Gain insight and timely information about the latest issues facing the gaming industry, particularly Indian gaming, while developing critical skills for career advancement. Instructors are national industry experts who provide relevant and practical information based on their experience and knowledge. Each course is interactive, features video interviews, and provides students the opportunity to learn from others in one of the fastest growing industry sectors.

The Certificate
To complete the online certificate, take any five of the offered courses: Introduction to Indian Gaming - Past and Present, Gaming Regulations on Sovereign Soil, Surveillance and Security, Indian Casino Marketing and Promotion, HR's Role and the Service Strategy, and Table Games Management. Four courses in this program have been made possible by the generous underwriting of Harrahs Entertainment, Inc.

This program will prepare you for:

• Indian gaming careers across the country
• Jobs that require advanced gaming knowledge and skills

This program will provide:

• Higher success rate in hiring and promoting employees within the organization
• Employees that understand the culture of the industry
• Increased quality of work and better team performance
• Better awareness of federal and state regulations

Employee workplace benefits:

• Get the training you need to succeed!
• Learn from top-level casino professionals!
• Develop skills and knowledge to improve your resume!

Location of Classes
This certificate program is held online. Consistent access to the Internet is required.

For group discount rates, call (619) 594-5489.

For additional information please email extended.std@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-5489.

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Here are what some of our past participants have to say:

"The course was very informative on all aspects of table games. The course goals and objectives were attained through many substantial and thorough readings and lectures. Professor Royce was very organized and expressed an expert level of knowledge in the gaming industry."

"I loved the discussion boards, helps gain perspective from others on what other casinos are doing and new trends in the industry."

"After completing this course, I am much more informed than when I started. Thank you to all those who made this course possible."

"It was truly a pleasure participating in the course. Thanks!"

"I would not change anything about the course. I really enjoyed everything about the class and cannot wait to take another course. I am the kind of person who likes a challenge, and this course was a challenge, thank you."

"The web site was very easy to access, reading was beneficial, and the tech support was there but not needed. This online course was definitely helpful and easy to navigate."

"I am really hoping to take more of the online casino courses, as the HR course taught me a lot. It has been a real asset in the learning process and keeps me on my toes!"