July 2010 Calendar of Classes Announced

Our July Calendar has been announced and the Enrollment Desk is open. We've added five great new classes — and more are on the way! Enroll now and start learning today!  [read more...]

Free Class! Internet Security 101

Join this completely free class today! Learn what everyone must know to protect against phishing attacks and identity theft while surfing the Web. Reserve a front row seat today and invite a friend! Free enrollments accepted through July 31.

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Hollywood Screenwriter to Teach at KSURF (31 May 2010)
A veteran Hollywood screenwriter and author will teach an introductory class on screenwriting, revealing what beginners must know to break in to this lucrative and glamorous market. [browse course description].

Free Class – Don't Be A Victim of Cybercrime! (20 May 2010)
A free class that will help Web surfers protect themselves again phishing attacks and identity theft will be offered this summer at KSURF. The class begins June 1. Invite a friend or co-worker! [browse course description].

Romance Writers Turn Love Into Money (1 May 2010)
Meet Leigh Barbour, who joins the Webversity team this month and read about her new class on Writing A Romance Novel That Will Get Published. [browse course description].

Webversity Welcomes New Instructors (1 May 2010)
We are pleased to welcome three new KSURF Webversity instructors! Meet Callie Carling, Chuck Weinstein, and Sara Salas.

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How to Brand Your Product or Company

[add] Why do consumers pay more for Apple’s iPhone™ when they could buy a generic phone with similar features for a lower price? The answer to this intriguing question lies in the power of branding. In this new course, marketing expert Barry Silverstein reveals how a small business or entrepreneur can create, improve, and market their brand. Whether your business is large or small, global or local, you'll discover a wealth of new insights that you can use to create a winning image for your company and products.

Fantasy Writing Workshop

[add] In this hands-on writing workshop, you will learn the basic steps to writing a short fantasy story. Fantasy author Andrea Stanet will delve into issues unique to this genre such as creating worlds, creatures, and magic systems. The course begins with a brief overview of the different sub-categories of Fantasy genre and ends with the student completing a short fantasy story. By the end of this course, you will have the skills necessary to create an enchanting tale that will leave your readers spellbound!

Christology: The Essence and Nature of Jesus Christ

[add] Enrich your understanding of the essence and nature of Jesus Christ in this illuminating online course. Join Brian Neese as he presents thought-provoking insights into the single most important person who forever changed the world – Jesus Christ. Christology is the study of the person of Jesus, with a focus on His nature and essence. It seeks to understand not just what Jesus did, but who He was and is. In this course, we will examine the nature of Jesus Christ and accepted theories surrounding this as well as other relevant implications.

How to be Organized (In Spite of Yourself!)

[add] This is not just a course about time management and clutter control. It is about prioritizing what is truly important in your life and liberating yourself from what is not. With Sara Salas as your guide, learn how to break a lifetime of bad habits and time-wasting behavior. The course will reward you many times over as you find yourself once again able to enjoy the simple pleasures in life: family, friends, and more time to do the things you most enjoy.

Principles of Strategic Management

[add] How do we grow our business and please customers? What's the best way to increase gross income and sales? Who are our competitors and what strategic moves are business rivals likely to make next? Join financial guru Jason Willoughby in this course for those who are seeking answers to these questions, those who want a winning strategy, and those who want to stay ahead of the competition. The course provides an introduction to the evolution of strategic management, how to develop strategies, and developing a strategic plan using the SWOT Analysis method. The course also examines strategy analysis tools, as well as and the process of crafting and executing company strategies.

Your Screen Writing Career

[add] This in-depth and revealing 26-unit course, taught by Hollywood screenwriter and veteran author Skip Press, will give aspiring screenwriters an insider view of the business of screenwriting. Join him as he explores industry trends, historical perspectives, and the basic structure of a screenplay. Participants will learn how to successfully write for this glamorous and lucrative market. Skip Press has taught this popular course to thousands of writers through college extension programs for twenty years and we're pleased to welcome him to KSURF!

Writing A Romance Novel

[add] Learn the basic skills needed to write a romance novel in this hands-on course led by multi-published romance novelist Leigh Barbour. Students who complete the writing assignments in this class will have laid the foundation to write their own category romance novel. Topics covered include an overview of the romance publishing industry, types of romance novels, characterization and plots, settings, viewpoints, description, narrative and style, dialogue, sensuality, pacing, revision, available resources, and a look at marketing.

Writing As A Healing Art

[add] Writing is more than just a way to communicate ideas to others: it is a tool we can use for healing, empowerment, and self- discovery. In this fascinating nine-week course, London-based Holistic teacher Callie Carling explores popular writing genre and techniques for using writing as a healing art. Each lesson provides insights into a useful technique, a writing prompt designed to promote self-healing, helpful tips to motivate you and get your creative juices flowing, and suggested inspirational readings.

How to Save and Invest Wisely

[add] Lately, the stock market has become risky and unpredictable. In this comprehensive course, financial planning expert Chuck Weinstein examines high and low-risk alternatives for saving and investing wisely. Lessons delve into the pros and cons of conventional savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment strategies. Take the first step to achieving financial security and independence in this intensive workshop.

Writing A Press Release

[add] This short but thorough course explores the basics of how to write a press release. Join published author Gloria Oren in learning what a press release is, the role it can play for a business or a client, and key points to consider before sitting down to write a press release. The course will examine when and why to write a press release (and when not to bother), the nuts and bolts of structure and style, how to format a press release, and who to send the finished press release to so your story will be told.

Internet Security 101

[add] A cyber crime wave is sweeping the Internet. Online fraud and identity theft reports soared 20% last year and dollar losses doubled over the previous year. This short course gives participants users the knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves from phishing and identity theft while surfing the Web. Author, programmer and webmaster Richard De A'Morelli examines the various ways that fraudsters steal passwords and other sensitive information, often with theirs victims' cooperation! This class is aimed at novice users but it is also a suitable refresher for experienced users and those in the corporate workplace.