Gatlin Education
Services
Online Course Proposal
There’s not a bad seat in the class
with Gatlin Education Services online career training programs!
INTRODUCTION
Gatlin
Education Services (GES) is the world’s largest provider of web-based,
instructor supported training programs to colleges and universities
nationwide. Our open-enrollment programs
are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber
positions for many in-demand occupations.
GES currently offers online certificate programs in the following
subject areas:
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Business
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Internet, Design, and
Technical
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Networking and CompTIA
Certification Prep
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Microsoft Certification
Prep
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Video Game Design and
Development
We build
our programs with a team of professionals from each respective field who work
with an existing textbook or base of material to provide the most effective
online learning experience. Instructors
are actively involved in the student’s online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as
well as encourage and motivate the students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests;
student’s grades are calculated using a combination of computer-graded tests
and the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s work. Students love the quality as well as the
convenience of anytime, anywhere learning.
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Administrative
Dental Assistant Hours 240 Price - $1,495
This
online program will teach you the essential administrative tasks for managing
the business aspects of a dental practice.
This program will include instruction in dental terminology and anatomy,
medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management,
insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and
diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant program will prepare you
for a new career working in a dental office. Textbooks included.
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Administrative Medical
Specialist Hours 240 Price - $1,495
Learn medical billing and coding from the comfort of your
own home with this online, instructor-led program. Upon successful completion
of this course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing
medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to
sit for either the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Medical
Administrative Specialist (CMAS) national certification exam. All
materials included!
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Advanced Coding for the
Physician’s Office Hours 80 Price - $1,295
CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS
Level II Coding, and much more will be covered in this online, instructor-led
program. This advanced program is designed for students with previous coding experience
or a basic coding education or for students who have completed the GES Administrative
Medical Specialist course. Preparation for the Certified Professional Coder
(CPC) certification exam is included.
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Advanced Hospital Coding and
CCS Prep Hours 80 Price - $1,595
This Advanced Hospital Coding course prepares
students to take the American Health Information Management Association's
(AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS). This program covers advanced ICD-9 coding procedures and is designed to
help students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning
and improving their coding skills.
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Coding, Reimbursement and
Documentation for Physicians Hours
12 Price - $1,095
This online, instructor-led program is designed to teach
physicians how to maximize their reimbursement by emphasizing proper coding and
compliance. By completing this course, physicians will learn about medical
necessity, bundled services, modifiers, and efficient ways to be compliant
while getting the maximum reimbursement due for services performed.
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HIPAA Compliance (4 user
licenses) Hours 12 Price
- $699
The HIPAA Compliance online program
provides doctors and their staff with a simple route to compliance. Instead of
spending endless hours researching HIPAA regulations, training employees, and rewriting
contracts, internal documents, patient forms, and policy and procedure manuals,
doctors offices get it all simply by enrolling in the HIPAA Compliance program.
This program is ideal for office administrators, practice managers, or
physicians. This includes four user
licenses for the cost of one enrollment.
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ICD-10
Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation Hours 200 Price $1495
ICD-10 is a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural
medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for
use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and
statistical data gathering. This program will teach students how to prepare for
and implement the massive changes to the existing coding system. This new
program will present a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in
store for both diagnostic and procedural coding along with detailed information
on the impacts of the coding changes to medical coders, healthcare staff,
physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. Textbook
included.
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Medical Transcription Hours 240 Price -
$1,495
This online, instructor-led program
will prepare you to start a new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. A medical
terminology course is included at no extra cost! Transcriber and all materials
included.
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Pharmacy Technician Hours
240 Price - $1,695
This online program will teach the skills needed to gain
employment as Pharmacy Technician in either the hospital or retail setting. The
objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to provide graduates with the
skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions
in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This online program
pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a
forty-hour externship. All materials included.
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Revenue Cycle Management for Healthcare Providers Hours 12 Price
- $1,095
Revenue Cycle Management for Healthcare
Providers will teach students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance
of revenue cycle systems and processes. This course enables students to develop
an understanding of the components of the revenue cycle, the best methods of
benchmarking performance, and proven methods of improving cash flow.
