Selkirk College: a leader in online learning

Boost your career with online golf management courses

Online learning has changed enormously in recent years, so much so that millions of North Americans now study via the Internet as the preferred way to pursue professional development and to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to advance careers. The online option available through the Selkirk College Golf Club Operations Online (GCOOL) Certificate Program is just the ticket for working golf club managers and for students of golf club management.

More than 200 people have taken Selkirk’s online courses over the past two years to gain entry to the golf industry and to improve day-to-day work performance. This is why:

·         people can study at home while they continue working (this saves significant money)

·         study at your own time and pace, i.e. after work, on weekends, or when study fits into a personal schedule; course material is available 24/7

·         online learning doesn’t involve lectures, an audio approach to learning that doesn’t suit many learning styles (online courses utilize online video, PowerPoint shows, online articles, etc.)

·         courses can often be completed in much less time than on-campus offerings because people can work faster if they so choose (some people can complete a 45-hour course in as little as one or two weeks of focused study)

·         you have a world of information at your fingertips, so additional information on any subject can be quickly found to further enhance knowledge and understanding

·         participation online is less intimidating than in the classroom. Anonymity provides students a level playing field undisturbed by bias caused by seating arrangement, gender, race and age. Students can also think longer about what they want to say and add their comments when ready. In a traditional class room, the conversation could have gone way past the point where the student wants to comment.

·         because online institutions often offer "chat rooms" for informal conversation between students, where student bios and non class discussions can take place, there appears to be a increased bonding and camaraderie over traditional class environments.

·         the online environment makes instructors more approachable. Students can talk openly with their teachers through online chats, email and in newsgroup discussions, without waiting for office hours that may not be convenient. This option for communication provides enhanced contact between instructors and students.

While brick and mortar institutions continue to serve many, it's easy to see why a growing number of people are attending class in the cyber world: accessibility, cost, flexibility, are all compelling reasons that contribute to the attractiveness of this mode of learning. See what 17 GCOOL registrants have to say: http://selkirk.ca/programs/ht/golf/testimonials/

Two flights of courses: Nov. 1, 2011 and Feb. 1, 2012

Pencil into your schedule to register for any of 10 courses in the Golf Club Operations Online Certificate (GCOOL) Program. Courses start Nov. 1, 2011 and repeat Feb. 1, 2012.

Online registrants have 12 weeks to complete 10 course modules. Take one course or as many as time allows; some people take one, some take five. (The time requirement to do readings and assignments for each course is about 5-7 hours per week.) Completion citations are sent for each successful course completion, and a certificate is awarded to those who finish all 10 in the Program.

Course Offerings

The roster of courses follows; go to the link below for comprehensive course outlines and then click on the colored course numbers:

Course Outlines:  http://selkirk.ca/programs/ht/golf/details/courses/

    GCOOL 101: Financial Controls for Golf Clubs
    GCOOL 102: Overview of Golf Operations
    GCOOL 103: Food & Beverage Controls
    GCOOL 104: Financial Tools for Golf Managers
    GCOOL 105: Golf Shop Operations
    GCOOL 106: Golf Club Marketing
    GCOOL 107: Turfgrass Management
    GCOOL 108: Human Resources for Golf Clubs
    GCOOL 109: Leadership for Golf Clubs
    GCOOL 110: Tournament & Special Event Planning

Tuition 

Tuition is $586.50 per course, all inclusive, but staff of CSCM, NGCOA, and CGSA clubs qualify for a 10% registration fee discount = $527.85.

To learn more about the Golf Club Operations Online (GCOOL) Certificate Program, visit: http://selkirk.ca/programs/ht/golf/

TO REGISTER, PRINT & FAX THIS FORM

Registration Form: http://selkirk.ca/programs/ht/golf/gcoolapplicationformprintmailorfax/