Online Class: Card Games Basics

This course offers an engaging introduction to classic and contemporary card games, enhancing strategic and numerical abilities while providing endless entertainment. Dive into the history and increasingly popular world of card games, from Blackjack to Poker, and learn rules and etiquette that have evolved since their earliest creations in China.

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  • 7
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.2
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

In this easy-to-follow course discover the fun and easy way to play and win popular card games! You will understand how to play top trick-taking games, point-based and banking card games,  some card games for children, classic stand-bys such as BlackJack,  Rummy, Stud Poker, , and much more. 

Card games are excellent diversions that build numerical, analytical, and strategic skills.  Since around the Tenth Century A.D., when the earliest-known cards were created in China, card games have become more and more popular.  Since around 1800, the United States has been one of the world's leaders in playing card games and the popularity of games like Blackjack and Poker continue to increase to this day, even to the extent of having online equivalents with no real "cards" whatsoever!

Get the inside deal on many card games, learn the etiquette and terminology, and teach and entertain children, family and friends. Each of these games is explained with an eye on enlightening, instructing, and entertaining both veteran and potential players.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Exploring the Evolution and Essentials of Card Games

From medieval French innovations to American enhancements in card design, the evolution of playing cards reflects centuries of cultural interplay. Key terms and etiquette, such as the concept of announcing trump suits or maintaining composure during games, enrich players' gaming experiences. 29 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Card Game Expertise; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Mastering the Art of Card Games: Matching & Exchanging Rummy Variants

Michigan Rummy, using a single deck for small groups, spreads the discard pile to assist players in formulating melds, aiming for a score of 500 first. Polish Rummy is a variant that allows players to take the entire discard pile if desired, intensifying the game's dynamics. 28 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Exploring the Strategy and Skills of Point-Based Card Games

In the card game Hearts, the aim is to avoid winning tricks that contain high-point cards like hearts and the Queen of Spades, while Pinochle focuses on accumulating points through strategic melding and trick-taking. The contrasting nature of these games offers a diverse gaming experience, rewarding cautious gameplay in Hearts and aggressive point-gathering in Pinochle. 29 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Point-Based Card Games Trial (Optional)
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Level Up: Discovering the World of Climbing and Banking Card Games

Lesson Summary 5: Climbing and banking card games like Blackjack and President require strategic mastery to ascend in player hierarchy. While Blackjack is about challenging the dealer's hand with calculated stakes, President involves player power exchanges through rapid card play. 28 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Climbing and Banking Card Games Trial (Optional)
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Intro to Trick-Taking Card Games

Trick-taking card games Euchre and Whist provide challenges through trump suits and strategic bidding or following leads for points. Euchre's dynamic bidding system contrasts Whist's straightforward point accumulation, suited for team collaboration. 28 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Trick-Taking Car Games Trial (Optional)
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Poker Unplugged: A Brief Introduction

Borne from European card games, poker is a multifaceted game featuring extensive variants, each offering unique strategic challenges. In this lesson, students are equipped with understanding poker essentials and intricacies of Stud Poker and Texas Hold 'Em, two highly strategic forms of the game. 29 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Poker and Its Varients Trial (Optional)
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Lesson Title: A Dive into Fun and Simple Card Games for Kids

Old Maid, Slapjack, and War are classic children's card games that offer a mix of strategy, speed, and fun. This lesson unveils how these games, despite being simple, are loved by all generations. 28 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; End of the Course Survey; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam
199
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize the major card games available and their corresponding rules of play.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Card Games Basics
Course Number: 32860
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Last Updated: February 2024
CEU Value: 0.2 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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