§ Veterinary
Assistant Hours
240 Price - $1695
This online program will prepare you for an exciting new
career as a veterinary assistant by teaching you the essential skills of a
veterinary assistant. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as
how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program will also cover
interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well
as assisting the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such
as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable will be emphasized, and the
program will contain basic information about pet insurance. Textbooks
included.
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Administrative Professional
with MOS Hours 240 Price
- $1,895
This online program teaches the skills that you must acquire
to be successful as an administrative professional. Students will also learn
the most popular Microsoft Office 2003 programs including Word, Excel, Access,
Power Point, and Outlook. An introduction to QuickBooks is also provided. All
textbooks included.
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Bookkeeping the Easy Way Hours
140 Price - $1,595
This online, instructor led program introduces the concepts
of bookkeeping/accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping. This course is designed for students who are
interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices in planning a
more profitable future or seeking a new career. Students will be prepared for
entry-level bookkeeping positions upon completion of this program. Textbook and
thorough tutorial for Quick Books are included.
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Certified Bookkeeper Hours
80 Price - $1,695
This online course for experienced bookkeepers leads to
national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
(AIPB). The AIPB certification is a high professional standard and the only
national standard for bookkeepers. This course was created by the AIPB to
prepare bookkeepers for the national certification exam. All textbooks
included.
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eBusiness Hours
200 Price - $2,095
This web-based course provides a comprehensive introduction
to eBusiness. eBusiness is increasingly important in our networked world of
global transactions and global competition.
The primary objective of this program is to
introduce concepts, tools and approaches to eBusiness. Textbook included.
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Lean Mastery Hours 60 Price - $1,595
Lean Mastery contains clear, concise information
on transforming an enterprise to Lean. This online program is packed with
examples, photographs, graphics, quizzes, progress tests, case studies and many
interactive features that provide tips, "try this" exercises and
in-depth information. The program covers all of the Lean Enterprise concepts
and was authored by people who have successful, hands-on, practical worldwide
experience. Students will learn the concepts and theories needed to transform
an organization to Lean.
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Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) Hours 120 Price
- $1,495
This online program is a comprehensive, performance-based
program that teaches students to be proficient using the most popular suite of Microsoft
Office 2003 programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access. The
MOS program provides computer program literacy, measures proficiency, and
identifies opportunities for skills enhancement. Textbooks included!
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Paralegal Hours
225 Price - $1,995
This online, instructor-led program prepares students to be
successful in the fast growing paralegal career field. The Paralegal program
includes free access to the official NALA Campus certification exam prep and
Westlaw. Students will be prepared for entry-level Paralegal positions and will
receive official NALA national certification exam preparation. All materials included!
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Project Management Hours 40 Price - $1,395
This online, instructor-led program provides a comprehensive
education in project management. This program teaches the basics of project
management and includes preparation for the Project Management Professional
national certification exam. Textbook and exam prep included.
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Records Management Hours 80 Price - $1,295
Gatlin's online record management certificate
course is a power packed online training program that will teach you how to
manage electronic records and conquer the paper pile-up. Textbook included.
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Six Sigma Greenbelt Hours 100 Price - $1,795
Six Sigma Greenbelt is a Quality Improvement methodology
structured to reduce product or service failure rates. This online program
encompasses all aspects of a business, including management, service delivery,
design, production and customer satisfaction. Six Sigma is one of the highest
standards for companies and individuals to achieve. This interactive online
experience provides the skills needed to affect this highly valuable skill as
well as prep for the national certification. All materials included.
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Travel Agent Training Hours 120 Price - $1,495
This industry-leading program will prepare students for the
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Home Inspection Certificate Hours 200 Price - $1,995
This program covers the principal components of a home
inspection procedures and processes. You will learn how to create a home
inspection report details the home's condition including the heating and
cooling systems, the plumbing and electrical systems, the roof and siding, as
well as the framing and foundation. The program focuses on standards of
practice, defects recognition, inspection guidelines, reporting methodologies,
and liability management.
