Blog Post: Invest in your future through education

Would you like to discover more about the ever-expanding green building industry field? How about learning to improve the processes of your company through Lean Six Sigma Green Belt?

These are among the choices in the spring 2009 catalog for San Diego State University ’s College of Extended Studies , which is now available at your request.

If you would like to receive a free College of Extended Studies catalog, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or visit www.neverstoplearning.net.

The catalog lists courses in extension, self-improvement, and career enhancing business-related courses.

In addition to normal offerings such as business, computers, foreign languages and art courses (among others), San Diego residents can also sign up for regular SDSU courses through the Open University program. This program allows individuals to enroll in courses - on a space available basis - without being formally admitted to the university.

The catalog also contains professional development courses and information about more than 35 professional certificate programs, which are designed to improve professional skills or prepare participants for a new career. Also offered are courses in management, business writing, leadership, and other areas of business.

New programs offered this spring include Professional Certificate in Renewable Energy and Green Energy Management Online; Professional Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Leading Strategically: Critical Skills for Effective Leadership During Challenging Times; Health Care Career Programs; Online Health Care Courses; Sensory of Wine – Aroma and Palate; and Understanding Coffee: From  Bean to Cup.