Auctioneering, SHRM Prep Offered in September

Here's a list of noncredit classes offered in September at Walters State.

Auctioneering Among Noncredit Classes Offered in September

Seven noncredit classes will be offered by Walters State in September. These include Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification Prep, SHRM CP/SCP Certification Prep, Industrial Electricity and PLC Troubleshooting, and Programming, and Auctioneering. For more information or to register for a class, contact Kellie Hendrix at Kellie.HendrixFREEWS or 423-798-7988.

Online Classes

Auctioneering 50-Hour Apprentice License, Sept. 10-Oct. 22, Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, $634.
This course meets the Tennessee educational licensing requirements.  This class covers the basics of auctioneering in an easy-to-understand format. Students will learn fundamentals with ethics and professionalism emphasized. Upon completion of this course and the passing of the apprenticeship exam, students must submit an application for an apprenticeship license along with payment and certification of completion to the Tennessee Auctioneering License to receive an apprentice license. This course uses the Zoom videoconferencing platform.

Parenting and Divorce Online, Sept. 10 or Sept. 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $60
This class meets the Tennessee mandated course requirement for divorcing parents. Skills learned in this class can help you and your children through a very difficult time. Improve your communications and lessen the trauma caused by a divorce, especially on your children. The Zoom videoconferencing platform is used for all participants. 

Multiple Campuses

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation Course, Sept. 10-Nov. 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, $1,595.
This class will be offered through virtual participation at the Morristown, Niswonger and Sevier County Campus. This class covers everything human resource professionals need to excel in their careers. This course prepares you for the certification exam and covers four knowledge areas: people, organization, workplace and strategy. Eight behavioral competencies are studied: leadership and navigation, ethical practice, business acumen, relationship management, consultation, critical evaluation, global and cultural effectiveness and communication.

Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 2, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $150.
This class can be taken at the Niswonger or Morristown campuses or at the Newport Center virtually through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This builds on the concepts learned in the Level 1 class. Students will learn how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently, work more advanced formatting options, and manage functions, formulas and data ranges. The class also offers data analyzation techniques. 

Greeneville

Part 107 Pilot Certification Prep Training, Sept. 9-13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $1,890.
The CrossFlight Drone Part 107 prep course prepares students for the FAA Part 107 exam. The actual exam is not part of the class, but students will learn how to take the exam. Students will complete the FAA’s Recreational Flyer exam (TRUST) and receive a federal certificate as well as CrossFlight Bronze Level certification showing employers that they have been trained and are ready to serve as ground crew members. The Class is offered at the Niswonger Campus.

Industrial Electricity and PLC Troubleshooting and Programming, Sept. 17-Nov. 26, Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m., $1,995.
This class provides a brief overview of AC and DC electrical concepts with an ephasis on troubleshooting using schematics and measuring devices. Students also receive an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), common associated input and output devices. Students also learn PLC programming including uploading and downloading programs, programing monitoring and using programming software as a troubleshooting tool. This class is taught on the Niswonger Campus.

Level 2 MiG Welding, Sept. 17-Oct. 15, 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, $379.
This class is focused on the Gas Metal Arc (MiG) Welding process, which is used extensively in the manufacturing industry. The process is easy to learn and highly productive. Students learn through a hands-on curriculum emphasizing focus, practice and safety. Also taught are the basic concept of spray welding, industry standards for welding equipment, selections of joints and weld positions. Students learn in a self-paced environment. This course meets at the Walters State Workforce Training Building.