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HVAC Technician Certificate Hours
320 Price- $2,995
The HVAC Technician Certificate is a
comprehensive HVACR training program for heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, and refrigeration installers and technicians. This program is
designed to prepare learners using an online, mentor facilitated, self-paced
environment for entry-level positions in the HVACR industry, continuing
education for upgrading skills, or becoming Certified or Licensed (NATE,
etc).
Internet, Design, and
Technical Programs
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AutoCAD 2005 Hours 120 Price - $1,695
AutoCAD is an essential tool in many industries, including
mechanical and civil engineering and architecture. Employers seek workers
skilled in AutoCAD more than any other CAD system. This online program will
teach you the skills needed to create and edit simple drawings and gradually
introduces more advanced AutoCAD skills. AutoCAD 2005 student software and
textbook included!
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Digital Arts Certificate Hours
225 Price - $2895
The Digital Arts Certificate program focuses on developing
technical skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging.
Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or
equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Course projects include
digital art studies, retouching, compositing, illustration, identity design,
color matching and composition studies, photorealistic imaging, color
correction, and art exhibition development.
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Graphic Design Hours 80 Price
- $1,395
This online program begins with the fundamentals of design
and guides the student through the terms and processes they will use to turn
their knowledge of design into a career. The student will learn the rules of graphic
design, as well as useful marketing strategies and information about art in the
electronic age.
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Help Desk Specialist Hours 200 Price - $2,295
The Help Desk Specialist online program will prepare
students for a challenging technical support role. Upon completing the course
work, students will be qualified to assist customers, troubleshoot hardware and
software problems, and document solutions. The Help Desk Specialist program
will facilitate a higher level of understanding of the vital communication
skills necessary for conflict management and effective user training as well as
provide students with strong technical foundations. Textbooks included!
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Multimedia Design
Certificate Hours
225 Price - $2895
The Multimedia Certificate focuses on providing the
conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia
applications and environments. Students learn professional applications for
Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe After
Effects, or equivalent digital imaging, animation, digital video editing, and
motion graphics tools. Course projects include critique, storyboarding,
retouching, compositing, Flash animation and site design, basic
Action-Scripting, video and sound editing principles, motion graphics
production, and interface design.
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Web Database Developer Hours 200 Price
- $2,295
The Web Database Developer online program will provide
students with intermediate and advanced knowledge and skills in utilizing and
leveraging databases on the Internet. Students will be able to incorporate
database design, development, and deployment into e-commerce sites, dynamic web
sites, and business-to-business data collaboration. Students will also learn
about current and emerging trends impacting high-end web site development and
enterprise-class data warehousing along with resources to keep them current in
this fast moving technology. Textbooks included!
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Webmaster Hours 150 Price - $1,695
This online program prepares
students for a dynamic Internet based career as a Webmaster. Webmasters design,
develop, and maintain web sites. This Webmaster program begins by teaching
simple web page development and progresses by introducing new concepts by involving
you in active web page implementation using HTML and Dynamic HTML. Textbook
included.
Networking and CompTIA
Certification Programs
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A+ Certification Training Hours 160 Price
- $1,595
The Comp TIA A+ certification is the industry standard for
validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.
A+ opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology. Students are
required have an extra computer running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 to complete
the coursework. This program will prepare students to
take the CompTIA A+ Hardware and the A+ Operating System Technologies exams.
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Cisco™ CCNA® Certification
Training Hours 80 Price
- $1,695
This online program teaches students
the fundamentals of data network theory and the technologies that make the
Internet tick. They apply this knowledge by performing hands-on network
engineering work on Cisco network devices in a simulated network environment.
This program also involves extensive hands-on work on
Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in a simulated network environment and
prepares students for the Cisco CCNA certification exam. Textbooks included!
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Linux+/LPI Level One
Certification Training Hours 300 Price - $2,195
Linux+ is an entry-level certificate
program, developed by CompTIA, which measures Linux knowledge and skills for an
individual with at least six months practical experience (Network+ or A+
background). The online Linux+ Certification Preparation course will prepare
students to write the CompTIA Linux+ exam. Linux Professional Institute Advanced
Certification Training was developed by the Linux Professional Institute to
provide a useable, common measurement of Linux skills. Students taking these
courses will learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system including how
to configure Linux system services, how to manage a Linux system in a networked
environment, and finally, how to manage the servers a Linux system provides.
