ISD 728 Community Education

Effective decision-making in the workplace requires a solid understanding of financial information. This course examines the fundamental financial concepts and accounting processes utilized across various types of organizations. Participants will develop practical skills to enhance their professional effectiveness and career advancement. The course provides a comprehensive foundation in the seven steps of the accounting cycle and explores methods for applying financial data to managerial decisions. Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze resource allocation and assess financial performance with greater accuracy and insight. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Effective decision-making in the workplace requires a solid understanding of financial information. This course examines the fundamental financial concepts and accounting processes utilized across various types of organizations. Participants will develop practical skills to enhance their professional effectiveness and career advancement. The course provides a comprehensive foundation in the seven steps of the accounting cycle and explores methods for applying financial data to managerial decisions. Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze resource allocation and assess financial performance with greater accuracy and insight. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Gain an understanding of fund accounting and learn how to develop a chart of accounts tailored for nonprofit organizations. Explore the accounting equation, practice recording financial transactions, and learn effective methods for tracking and managing allocated funds. This class is included in the Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate.

Gain an understanding of fund accounting and learn how to develop a chart of accounts tailored for nonprofit organizations. Explore the accounting equation, practice recording financial transactions, and learn effective methods for tracking and managing allocated funds. This class is included in the Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate.

This class will teach you how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and give the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

This class will teach you how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and give the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis 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

The Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt course is the final component of the Six Sigma Green Belt program, focusing on process improvement and control. Key topics include hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control. Participants are expected to apply concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. The instructor will provide a range of resources, including handouts, spreadsheets, and web links, offering practical tools to support the successful completion of Six Sigma projects. This course is included in the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate course.

The Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt course is the final component of the Six Sigma Green Belt program, focusing on process improvement and control. Key topics include hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control. Participants are expected to apply concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. The instructor will provide a range of resources, including handouts, spreadsheets, and web links, offering practical tools to support the successful completion of Six Sigma projects. This course is included in the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate course.

In the 21st century, online learning is becoming an essential component of education. This course guides participants through planning, developing, and teaching an effective online course. Learn a ten-step model for course development and explore one of the most advanced online classrooms designed for instructors. Participants will gain skills in creating online audio lectures with accompanying slide presentations and learn how self-quizzes can enhance student learning. Experience interactive elements such as animations, drag-and-drop exercises, and engaging welcome pages, and participate in online discussions with fellow educators. The course includes the instructor’s book, Advanced Teaching Online, to support continued learning and application. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Certified Online Instructor COI course.

In the 21st century, online learning is becoming an essential component of education. This course guides participants through planning, developing, and teaching an effective online course. Learn a ten-step model for course development and explore one of the most advanced online classrooms designed for instructors. Participants will gain skills in creating online audio lectures with accompanying slide presentations and learn how self-quizzes can enhance student learning. Experience interactive elements such as animations, drag-and-drop exercises, and engaging welcome pages, and participate in online discussions with fellow educators. The course includes the instructor’s book, Advanced Teaching Online, to support continued learning and application. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Certified Online Instructor COI course.

How do you effectively manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, managing a family business, or seeking to advance your career, the Bookkeeping Certificate provides the knowledge needed to measure and maintain the financial health of your organization. This program focuses on cash-basis accounting and equips participants with the skills to complete the accounting cycle accurately and efficiently. Even if bookkeeping tasks are outsourced, understanding the process is essential—no one should be unaware of their business’s financial operations. 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.

How do you effectively manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, managing a family business, or seeking to advance your career, the Bookkeeping Certificate provides the knowledge needed to measure and maintain the financial health of your organization. This program focuses on cash-basis accounting and equips participants with the skills to complete the accounting cycle accurately and efficiently. Even if bookkeeping tasks are outsourced, understanding the process is essential—no one should be unaware of their business’s financial operations. 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.

Nonprofits comprise the third-largest workforce in the United States, yet nonprofit bookkeeping differs significantly from business accounting. This course provides essential skills for managing financial processes unique to nonprofit organizations. Participants will explore fund accounting, learn to record transactions with attention to incoming and allocated funds, and gain proficiency in preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements, tailored for nonprofit operations. Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Nonprofits, Accounting for Nonprofits, and Financial Statements.

Gain the foundational skills to increase your website traffic and improve online visibility. This course teaches participants how to analyze visitor behavior, apply search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to enhance search rankings, and refine website copy to attract and engage more users. No prior experience is required. Advanced learners will benefit from the instructor’s expertise in addressing complex SEO questions. This course is included in the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

Gain the foundational skills to increase your website traffic and improve online visibility. This course teaches participants how to analyze visitor behavior, apply search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to enhance search rankings, and refine website copy to attract and engage more users. No prior experience is required. Advanced learners will benefit from the instructor’s expertise in addressing complex SEO questions. This course is included in the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

Learn the essential practices for developing clear, effective, and professional business writing. This course covers strategies for crafting well-structured documents, avoiding common grammatical errors, and applying business writing principles that will support effective communication for years to come. This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

Learn the essential practices for developing clear, effective, and professional business writing. This course covers strategies for crafting well-structured documents, avoiding common grammatical errors, and applying business writing principles that will support effective communication for years to come. This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

Cash is arguably the most critical factor in business success. According to D&B, 90% of small business failures result from poor cash flow—when more money goes out than comes in. While financial managers play a key role, it’s often the non-financial manager who makes the biggest difference in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, understand the true importance of cash, and discover your role in driving cash flow success. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Cash is arguably the most critical factor in business success. According to D&B, 90% of small business failures result from poor cash flow—when more money goes out than comes in. While financial managers play a key role, it’s often the non-financial manager who makes the biggest difference in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, understand the true importance of cash, and discover your role in driving cash flow success. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Every successful professional uses financial information to make effective decisions. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers introduces essential financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses, providing practical techniques to enhance your effectiveness and advance your career. Start by building a solid foundation: understand the seven steps of the accounting cycle and learn how to use financial information in decision-making. Gain the skills to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance confidently. Next, focus on cash—the lifeblood of any business. Non-financial managers play a crucial role in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, appreciate the importance of cash, and understand your role in cash flow success. Finally, deepen your knowledge of the financial information that drives your organization. Learn how to assess and analyze business reports, enabling smarter decisions in budgeting, goal setting, and performance evaluation within your area of influence. 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.

Every successful professional uses financial information to make effective decisions. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers introduces essential financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses, providing practical techniques to enhance your effectiveness and advance your career. Start by building a solid foundation: understand the seven steps of the accounting cycle and learn how to use financial information in decision-making. Gain the skills to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance confidently. Next, focus on cash—the lifeblood of any business. Non-financial managers play a crucial role in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, appreciate the importance of cash, and understand your role in cash flow success. Finally, deepen your knowledge of the financial information that drives your organization. Learn how to assess and analyze business reports, enabling smarter decisions in budgeting, goal setting, and performance evaluation within your area of influence. 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.

Business writing is a vital skill for both personal and organizational success. Discover the keys to effective workplace communication. Whether you’re crafting a report, memo, letter, or publicity notice, strong business writing follows proven principles. In the workplace, successful communicators move forward—others get left behind. Enhance your career by mastering this essential skill. Start by learning the formats, structures, and techniques for writing clear, professional business reports and proposals. Then, sharpen your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, explore what journalists do best: write news stories, press releases, and publicity notices that capture attention and resonate with readers. With the Certificate in Business Writing, you’ll gain practical skills to help your organization stand out and take your professional communication to the next level. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Business Writing, Effective Copywriting, and Successfully Communicating Your Message.