UW COLLEGES BUSINESS COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE – ONLINE
Each instructor-led online course runs for six weeks offering a minimum of six lessons per course. Interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials and online discussion areas supplement the lessons and all materials are available to you over the World Wide Web. Read your lessons and ask questions of your instructor at times most convenient for you! Feel free to enroll in one, two or three six week courses of your choice OR complete all five core courses and at least one elective course to earn the Business Communication Certificate. Requirements can be completed within one year.

Understanding and Managing Conflict - Feb. 11, 2008
Effective Business Writing - March 10, 2008
Leading Others - October 13, 2008
Constructing Clear Messages - Nov. 10, 2008
Problem Solving & Decision Making - Dec. 8, 2008

ELECTIVES
Fee: $89 per course
$475 for certificate program ($59 discount)
To receive a brochure with full course descriptions and instructor biographies or to register, call Kathy Palmer at 1-800-859-8334.

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE – ONLINE
Online Paralegal Certificate of Completion Program Gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform the basic duties of a paralegal in this six-part, non-credit Paralegal Certificate of Completion series from the University of Wisconsin Waukesha. This entry-level online program provides a comprehensive overview of paralegal roles and responsibilities. Through this program you will learn how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.

Who Can Enroll and Start Dates
Anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can enroll in this program. College experience and/or law office experience is helpful but not required. This program is recommended for those in the legal profession seeking advancement or for someone interested in a career change. Each course begins the third Wednesday of each month (June 18, July 16 etc.) Requirements include Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Total cost of books for program is approx. $170

Earning the Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued to those who complete all six courses in the series. You are free to enroll in individual classes but you will not receive a comprehensive certificate of completion until you have completed the six-course series. This is a non-credit program and it does not lead to any type of professional certification or a degree. Although there is no current requirement in any state other than California that a paralegal have any level of professional experience or hold any type of degree, most employers prefer to hire paralegals that have experience working in a law office and/or an associate's degree, in addition to the skills and knowledge taught in this program.

Core Courses – each class is six weeks
Paralegal Preparation 1: Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort & Contract Law
Paralegal Preparation 2: Legal Documents & Analysis
Paralegal Preparation 3: Evidence, Legal Interviewing & Investigation
Paralegal Preparation 4: Legal Authority & Research
Paralegal Preparation 5: Legal Writing & Appellate Procedure
Paralegal Preparation 6: Law Office Administration, Advocacy and Job Hunting Techniques

How to Register: www.ed2go.com/uwfdl