Textbooks included.
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Network+/Server+
Certification Training Hours 80 Price - $1395
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide
standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network
support or administration. The Network+ certification validates technical
competency in networking administration and support. This certification is geared toward those
with nine months field experience in network administration and support.
Server+ certification is a standard of competency for mid- to upper-level
technicians responsible for server hardware functionality. The Server+
certification credential validates advanced-level technical competency of
server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading,
maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. This certification is
geared toward mid- to upper-level technicians.
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Security+ Certification
Training Hours 120 Price - $1,595
The Security+ course helps prepare a student for
the CompTia Security+ certification exam. Students will learn about
industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure
security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and
operational and organization security. Other topics included in this course are
protocols used in Linux, UNIX, and Windows 2000 in addition to the TCP/IP suite
component protocols, and Ethernet operations. Students will gain knowledge in
capturing, analyzing, and generating IP traffic, how to exploit protocol
weaknesses and examine defensive solutions. Packet filtering, password
policies, and file integrity checking are also covered.
Microsoft Certification Training
Programs
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Microsoft Certified Database
Administrator (MCDBA) Hours 460 Price - $3,105
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
(MCDBA) certification is internationally recognized and is the designation
awarded to professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL
Server databases. The MCDBA certification may lead to career opportunities as
Database Administrators, Technical Support Specialists, Network Technicians,
and Technical Consultants. Textbooks included.
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Microsoft Certified System
Administrator 2003 (MCSA) Hours 440 Price
- $2,496
This MCSA certification program provides expert instruction
on the Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 family, making it easier to deploy, manage,
and use. Achieving the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on
Microsoft Windows 2003 credential provides a valid and reliable measure of
technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the
typically complex computing environment of medium-to- large-sized companies
operating on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 System. Textbooks included.
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Microsoft Certified System
Administrator Plus 2003 (MCSA+) Hours
340 Price - $2195
A four-course program, MCSA 2003+ is for those that hold one
of the following third-party certifications or certification combinations:
Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and Server+
certifications. The Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) can successfully implement, manage, and
troubleshoot Microsoft Windows server-based operating systems in addition to
systems that contain messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls.
They may also be responsible for configuring Internet access, enabling remote
access for users, and managing client computers. An MCSA may be a System
Administrator, Network Administrator, or Technician. Textbooks included.
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Microsoft Certified System
Engineer 2003 (MCSE) Hours 700 Price - $3,295
The MCSE credential is the premier certification for
professionals who analyze the business requirements, and design and implement
the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003
platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation responsibilities include
installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The MCSE 2003
credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the
industry, a credential in high demand. By earning the premier MCSE credential,
individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead
organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of
the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server
products. Textbooks included.
Video Game Design and
Development Programs
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3ds max Hours
650 Price - $4,495
This exciting new online program will teach
students how to use both 3ds max and Character Studio to design, develop, and
animate 3D video game characters. If you are looking to design professional 3D
games that look and feel just like the ones you play at home then you don't
want to miss this course!
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Video Game Design and
Development Hours 300 Price - $2495
The Video Game Design and Development online
program is the perfect starting place for students who are seeking to break
into the exciting gaming industry. This online program lays the groundwork for
students who wish to learn the high-end techniques and engineering principles
behind modern videogame technology. Using a comprehensive and analytical
approach to game development principles and techniques, students will begin to
develop the skills that are necessary to implement their own game ideas.
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Advanced
Video Game Design and Development Hours
350 Price - $3,105
In the Advanced Video Game Design and
Development online program students will move on to learn more advanced 3D
graphics programming techniques. Students will explore mesh optimizations and
hierarchical animation techniques, the use of level of detail (LOD) algorithms
to improve application performance by reducing polygon counts in distant
objects, skeletal animation systems for realistic character animation, and
more.
Detailed program
outlines, descriptions, and demos are available at www.gatlineducation.com.