TRAINING
In 2008, UPEACE/US offered two series of professional training courses in Washington, DC in conjunction with the UPEACE Center for Executive & Professional Education. The courses were designed to provide established and emerging leaders with the professional development opportunity to advance their leadership and management skills. Through these courses, leaders of all professional backgrounds were equipped with critical skills to maximize their impact in their respective careers and in the pursuit of peace and justice.
Spring 2008 Course Series: 2-day course on Nonprofit Leadership: Maximizing Impact.
Fall 2008 Course Series: 1-day course on Corporate Social Responsibility and a second offering of the 2-day course on Nonprofit Leadership.
Through the 2008 courses, UPEACE/US delivered over 35 hours of training to over 40 professionals involved in peacebuilding, community development, and other related sectors. All courses convened diverse groups of professionals representing 10 different countries and from organizations such as the World Bank, UNHCR, UNICEF, Chemonics International, Darfur Peace & Development Org., and many others. 2009 Courses: We are currently in the process of planning the 2009 Professional Training Course Series - check back in early 2009 for more information. Training for your Company or Organization: UPEACE/US also delivers custom-designed training to companies or organizations that would like to provide a group of employees with a unique skills-building educational opportunity. Please contact us by phone at 202.683.4081 or by email at
info@upeaceus.org
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to discuss offering a training opportunity for your employees.
See the links below for other UPEACE higher education opportunities:
Short Courses with the UPEACE Center for Executive & Professional Education in Costa Rica. Courses are offered in one week modules in the following subjects: (1) Social Entrepreneurship (2) Corporate Social Responsibility (3) Nonprofit Leadership: Maximizing Impact (4) Education in the 21st Century. Learn More
UPEACE Institute: (June 2009 in Costa Rica) This UPEACE Institute consists of three-week, two-week and one-week short courses given in different areas such as environment, peace, conflict, entrepreneurship, terrorism, development, film, violence, food security among others. All courses are facilitated by international professionals and educators with extensive expertise in each of these areas. Learn More
UPEACE Masters Degrees in Costa Rica: To learn more, visit: http://www.upeaceus.org/programs/professional-training.html?gclid=CK-t8f6LtJsCFQQupAodHWpdPw
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Graduate Certificate of Arts and Entertainment
Management
Off campus studies
International students can undertake off-campus study while living overseas.
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Course Overview
The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of the functions and principles of management as it applies to the role of a manager within the context of arts and entertainment and business generally. The course also provides an overview of the cultural industry and how arts and entertainment management is delivered and its links with international governing bodies, and develops a comprehensive understanding of the integration of business disciplines in the effective management of the arts.
Students will also develop necessary skills to provide leadership and direction for the arts, to contribute to the growing internationalisation of the arts and its potential impact on the countries ability to attract major cultural events. It develops a critical understanding of the concepts, theories and tools available in strategy formulation, implementation and organisational dynamics of cultural organisations.
The students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Arts and Entertainment Management will be eligible for entry into the Master of Business Administration with credit for units completed.
Course RulesTo satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate a student must complete 4 credit points made up of one compulsory unit worth 1 credit point and three elective units worth 1 credit point each.
Course structure Core unit
MMM790 Arts Management
Admission requirementsDeakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicants previous academic record.
The minimum requirements are:(i) successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or(ii) successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination or(iii) approved professional or industrial experience
English language requirements - Postgraduate coursesPostgraduate applicants to Deakin University must demonstrate their competence in English by providing certified/notarised documentary evidence of one of the following. Unless otherwise stated, applicants must have satisfied the University’s minimum postgraduate English requirements no more than two years preceding the date of their enrolment at Deakin. Certain courses may require a higher level of English proficiency.
