AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the accounting field.

Course content includes principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining business and financial records and the preparation of accompanying financial reports.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
• Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
• Prepare governmental tax forms, including income, payroll, and sales taxes.
• Consider the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552030205-1819.rtf

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Academic knowledge.
• Higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Work attitudes.
• General employability skills.
• Technical skills.
• Occupation-specific skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552030205-1819.rtf

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AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment in business.

Course content prepares the student to become proficient in the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of a business, including organizational and human aspects, with emphasis on various theories of management, the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing economic resources, and decision making. Emphasis is given to the ownership of small business enterprises. It also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently operating or owning a small business.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Demonstrate, by specific example, the major management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
• Analyze the nature of marketing and the elements and interrelationships of the marketing mix.
• Communicate business information in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner through written documents, oral presentations, and use of technology.
• Apply specific business knowledge – e.g., accounting, economics, marketing, and management – in a manner that identifies and evaluates business practices.
• Analyze legal and ethical issues from a global awareness perspective within the operation of a business.
• Describe the nature, purpose, and importance of human relations in an organization environment.
• Identify the major forces influencing human behavior at work.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Analytic – Analyze information and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers.
• Detail Oriented - Must pay attention to details. This quality is necessary across a range of tasks, from ensuring that the organization complies with building codes to managing the process of buying equipment.
• Communication – Provide information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Leadership – Must have this quality to manage workers and to coordinate administrative duties, as well as motivate employees and deal with any issues.

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AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in business.

Course content prepares the student to become proficient in the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of a business, including organizational and human aspects, with emphasis on various theories of management, the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing economic resources, and decision making. It also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently operating or owning a small business.

PROGRAM INFO

The program can be completed in one year full-time or 1-1⁄2 years part-time.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
• Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
• Demonstrate employability skills.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552020104-1819.rtf

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Academic knowledge.
• Higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Work attitudes.
• General employability skills.
• Technical skills.
• Occupation-specific skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552020104-1819.rtf

POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS

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AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in business.

Course content prepares the student to become proficient in the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of a business, including organizational and human aspects, with emphasis on various theories of management, the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing economic resources, and decision making. It also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently operating or owning a small business.

PROGRAM INFO

The program can be completed in one year full-time or 1-1⁄2 years part-time.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
• Manage business information using appropriate software.
• Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
• Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
• Demonstrate employability skills.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552020104-1819.rtf

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Academic knowledge.
• Higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Work attitudes.
• General employability skills.
• Technical skills.
• Occupation-specific skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552020104-1819.rtf

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AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed for the person who has the vision, strategy and discipline to start a business venture but lacks the business expertise and skills to make it a success. It would also be helpful for those already in business seeking to expand or diversify or those considering self-employment for the first time.

Course content includes entrepreneurial thinking, opportunity recognition, sales and marketing, e-commerce and global challenges, managing economic resources, risk-taking, securing financing, getting the required licensing and certifications, decision making, staffing issues, management and leadership skills.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Develop entrepreneurial concepts.
• Develop entrepreneurial resources.
• Apply accounting principles and concepts to perform accounting activities.
• Demonstrates money management skills.
• Describe and conduct business records management.
• Plan and develop a marketing-information management system.
• Plan and develop promotional strategies.
• Plan and develop pricing strategies.
• Analyze business risk.
• Analyze and identify legal considerations.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552070308-1819.rtf

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Academic knowledge.
• Higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Work attitudes.
• General employability skills.
• Technical skills.
• Occupation-specific skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster.

**FLDOE:  https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/0552070308-1819.rtf

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AT A GLANCE

This certificate is designed to introduce food service management concepts. The courses will provide a broad range of skills and knowledge that will be needed to enter into an entry-level management position.

Course content includes sanitation, food production, dining room service and management, and cost control practices.

The content includes but is not limited to employability skills in the hospitality industry, laws that affect the hospitality industry, technology used in the industry, and management of various types of hospitality establishments.

(Information taking from the FDOE Curriculum Framework.)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Summarize basic principles and concepts of the hospitality industry along with managerial techniques and human resource management practices.
• Outline the legal responsibilities and rights of the owners, guest and employees, and identify the security procedures and needs of the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the marketing function and how it applies to the hospitality industry.
• Develop an understanding of the basic functions related to front desk operation and the coordination of the guest cycle.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environments for food preparation and service.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of comfort and confidence participating in the operation of a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrate food preparation methods appropriate for specific production situations.
• Demonstrate the practical approach to the various aspects of food and beverage cost control, purchasing, and budgets.

