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If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and gain a competitive edge in your field, obtaining a professional license can be an excellent way to do so. However, passing the licensing exam can be a challenging and daunting task. That’s where license exam prep courses come in.
Upcoming Exam Prep Courses
Licensed Tax Consultant (LTC) Exam Prep Boot Camp
Take the next step in your career as a Tax Professional in this four-day course for Tax Preparers studying for the Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant exam. Course is based on 2021 tax law. Candidates need to have at least 1100 hours of tax preparation experience in two of the past five years to meet the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners requirements. In an interactive setting, you will review the consultant exam outline, sample study questions and determine what areas of study you need to spend more time on prior to sitting for the exam. Continuing Education: This course is also available for 28 hours of Oregon Tax Professional continuing education (not approved for federal CE).
Thursdays & Fridays, June 15-16 & June 22-23
9am to 5pm
Required orientation meets on June 8, 1-3pm
Online Zoom; $595
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Property Manager License Exam Prep
Prepare for the Oregon Property Manager License Exam in just seven weeks. This course combines weekly interactive sessions with online home study to meet the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) education requirement, covering the role of property managers, tenant relations, fair housing, lease agreement and more. You must complete a total of 60 hours of study between weekly sessions and online studies. Plan on spending 6-8 hours (or more) each week completing online home study in addition to attending evening classes.
Tuesdays, July 11 thru August 22
6-8pm
Online Zoom; $629
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Real Estate Broker License Exam Prep
Prepare for the Oregon Real Estate Broker’s License Exam in just ten weeks. This course combines weekly interactive sessions with online home study to meet the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirement. You must complete a total of 150 hours of study between weekly sessions and online studies (Saturday session does not count toward 150 hour total). Plan on spending 15 hours (or more) each week completing online home study in addition to attending evening classes. The course and instructor are certified by the OREA. For more information, call 541.280.9995 or janda@a1schools.co.
Tuesdays, June 13 thru August 22, 6-9pm and
Saturday, August 26, 9am to 5pm
COCC Bend Campus CAS 104; $695
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Contractors CCB Test Prep
Contractors must take a 16-hour state-approved course to satisfy the educational requirement for Oregon construction contractor licensing. Take this two-day live class to prepare for the state-mandated test (not included) to become a licensed contractor. Required manual included. This class is based on the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Oregon Construction Contractors.
Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3
8am-5:30pm
Redmond Campus; $399
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Part-Time Teaching Opportunity
Part-Time Bookkeeping & Quickbooks Instructor
The Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development is currently seeking a business professional to teach courses such as Bookkeeping for Business, Quickbooks Online Beginning & Intermediate, and more.
The ideal candidate will have content area expertise and experience teaching or with group facilitation. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a plus, as is experience working in a diverse multicultural setting. Inquire today at CBIPD@cocc.edu.
