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Center for Professional Studies: Spring 2010 Non-Credit Courses (NEW)

Growing Gardens

Wednesdays, April 28 - Sept. 22
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
McKay Campus School, C-Wing
Cost: $95
CRN 40604, Course Number PDMT 2005

Learn techniques to start and design your garden, to manage pests and nutrients, as well as some basic science behind gardening and sustainability. This series is primarily designed for members of the community with little or no experience with gardening, but who want to start a garden at their home, neighborhood, or school.

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Brown Bag Sessions: Learn and enjoy while you have lunch!


Social Networking Landscape

Tuesday May 18, 2010
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Center for Professional Studies
150B Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Instructor: Robert Favini
Cost: $40
CRN 34306, Course Number PDMT 2006

Do you tweet? Have been friended? Is everyone in your office linked in but you? Do you feel like you've been left behind in the recent wave of social networking sites? If so, this session will help to explain the basics of Social Networking. We'll explore some of the most popular sites out there, and take a look at what may be in store for the future.

Marketing Essentials for Non-Profits

Tuesday June 22, 2010
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Center for Professional Studies
150B Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Instructor: Robert Favini
Cost: $40
CRN 40606, Course Number PDMT 2007

In many ways non-profit organizations have a greater need to get their message out. Often basic marketing techniques are not employed because of the misconception that only profit driven companies can benefit from marketing activities. This session will review basic marketing techniques that can be used by non-profits to improve advocacy with key constituents.


Registration Information

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first served basis. Early registration is highly recommended in order to ensure a place in the course. Please print the PDF Registration Form below.

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Fax registrations will be accepted provided a completed registration form and credit card information or purchase order is submitted to (978) 665-3639. Full payment is required prior to the start of the course.

Mail
Mail registrations will be accepted provided a completed registration form and check, credit card information, or purchase order is submitted to: Center for Professional Studies (CPS), Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Full payment is required prior to the to the course.

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