1. An overall band score of 6.5 or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) conducted by the British Council/IDP Education Australia office, provided that no individual band score is less that 6. 2. A score of 237 or better (essay rating 4.5) in the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL CBT). 3. A score of 92 or better (writing score 21) in the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). 4. English is the applicant’s first language and secondary and/or undergraduate studies were conducted in English. 5. Satisfactory completion of at least two semesters of full-time study in an Australian undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a tertiary institution in Australia. 6. Satisfactory completion of a post secondary studies program which is at least two years full time or equivalent within the last five years in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment. 7. A minimum of three years professional practice in English, and satisfactory completion of study in English language leading to certification by the governing body of the profession. 8. Completion of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 4 program at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) with a final assessment result of 60% or higher within the last twelve months. 9. Satisfactory completion of the DUELI test of English language competence within the last six months.10. Other evidence of English language competence deemed acceptable by the Chair of the Academic Board.
University ProfileMore than 30 percent of Deakin students study by distance education.
Deakin has many years' experience in using online technologies to support and enhance the learning experiences of distance education students.
Distance education is an ideal choice for people who do not live near a campus to complete a course; or for people who wish to combine study with their job, as you may choose when and where you study.
Teaching and learningOff-campus courses are the same as on-campus courses – the only difference is that rather than attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes in person, you study using a variety of other methods.
Deakin Studies Online (DSO)DSO is Deakin University’s online teaching and learning environment. It delivers web-based course material and assessment tasks and facilitates communication and collaboration between staff and students.
DSO is being implemented as the university-wide learning management system.
Deakin's online environment gives you flexible and convenient access to learning resources and will enrich your learning experiences.
Distance Campus Support - Deakin University Student AssociationThe Distance Student section of the Deakin University Student Association website is devoted to information tailor-fitted to the needs of off-campus students on what DUSA in general and the Distance Campus Committee (DCC) in particular can do.
The DCC is here to represent YOU if you are a student at Deakin studying off-campus: looking out for your needs, putting you in contact with services, representing you to the University and making themselves available for advice.
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Whether you're exploring your artistic side for business or pleasure, at-home art classes allow you to work and study at your own pace, in the privacy of your own home. Art can be a fulfilling hobby or side business--and in some cases, even a full-time one, with the right work in the right market. Many artists work on a contract basis for magazines, websites and other media. Hone your creative skills with distance education courses in art.
Westwood College's online program offers you the flexibility you need to earn your degree when and where it's most convenient. Degree programs include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Programs:
Associate Degree - Graphic Design and Multimedia
Bachelor Degree - Animation
Bachelor Degree - Game Art
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Our aim to launch this site is to provide useful information to students, teachers and professionals. We are in a process of adding up useful educational resources to make http://www.ieducationguide.com one of the best educational websites on web. Education can be categorized as Primary, Secondary and Higher education.
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Degree Programs
The University of Florida offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance learning. These degree programs require formal admission to the University of Florida. Applicants must meet UF's general admission requirements as well as those specified by the individual degree program.
Certificates & Certification Training
Certificates require fewer courses than degree programs and do not necessarily require formal admission to UF (although a department or college can make that a requirement). However permission from the department or faculty coordinator is required before starting a certificate program.
Courses
These courses include college credit as well as non-credit professional and personal development courses. They may be web-based, or delivered by other technologies, such as print-based (correspondence) materials.
please visit the University of Florida home page. For more State of Florida distance offerings
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Please view our copyright and permissions information. These modules can be read online, or downloaded and printed off as booklets. All of our modules are available in English, and most are also available in additional languages. Our first online training module, Understanding and coping with traumatic stress, is also available as an interactive e-learning course. This course can also be downloaded and burned to a CD or DVD.
After you have completed each module you can also download a certificate of completion.
Your feedback is very important to us. If you have any feedback on these modules please email us.
Understanding and coping with traumatic stress (English, Russian, E-learning)
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Soccer (football) Assistant Software
Soccer Roster Assistant is a freeware program for soccer coaches of kid's soccer traveling teams or city leagues. By setting up team rosters and planning roster changes before the game, the coach can accomplish a number of items including allowing for each soccer player to get a turn at each position and allotting fair playing time between players. Soccer Assistant allows coaches to track substitution rotations, starting line-ups, and what key roster mixes are the most competitive. Soccer Roster Assistant the coach can track any number of soccer games as well as any number of teams using different team files.
