Online Class: Card Games Basics

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

Self-Paced, Online Class
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  • 7
    Lessons
  • 11
    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.

 

Course Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Card Game Basics

    Terminology, history, and introduction to basic card play.
  • Lesson 2: Matching and Exchanging Cards

    Variations of rummy and instructions for some of these card games.
  • Lesson 3: Point-Based Card Games

    Introduction of card games needing the most or fewest points. Scoring and melds.
  • Lesson 4: Climbing & Banking Card Games

    Blackjack and President
  • Lesson 5: Trick-Taking Card Games

    Multiplayer games with one person winning each round (trick).
  • Lesson 6: Poker & Its Variants

    Some of the most popular poker games and rules.
  • Lesson 7: Children's Card Games

    Some fun card games to teach the younger family members.
 

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

Online CEU Certificate
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  • 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
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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 online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: August 2023
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