ISD 728 Community Education

Give yourself and your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more. Master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI and develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your 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 effective AI strategies to solve complex problems across various industries. Gain practical insights into how AI can be harnessed to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create robust AI planning solutions that can adapt to dynamic environments and meet organizational goals. This course is included in the AI Certificate course.

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavior analysis, and threat intelligence. Learn how to identify and respond to sophisticated attacks. Understand the role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity measures and gain expertise in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware. This course is included in the Cybersecurity certificate course.

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets, which describes how HTML elements are to be displayed on screen, paper, or in other media. It can control the layout of multiple web pages all at once, saving you, as the creator, a lot of work! Learn how to style web pages using CSS coding language. Format text, work with web colors and typography, use Google fonts, and work with id and class selectors. Find out what floating elements are and how to clear them. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest free design website available. Discover how to create designs from scratch, or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents to business cards, email signatures and more, you'll come away with a practical guide to using Canva with confidence! A few days prior to the start of class, you will receive an email with the video conference link and the instructor's course handout.

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate program provides a general introduction to design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design.

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. Take your first steps into learning a skill that can help you become more valuable in the job market or in your current organization. Start with the basics of computer programming and various programming languages, then move on to the basics of HTML and CSS. Learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step-by-step process of hand coding and building web pages. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Coding, HTML Fundamentals, and CSS Fundamentals.

Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge and advanced skills needed to safeguard networks, data, and systems from cyber attacks. Conquer the core principles of cybersecurity, develop strategies to protect networks, and gain hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Network Security and Defense Strategies, and Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation.

Build simple web pages by hand coding, using HTML tags to create paragraphs, headings, lists, and links, and insert images and tables. Create a multi-page website with images, text and a navigation bar. Explore directory structure, domains, hosting, and pointing. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Explore machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and neural networks, while gaining hands-on experience with popular AI frameworks and tools. This course is included in the AI Certificate course.

Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, and online and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. Learn the basics of video game design processes, the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of creating games. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with ChatGPT, the fastest-growing app in the world. With over 100 million users within the first two months of launch, discover why everyone is talking about this revolutionary platform. In this course, you'll learn how AI tools can dramatically increase your productivity and provide you with a competitive advantage in the workplace. Don't get left behind in the AI revolution - learn how to capitalize on the opportunities it presents. This course is included in the AI Certificate course.

Explore types of programming languages and the practical uses of each. Learn to make a simple web page, and create basic drawing, coloring, and simple animation using code. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

Explore the field of cybersecurity, including its history, importance, and core principles. Understand the various types of cyber threats and the fundamental concepts of information security. Come away with a familiarity of the basic types of cyber threats. This course is included in the Cybersecurity Certificate course.

Discover resources for developing game design and identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will learn the different activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

Identify the architecture and protocols that keep networks secure. Understand the role of routers, switches, and firewalls in network security. Tackle network security fundamentals, implementing firewalls and VPNS, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) and securing wireless networks. This course is included in the Cybersecurity Certificate course.