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BOOKKEEPER/BOOKKEEPING (a)    CLASS PAGE

A course for beginning and advanced students, beginners learn how to set up books, process business transactions, and do end-of-period reporting for a simple business. Advanced students learn more complicated bookkeeping for a merchandising business and study special subjects such as payroll, depreciation, bad debts, and corporate accounting. Skills learned can help obtain employment as an account clerk or bookkeeper.

Knowledge of bookkeeping is strongly recommended for success in QuickBooks Pro.

Materials are approximately $60.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
62601 Campbell Alvarado 2 $60 9/9 8 Tue 1-3:30pm
62611 Campbell Alvarado 2 $60 9/9 8 Tue 6:45-9:15pm
62602 Campbell Alvarado 2 $60 1/13 8 Tue 1-3:30pm
62612 Campbell Alvarado 2 $60 1/13 8 Tue 6:45-9:15pm

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REVERSE MORTGAGES 101   CLASS PAGE
Learn about Reverse Mortgages.  A growing number of seniors have been using these innovative loans in recent years to augment their retirement income and/or to pay off debts.  Reverse mortgages enable senior homeowners 62 years of age or older to convert part of the equity in their homes into tax-free income without having to sell their home, give up title or take on a new monthly mortgage payment.  Borrowers will never be forced to leave their homes, providing they make their real estate payment.  Borrowers will never be forced to leave their homes. providing they make their real estate property taxes and insurance payments.  This class is a great chance to learn and ask questions.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
62801 Staff Serra 3 $10 12/6 1 Sat 12:30-2pm
62802 Staff Serra 9 $10 1/24 1 Sat 12:30-2pm

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THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR (c)    CLASS PAGE

Learn about the basic investment definitions and concepts, stock selection, p/e ratio. ROE, p/e growth, dividend yield and total return calculations.  This class explores the investment  experience of three of the most influential investment managers ever, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffet and Peter Lynch.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
49341 Alm Serra 8 $15 10/11 1 Sat 9am-noon
49342 Alm Serra 8 $15 1/17 1 Sat 9am-noon

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CREDIT SCORING (c)    CLASS PAGE 

Your FICO score, the rating of your personal consumer credit, has an enormous impact on your ability to obtain financing of any kind, not to mention how favorable the terms of that financing will be. In this one session class, you will learn how the credit scoring model works, as well as what factors compose your credit score and how these factors are weighted. You will come away from the class with an understanding of the do’s and don’ts of building and maintaining stellar credit, knowledge which can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
40701 Rogerson Serra 7 $10 10/18 1 Sat 10am-noon
40711 Rogerson Serra 7 $10 12/6 1 Sat 10am-noon
40702 Rogerson Serra 7 $10 2/7 1 Sat 10am-noon

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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL

RETIREMENT AND ASSET PROTECTION (c)    CLASS PAGE

This informative course is for everyone planning retirement and those currently in retirement.  Your instructor is a tax professional and Certified Financial Planner.  Various options are explained in detail (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, risk management, tax and estate planning.)  You will learn how to get the most for your money in retirement and protect your nest egg.  A comprehensive individual financial analysis is included for every student.

Fee includes all materials.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
49301 Egan Serra 9 $40 9/10 4 Wed 7-9:30pm
49302 Egan Serra 9 $40 1/14 4 Wed 7-9:30pm

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JOB SEARCH AND CAREER COACHING

LAND A GREAT JOB FAST!

CREATE YOUR OWN GOOD LUCK (c)    CLASS PAGE

Tired of your current job or ready to re-enter the job market? If you’re not earning what you’re worth or do not enjoy what you’re doing, it’s time to take action now! Tips on phone power, job search secrets and cracking the hidden job market. In addition, learn about an emerging and frequently overlooked industry where many companies now offer top pay (some even six figure income) and benefits, family flexible work schedules (F/T and P/T), and some work from home opportunities. Expect to leave with inspiration and your next steps.

