Athena A.I.

Instructor: Bradley Collins

Biography: Brad holds an A.B. in Computer Science from Harvard University, where he focused on operating systems and distributed systems research. Brad won the Derek Bok Award for Excellence in Teaching as a Teaching Fellow for several university undergraduate classes. He has spent over a decade building enterprise web applications and the past three years working with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT). Brad has co-authored two books, including Microsoft Press's Core reference book, XML Programming.

Classes by this instructor

General Principles of Financial Planning

This course is designed to introduce students to the financial planning process. This course focuses on the general principles required to become a successful planner which includes the ethics of the profession as well as the knowledge and skills to prepare a financial plan.
February 3, 2026 to June 2, 2026, Online - Canvas
July 7, 2026 to November 3, 2026, Online - Canvas

Intro to Computer Skills (3 Credits)

Introduces the basic features of Microsoft Office, Windows basics, and file management. Develops familiarity with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, email, and Internet basics. Upon completion of this course, you will have chance to test for a certificate of completion.
People who took this class said "it was first rate!"
February 25, 2026 to June 10, 2026, Online - Canvas

Web Design with HTML

Offering first a quick overview of the Internet and the pages that make it interesting and eye-catching. You will learn basic HTML language with hands-on applications for each new topic, page appearance, and layout concepts for a successful Web presence.

To be completed within 6 weeks.
February 21, 2026 to April 25, 2026, NCSU Computer Lab 1