Spring 2012 Los Angeles Harbor College Extension Program

Continuing Education (No Fee Classes)
(Late registration is permitted for these programs)
Spanish for Public Personnel
Make yourself more marketable by obtaining basic communication skills in the second most
utilized language in Southern California. Anyone in the public service workforce should
be able to assist his or her Spanish-speaking constituents. Class will focus on conversation,
proper phrases, greetings and common phrases of assistance. Successful participants will receive
a certificate. Class size is limited, Register early. *Text requirements discussed in class.
Sergio Soto, MA, teaches Spanish throughout Southern California.
#800007 Feb 6 to May 14 13 Mondays 7:35-10:15pm No Fee
(no class meeting Feb 20 & Apr2 )
This section meets off campus at Curtiss Middle School in Carson:
Gerry Koehler, MA Linguistics, Spanish Professor
#800008 Feb 6 to May 14 13 Mondays 6:35-9:45pm No Fee
Class meets at Curtiss Middle School: 1254 East Helmick Street, Carson 90746
(no class meeting Feb 20 & Apr2 )
Computer Keyboarding and Typing
Improve your typing skills with this self-paced class. Students will learn proper finger positioning
and posture on computer keyboards with hands-on lab applications. Gain speed,
accuracy, and most of all, confidence in type-written work. Typing test and certificate will be
administered upon completion of the course. Students can enroll in either or both sections
Sergio Soto, MA, Computer Lab Instructor
#800009 Feb 8 to May 16 14 Wednesdays 7:35-9:35pm No Fee
(no class meeting Apr 4)
Peter A. Aguilera, MA, Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
#800011 Feb 11 to May 19 12 Saturdays 12:05-2:20pm No Fee
(no class meeting Feb 18, Mar 31 & Apr 7)
Adminstrative Assistant Training Program
Gain the skills you need to succeed in the modern office industry. Learn clerical techniques,
industry standards, expectations, secretarial skills, simple bookkeeping, and touch up computer
skills. Successful students will receive a certificate upon completion.
Topics Include:
• Improving Professionalism • Introduction to Windows • Interview Techniques
• Printing Documents • Office Procedures • Customer and Client Relations
• Resume Writing • Basics in Microsoft Word & Excel • Inter-Personal Skills
• Business Communication.
Text requirements discussed in class. Students will spend approximately $40 on texts.
Eddie Afana, MBA, BS Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Computer Applications, and Office
Administration Instructor, managed a family owned printing business for over 7 years.
#800012 Feb 7-May 22 15 Tues & 14 Thurs 7:35-10:05pm No fee*
(no class meeting Apr 3 & 5)
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