Fee includes 429 page how-to handbook and CD, including resources to uncover key local employers and land your great job fast!

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
16501 Drevno Serra 9 $59 12/18 1 Thurs 7-9pm
16502 Drevno Serra 9 $59 3/12 1 Thurs 7-9pm

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ADVANCED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES (c)    CLASS PAGE

This course is designed to emphasize the importance of avoiding mistakes that may cost you thousands of dollars. Your instructor is a tax professional and Certified Financial Planner. Learn how to react to a changing stock market. You will learn to compare market indicators, understand volatility versus percentages, how to protect your principal, and much more. You will analyze terms like market risk, inflation risk and interest rate risk. You will learn about advanced portfolio diversification strategies and dollar cost averaging. An individual analysis is included for every student.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
49331 Egan Serra 9 $30 9/11 3 Thurs 7-9:30pm
49332 Egan Serra 9 $30 1/15 3 Thurs 7-9:30pm

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HOW YOU CAN PROFIT BY BUYING DISTRESSED PROPERTIES,

REOS, FORECLOSURES, AND UGLY DUCKLINGS FROM

BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ENTITIES (c)    CLASS PAGE

Each year in California there are tens of thousands of REOs (Real Estate Owned) properties available for purchase, and estimates are this number will increase significantly next year. These properties often sell at a much lower price than the original loan amount. Qualification is easy for loans and low interest rates are often available, and even low down payments can be had as well.  Learn the techniques of purchasing pre-foreclosures, REOs with low down payments of as little as zero to three percent, which neighborhoods have the greatest potential for home appreciation, how to buy new properties, and how to flip Ugly Ducklings. No host lunch, 12:30-1:30 pm. Seminar cost: $49 per person/$79 per couple. $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the door.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
43201 Smith Serra 6 $49/$79 9/20 1 Sat 9am-4pm
43222 Smith Serra 6 $49/$79 2/7 1 Sat 9am-4pm

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BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC OR RENEW IN A DAY (a/c)   CLASS PAGE

State approved class for new and renewing notaries. The law requires mandatory education for all applicants who are new or renewing their commissions. This class meets the State mandatory requirement. Learn how to perform notarial acts, step by step

  • Check in...Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

  • Late arrivals will not be admitted. Applicants must be present for entire 6 hours of instruction.

  • Applicants must be present for the entire 6 hours of instruction.

  • Current DMV issued drivers license/ID or passport required.

  • Bring a snack/lunch #2 pencils and highlighter to class.

  • A proof of completion will be issued after class.

  • If you fail the state exam, you may retake the class once again.

  • Materials included in fee

To take the exam on the same day as the class you must bring a separate check for $40 payable to the CA Secretary of State, Proper ID and two #2 pencils.

Registration and materials fee cash only.

For further eligibility requirements see www.notaryclasses.net

 

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
40201 Staff Serra 3 $100 9/20 1 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm
40211 Staff Serra 3 $100 11/15 1 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm
40202 Staff Serra 3 $100 1/24 1 Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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NOTARY PUBLIC ON-LINE CLASS (c)    CLASS PAGE

State approved class for new and renewing notaries. Become a notary or renew your notary commission. The law requires mandatory education for all applicants who are new or renewing their commissions. This At Home-Notary Education Program satisfies the State notary education requirements, fast and convenient, no need to wait for materials in the mail or for a live-class schedule. You may print out the on-line workbook. Take as long as you need to finish the class.
This class is on going, register at any time. To take the On-line class: Come to the office to register and receive the information to access the on-line program and on-line workbook. REGISTRATION FEE IS $55 cash only. To take the State Exam:

Log on to https://notary.cps.ca.gov/ or call (916) 263-3520 to schedule a testing date. You may register for the exam at any time. Taking the education class prior to the exam is recommended.

The fee for the State Exam is $40 and is paid directly to the State.

Proper identification is required.

For Notary questions please contact the instructor, Pat
Meyer at info@notaryclasses.net Course
#40242

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO CLASS.

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