Contractors must take a 16-hour state-approved course to satisfy the educational requirement for Oregon construction contractor licensing. Take this two-day live class to prepare for the state-mandated test (not included) to become a licensed contractor.

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December 4-5, 2026 | 8:00am-5:30pm PST | Redmond
January 29-30, 2027 | 8:00am-5:30pm PST | Redmond
March 5-6, 2027 | 8:00am-5:30pm PST | Redmond

Contractors must take a 16-hour state-approved course to satisfy the educational requirement for Oregon construction contractor licensing. Take this online class to prepare for the state-mandated test to become a licensed contractor. This online course is ongoing and is on demand so you can take it at your own pace. The course price does not include the price of taking the state-mandated test, or the required textbook. You can register at any time as students have three months from their start date to complete the course.

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August 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026 | 12:00am-11:59pm PDT | Online

Take control of accounting for your business. This course provides hands-on experience in QuickBooks 2019 as you set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your bank accounts; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports.

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Click here to register online through Ed2Go

These online courses introduce key issues in entrepreneurship for those looking to start a business on their own. What does it take to build and grow a company from scratch? Learn what is essential to the success of your business.
Ongoing online options.

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Click here to register online through MindEdge

Turn grant-writing anxiety into a clear, practical process. In two interactive sessions, you'll learn how to find the right funding opportunities, understand common application requirements, get started on a compelling project narrative and gain confidence for submitting proposals. Bring a project idea or organization in mind and leave with greater confidence and useful tools to secure funding.

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February 3-10, 2027 | 10:30am-12:00pm PST | Bend

Today's workplace may include members of five generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. Gen Alpha is also approaching working age, with its oldest members beginning to take part-time and entry-level jobs. A multigenerational workforce brings a wide range of experiences, career stages, communication habits and expectations. These differences can enrich teams, but they can also create misunderstandings when leaders rely on assumptions or stereotypes. What does this mean for supervisors and team leaders? This seminar provides an overview of the generations in today's workforce. Participants will explore strategies for effective leadership, communication and team facilitation and examine stereotypes that can interfere with workplace relationships.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PST | Bend

For a team to be successful they must have a common vision and mission, be cohesive, while capitalizing on individual strengths and show adaptability and resiliency to turn challenges into opportunities. To effectively lead a team of people takes specific skills associated with communication, direction, decision making, flexibility, organization and strategic thinking. This course will provide practical skills and steps for leading teams at any level of an organization/business. Discussions will also include project management, emotional intelligence, inspiring others and public speaking. Techniques shared are adaptable and will work for businesses with teams of any size. Opportunities for interactive question and answer sessions will also be a part of the class, allowing participants to share specific issues that the instructor will troubleshoot with them.

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Thursday, February 18, 2027 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Redmond

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next with a business challenge or opportunity, or in your personal life? Mind mapping can help you see the big picture, organize complex ideas, identify connections and turn possibilities into action. 

In this hands-on workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners, or anyone looking to learn techniques to manage a busy life or start a new project, participants will learn a simple visual thinking technique they can immediately apply. All will create a map about a real challenge or opportunity they are facing whether it's business or personal, and leave with greater clarity, the ability to see connections that might otherwise be missed and actionable next steps to move forward with. 

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Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | 1:30pm-3:45pm PST | Bend

Do you have a great idea you think could be a successful business but just don't know how to get started? Cover the basics in this two-hour class and decide if running a business is for you.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PST | Online
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | 11:30am-1:30pm PST | Bend
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | 11:30am-1:30pm PST | Online

Este curso está diseñado para ayudar a las personas a entender los conceptos básicos para iniciar su propio negocio. La clase cubre regulaciones estatales y locales, definición de su idea, definición de su mercado, necesidades de flujo de efectivo, opciones de préstamos, desarrollo de planes de negocio y evaluación de su idea.

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This course contains no sessions at this time.

What is your plan? Do you have one for your team, project, or business? Do you have a mission statement or articulated vision? What are the core values of your business/team and does everyone you work with know them? Do you have common goals or objectives defined? What does success look like? What happens if your vision/goals/image of success must adapt to changing needs or resources? This course will walk you through 10 key steps to successfully create a strategic plan for your organization that includes both successional and sustainable planning. The class will mix instruction, case studies, and discussions for an interactive experience. It will also walk participants through a process of critical thinking and goal prioritization.

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Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend