ISD 728 Community Education

Get hands-on experience with the most widely-used computer programs in the world, and take away the skills to create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or launch a new one, this program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Mastering Microsoft Excel, Mastering Microsoft Word, and Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint.

The ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets is a must-have skill in today's business world. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. This online course will help you organize, display and calculate data into useful and meaningful information with confidence! Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Mastering Microsoft Excel, Intermediate Excel, and Advanced Excel.

Non-profits today need to be run like a business in many respects. You have competition, a need to generate income and a surplus, and staff need to be even more productive. Get the best training on revenue generation and program evaluation for non-profits with this course. Registration for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Revenue Generation for Nonprofits, and Program Evaluation for Nonprofits.

Whether you are new to teaching online or already doing it, this program will give you the fundamentals of teaching online as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. You'll learn how to build and improve an online course, foster online discussion, encourage student interaction, and use traditional assessments and online tests. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Advanced Teaching Online, Designing Online Instruction, and Fostering Online Discussion.

Having good project management skills is one of the fastest paths to promotion in many organizations. Go through the basics of creating a project, including a manager's responsibilities, and get an overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements. Explore the knowledge areas of project management such as time, human resources, communications, risk and procurement. Learn what a process group is, when and how to make changes, and how to close a project. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Project Management, Project Management Knowledge Areas, and Project Management Processes.

QuickBooks Online is the leading online accounting platform, and is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers, and accounting professionals. Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online, then learn how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: QuickBooks Online Level 1 and QuickBooks Online Level 2.

Have you ever judged a business or company by their website? Effective website design is essential in the digital marketplace. Start with the basics using HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), then create a dynamic website that is accessible and Search Engine Optimized. Finally, learn how to build and maintain a responsive website to serve screen sizes from smartphones to desktops. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Web Design, Intermediate Web Design, and Advanced Web Design.

Communication in the workplace is more important than ever and critical to your career advancement and success. Examine case studies in conflict management and discover successful strategies you can use. Learn how to clarify what you want and prioritize your needs to gain confidence at the negotiating table. Increase your ability to understand what is important to those with different personality styles and improve your communication with others. Registration for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Conflict Management, Collaborative Management, and Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance.

Working from home is here to stay. Many employers are keeping some of their employees working from home part of the week. Discover how to communicate with and manage remote workers, one of the fastest-growing sectors of the workforce. Tap into the experience of a CEO who has been managing remote workers for 22 years. He has consulted with organizations around North America on managing remote workers, and has pioneered the fundamental processes and procedures you won't get anywhere else. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Remote Working and Communicating, Managing Remote Workers, and Remote Work Manager Practicum.

Financial statements can help you measure performance, make improvements and set goals for your business, organization or home finances. Learn how to create a worksheet used to adjust account balances and prepare statements, then close your books and get ready for the next accounting period. This course is included in the Bookkeeping Certificate course.

Collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Knowledge of collaborative skills will enable you to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus, and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. Explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight into how to expand your collaborative skills for the success of your team or organization. This class is included in the Management Certificate and Certificate in Workplace Communication courses.

An average manager can spend more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. No matter what your position, conflict management skills can positively correlate to higher earnings and promotion. This online course will help you understand conflict, analyze and evaluate real cases, and create your own dialog for successful conflict management. This course is included in the Certificate in Workplace Communication course.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your social media content? Do you have a business, product, or service but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Discover helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. Leave the class with tips for filming a video, confidence that you can effectively create social media content tailored to your specific audience, and more! The class is taught live online. If you can't attend the live training, you can still register and watch the recording at your convenience. Follow-up support from the instructor, Nickie Welsh, is included! A few days before class, you will receive an email with the video conference link.

Educators and psychologists know that learning is significantly affected by factors such as stress, anxiety, self-image, cultural expectations and societal expectations. In this course, you will examine the factors that come together to create unique challenges to black students in the classroom, and explore ways in which teachers can minimize those challenges and support school success for all students.

Diverse organizations are found to be more creative, more productive, have higher levels of employee engagement, and experience lower rates of attrition. Diversity is also shown to return higher profits. Learn to appreciate and work effectively with diverse groups, and understand why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to organizational success. This course is included in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace course.

Learn about the online instructional environment, envisioning your online course, developing a web course, phases of design and development, design guidelines, and more. Discover the principles behind the adoption of technology innovation and the nature of the online learning environment. Get tips for planning your online course, identifying resources and design guidelines. Discuss the phases of design and development and models, motivating student-student interaction, and managing interaction. Get the latest information on copyright issues, assessment, and evaluation. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching course.

Especially for future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, discover the key concepts of being a leader and the best strategies for developing your leadership skills and influence. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. The action takes place in attending meetings, running meetings, interacting with others 1:1, and employing successful techniques to convince and influence others. You can become a leader if you know the do's and don'ts, what to say, what not to say, what to do, and what not to do. This course is included in the Certificate in Leadership Development course.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get to that next level in your career? Identify the skills that all great leaders possess. Define where you want to be in your career in 5, 10, or 15 years. Discover how your image, what you wear, your body language, and your social media presence can play into your career success. This course is included in the Certificate in Leadership Development course.

Today, every school in America has students who have been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) -- a neurological disorder on the autism spectrum. The effects of this disorder vary widely, but it is important for every teacher to understand how to recognize behaviors that may indicate ASD. Examine strategies for working effectively with ASD students and parents to create the most positive learning environments for children and teens with this disorder. This class is included in the Certificate in Learning Styles course. This course is geared for K-12 teachers, but it is also relevant for counselors, faculty in higher education, parents, and anyone else interested in understanding this important issue. 3 Grad Credits are available for this course. Contact Community Education at 763-241-3520 for information on additional requirements and cost.

Get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, optimizing your presence on search engines, and successfully employing online advertising. This program is relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. Instructors are experts and can provide the latest, most advanced information, and will answer your toughest questions. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Improving Email Promotions, Boosting Your Website Traffic, and Online Advertising.

Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo, or promoting your skills online or in a letter, strong writing skills are the key to success. Examine the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge, and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. This course is included in the Entrepreneurship Certificate course.

To succeed in today's marketplace, entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. This course offers you a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions, you will learn how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use, and implement your marketing plan. Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one, you will take away practical marketing tips and tools that you can use to improve your marketing efforts. This course is included in the Entrepreneurship Certificate course.

Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce and your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas, and a checklist for going into business. Learn how to create a business plan, including assessing business feasibility, and prepare the management and financial plans. Create a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand. At the end of this certificate course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, and develop an outline for your plan. Take home techniques to successfully manage and market your new business. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Entrepreneur Boot Camp, The Business Plan, and Entrepreneurial Marketing.