ISD 728 Community Education

Every successful person in the workplace uses financial information to help make effective decisions. This course will give you a foundation to understand the finance, accounting, liabilities and financial planning basics to increase your effectiveness. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Action research is a form of investigation designed to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices. It involves systematic observations and data collection which can then be used by the practitioner-researcher in reflections and decision-making. Discover the features of action research and how the information can be directly applied to answer questions and solve problems in collaboration with others in your specific professional context. Come away with the ability to develop an action research plan to collect and analyze data and determine findings. This course is included in the Statistics for Decision-Making course.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Learn the fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, format and style text, and modify shapes and illustrations. Design a complete corporate package, including business cards, letterhead and envelopes. Access to Adobe Illustrator software is required. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. Start with the basics of working with the program menus, tools, panels, and setting up a multi-page document. Progress to creating, managing and applying color to elements, inserting images and illustrations, and inserting and editing text. Finish by exploring advanced typography tools and menus, working with settings and styles, and creating print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Explore the most commonly used Adobe Photoshop CC tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work Access to Adobe Photoshop software is required. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Discover the Excel tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and use your data and information with confidence to make wise business decisions. Learn how to apply multiple criteria to functions, perform loan calculations including interest and payments, and analyze data quickly and easily. This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Forget the fads and dump the buzz words. Take your knowledge of marketing to a new level! These advanced marketing concepts will enable you to develop more effective marketing campaigns and results. This course is included in the Integrated Marketing Certificate course.

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level! This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Power Query, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, create proper relationships, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results. This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

There are tremendous opportunities for teaching online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows, and find out how self-quizzes enhance learning. Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor's book, "Advanced Teaching Online," is included. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching course.

Responsive Web design enables designers and developers to build and maintain a single website that will serve all device sizes from smartphones to tablets, laptops to desktops. Plan your layout and create a menu system, make layout adjustments for different screen sizes, and make sure your content is printable. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

Whether you run your own business, run the family finances, or want to add to your job skills, this online certificate course will help you understand the bookkeeping process and how to keep your accounts accurately. You'll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, how to post entries and balance the general ledger, and how to prepare financial statements, all enabling you to measure and manage the financial health of your business, family, or organization. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Understanding Debits and Credits, General Ledger and Month-End Procedures, and Closing Procedures and Financial Statements.

Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your website copy to increase your visitors and results. This course is included in the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

The ability to communicate in writing is a critical skill in any business or workplace. Understanding the basic principles and steps used in writing reports and proposals will set you on the path to crafting effective professional business documents. Identify your audience, purpose, and medium, then outline, draft and revise your document to meet the needs of your readers as well as your business. This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. Discover cash flow strategies, and how to report and evaluate cash flow, project the cash needs of the business and acquire cash sources. Find your role as a non-financial manager in the cash flow process. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Nearly every decision in the workplace relies on financial information in one way or another. Understanding this information can help you make smart decisions about budgeting, setting goals and assessing performance, and help you to analyze resource allocation and maximize cash flow. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Cash is King, and Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers.

Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter, or publicity notice, there are defined characteristics for writing success. Begin with understanding the format and construction of writing good reports and proposals. Improve your skills with editing and proofreading. Discover how to write a news story, press release or other publicity notice that will get attention. Learn the writing skills that will help you and your business or organization stand out! Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Business Writing, Effective Copywriting, and Writing News and Press Releases.

As the use of technology increases, human interaction with customers becomes even more important in all businesses and organizations. Good customer service is now one of the central factors in an organization's success. Improve or enhance your skill set and learn some customer service techniques you won't find anywhere else! Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Extraordinary Customer Service and Keys to Customer Service.

Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. Find out how to perform inquiries and be able to communicate your results in ways that your fellow employees will understand. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advance Data Analysis.

Effective Grammar and Writing is a down-to-earth, results-oriented program for anyone who wants to enhance their communication skills. You'll master everything from commas to complete sentences to common sense writing. Catch and correct your grammar errors. Put an end to unpolished writing that detracts from your work. Open the door to career opportunities as you learn to communicate more effectively! After completing this course, you'll be able to send in your well-written essay, submit your winning resume, or produce a polished report for your employer, confident that your writing will attract attention for all the right reasons. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Word Level Grammar, Sentence Level Grammar, and Refining Your Writing.

Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), this certificate course provides practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your leadership style. Come away with a new understanding, a new toolbox of leadership skills, and the information you need to move your leadership development into high gear. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Leadership Principles, Developing Your Leadership Skills, and Developing Your Professional Career.

New research and information comes out frequently now about how your learners - and you - learn. In the last century, teaching everyone equally meant teaching them the same. But we know we each learn differently. So in this century, teaching everyone equally means teaching them differently. This course brings you the most advanced information about three of the most prevalent student characteristics you face in teaching: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Developing the Socialization Skills of Students with ASD in the Inclusive Classroom, Gender Matters: Gender in the Classroom, and Generational Learning Styles.

Discover advanced and new best practices in marketing, the changing field that now integrates traditional print marketing with digital marketing for even greater marketing success. Learn the secrets of writing marketing copy, including easy steps in editing. Understand how digital and print marketing complement and enhance each other. Come away with new marketing expertise to make your value in the workplace even stronger. Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Advanced Marketing Concepts, Writing Marketing Copy, and Integrated Marketing Best Practices.