus as well as view a demonstration lesson prior to registering for a course. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity so that you feel certain the course contains the information you want and need prior to registration.
Any student enrolled in ed2go courses who wish to drop a course after enrollment of the course must explain in writing his or her dissatisfaction with the course to receive a refund. Written refund request must be submitted to LBW Community College, Attn: Jennifer Hall, by e-mail at jmh@lbwcc.edu, by mail at PO Drawer 1418, Andalusia, AL, 36420, or by fax (334) 881-2230. The request must be received within 14 days after the start date of the course. Failure of the student to drop the course in conformity with these policies shall nullify ed2go and LBWCC's obligation to pay the refund. In no event shall a student entitled to drop a course and claim a refund after ed2go certifies or provides proof of the student's successful completion of the course.
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