California State Notary
Public Training and Testing
Session
#3171.236
Saturday 9/10 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exam Testing
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
OR
Session #3171.237
SUNDAY 10/9 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exam Testing
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
OR
Session #3171.238
Saturday 11/5 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exam Testing
San Marcos Campus - Room O-11
As of January 1, 2005, all
new and renewing Notaries must take an accredited 6 hour seminar! Students
can no longer simply study to take the examination. This accredited class
will provide the new or previously commissioned Notary Public with up to the
minute information and skills to pass the state examination with confidence,
detect fraud, and be successful in a new career. There is a growing need for
Notaries Public in the expanding financial, real estate, business and law
professions. Become a valuable employee and learn how to protect your
employer’s business. If you wish to take the test: please bring a check for
$40 made payable to Calif. Secretary of State, a valid Calif. driver’s
license and a #2 pencil. A $20 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $75.00
Test only information go to:
http://notary.cps.ca.gov/sessions.asp
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Notary Public Loan
Signing Agent Course
Advancing your Notary Public Career.
Session #3201.213
SUNDAY 9/18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
OR
Session #3201.214
SUNDAY 11/20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
Now that you are a Notary, how do you get the business? We provide the tools
and teach you * how to become a Loan Signing Agent, *the most lucrative
businesses to contact and who to ask for, * how to get signed up with a
Signing Service, * how to develop and build your own business. We teach you
how to properly notarize loan packages. We take you through a practice loan
package and show you exactly what you need to do. We discuss how to
negotiate your fee, how to get called back, and how to market and brand
yourself as a professional in your field. If you are a notary, this is the
class that will make the difference and bring in the big bucks! Bonus: We
provide a free list of 50 loan signing companies looking for notaries now. A
$35 materials fee and a $20 certificate fee will be collected in class.
FEE:
$100
A $35 materials
fee and $20 certification fee will be collected in class.
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Become a
Certificated DogTrainer - Instructors Course
Teryn Hartnett
Session #3219.201
7 -Fridays 9/16, 9/23, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room A-5
In this 56 hour trainer’s course (class room learning) we will be covering
animal behavior, the scientific principles of how dogs learn (learning
theory), ethology and how dogs communicate (body language). You will also
learn about behavior problems in puppies, adolescents and adult dogs. You
will study behavior modification training tips (problem solving). You will
learn teaching skills and how to structure private lessons and group
classes. The class will include a Power Point presentation with videos and
the students will be breaking up into groups and working on case studies,
etc.. This Course is designed for those interested in becoming dog trainers
and those that are new to the field. This course, when taken in conjunction
with a hands-on practical course or apprenticeship, will give you the
necessary skills to work for a trainer or start your own business.
About the Instructor: Teryn has been training dogs since 1996. She has
trained police dogs and the handlers in protection, narcotics detection and
tracking. She is one of only a few civilian instructors who have taught at
the International Police K9 conference. She is approved by GDA as an
instructor for the “puppies in training” obedience course. Teryn was also an
accredited senior training instructor and graduated number one in her
accreditation class. Teryn is approved by the America Kennel Club (AKC) as
an instructor and certifier of the Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC). Teryn has
completed the required tests and is one of only a handful in California
licensed by the Delta Society as an evaluator for therapy dogs.
A $50 materials fee will be collected in class
for books.
Cost $800 (Compare with most programs that cost $2,000 - $3,000)
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Medical Insurance Billing I
Terry Rowen
Session #7700.205
Saturday 10/22
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
If you are interested in the medical world and you want to enter it, medical
insurance billing is something you must know. The physician’s most valued
employee is the one who does the insurance billing. This class is developed
specifically for the novice; learn step-by-step directions on:
• How to bill Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurance companies.
• How to look up diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and modifiers using the
actual coding books. Learn how to fill out the 1500 claim form (this claim
form is accepted nationally by insurance carriers).
• How to read an explanation of benefits form and remittance advice form.
• How to keep updated in the field for free.
Medical insurance billers earn on the average $14 to $16 to start and much
more with some experience. Work part or full-time, or become an independent
biller and work from your own home where you can earn over 80,000 a year
with only five clients. You will receive a comprehensive insurance billing
manual, which includes rules of billing, complete instructions on how to
bill, information on how to stay updated and much much more. Receive
original claim forms and other handouts as well. Certificates of Completion
will be issued - No tape recorders, please. A $45 materials fee will be
collected in class. Please arrive 15 minutes early to purchase materials.
FEE: $100.00
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Computerized
Medical Insurance Billing at Home
Terry Rowen
Session #7703.205
Saturday 10/22
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Orientation meeting only, class is on-line San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
THIS IS A HOME-STUDY PROGRAM. YOUR QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY EMAIL. YOU MUST
HAVE ACCESS TO E-MAIL. This class complements the Billing 1 class. You will
actually set up a typical group practice, inputting physician, patient and
insurance company information as well as procedure and diagnostic codes. You
will learn how to print out claim forms and how to set-up for electronic
billing. A step-by-step approach will be provided. You will even receive
several practice lessons you can do at home! System requirements include a
PC with Windows 98 or above (Windows NT 4.0 or higher is fine), 32 MB Ram
and a printer. We will meet for a 15-minute orientation in class where you
will purchase your materials and meet the instructor to explain how this
home-study class works. You have three weeks to complete the 8 to 16 hours
of course work. Your instructor will be available by e-mail Mon - Fri for
three weeks to answer any of your questions. A Certificate of Completion
will be issued with the successful completion of an open book quiz. You must
have completed Beginning Medical Insurance Billing I, or be taking it
concurrently, or have previous knowledge of claim form completion. This is a
short orientation meeting. A $65 materials fee will be collected in class.
Cash only please. You will receive a 150 page manual and a CD software demo
package.
FEE: $45.00
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Medical Insurance Billing II
Terry Rowen
Session #7701.205
Sunday 10/23
9:30 AM - 1:15 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
This class starts where Beginning Medical Insurance Billing I leaves off.
This class is highly recommended for those students who have just completed
Medical Insurance Billing I to give you a well-rounded learning experience
in Medical Billing. This class is also necessary if you want to start a
Medical Insurance Billing service from your home. We will cover:
• Completing a secondary claim form
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Billing
• Basics of Managed Care
• Follow-up on an unpaid claim
• Legal aspects of collections
• Finding employment as a Medical Insurance Biller
• Surgical terminology for reading a
surgical report
Special Note: Students who complete both the Beginning Medical Insurance
Billing I and II will be placed on a list that the instructor maintains for
doctors looking to hire Medical Insurance Billers in your area. Certificates
of completion will be issued - No tape recorders, please.
A $35 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $75.00
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How to Start a
Medical Billing Service from Home
Terry Rowen
Session #7702.205
Sunday 10/23
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
Learn what you need to start this business from your home!
• How to set your fees.
• Where to find a list of ethical medical
billing software vendors.
• Successful ways to market your services.
• Promotional literature you may use for your own business.
• Sample contracts for your clients to sign.
• The three different types of billing
services that doctors are requesting.
• You will receive scripts of the question doctors ask you and the answers
to give them.
Prerequisite: Beginning Medical Insurance Billing I or previous knowledge of
medical insurance billing claim form completion. Certificate of completion
will be issued. No tape recorders, please. A $45 materials fee will be
collected in class.
FEE: $55.00
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How to
Start a Medical Transcription Service from Home
Terry Rowen
Session #7712.202
Sunday 10/23
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
San Marcos Campus - Room O-13
Find out pertinent information you need to start your own home-based medical
transcription business. You will learn or receive: 1. Where to get
hands-on-training at home. 2. Where to purchase your equipment. 3. How to
market and what to charge. 4. Sample contract and marketing letters. 5.
Contracts and marketing flyers you can use. 6. Organizations to join and
where to sub-contract work. 7. Where to find software that will increase
your typing speed by 40%. You will also receive a tape of 8 doctors
dictating reports so you can practice at home with a standard tape recorder.
You can also work as an employee at a hospital if you like. Certificates of
completion will be issued. There is a shortage of medical transcriptionists
so you will be in demand. You have two weeks to ask questions through
e-mail. NOTE: THIS CLASS TEACHES YOU HOW TO START THE BUSINESS AND DOES NOT
REPLACE A FORMAL CLASS ON HOW TO DO TRANSCRIPTION.
A $60 materials fee will be collected in class. Cash only please.
FEE: $30.00
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How to Start a
Successful Pet Sitting Business
Pamela Begeal
Session #3215.202
Saturday 11/19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room B-2
Turn your love for animals into a thriving business with great income
potential! This introductory course will teach what services are
traditionally offered and not offered by pet sitters. You will learn:
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What you can realistically expect to
make.
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What your start up costs will be.
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What the legal elements of starting a
business are.
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What the pet owning public is looking
for and how to present yourself to get the job.
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How to set up a inexpensive yet profes-
sional web site for your business.
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What resources are out there to help
the new pet sitting business owner.
This seminar is fun and informative for anyone
who is considering a new career or capitalizing on something you may already
do part time. Pamela Begeal, Instructor, is the current Executive Director
of the Pet Sitters of San Diego, California. She started her own pet sitting
business in 1989, is a graduate of the Red Cross Pet First Aid and PetTech
CPR courses and is head instructor of the Pet Sitting University.
A $5 materials fee will be collected at the time registration.
FEE: $40.00
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A Beginner’s Guide to
Getting Published
LeeAnne Krusemark
Session #3202.202
Saturday 11/5
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room B-6
Did you know that Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold his
first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by
selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a full-length novel,
this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past, the editor’s desk.
You will be presented with information it may take other writers years to
discover, including:
* how to become a “published” writer overnight
* submitting manuscripts the correct way
* writing irresistible query letters
* 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer
* FREE future Q&A opportunities
If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop, taught by a
successful published writer, is a must! SPECIAL NOTE: DUE TO THIS
INSTRUCTOR’S HIGH DEMAND, THIS WORKSHOP CAN ONLY BE OFFERED ONCE A YEAR.
A $10 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $45.00
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How to
$Cash$ in with a Successful Home-Based Business
LeeAnne Krusemark
Session #3039.232
Saturday 11/5
1:00 PM- 3:30 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room B-6
Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money?
Turn your talents and hobbies into profits at home by learning how to start
a home-based business from a Chamber of Commerce past president and
successful Southern California entrepreneur. During this comprehensive,
informative workshop, you will discover many details it has taken other
entrepreneurs years to discover on their own, including:
* more than 100 home business ideas
* all the mandatory legal documentation
* many ways to market your product/service
* taking tax deductions (this workshop included)
* FREE future individual Q&A opportunities
If you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step workshop
is a must! These workshops have been offered from Maine to Hawaii, and the
inspiration given to others has been compared to Oprah! SPECIAL NOTE: DUE TO
THIS INSTRUCTOR’S HIGH DEMAND, THIS WORKSHOP CAN ONLY BE OFFERED ONCE A
YEAR. A $10 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $35.00
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How to Make Money with a Home-Based Typing/Word Processing Business
LeeAnne Krusemark
Session #3028.234
Saturday 11/5
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room B-6
If you can type, then you can make money at home using your typewriter/word
processor or computer. Having already learned all about home-based business
success (participants must have attended “How to $Cash$ in with a Successful
Home-Based Business”), you will then discover the secrets to profits in the
typing/word processing business, including:
* how & where to find clients
* 50 ways to advertise/market your services
* effective home office equipment choices
* 100 ways to make money with a computer
* FREE national networking information
There really is a need for your services, so why not have the freedom to be
your own boss, set your own hours, and have the opportunity to make more
money than you ever did before by attending this workshop. A $10 materials
fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $25.00
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Certificated TIPS Training
(Training for
Intervention Procedures)
Matt Cowell
Session #3220.201
Saturday 10/8
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room B-6
The primary goal of TIPS Training is to establish acceptable standards of
practice for serving and selling alcoholic beverages. The focus of every
training session will be on customer service and responsible behavior. TIPS
Training is appropriate for any individual who sells or serves alcohol. Upon
successful completion of the class, the student receives a certificate that
is valid for 3 years. TIPS Training is used in all 50 states, the District
of Columbia, and 22 other countries. It is the foremost solution to
preventing intoxication, drunk driving, underage drinking, and other hazards
that can accompany the sale and service of alcohol. A $21 fee will be
collected in class for materials and certificate.
FEE: $40.00
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FINANCE
Get $1000s for Your
Child’s College Education
Ron Caruthers
Session #3119.224
Saturday 9/17
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Escondido Center - Room 303
Find out the truth about beating the high costs of your child’s education.
Discover almost unheard of strategies and tips that a few families are using
to save thousands of dollars. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and get the
most money possible. Students are welcome to attend free with a parent. An
optional $20 book is available for purchase.
FEE: $30.00
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The Personal Financial
Management Workshop
John Howells
Session #3189.219
3 Wednesdays 9/28, 10/5 & 10/12
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Mt Carmel High School - Room T- 5
In this informational seminar, you will learn practical and positive steps
toward developing a personal financial blueprint for success. The seminar
will provide you with the basic information about the fundamentals of sound
financial planning that can lead to financial independence. Key concepts and
practices of wise money management are revealed and explored. An optional
fourth session is available to review your personal financial situation.
Topics include: *How to reduce taxes *How to reduce insurance costs
*Retirement planning *Making the best of your investments *How to save and
invest more.
FEE: $59.00
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Debt Free & Prosperous Living
Ronald Stewart - owner of
Debt-Freedom Marketing
Session #7050.219
Saturday 10/29
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room F-7
You can get completely out of debt including your mortgage! Interested in
learning how to pay off all your credit debt in one to two years? Imagine
what your life would be like to have no mortgage payments...no car
payments...no credit card payments...no debts whatsoever! You don’t need to
be a Wall Street wizard to make this work, and it doesn’t matter whether you
make $12,000 or $120,000. First, learn to avoid the pitfalls that cause most
people to fail financially, and then learn to eliminate your debt by
prioritizing your bills with our unique system. Learn to operate on cash
only even when emergencies strike and still build wealth for retirement. The
goal is to get you to the point where you can live comfortably on the
interest from your investments. This is NOT an investment program,
debt-consolidation, re-financing or bi-monthly mortgage plan. This seminar
is strictly educational. Bring a calculator and a list of debts, showing
balance and monthly payments (principal and interest only.)
A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $40.00 A free calculator will be given to the first 20 people
who register.
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REAL
ESTATE
Make a Fortune Purchasing Distressed REO Foreclosure Properties from
Banks
Marshall Reddick Session #7591.209
Saturday 11/19 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room P-32
There will be 24,000 REO (Real Estate Owned) properties available in
Southern California this year (about 3,000 per month). REO is a banking term
for properties foreclosed by banks. You can purchase REO’s “as is” to fix
up, or the banks will fix them up for you. REO’s can be found in all
locations. You can get great deals with low down payments and excellent
terms. The loans are easy to qualify for; they require low down payments
(0-30%) and they have terrific interest rates.
After an informative seminar and “no-host” lunch with Dr. Reddick, you will
go on a great tour and see a sample of an REO home, townhome, or condo.
Topics include: how to buy for greatest leverage; how to find REO
foreclosures; how to approach lenders and determine which ones to deal with;
how to determine what price to offer; how to make effective offers before
others know the property is available; how to justify the price you want to
pay; how foreclosures wipe out all liens and other loans; how to get low,
low closing costs. The class lecture is 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. (A no-host lunch
is scheduled from 12:30 - 2:00 pm). The tour will be from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
using your own transportation.
A $20 materials fee will be collected in class.
FEE: $50.00
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Timing the Real Estate Market
Robert Campbell - Author of
“Timing the Real Estate Market”
Session #7713.201
Saturday, 9/24
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room P-32
When it comes to making money in real estate, nothing beats good timing. The
average home in San Diego was worth $155,000 in 1985. It was worth $240,000
five years later in 1990. But if you held onto that home for another five
years, you would find that the price had dropped to $180,000 in 1995. Since
then, the price has risen to $600,000, a gain of over 200%. To know the most
profitable time to buy and sell a home or investment property, Robert
Campbell, author of Timing the Real Estate Market, is going to show you a
break-through method for tracking and predicting real estate trends.
Who should attend this class? Any man or woman who is thinking about buying
or selling a home or investment property in Southern California. Anyone who
wants to know if it’s better to be a buyer or a seller at today’s staggering
price levels. Here’s a small taste of what you will learn: (1) Are we in a
real estate bubble? Are housing prices going to crash? (2) How to “read” the
warning signals that tell you the market is going to rise or fall (3) Five
key trend indicators that have accurately predicted the peaks and valleys of
SoCal real estate cycles for the past 23 years. (4) The four stages of all
real estate cycles. (5) How to identify the “sweet spot” in real estate
cycles – where prices can go full-throttle through the roof. (6) 10 Cardinal
Rules to follow – that guarantee optimal success in real estate. An optional
$20 fee will be collected in class for Robert Campbell’s book Timing the
Real Estate Market.
Optional book may be purchased from the Instructor for $25.
FEE: $50
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Real Estate
Appraisal: A New Career/A New Business
Instructor: Bill Mansfield
Session #7523.247
Thursday 9/22
6:30 - 9:30 PM
San Marcos Campus - Governing Board Room
Skilled, experienced appraisers are always in demand and may earn $100,000
or more each year. Real estate sales may boom and bust, but appraisals are
done every day. Here is an opportunity that can lead to an independent
profession and a high paying job. Come and join expert appraiser, Bill
Mansfield, who will share his experience and recommendations on how to enter
this exciting career and advance to higher professional levels. If you like
what you hear, you’ll want to sign up for our new Real Estate Appraisal
Licensing Course. (See below)
FEE: $50.00
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Real Estate Appraisal Course
Credit Hours: 75 - Instructor: Bill Mansfield
5 Saturdays and Sundays
Session #7709.204
Oct. 1-2, Oct. 15-16, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 12-13,
Dec. 3-4
9 AM - 5 PM San Marcos Campus - Room B-6
OR
Session #7709.305
Feb. 4-5, Feb 18-19, Mar 4-5, Mar 18-19, Apr
1-2
9 AM - 5 PM San Marcos Campus - Room TBA
Real estate appraisal represents an exciting
opportunity to apply technical skills and knowledge of real estate and to
work as an independent professional. Our 75 credit hour Appraisal course
provides the education required for you to pass the trainee level real
estate appraisal license exam and provides a solid foundation for your
appraisal career. Our expert instructor, Bill Mansfield has spent over 15
years teaching students just like you to become successful real estate
appraisers. He will help guide and educate you in the first stages of
securing your appraisal license.
This class is held on weekends (NOT consecutive) for 5 Saturdays and
Sundays:
If you can not attend a specific class day or weekend, arrangements can be
made to have you attend the same class one weekend earlier at Riverside
Community College.
PLEASE COME TO THE FIRST CLASS WITH YOUR TEXTBOOK:
"Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal, 8th Edition" By William L. Ventolo &
Martha R. Williams.
You can purchase this new or used on Amazon.com The cost new is about
$52.00, a used version is about half that.
FEE:
$799.00
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PART II: (USPAP) Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Credit Hours: 15
Session #7710.204 OR
Sat & Sun Dec. 17-18 9 AM - 5 PM
San Marcos Campus - Room A-18
(Certificate with approval number will be supplied by the Course Provider)
Our 15 credit hour USPAP course developed by the Appraisal Foundation covers
the ethical behavior and competent performance required of appraisers in the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This excellent
classroom Instruction is taught by an OREA and AQB qualified USPAP
Instructor. This course will cover: The preamble, Standards, Standards
Rules, Statements of Appraisal Standards, Advisory Opinions and any other
currently required topics.
FEE: Tuition $199.00 + Textbooks $60.00 (collected at time of
registration)
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Two-day Film School
Dov S-s Simens
Session #8606.211
Sat. & Sun. 10/1 - 10/2 OR
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Monica Two-Day Film School
This is the acclaimed filmmaking course that is credited with launching the
careers of 24 Sundance entrants, Quintin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, Baz Luhrman,
as well as Oscar nominated actors like Queen Latifah & Will Smith. In one
intensive weekend you’ll discover how to write, produce, direct and
distribute an independent feature film. Day-1 “Make-it”! Day-2 “Sell-it”!
All attendees receive a Filmmaker’s Workbook. This is NOT a videography
class! Class is 9 AM - 6 PM each day.
Please call our office to verify class location (760) 744-1150 ext. 2702.
FEE: $389.00
Click here for detailed information about the
Film School
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