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Quick Index to Pensacola State College Courses

Continuing Education Courses
Homeland Security
Workplace Skills
14hr CE "Elements of Life" CPD Series 1 - Homeland Security and Defense Studies (includes CPD 011, 012, 013 and 014) What You Say Before You Speak
14hr CE "Elements of Health" CPD 011 - Introduction to Homeland Security and Homeland Defense Course Introduction to Laying the Relationship-Building Foundation
3hr CE "Ethics in the Insurance Industry" CPD 012 - Assymetric Threats to Global Security and Stability Course To Catch Trout, Don't Fish in a Catfish Pond
3 hr CE "Health Savings Accounts" CPD 013 - Law and Intelligence in Homeland Security and Defense Course Creating Effective Business Cards
3 hr CE "Flood Insurance Concepts" CPD 014 - The Interagency and Homeland Security and Defense Course Work an Event with Ease
2 hr CE "Hurricanes and the Insurance Industry"   Follow Up is Golden
3 hr CE "Ethics and the Client"   Building Relationships for Business and Career Success (5-part Series)
3 hr CE "Flood Insurance and the NFIP"    
2 hr CE "Premium Discounts Mitigation Options"    
2 hr CE "Medicare Today"    
3 hr CE "Senior Suitability"    

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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

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Caution: The virtual classroom is an alternative to the physical classroom. It is not a way to avoid doing the work required for the approved credits.


INSCE001 - "Elements of Life Insurance" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-14, 2-15, 2-16 and 2-18 licenses}

Fee: $84 Hours: 14 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 40321 PSC ID #: W00404

This course is an overview of the life insurance industry and the elements of traditional and modern interest sensitive and variable products. It touches on the "needs" method of insurance planning and wraps up with two interesting cases for the student to apply their knowledge to possible solutions.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE002 - "Elements of Health Insurance" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-15, 2-18, 2-20, 2-40, 20-44, and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $84 Hours: 14 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 40322 PSC ID #: W00405

This course is an overview of the health insurance industry and the elements of traditional and modern interest sensitive and variable products. It touches on the "needs" method of insurance planning and wraps up with two interesting cases for the student to apply their knowledge to possible solutions.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE004 - "Ethics in the Insurance Industry" - Intermediate Level
{9908 Ethics Requirement for 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-18, 2-20, 2-40, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 53604 PSC ID #: W00538

This course is acceptable for all licensed agents. The course presents an explanation of Insurance Fraud, Regulatory Ethical Standards, Regulatory Standards of Practice, and Professional Standards and Practices.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE005 - "Health Savings Accounts and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-15, 2-18, 2-20, 2-40, 20-44 and 4-40 Licenses, or License Combinations of 2-33 with 2-15, 2-18, or 2-40}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 57324 PSC ID #: W00582

This course provides an easy and inexpensive to accomplish the required 3 hours of Health Savings Accounts.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE007 - "Flood Insurance Concepts" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-20, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 59082 PSC ID #: W01213

This course is designed to provide the General Lines Agent and Customer Service Representative with all the information they need to quote, write and service the most common types of flood insurance. NOTE: This class has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education for General Lines Agents, Personal Lines Agents and 4-40s. This course does not satisfy the requirement of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, which requires that all licensed Agents who sell flood insurance complete a class that follows the FEMA approved outline. That is a separate course.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE008 - "Hurricanes and Their Impact on Insurance" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-20, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $18 Hours: 2 Provider: 366468 DOI #: 69237 PSC ID #: W01214

This is a completely self-contained study course which is to be completed entirely online and delivered to comply with State requirements. It contains seven chapters with two quizzes and a Final Exam. This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE009 - "Ethics and the Client" - Intermediate Level
{9908 Ethics requirement for the 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-18, 2-20, 2-40, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 1055 DOI #: 60889 PSC ID #: W01215

This course is a completely self-contained study which is to be completed entirely online. It contains four sections: Introduction to Ethics, Unauthorized Entities, Unfair Trade Practices, and Agent Behavior & Client Expectations.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE010 - "Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program" - Intermediate Level
{Standard and Optional Hours for the 2-20, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 366468 DOI #: 69238 PSC ID #: W01216

This course is designed to provide the General Lines Agent and Customer Service Representative with a completely self-contained study course which is delivered to comply with State requirements. This course fulfils the recent FEMA regulations regarding anyone selling flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE011 - "Premium Discounts Mitigation Options" - Intermediate Level
{9910 Premium Discounts/Mitigation Options Requirement for 2-20, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $18 Hours: 2 Provider: 366468 DOI #: 69317 PSC ID #: W01217

This course is a completely self-contained study course which is to be completed entirely online and delivered to comply with State requirements. It contains three units with eleven lessons: Introduction to Wind Mitigation, Need for Notice of Premium Discounts, Residential Property Insurance, Rate Filings, Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program, Wind Certification and Hurricane Mitigation Inspections & Unauthorized Entities.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE013 - "Medicare Today" - Intermediate Level
{Standard or Optional Hours for the 2-15, 2-18, 2-20, 2-40, 20-44 and 4-40 licenses, or license combinations of 2-33 with 2-15, 2-18 or 2-40}

Fee: $18 Hours: 2 Provider: 366468 DOI #: 73898 PSC ID #: W01218

This is a 2-40 Health Combo Authority approved course on Medicare. It is a completely self-contained study course which is to be completed entirely online and delivered to comply with State requirements. It contains twelve units with three quizzes and a final exam. The course covers Medicare Parts A through D, Medigap Policies, Medicare Supplements, Fraud, Marketing Guidelines and Unauthorized Entities.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.

