Online Class: Card Games Basics

Name: Card Games Basics
Price: 95.00 USD

Learn a brief history, etiquette, and terminology of card games. Learn the rules of card games Canasta, Rummy, Hearts, Pinochle, Blackjack, President, Euchre, Whist, Stud Pokers, Texas HoldC

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Lessons
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Exams &
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Students
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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.

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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: Card Games 101: Unveiling Their Origins and Rules

9 Points

This course is structured to cover a broad spectrum of card games, offering insights into each game's history, required materials, and basic rules, along with alternative gameplay variations. By detailing multiple games per category, learners gain an expansive understanding of card play, honing skills and appreciating the diversity in card game evolution.

Lesson discussions: Card Game Expertise; Reasons for Taking this Course
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2: From Rummy to Canasta: Exploring Card Game Evolution

9 Points

Rummy games revolve around drawing cards and forming melds to accumulate points, with strategic variations influencing how players manage cards in hand and discard pile visibility. Canasta requires partnerships to manage wildcards and meld proscription while other games like Michigan Rummy adapt discard pile visibility to enhance meld tracking.

Assessment: Lesson 2 Review

Lesson 3: Understanding Point Strategies: An Introduction

9 Points

Hearts players must navigate a complex field where winning tricks might lead to undesirable points, emphasizing avoidance tactics and scrutinizing opponents. Pinochle offers a different pace, rewarding players who can best manage their hands to execute score-boosting melds and capitalize on the sequence of play.

Complete Assignment: Point-Based Card Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review

Lesson 4: Playing to Win: Card Game Strategies

8 Points

Blackjack, often known for its straightforward gameplay and addictive nature, revolves around players aiming to reach a total of 21 points without surpassing it. Meanwhile, President challenges players to strategically offload their cards faster than opponents, with winners seizing opportunities to improve their hands at the losers' expense.

Complete Assignment: Climbing and Banking Card Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review

Lesson 5: Euchre & Whist: A Beginner's Guide

8 Points

Euchre involves players bidding on tricks with an emphasis on trump cards, using a simplified deck, and rewards strategic alliances to win the most points. The scoring system punishes failed bids, offering a complex mix of risk and reward for the partnership-based game.

Complete Assignment: Trick-Taking Car Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review

Lesson 6: Poker Unveiled: Understanding its Origin and Endless Variations

9 Points

As a blend of historical card games, poker embodies a complex gambling tradition with countless forms, each requiring skill and strategy. In this lesson, we dissect poker's basic rules and unravel the allure of Stud Poker and Texas Hold 'Em, analyzing their individual gameplay styles and strategies.

Complete Assignment: Poker and Its Varients Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review

Lesson 7: Kid-Friendly Card Games: Intro to Old Maid, Slapjack, and War

9 Points

In Lesson 7, card games for children such as Old Maid, Slapjack, and War are presented as fun and easy ways to engage younger audiences with card playing. Detailed explanations of the gameplay and variations emphasize their accessibility and the joy they bring to players old and young alike.

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

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.

Additional Course Information

Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online

View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Course Title: Card Games Basics

Course Number: 32860

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.

Last Updated: February 2024

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

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.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars