function d(w){document.write(w)}
d('<TABLE BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 WIDTH=100%>');
d('<TR><TD BGCOLOR=#2764C7 ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2 COLOR=#FFFFFF>Top 10 New Classes on UniversalClass</FONT></B></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/how-to-manage-depression.htm">Depression Management</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($35.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> Managing Depression is an engaging course that offers an abundance of ideas for taking personal control over the nasty symptoms of depression.   Focusing on self-help for mild to moderate depression, this online class identifies the various symptoms of depression, and takes a meaningful and sincere approach, primarily to alternative and self-help therapies.  While not excluding traditional and more conventional therapies--such as counseling and medical support--this course also encourages students to take steps to empower themselves to feel better as well as reviews holistic approaches toward the mind and body.   Taking responsibility for as much of the healing process as possible &#8211; even if it simply means making an appointment with a doctor &#8211; is the first step toward more confidence and self-esteem.   This class  provides an uplifting, upbeat and realistic approach to depression which is intended to energize and encourage learners to face their problems head-on.       <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>D. Mithaug</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/cell_molecular_biology_101.htm">Cell and Molecular Biology 101</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($70.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> From the laboratory to the real world, cell and molecular biology has a far-ranging impact upon everything from the environment to health and medical issues. Cell and molecular biology enables researchers to study the minute world of microbes and cells.    This course will provide  a full overview of the world of cell and microbiology. We will first provide the basic components comprised within all living things before moving onto to how organisms\' internal systems work and how they coexist and contend with external elements.  Further on in the course, we touch upon more complex subjects such as: DNA and RNA; protein structures; and movement along cellular pathways. And, alas we delve into some of the deeper molecular biological issues, including those of pathogens; formation of cancerous cells; and, one of today\'s hot topics--the facts behind the controversial issue of stem cell research.  Despite the small size of researchers\' subjects, cell and molecular biology continues to be an area generating sizable interest. Not only are the applications of cell and molecular biology vastly infinite, its basic fundamental principles are critical to daily life.  We believe you will learn a great deal of information from this fascinating course as well as utilize its basic teachings to better understand the world around you.           <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>J. Bennett</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/learn-photoshop-elements.htm">Photoshop Elements 101</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($30.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> The Photoshop Elements software package is a condensed version of the popular Adobe Photoshop. Lesser priced, it contains all the features of Photoshop, but contains fewer options that are much easier to understand.  Elements was designed with the consumer in mind and is ideal for any budding photography enthusiast, home user with photos they want to organize or edit, or for anyone wishing to do basic photo manipulation or graphic arts.  Unlike Photoshop, navigating through Elements and completing tasks is simple. Whether you want to share, organize, or edit photos, you can do it quickly and easily using Elements.      In this course, you\'ll learn your way around Elements to make navigating it a breeze. You\'ll also learn all the features and how to utilize the options so that editing, organizing, and sharing your photos is quick and fun.     You\'ll learn how to:    &#216;  Upload your photos into Elements.   &#216;  Organize your photos in albums and catalogs.   &#216;  Adjust the colors in your photos to make them crisp and clear.   &#216;  Change the mood of your photos.   &#216;  Crop and resize photos and images.   &#216;  Add layers.   &#216;  Print images.   &#216;  Create albums, calendars, and other projects.   &#216;  Save your projects.   &#216;  Share your photo projects with others. This includes online albums, slideshows, photo emails, and more!        It doesn\'t matter if you already use Elements or you\'re completely new to the software. All lessons are comprehensive and easy-to-understand. Using step-by-step directions, you\'ll master even the most complex tasks. By the end of this course, you\'ll know everything about Elements that you need to know to easily organize, edit, print, and share your photos and images  <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>S. Mellencamp</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/business-credit-guide.htm">Business Credit 101</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($35.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2>   Business Credit 101 provides potential and current business owners with the necessary knowledge to successfully use credit within their business. There are many reasons why business operators rely on credit to maximize their business potential, but it is necessary to have an insight into the business credit arena to ensure that business credit is used effectively.  This course takes you through the basics of business credit giving you an opportunity to understand what business credit is, how to obtain business credit, the best type of business credit and even explores the taxation aspects of business credit. Business Credit 101 will provide aspiring and current business owners the necessary knowledge to effectively manage their business credit and financial needs.  <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>C. Addington</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/learn-technical-writing.htm">ABC\'s of Technical Writing</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($35.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> Technical writing is the art and science of translating technical information into readable, accessible writing usable by a wide audience. If you have ever read the user\'s manual for a piece of software or equipment you\'ve purchased, you\'ve seen technical writing in action. Creating manuals, help and technical support systems, online help systems, and instruction manuals are some of the main projects technical writers take on. Since nearly every business in every industry imaginable has at least an occasional need to bring technical information to its users and customers, technical writing is found in nearly every business, government agency, and non-profit organization.   If you work in a high tech industry, technical writing may be a part of your job description and daily duties. If you love to write, enjoy learning, and have an interest in technology, technical writing can be an exciting, rewarding career in itself. Job opportunities in the field are expected to grow as technology continues to advance.   