ISD 728 Community Education

Gain a competitive advantage for yourself and your organization by mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI). This course examines how AI can reduce costs, improve data collection and analysis, automate routine tasks, increase efficiency, minimize human error, and enable staff to focus on higher-priority functions. Participants will learn fundamental AI concepts and techniques and develop an actionable AI plan and strategy to achieve measurable results in the workplace. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to ChatGPT, Intermediate AI, and AI Planning and Strategies.

Gain a competitive advantage for yourself and your organization by mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI). This course examines how AI can reduce costs, improve data collection and analysis, automate routine tasks, increase efficiency, minimize human error, and enable staff to focus on higher-priority functions. Participants will learn fundamental AI concepts and techniques and develop an actionable AI plan and strategy to achieve measurable results in the workplace. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to ChatGPT, Intermediate AI, and AI Planning and Strategies.

Develop and implement AI strategies to address complex challenges across a range of industries. This course provides practical insights into leveraging AI to improve efficiency, foster innovation, and support data-driven decision-making. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have the skills to design adaptable AI planning solutions that meet organizational objectives and thrive in dynamic environments. This course is included in the AI Certificate course.

Develop and implement AI strategies to address complex challenges across a range of industries. This course provides practical insights into leveraging AI to improve efficiency, foster innovation, and support data-driven decision-making. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have the skills to design adaptable AI planning solutions that meet organizational objectives and thrive in dynamic environments. This course is included in the AI Certificate course.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector-based illustrations and designs. In this course, students will learn the fundamental tools and techniques needed to produce professional-quality graphics for print and digital media. Topics include setting up print documents, drawing and modifying shapes, working with type and color, and effectively managing layers and artboards. Students will also learn how to create print-ready PDF files and apply best practices for designing logos, flyers, posters, banners, and business cards. Access to Adobe Illustrator software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector-based illustrations and designs. In this course, students will learn the fundamental tools and techniques needed to produce professional-quality graphics for print and digital media. Topics include setting up print documents, drawing and modifying shapes, working with type and color, and effectively managing layers and artboards. Students will also learn how to create print-ready PDF files and apply best practices for designing logos, flyers, posters, banners, and business cards. Access to Adobe Illustrator software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard page layout application, integrating seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce a wide range of multi-page documents, including brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. This course introduces the foundational tools, menus, and panels used to create and manage multi-page layouts. Students will learn to apply and manage color, insert images and illustrations, and format text effectively. The course concludes with advanced topics in typography, styles, and document settings, culminating in the creation of professional, print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard page layout application, integrating seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce a wide range of multi-page documents, including brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. This course introduces the foundational tools, menus, and panels used to create and manage multi-page layouts. Students will learn to apply and manage color, insert images and illustrations, and format text effectively. The course concludes with advanced topics in typography, styles, and document settings, culminating in the creation of professional, print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

This foundational course introduces the most commonly used tools, menus, and panels in Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn essential techniques for working with selections, layers, and masks to edit, retouch, and enhance existing images or create original digital compositions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce professional-quality images suitable for business, personal projects, or creative portfolios. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

This foundational course introduces the most commonly used tools, menus, and panels in Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn essential techniques for working with selections, layers, and masks to edit, retouch, and enhance existing images or create original digital compositions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce professional-quality images suitable for business, personal projects, or creative portfolios. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting and responding to cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence. This course provides instruction on identifying sophisticated attacks and understanding the strategic role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware to strengthen organizational defenses. This course is included in the Cybersecurity certificate course.

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting and responding to cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence. This course provides instruction on identifying sophisticated attacks and understanding the strategic role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware to strengthen organizational defenses. This course is included in the Cybersecurity certificate course.

Have you ever considered which workplace skills can help you make more informed business decisions? Every day, professionals face decisions that impact data and financial outcomes. This course equips participants with the tools to prepare worksheets accurately, validate data, and answer complex questions efficiently. Learn essential business functions and develop techniques to analyze data effectively in the workplace. Protect your valuable information, ensure accuracy, and save time, all while gaining the skills to transform data into meaningful, visually compelling insights with confidence. This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Have you ever considered which workplace skills can help you make more informed business decisions? Every day, professionals face decisions that impact data and financial outcomes. This course equips participants with the tools to prepare worksheets accurately, validate data, and answer complex questions efficiently. Learn essential business functions and develop techniques to analyze data effectively in the workplace. Protect your valuable information, ensure accuracy, and save time, all while gaining the skills to transform data into meaningful, visually compelling insights with confidence. This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Ready to move past the basics and become the “Excel expert” everyone turns to? This advanced-level class is designed for users who already know their way around spreadsheets and want to unlock powerful tools for deeper data analysis and smarter workflows. You’ll dive into advanced functions and formulas that help you efficiently analyze, organize, and manipulate large sets of data to solve complex problems with confidence. Along the way, you’ll discover how these features apply in real-world scenarios—saving time, reducing errors, and uncovering insights that might otherwise go unnoticed. By the end of the course, you’ll not only work faster—you’ll work smarter, with the skills to turn raw data into meaningful information.

Take your Power BI Desktop skills to an advanced level by mastering Power Query, Data Modeling, and report creation. This course teaches participants to identify and resolve data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, establish accurate relationships, and write DAX formulas to ensure reports are fast and reliable. Learn to enhance your reports with navigation and analytical features, enabling stakeholders to explore and interpret results with confidence. This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

Take your Power BI Desktop skills to an advanced level by mastering Power Query, Data Modeling, and report creation. This course teaches participants to identify and resolve data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, establish accurate relationships, and write DAX formulas to ensure reports are fast and reliable. Learn to enhance your reports with navigation and analytical features, enabling stakeholders to explore and interpret results with confidence. This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

Enhance your SQL skills by mastering advanced query techniques to support more effective decision-making. This course covers advanced subqueries, complex join operations, and UNION queries for querying multiple tables. Participants will also learn transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute reliably and how to create stored procedures to store and execute SQL statements efficiently. Prior experience with introductory and intermediate SQL concepts is required. Requirements: - Windows 10 or later. Macs are not compatible. - Necessary rights (local administrative rights) to install programs on the computer. This course is included in the SQL Certificate course. Prerequisite: Introduction to SQL and Intermediate SQL

Responsive web design allows designers and developers to create and maintain a single website that adapts seamlessly to all device sizes, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and desktops. In this course, participants will learn to plan layouts, design effective navigation menus, adjust content for different screen sizes, and ensure that web content is optimized for printing. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

Responsive web design allows designers and developers to create and maintain a single website that adapts seamlessly to all device sizes, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and desktops. In this course, participants will learn to plan layouts, design effective navigation menus, adjust content for different screen sizes, and ensure that web content is optimized for printing. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

In this introductory course, you will learn how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using Google fonts, working with id and class selectors. You’ll also learn to style page elements, create layouts, and understand the CSS box model to build visually appealing, well-structured web pages. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

In this introductory course, you will learn how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using Google fonts, working with id and class selectors. You’ll also learn to style page elements, create layouts, and understand the CSS box model to build visually appealing, well-structured web pages. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

Are you tired of spending hours in Canva trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva—no design experience required! You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. Login details are included in the confirmation email sent after registration.