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Business Training

If you’re looking for training related to topics such as bookkeeping, computer skills, or need business-related training and certifications, you’ve come to the right spot. Our classes will teach you all the skills you need to use a computer as well as how to use many applications. You can learn bookkeeping skills through our QuickBooks classes and prepare for certification exams in our exam prep classes.

Check out our programs below and use the 'Search for Classes' button to view upcoming classes. When you're ready to register, you can register online or use the 'Register for Classes' button to see other registration options.

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Bookkeeping & Accounting

Description Classes

If you own a business and want to learn how to do your own accounting, our QuickBooks classes will teach you everything you need to know starting with the basics. You'll learn how to generate financial statements, record transactions, process payroll, track jobs and time, and audit your records. We have three levels of QuickBooks training ranging from basic, intermediate, and advanced.

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Computer Skills

Description Classes

Need to learn how to use a computer or improve the skills you already have? We offer various levels of computer classes ranging from the basics to advanced topics that will make you workforce ready. We also offer classes that teach topics such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, website design, HTML, and much more.

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Human Resource Certification Exam Preparation

Description Classes

Are you a HR professional wanting to prepare for your aPHR, PHR®, or SPHR® certification exam? In our exam prep classes you'll learn information needed to be successful through multiple learning techniques that have been developed from feedback from actual test takers. The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering.

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Employability Skills

Description Classes

Are you unemployed or have you recently found out you will be losing your job? Searching for jobs and feeling prepared to find a new one can be hard if you haven't had to do it in a long time. Our Employability Skills classes will help you with job searches, resumes, and interview skills to make sure you're ready and confident when it's time for you to start your next career. Many of our employability skills classes are fee waived for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or have received a notification of a pending layoff. When you're searching for classes, all employability skills classes will be coded as HRD.

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Notary Public Education

Description Notary Classes

E-Notary Classes

Notaries prevent fraud and forgery and if you want to be commissioned as a Notary Public in North Carolina, you'll need to complete this class. You'll learn what you can do as a Notary Public and what rules you must follow. To be a Notary Public, you must be 18 years of age or legally emancipated; speak, read, and write English; possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and live or work in the state; and not. Also please note that any person who has been convicted of a felony under North Carolina or federal law is prohibited from holding public office including the office of Notary Public.

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Real Estate

Description Classes

Start Your Career in Real Estate!

Take the first step toward becoming a North Carolina real estate broker!

This is the required course you need in preparation to become a “provisional broker.”  This course covers basic real estate principles and practices, including real estate law, contracts, brokerage practices, financing, closing, valuation, fair housing, property management, taxation, and mathematics, as well as other related topics.

Real estate practice in North Carolina is governed by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC), whose “primary function is to license and regulate real estate agents.”

 

Costs

Registration- $185.55

Book and online access (North Carolina Real Estate Today 4th Edition)- $55.69

https://bookstore.randolph.edu/college (click All Lynn Richardson)

 

Course Requirements

  • This course requires a significant time commitment. In addition to the 4 hours of class time each week, students need to be prepared to spend a minimum of 6 hours online and each week and 2 hours studying outside of the classroom.
  • To pass the course and be eligible to take the State and National Exam, students must score a minimum of a 75% on the class final exam and meet the attendance requirements below.
  • The North Carolina Real Estate Commission requires a student in the Pre-licensing course to attend a minimum of 80% of the instructional time.
  • The instructional time for this course is 90 hours. CEU’s 9
  • This course uses a blended format that combines live virtual classes, monthly in-person sessions, and online assignments 
  • A student cannot be absent for more than a total of 16 hours.
  • Missing more than 16 hours will deem you ineligible to take the end-of-course exam. This includes absences due to technological issues.
  • All hours missed are counted toward the total absences.
  • In-person classes will be held at the Archdale Center, 110 Park Drive, Archdale, NC.
  • The end-of-course exam will be conducted in-person at the Archdale Center

 

After passing the Pre-licensing course, a student must submit a license application to the NC Real Estate Commission to be eligible to take the license examination. Upon meeting all Commission requirements and passing the state examination, students may qualify to receive a North Carolina Provisional Broker license.

License application instructions are provided in the free publication Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina (RELINC), which is available on the Commission’s website at www.ncrec.gov.  It is recommended that you review the RELINC publication prior to registering and paying for this class. Please follow this link to the RELINC publication- https://www.ncrec.gov/Pdfs/Licensing/RELINC.pdf 

To advance to the full broker status, a provisional broker must complete three 30-hour post-licensing courses within 18 months of passing the licensure exam.  After the first year of licensure, brokers must complete eight hours of continuing education on an annual basis.  Additional experience and training are required to become a broker-in-charge.

 

Credential Offered: Certificate of Completion (Pre-Licensing Education)

 

Eligibility Requirements

Students must meet North Carolina Real Estate Commission eligibility requirements, including:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a citizen of the United States (also certain non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens under federal law)
  • Possess a Social Security number
  • Meet the Commission’s character requirements
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be able to speak, read, and write the English language
  • Meet all other applicable eligibility requirements established by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission

 

Technical Requirements

Students must have access to a Laptop with Windows or Mac computer with a reliable, high-speed internet connection. The computer should include a current web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

Students must also have software capable of viewing PDF documents (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) and access to word processing software. Microsoft 365 is available at no cost to all RCC students and is recommended for completing any course assignments.

 

Technical Support Information

RCC’s Computer Services Help desk is available Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. by calling 336-625-1573 or by email cctechsupport@randolph.edu

For access to username, passwords, password reset or other technical questions, students can view the FAQ on the following link by visiting www.randolph.edu and click on https://www.randolph.edu/student-success/myrcc-portal.aspx

 

Physical Requirements

To be successful in this course, students must be able to:

  • Complete assignments, quizzes, and exams independently.
  • Perform basic real estate math calculations without assistance.
  • Read and interpret written materials, including contracts and instructional content.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
  • Understand verbal instruction in both live and recorded formats.
  • View instructional videos and complete online modules.
  • Submit assignments and complete quizzes/exams electronically.
  • Use basic computer functions, including email and document access (PDF, Word, etc.).
  • Engage in lecture/instruction for extended periods of time.
  • View and interact with course materials (slides, videos, text).
  • Operate a computer or device necessary for course participation.

 

Contact
Tonya Monroe
tcmonroe@randolp.edu
336-328-1751

This course meets North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) education requirements for pre-licensing. Employment requires passing the North Carolina Real Estate Licensing Exam and meeting all state licensing requirements.

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