Whether you are called upon to communicate technical information to clients and coworkers, or you are thinking of technical writing as a new and interesting career, this course is designed to help you get started. We\'ll talk more about the kinds of products technical writers get involved in, and discuss the kinds of skills that successful technical writing requires. We\'ll talk about ways to approach and organize a technical writing project, and look at the kinds of materials technical writers produce, from written manuals to video tutorials. For those looking at technical writing as a new career, we\'ll discuss ways of improving your skill set, getting training, making contacts, and breaking into the field.        <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>D. Mithaug</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/learn_telephone_skills.htm">Telephone Skills and Quality Customer Service</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($45.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> Today\'s consumers have a variety of options for shopping, obtaining services and getting the help they need. They can use catalogs, the mail, the Internet and face-to-face contact, yet telephone customer service is still the first choice for most customers when they have questions or a problem that needs to be resolved.     In order to ensure your customers or clients are happy with the customer service they receive, it\'s even more important for you to provide exceptional customer service, including outstanding telephone service. Consumers expect better service than ever before, and the limitations of telephone communications don\'t exempt you from offering them the satisfaction and resolution they demand.    This course focuses on honing outstanding telephone customer service skills in order to meet customer needs and presenting a professional, knowledgeable image that reflects well on your company. When you have finished this course, you will know everything you need to make your customers feel valued and satisfied even under the most difficult circumstances.  <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>C. Addington</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/learning-disabilities-101.htm">Learning Disabilities: What You Need to Know</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($50.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> This course will provide lots of useful information about learning disabilities from the perspective of the individual and the perspective of the parent. We\'ll cover numerous coping and teaching strategies, the role of an advocate, and much more. This self-paced, online class provides the tools and skills parents and teachers need to negotiate the many obstacles that often end up leaving young students with learning disabilities feeling helpless and defeated.  Learning Disabilities: What You Need to Know covers these important topics: Definitions, Characteristics, Types and Prevalence, Causes, Assessment and Diagnosis, Educational Placement and Accommodations, Behavior Intervention, Learning Strategy Interventions, Advocacy, Current Issues in the Field. Join us to learn more about this hidden disability.            <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>D. Mithaug</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/learn-photoshop-101.htm">Adobe Photoshop 101</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($35.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> Adobe Photoshop is a complex graphics and image editing software and paint program.  Chances are, you\'ve heard of Photoshop frequently in the past even if this will be the very first time that you use the program.  Adobe\'s Photoshop program has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images.  It\'s fun to use, and it can turn the most amateur photographer to a professional with just a few clicks of the mouse.   If you\'ve ever used any software program to edit graphics or images before, then the Photoshop interface may seem familiar to you and some things may be quite easy to learn.   The reason is because most image editing programs on the market today are based on the Photoshop program.  Everyone wants to copy it because it is simply that convenient and effective.  However, Photoshop is by far the most extensive program available and offers the most features and options.   Over the duration of this course, you\'re going to learn how to use Photoshop CS4.   You\'ll learn the basics so that you can complete the most basic of tasks, but you\'ll also get the chance to delve into some advanced features.  Whether you\'re a graphics designer or photographer who wants to improve your Photoshop skills &#8211; or a hobbyist who enjoys editing and manipulating images &#8211; you\'ll learn everything about Photoshop that you need to know in the upcoming lessons.        ** This course will focus on Adobe Photoshop CS4 but the majority of the features and tools discussed are present in other versions of Adobe Photoshop as well.  <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>S. Mellencamp</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/behavior-strategies-for-teachers.htm">Behavior Management Strategies for Teachers</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($50.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> This course familiarizes parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals with appropriate behavioral approaches and methods for the instruction and management of individuals with disabilities.     This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental vocabulary, philosophy, and methodology of the science of behavior management.  Specifically, this first course will focus on the foundations, scientific terminology, and the basic principles and tactics of the science of applied behavior analysis.  Data collection procedures and classroom management techniques will also be a major focus of this course.  This is an introductory course, so much of the course content will involve definitions of scientific terms and simple applications of the principles and strategies of the science to real-world educational or societal settings.        <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>D. Mithaug</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><B><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=2><A HREF="http://www.universalclass.com/i/course/autism-for-teachers.htm">Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers</A></B> <FONT SIZE=-2>($50.00)</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('<TR><TD><FONT FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE=-2> This is an overview of autism spectrum disorders for teachers and paraprofessionals. We will examine the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett\'s disorder, Asperger\'s syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder.   The first half of this course will focus on definition, diagnosis, causes, intervention and program planning. The second half of this course will examine specific intervention strategies (involving ABA, TEAACH Model, and Self-Regulation). The last few lessons will also instruct on how to create learning goals, short term and long-term objectives, the IEP form and creating a lesson plan for students with Autism.  Course Goals:    By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:   1. The definition and characteristics of learners with autism spectral disorders  2. Causes and prevalence of autism  3. Assessment and education placement options for individuals who are considered in need of special education services  4. Intervention strategies  5. How to create learning goals and objectives  6. Become familiar with the IEP form  7. Become familiar with the process of creating a lesson plan for students with Autism         <FONT COLOR=#BE1E01>D. Mithaug</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>');
d('</TABLE>');