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1. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan
A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.
In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Research and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan.
- Apply skills to create a business plan for different audiences, including investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
- Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
- Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders
This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
After you complete this Creating Winning Proposals course, you will be able to:
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
3. Research Skills: Learn The Basics Of Research Skills
It can be hard to know where to find good information that you can trust. This course will teach you how to research any topic using a number of different tools.
Objectives
In this course, you will learn basic research skills, such as reading, memory recall, and note-taking. You will also learn how to create different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to writing, editing, and polishing. As well, you’ll learn how to find information using the library’s Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the Internet.
After you complete this Research Skills course, you will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of proper research and documentation.
- Read for maximum information retention and recall.
- Take effective notes.
- Plan a research strategy.
- Identify and use various types of research sources.
- Create preliminary and final outlines.
- Know how to use style guides and be able to identify the most common styles.
- Document and attribute your work to ensure you don't plagiarize.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Enhance your business skills and get your entrepreneurship certification by enrolling today!
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
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Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Writing a Business Plan 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate in Writing a Business Plan Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?
- The Purpose of the Plan
- Getting Down to Business
- Staying Flexible
Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework
- The Importance of a Framework
- Essential Elements
- Making Connections
- Making Connections
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections
Session 4: Identifying Your Audience
- Who Are You Writing For?
- Defining the Terms
- Words of Wisdom
- Making Connections
- The Rules of Writing
- Making Connections
Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information
- GO-PARSE
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Markup Methods
- Summarize
- Shorthand Symbols
- Shorthand Tips
- Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- GO-PARSE Summary
- ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success
Session 6: Defining Your Company
- Writing Your Company Description
- Making Connections
- Describing Your Products and Services
- Performing a Market Analysis
- Developing an Operations Plan
- The Operations Process
- Operations and Your Business Plan
- Types of Operations
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Supplies
- Service
- Overlaps
- Buffers
Session 7: Getting to Work
- Working on Your Plan
- Business Plan Worksheet
Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Marketing
- Cycle Overview
- Consumer and Market Analysis
- What Do They Need?
- Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
- What is the Buying Process?
- How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
- Key Questions
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Making Connections
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
- Packaging
- Sketching Out the Plan
- Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- The Value of Social Media
Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
- Initiate
- Making Connections
- Build
- Manage
- Optimize
Session 10: Developing Financial Projections
- Accounting Terminology
- What is Finance?
- The Cycle of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The 11 Principles
- Key Reports
- Income Statement Equation
- Sample Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- Balance Sheet Equation
- Balance Sheet Accounts
- Current vs. Fixed Assets
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Financial Projections
- Tips and Tricks
- Use the Writing Rules
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Writing the Executive Summary
- Making a Strong Presentation
- Making Connections
- The Finishing Touches
- Keeping Your Data Safe
- Reviewing and Revising
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Certificate in Creating Winning Proposals Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate in Research Skills Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Why Are Research Skills Important?
- The Importance of Good Research Skills
- Additional skills
Session 3: Basic Skills
- Reading and Note-Taking Techniques
- GO-PARSE: Get Organized
- GO-PARSE: Preview
- GO-PARSE: Ask
- GO-PARSE: Read
- GO-PARSE: Summarize
- Common Shorthand Symbols
- More Summarizing Tips
- Go-PARSE: Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- Improving Your Recall
- Attitude is Everything
- Use All Your Senses
- Sing It, Say It, Rhyme It
- Organize and Pattern
- Remember the 7±2 Rule
- The Ladder of Abstraction
Session 4: Planning Your Research Strategy
- A Research Model
- Identifying a Focal Point
- Your One-Minute Pitch
- Getting Focused
- Writing a Draft Outline
Session 5: Where to Look and What to Look For
- Primary vs. Secondary Sources
- Analyzing Sources
- Using Others' Bibliographies
Session 6: Finding Information the Old-Fashioned Way
- Useful Resources: Reference Sources
- Useful Resources: Journals and Trade Publications
- Useful Resources: Your Network
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The First Summary
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The Second Summary
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The Third Summary
Session 7: Researching with the Internet
- Finding the Good Stuff: Our Favorite Sites
- About Wikipedia
- Mind Mapping
Session 8: Getting Ready to Write
- Writing a Draft Outline
- Organizing Your Notes
Session 9: Putting Pen to Paper
- Writing Basics
- The Four C's
- Checklist for Revising
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Length
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Organizational Structure
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Style
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
- Don't Plagiarize!
- Documentation Styles
- Citing Sources
- Entry Components
- Putting it Into Practice
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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1. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan
A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.
In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Research and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan.
- Apply skills to create a business plan for different audiences, including investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
- Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
- Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders
This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
After you complete this Creating Winning Proposals course, you will be able to:
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
3. Research Skills: Learn The Basics Of Research Skills
It can be hard to know where to find good information that you can trust. This course will teach you how to research any topic using a number of different tools.
Objectives
In this course, you will learn basic research skills, such as reading, memory recall, and note-taking. You will also learn how to create different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to writing, editing, and polishing. As well, you’ll learn how to find information using the library’s Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the Internet.
After you complete this Research Skills course, you will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of proper research and documentation.
- Read for maximum information retention and recall.
- Take effective notes.
- Plan a research strategy.
- Identify and use various types of research sources.
- Create preliminary and final outlines.
- Know how to use style guides and be able to identify the most common styles.
- Document and attribute your work to ensure you don't plagiarize.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Enhance your business skills and get your entrepreneurship certification by enrolling today!
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Writing a Business Plan 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate in Writing a Business Plan Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?
- The Purpose of the Plan
- Getting Down to Business
- Staying Flexible
Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework
- The Importance of a Framework
- Essential Elements
- Making Connections
- Making Connections
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections
Session 4: Identifying Your Audience
- Who Are You Writing For?
- Defining the Terms
- Words of Wisdom
- Making Connections
- The Rules of Writing
- Making Connections
Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information
- GO-PARSE
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Markup Methods
- Summarize
- Shorthand Symbols
- Shorthand Tips
- Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- GO-PARSE Summary
- ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success
Session 6: Defining Your Company
- Writing Your Company Description
- Making Connections
- Describing Your Products and Services
- Performing a Market Analysis
- Developing an Operations Plan
- The Operations Process
- Operations and Your Business Plan
- Types of Operations
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Supplies
- Service
- Overlaps
- Buffers
Session 7: Getting to Work
- Working on Your Plan
- Business Plan Worksheet
Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Marketing
- Cycle Overview
- Consumer and Market Analysis
- What Do They Need?
- Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
- What is the Buying Process?
- How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
- Key Questions
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Making Connections
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
- Packaging
- Sketching Out the Plan
- Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- The Value of Social Media
Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
- Initiate
- Making Connections
- Build
- Manage
- Optimize
Session 10: Developing Financial Projections
- Accounting Terminology
- What is Finance?
- The Cycle of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The 11 Principles
- Key Reports
- Income Statement Equation
- Sample Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- Balance Sheet Equation
- Balance Sheet Accounts
- Current vs. Fixed Assets
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Financial Projections
- Tips and Tricks
- Use the Writing Rules
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Writing the Executive Summary
- Making a Strong Presentation
- Making Connections
- The Finishing Touches
- Keeping Your Data Safe
- Reviewing and Revising
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Certificate in Creating Winning Proposals Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Certificate in Research Skills Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Why Are Research Skills Important?
- The Importance of Good Research Skills
- Additional skills
Session 3: Basic Skills
- Reading and Note-Taking Techniques
- GO-PARSE: Get Organized
- GO-PARSE: Preview
- GO-PARSE: Ask
- GO-PARSE: Read
- GO-PARSE: Summarize
- Common Shorthand Symbols
- More Summarizing Tips
- Go-PARSE: Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- Improving Your Recall
- Attitude is Everything
- Use All Your Senses
- Sing It, Say It, Rhyme It
- Organize and Pattern
- Remember the 7±2 Rule
- The Ladder of Abstraction
Session 4: Planning Your Research Strategy
- A Research Model
- Identifying a Focal Point
- Your One-Minute Pitch
- Getting Focused
- Writing a Draft Outline
Session 5: Where to Look and What to Look For
- Primary vs. Secondary Sources
- Analyzing Sources
- Using Others' Bibliographies
Session 6: Finding Information the Old-Fashioned Way
- Useful Resources: Reference Sources
- Useful Resources: Journals and Trade Publications
- Useful Resources: Your Network
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The First Summary
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The Second Summary
- Understanding the Dewey Decimal System: The Third Summary
Session 7: Researching with the Internet
- Finding the Good Stuff: Our Favorite Sites
- About Wikipedia
- Mind Mapping
Session 8: Getting Ready to Write
- Writing a Draft Outline
- Organizing Your Notes
Session 9: Putting Pen to Paper
- Writing Basics
- The Four C's
- Checklist for Revising
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Length
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Organizational Structure
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Style
- Checklist for Revising: Check the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
- Don't Plagiarize!
- Documentation Styles
- Citing Sources
- Entry Components
- Putting it Into Practice
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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