Upcoming COCC Fall Courses

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Be a Tax Preparer

Mondays and Thursdays, September 4 to December 1
6-9pm and Sundays, September 14 to November 30, 1-5pm
Online Zoom; $749
Registration/refund deadline is August 21

Instructor: Patricia King

Do you want to become a licensed tax preparer, expand your tax knowledge to help you in your business, or just add skills to your resume? This 14-week (88 hour) course includes interactive sessions to prepare you for the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners Licensed Tax Preparer exam.

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HR Certification Preparation: SHRM CP & SCP Exam Prep

Wednesdays October 8 to December 10
5:30-7:30pm and Mondays, October 13 to December 8, 6-7:30pm
Online Zoom
SHRM Member $1,400
Non-SHRM Member $1,750
Registration/refund deadline is September 23.

Instructor: Erika McCalpine

Demonstrate your value as a human resource professional through certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). This course prepares you for the SHRM certification exams, recognized as one of the global standards in certification for the HR professional. SHRM member fee and non-member fee options. This course is for experienced HR professionals (not an entry to the HR profession).

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Real Estate Broker License Exam Prep

Tuesdays, September 30 to December 9
6-9pm and Saturday, December 6, 9am-5pm
Online Zoom; $695

Instructors: Stacey Harrison & Heather Rich

Prepare for the Oregon Real Estate Broker’s License Exam in just 10 weeks. This course combines weekly interactive sessions with online home study to meet the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirement.

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Leadership Lab@COCC

Every other Thursday, October 2 to December 4
1-5pm
COCC Bend Campus
Register for individual sessions or enroll in all six and use code 6thFREE at checkout to save $175!
Registration deadline September 23

Instructor: Michael Cieri

Leadership Lab@COCC is a six-topic leadership development experience incorporating many learning activities to grow the habits successful leaders need in today’s workplace. Beginning with Emotional Intelligence, the program moves through the essential topics of Accountability & Delegation, Coaching & Feedback, Working With Difficult People, Performance Management, and Team Building.

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Aromatherapy Fundamentals

September 22 to December 14
In-person Mondays 1-2:50pm
Hybrid; $339
Registration deadline September 18

Instructors:

Elyse Williams

Introduces essential oils’ properties, benefits and effects on the body when used in clinical and holistic settings. Massage therapists should have prior education and understanding of basic massage techniques before registering for this course.

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Thai Massage

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22 to December 14
6-8:50pm
COCC Bend Campus; $679
Registration Deadline September 18, 2025

Instructor: Emma Thompson

Fundamentals of traditional Thai massage and its applications will be explored. Advanced techniques will be practiced using traditional methods and their applications. Students should have the ability to kneel and move around comfortably in this position.

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Ethics for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) Interactive Online

Online course with 30 days access
Online Canvas; $99

Instructor: Stephanie Manriquez

This self-paced online course is a general review of ethics and standards and fulfills the 4 contact hour Professional Ethics Continuing Education requirement as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. In the online classroom, you will interact with your instructor using discussion forums, questions and answers, two written assignments and collaboration with other LMT’s to create conversations around ethical issues practicing LMT’s may encounter. Students will review, discuss, and apply ethical scenarios faced by LMT’s and develop strategies and tools to overcome ethical challenges. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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Cultural Competency for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) Interactive Online

Online course with 30 days access
Online Canvas; $25

Instructor: Stephanie Manriquez

This self-paced online course addresses attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enable a massage therapist to care effectively for clients from diverse cultures, groups and communities. Completion of this course meets the 1 hour Cultural Competency Continuing Education requirement as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. In the online classroom, you will interact with your instructor using questions and answers and discussion boards. You will discuss scenarios faced by LMT’s related to cultural sensitivity. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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Ethics and Cultural Competency for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) Interactive Online (Bundled)

Online course with 30 days access
Online Canvas; $119

Instructor: Stephanie Manriquez

This self-paced online course is a general review of ethics and standards of practice and fulfills both the 4 contact hour Professional Ethics and the 1 hour Cultural Competency Continuing Education requirement as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. In the online classroom, you will interact with your instructor using discussion forums, questions and answers, written assignments, and collaboration with other LMT’s to create conversations around ethical and cultural issues practicing LMT’s may encounter. You will review, discuss and apply scenarios faced by LMT’s and develop strategies and tools for ethical issues and cultural sensitivity. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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