 

INSCE014 - "Suitability of Annuity and Life Insurance Transactions for Seniors" - Intermediate Level
{CE9911 Senior Suitability Requirement for the 2-14, 2-15, 2-16 and 2-18 licenses or in combination with the 2-20, 2-33, 20-44 or 4-40 licenses}

Fee: $25 Hours: 3 Provider: 366468 DOI #: 74729 PSC ID #: W01219

his is a CE-9911 Authority approved course on Senior Suitability. It is a completely self-contained study course which is to be completed entirely online and delivered to comply with State requirements. It contains twelve units with one quiz and a final exam. The course covers Florida Statute 627.4554, Products, Ethical Requirements, Duties of the Insurer and Insurance Agent, Penalties and Unauthorized Entities.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

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Register here (choose Continued Professional Education menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.



WORKPLACE SKILLS


The following courses are based on Lillian D. Bjorseth's bestselling book:"Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last"
To purchase a copy, please click here


CP001 - What to Say Before You Speak

Fee: $95


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

What You Say

Open Registration* W00687 Available 24/7  OnLine

Learn the art of impression management, equally applicable to men and women, so you know how to determine what impression you want to make and then how to look and act to get that reaction. You can tell others how to treat you. Your business associates and coworkers mirror whether you want to be treated as Number One or Number Ten (no matter your level). It's time to take charge and positively impact your career!

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP002 - Introduction to Laying the Relationship Building Foundation

Fee: $36


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

Intro to Laying Re

Open Registration* W00953 Available 24/7  OnLine

In this course you'll get an in-depth look at what constitutes networking, the noun that has been turned into a verb and is a mainstay in business worldwide. They you will start the networking process at the beginning by learning more about your natural networking strengths and limitations and improve your interpersonal knowledge as you also learn what makes others act and react the way they do... and, importantly how to improve your interactions with them.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP003 - To Catch Trout, Don't Fish in a Catfish Pond

Fee: $24


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

To Catch a Trout

Open Registration* W00954 Available 24/7  OnLine

This course will help you complete your personal relationship-building plan and help guarantee that the networking process works for you. Further, keep this plan handy so you can continue to refine it as you move throughout your career, either at the same company, or as is more likely, as you change jobs or become self-employed.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP004 - Creating Effective Business Cards

Fee: $24


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

Creating Effective

Open Registration* W00955 Available 24/7  OnLine

This course leads you through the process of creating your Verbal business Card, the front end of your elevator pitch, which also serves as the basis of your top-of-the-mind positioning statement, a must for every business person.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP005 - Work an Event with Ease

Fee: $24


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

Work an Event

Open Registration* W00956 Available 24/7  OnLine

You can do your homework, yet nothing can simulate actually working an event. This is when reality hits, and you have the face-to-face opportunity to build or strengthen relationships that will help increase your sales or get you the job or promotion you want... or to miss the chance because you don't know networking etiquette or didn't engage in meaningful conversations that made you memorable. There's so much more to working an event than just showing up. This course details what to do from start to finish, giveing you the framwork to adapt to your style so you can succeed much more easily.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP006 - Follow Up is Golden

Fee: $24


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

Follow Up is Golden

Open Registration* W00957 Available 24/7  OnLine

You did your before-the-event preparation. You worked the event with ease, and now you have a handful of business cards. What do you do next? You follow up, of course! You will learn how... for the importance of collecting and recording information on business cards for populating your database to follow-up methods from email, handwritten notes, e-zines or newletters to the time-proven telephone calls, business meals and referrals. You will also learn how to recognize and respond online and on the telephone to the four styles of behaviors I described in detail in the first course.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.

 

CP007 - Building Relationships for Business and Career Success (CP002 - CP006)

Fee: $99


 Course Date Course Number  Times Room

Building Relations

Open Registration* W00952 Available 24/7  OnLine

This five part series includes: Introduction to Laying the Relationship-Building Foundations; To Catch Trout, Don't Fish in a Catfish Pond; Creating Effective Business Cards; Work an Event with Ease and Follow Up is Golden.

Register here (choose the Organizational Effectiveness menu) You will be notified of course procedures via E-Mail within 2-3 business days after receipt of registration.
This course must be completed within the same college semester in which you registered.


HOMELAND SECURITY

As Current as the Daily News! Each course includes eight weekly 90 minute live online sessions with one of the leading counter-terrorism experts in the world. Students will be able to share their experiences with security and defense issues and hear from the instructor about current practices and up-to-date analysis in Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism.


Target Audience: These courses are designed for First Responders (police, fire, medical, and military personnel); Homeland Security and Defense professionals; Federal, State, County, and Municipal officials responsible for Homeland Security; and anyone needing or desiring to know the latest in Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism for personal knowledge or career advancement.

 

CPD Series 1 – Homeland Security and Defense Studies (includes CPD 011, 012, 013 and 014)
Fee: $550.00

For registration information, please contact Continuing Education at 850-484-1379 or Register here


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Refund Policy:
Withdrawal within 24 hours of registration- full refund.
Withdrawal after 24 hours - no refund.
Non-Attendance does not constitute a refund request.

Last Updated: May 10, 2012 by Melody Schiesl