All classes will be located at the
UNM Continuing Education South Building.

The Essentials of Writing Mechanics	Course 22031 Section FQA	Tuition: $189
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	1 session on September 2, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Grammar is not scary—or boring! Punctuation is not impossible. Correct grammar, punctuation, and usage are essential for communicating clearly and professionally. This interactive course will strengthen your usage of English conventions to give your writing a professional touch. Participants will receive a copy of the Precise Edit Training Manual. Register here.

Powerful Writing for Business Professionals	Course 22032 Section FQA	Tuition: $189
Thursday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	1 session on September 2, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Learn professional writing techniques to communicate effectively. Learn to say what you mean to say in clear, direct, and persuasive language that helps your readers understand and makes them respond. The result is good communication and improved professional credibility. Participants will receive a copy of the Precise Edit Training Manual. Register here.

Managing Your Manuscript	Course 37021 Section FQA	Tuition: $259
Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	2 sessions on 9/11, 9/18	Instructor: Kyra Ryan
Class Description:  Writing a book is satisfying. It’s also a business. How you do you get your book to the market? You will need a query letter, an agent, and a publication plan. With advice and instruction from a specialist in landing book deals, you will learn how to acquire an agent and get your book into publishers’ hands. You will learn strategies for getting your book off your computer and into the book market. In the second half of the course, participants will workshop their own query letters. For fiction and nonfiction writers. Two sessions, second session includes a workshop. Register here.

Using Social Media to Expand Your Client Base	Course 37045 Section FQA	Tuition: $259
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on September 14, 2010	Instructors: David Bowman, Will Reichard
Class Description:  Social media provide new tools for reaching your target market, expanding your client base, and reaching goals, whether you are a for-profit or non-profit organization. They can also be confusing and time consuming. What social media technologies are available? How can you use them effectively? How do they integrate with other marketing strategies? How will you know if they are effective? Taught by two experts in marketing and communication, this course provides you with concepts, tools, and strategies for making the best use of social media. Register here.

The Essentials of Writing Mechanics	Course 22031 Section FQB	Tuition: $189
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	1 session on September 22, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Grammar is not scary—or boring! Punctuation is not impossible. Correct grammar, punctuation, and usage are essential for communicating clearly and professionally. This interactive course will strengthen your usage of English conventions to give your writing a professional touch. Participants will receive a copy of the Precise Edit Training Manual. Register here.

Effective Writing for E-Communications	Course 22034 Section FQA	Tuition: $129
Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	1 session on September 22, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Your e-mails and memos are your public face, so they need to be professional, easy to understand, and accurate. The e-mails you produce affect how others view you and your ability to communicate effectively. This class will teach you how to write for organization and clarity and, ultimately meet your communication goals. Register here.

The Basics of Grant Writing	Course 22539 Section FQC	Tuition: $259
Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on October 8, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Grant writing is difficult – but not impossible. It is challenging – but rewarding. When you understand the writing and application process, the major proposal components, the critical decisions and considerations, and the review process, you can write a successful grant. This one-day course will provide the basics of grant writing and get you started on being awarded funding. Taught by former grants coordinator for the state and writer of numerous successful state and federal grant proposals. Register here.

Maximizing Your Website Content	Course 37048 Section FQA	Tuition: $259
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on October 13, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Create a website that promotes your products, services, and organization. We will explore basic marketing and design principles and then apply them to website development. This course will cover such fundamentals as understanding your website visitors and their needs, organizing content for easy access, developing effective navigation strategies, and implementing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. The final result is a website that works—for your visitors and for your company. Register here.

Managing Your Manuscript	Course 37021 Section FQB	Tuition: $259
Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	2 sessions on 11/6, 11/13	Instructor: Kyra Ryan
Class Description:  Writing a book is satisfying. It’s also a business. How you do you get your book to the market? You will need a query letter, an agent, and a publication plan. With advice and instruction from a specialist in landing book deals, you will learn how to acquire an agent and get your book into publishers’ hands. You will learn strategies for getting your book off your computer and into the book market. In the second half of the course, participants will workshop their own query letters. For fiction and nonfiction writers. Two sessions, second session includes a workshop. Register here.

Delivering a Great Workshop	Course 22555 Section FQB	Tuition: $259
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on November 12, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  You know your content. You’re an expert in your specialty. And now you’re going to share your expertise in a workshop. How you conduct the workshop is as important as what you know. Knowledge isn’t enough. You need to deliver. This course will teach you to teach others: planning for the event, making an engaging presentation, interacting with participants to address specific needs, balancing control and flexibility, and evaluating the results. Taught by two highly ranked, experienced presenters and trainers, this interactive course will teach you deliver your expertise like a pro. Register here.

The Essentials of Writing Mechanics	Course 22031 Section FQC	Tuition: $189
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	1 session on November 16, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Grammar is not scary—or boring! Punctuation is not impossible. Correct grammar, punctuation, and usage are essential for communicating clearly and professionally. This interactive course will strengthen your usage of English conventions to give your writing a professional touch. Participants will receive a copy of the Precise Edit Training Manual. Register here.

Powerful Writing for Business Professionals	Course 22032 Section FQC	Tuition: $189
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	1 session on November 16, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Learn professional writing techniques to communicate effectively. Learn to say what you mean to say in clear, direct, and persuasive language that helps your readers understand and makes them respond. The result is good communication and improved professional credibility. Participants will receive a copy of the Precise Edit Training Manual. Register here.

Using Social Media to Expand Your Client Base	Course 37045 Section FQB	Tuition: $259
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on December 1, 2010	Instructors: David Bowman, Will Reichard
Class Description:  Social media provide new tools for reaching your target market, expanding your client base, and reaching goals, whether you are a for-profit or non-profit organization. They can also be confusing and time consuming. What social media technologies are available? How can you use them effectively? How do they integrate with other marketing strategies? How will you know if they are effective? Taught by two experts in marketing and communication, this course provides you with concepts, tools, and strategies for making the best use of social media. Register here.

Maximizing Your Website Content	Course 37048 Section FQB	Tuition: $259
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1 session on December 7, 2010	Instructor: David Bowman
Class Description:  Create a website that promotes your products, services, and organization. We will explore basic marketing and design principles and then apply them to website development. This course will cover such fundamentals as understanding your website visitors and their needs, organizing content for easy access, developing effective navigation strategies, and implementing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. The final result is a website that works—for your visitors and for your company. Register here.

1634 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 277-8975