Information taking from Learning outcomes. https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/business-and-office-management.aspx

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

National Center for O*NET Development. 11-9051.00 - Food Service Managers. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9051.00

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AT A GLANCE

This certificate is designed to introduce hotel management concepts. The courses will provide a broad range of skills and knowledge that will be needed to understand the management process within the lodging industry.

Course content includes security, personnel practices, purchasing, front office procedures, property operations management, and legal aspects of the hospitality industry.

The content includes but is not limited to employability and customer service skills, marketing techniques in the hospitality industry, laws that affect the hospitality industry, and management operations for hotels.

(Information taking from the FDOE Curriculum Framework.)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Summarize basic principles and concepts of the hospitality industry along with managerial techniques and human resource management practices.
• Outline the legal responsibilities and rights of the owners, guest and employees, and identify the security procedures and needs of the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the marketing function and how it applies to the hospitality industry.
• Develop an understanding of the basic functions related to front desk operation and the coordination of the guest cycle.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environments for food preparation and service.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of comfort and confidence participating in the operation of a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrate food preparation methods appropriate for specific production situations.
  Demonstrate the practical approach to the various aspects of food and beverage cost control, purchasing, and budgets.

Information taking from Learning outcomes. https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/business-and-office-management.aspx

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

National Center for O*NET Development. 11-9081.00 - Lodging Managers. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9081.00

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AT A GLANCE

This College Credit Certificate program gets students ready to start careers in the supply chain, transportation and logistics industry, in addition to preparing them for further education. Students gain knowledge and skills in supply chain management, as well as enhance their communication, critical thinking, technical and problem-solving abilities. All credits from this certificate transfer into Palm Beach State’s A.S. degree in Supply Chain Management.

PROGRAM INFO

Total program credits: 18.

Students may complete this program in 6 months (24 weeks) full time; 9 months (36 weeks) part time.

The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Warehouse and distribution technologies and operations
• Information systems for logistics, inventory and materials management
• Methods, costs and benefits of all forms of transportation
• Procurement and demand planning
• Business management principles encompassing strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, production methods and leadership.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate the major functions of supply chain management: planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution of goods and services.
• Apply problem solving skills to managerial practices applicable to supply chain finance, accounting, and economics.
• Demonstrate an ability to efficiently manage transportation systems.
• Analyze legal issues from a global awareness perspective within the supply chain management industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism specific to the supply chain management industry.

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FURTHER EDUCATION

Graduates of this program may apply all credits earned toward Palm Beach State’s A.S. degree in Supply Chain Management.

AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the marketing field.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in organizations and businesses (for-profit and nonprofit) as advertising and display specialists, public relations specialists, and marketing, advertising or public relations managers. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

Course content includes marketing, advertising, personal selling, business law, management and general business knowledge.

PROGRAM INFO

This program can be finished in 18 months.

The program is offered at the Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, Loxahatchee Groves and Boca Raton campuses.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Demonstrate, by specific example, the major management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
• Analyze the nature of marketing and the elements and interrelationships of the marketing mix.
• Communicate business information in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner through written documents, oral presentations, and use of technology.
• Apply specific business knowledge – e.g., accounting, economics, marketing, and management – in a manner that identifies and evaluates business practices.
• Analyze legal and ethical issues from a global awareness perspective within the operation of a business.
• Explain the role of advertising in the marketing mix, describe advantages and disadvantages of various advertising media, explain the latest advertising techniques, and be able to design an advertising campaign for a product or a service using various media.
• Explain the role of personal selling in the marketing mix, list the steps of the selling process, explain why personal selling is more efficient than any other forms of promotion, and discuss the key differences between relationship selling and traditional selling.

(Information taken from Learning Outcomes.)

POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS

Students graduating from this program will be able to plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers; develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied and oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

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AT A GLANCE

This college credit certificate program is designed for the student who seeks a broad background in business, seeks to start a small business, or wants to advance in a current position.

This program prepares students for employment in roles such as:  Customer service representative, Insurance office assistant, Account Managers, Personal Lines Agent, Claims Adjuster, and Risk Analyst.

The content includes but is not limited to related business and insurance practices such as:  insurance standard policies and forms, Florida insurance regulations, operating procedures, planning, organizing, customer service, marketing, sales, and risk management.  Emphasis is placed on the development of business and risk management skills necessary to become efficient and effective in identifying customers’ insurance needs based on the amount of risk found and meeting profit goals within an insurance agency or carrier.

(Information taking from the FDOE Curriculum Framework.)

PROGRAM INFO

32 weeks (full time), or 64 weeks (part time).

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Communicate business information in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner through written documents, oral presentations, and use of technology.
• Analyze legal and ethical issues from a global awareness perspective within the operation of a business.
• Analyze the nature of marketing and the elements and interrelationships of the marketing mix.
• Demonstrate, by specific example, the major management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
• Apply specific business knowledge – e.g., accounting, economics, marketing, and management – in a manner that identifies and evaluates business practices.
• Explain the role of insurance in both personal and business environments; identify insurance needs and appropriate actions; recognize key terms and clauses in the insurance contract; explain the scope of insurance contracts and how they are applied to risks and losses; understand the role of marketing and customer service; discuss risk management and insurance concepts.
• Recognize career opportunities in the Risk Management and Insurance field.

Information taken from Learning outcomes. https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/business-and-office-management.aspx

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.  
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National Center for O*NET Development. 13-1031.01 - Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1031.01

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AT A GLANCE

The Paralegal Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and are seeking further education in the field of paralegal studies. This program certificate renders the student eligible to obtain professional certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) through the Certified Paralegal (CP) examination.

Course content includes legal concepts, legal writing and research, court systems, and business law. Course work prepares the student for employment as a paralegal in law-related occupations, including public and private law practice and/or corporate or government law-related activities.

PROGRAM INFO

• Have a bachelor's degree
• The program can be finished in one year if you attend full-time.
• The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
• Earn 24 credit

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Identify substantive and procedural theories and concepts as they apply to a wide variety of legal tasks completed in legal settings, such as private law firms, corporate and public legal offices and nonprofit legal services entities.
• Effectively communicate in writing and orally with persons who seek legal services as well as other parties who are an integral part of the legal process, such as court personnel, other paralegals in offices of opposing counsels, clients and witnesses.
• Use both print and technology modes, including pleading texts and programs, and research programs typically found in legal settings.
• Identify and solve questions related to the ethical practice of law under the direction of a licensed attorney.
• Recognize and understand how court personnel, attorneys and all other persons employed in the delivery of legal services relate to each other.

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AT A GLANCE

This program prepares students for employment in the transportation, distribution and logistics industry. Course content focuses on the practical knowledge and skills needed by a variety of employers, including distribution facilities, carriers, ports, manufacturers, retailers and third-party logistics firms. The program also covers general employability skills, technical skills and an overview of career pathways.

PROGRAM INFO

Total program hours: 600

Approximate program length: 6 months (24 weeks) full time; 9 months (36 weeks) part time.

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Global supply chain life cycle and the logistics workplace
• Quality control principles and practices
• Supply chain computer systems
• Product receiving, stocking, order processing, inventory control and shipment; customs procedures and free trade
• Modes of transportation and dispatch, routing and tracking operations
• Customer relations
• Use and safe operation of equipment and handling of hazardous materials
• Work communication practices, with a focus on teamwork and problem solving

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Describe the principle elements of global logistics and supply chain technology.
• Compare, contrast, and explain transportation systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to use existing and emerging industry-related technology.
• Describe and explain warehouse operations.
• Apply principles of economics to solve business problems or address business-related issues.

POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS

The supply chain and logistics field offers career opportunities across all business categories, including e-commerce enterprises, manufacturers, retailers, distribution facilities, transportation and logistics companies and ports. Industry sectors that rely on supply chains include hospitals and health care organizations, restaurant chains, and manufacturers of consumer goods, electronics, food and beverages, fashion and much more.

Common job titles: Facility Supply Chain Technician; Cargo & Freight Agent; Production, Planning & Expediting Clerk; Quality Control Specialist; Clinical Distribution Clerk; Freight Forwarder; Customs Entry Specialist, Shipping & Receiving Clerk; Technical Support Specialist

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COMPLETION REQUIREMENT

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is required in order to complete this program, unless the student has a qualifying exemption, such as a high school diploma.

AT A GLANCE

This CCP program is designed to prepare students to work in an insurance office as an accredited claims adjuster. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Agent and Agency Services, as a pre-licensing requirement for obtaining a ACA 5.20 or 6.20 Insurance License. This course is required for the public adjuster apprentice (3.21) license.

This 40-hour course content will include but is not limited to the following:  Insurance terms and concepts, insuring; personal and business automobiles, personal and commercial inland marine, residential and commercial property, general liability, worker compensation, crime insurance and health insurance.

PROGRAM INFO

Total program clock hours: 40; Approximate program length: 5 weeks.

This program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Florida statutes governing property and casualty insurance, insurance policies and coverages, and licensing requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ACA in resolving insurance claims
• Identify and explain the major areas of property and casualty, including legal aspects, ethics, and insurance practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

National Center for O*NET Development. 13-1031.02 - Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1031.02

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AT A GLANCE

This CCP program prepares the student to take the State of Florida licensing exam for a position as a life insurance agent, including health and variable annuities. This course is for all participants who deal with the ultimate consumer and must obtain a Florida insurance license. This pre-licensing course is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Agent and Agency Services.

Course content includes development of communication, critical thinking, human relations and employability skills. Topics included in the course: insurance terminology and concepts, federal and state regulations and legal contracts.

(Information taking from the FDOE Curriculum Framework.)

PROGRAM INFO

Total program hours: 60 Hours

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Florida statutes governing life, health, and variable annuities insurance; insurance policies and coverages; and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operations of insurance agencies and the role of the agent and client in insurance transactions.
• Identify and explain the major areas of life, health, and variable annuities insurance, including legal aspects, ethics, finance, economics, and insurance practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.  
  Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

National Center for O*NET Development. 41-3021.00 - Insurance Sales Agents. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/41-3021.00

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AT A GLANCE

This CCP program is designed to prepare students to take the State of Florida licensing examination for the property & casualty general lines (2.20 authority), in preparation for the position of general lines agent. This pre-licensing course is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Agent and Agency Services.

Topics include automobile, fire & allied lines, general liability, homeowner's insurance, crime & surety, worker's compensation, inland & ocean marine, aviation and boiler machinery. Course content includes development of communication, critical thinking, human relations and employability skills.

(Information taking from the FDOE Curriculum Framework.)

PROGRAM INFO

Total program clock hours: 200. Approximate program length: 14 weeks.

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Florida statutes governing property and casualty/general lines insurance, insurance policies and coverages, and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operations of insurance agencies and the role of the agent and client in insurance transactions.
• Identify and explain the major areas of property and casualty/general lines insurance, including legal aspects, ethics, finance, economics, and insurance practice.
  
  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

National Center for O*NET Development. 41-3021.00 - Insurance Sales Agents. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/41-3021.00

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AT A GLANCE

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) of the Florida Division of Real Estate requires completion of a 45-hour post license course within the first two (2) years of obtaining a real estate license.

This program offers the FREC required post-licensing education for licensed real estate sales associates. It will expand upon pre-licensing education by further developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful sales agent career. Topics include listing, selling and financing real property, analyzing/managing investment property, legal issues, and strategies for business planning and time management.

PROGRAM INFO

Total program clock hours: 45 hours   Approximate program length: 1 week full time, 4 weeks part-time.

Based on enrollment, the program is offered at the Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, and Loxahatchee Groves campuses.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Foundational knowledge required of a successful real estate sales associate as it relates to legal issues, risk management, the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, professional ethics, communication skills, and business plan preparation.
• Ability to prospect for listings, appropriately price a property for sale, make a listing presentation, and complete a listing contract.
• Ability to work with buyers, differentiate between a sales contract and an option contract, write and present an offer.
• Identify mortgage qualities, explain how to obtain financing, and explain the closing process.
• Ability to analyze and manage investment property.
• Renewal of real estate license.

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AT A GLANCE

This CCP program is a study of the basic principles, practices and theories of real property, economic value, legal implication and relationship to the sales associate and broker. This pre-licensing class is approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Real estate Commission. 

The pre-license course for real estate sales associates must be successfully completed prior to taking the state license examination. 

Real estate is one of the major industry groups in the Florida economy. The selling and leasing of housing is an especially strong career opportunity in South Florida.

 PROGRAM INFO

Total program hours: 63. Approximate program length: four to ten weeks.

The program is offered at the Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Loxahatchee Groves, and Boca Raton campuses.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Knowledge of the Florida statutes governing real estate agents, contract agreements, ownership of property, and licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of the operations of real estate agencies and the role of the broker and associate in real estate transactions.
• Identify and explain the major areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.

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