Courses

Adobe Illustrator Essentials

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Learn to use the drawing tools, color and text to create print-ready PDF documents. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Adobe InDesign Essentials

Adobe InDesign allows you to create multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines, and works seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only
November 2-27, 2020, Online Only

Adobe Photoshop Essentials

Impress your business organization, friends, and family by enhancing their photos and creating magazine cover-quality enhanced images. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only
October 5-30, 2020, Online Only

Advanced Data Analysis

Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only
November 2-27, 2020, Online Only

Advanced Excel

You can't make sound decisions with inaccurate information. Discover the Excel tools that can help you use your data and information with confidence. This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only
November 2-27, 2020, Online Only

Advanced SQL

Complete your SQL Certificate with advanced information. Learn how to write advanced subqueries, advanced join queries, and UNION queries that query more than one table. This course is included in the SQL Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only
August 3-28, 2020, Online Only
September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only
October 5-30, 2020, Online Only
November 2-27, 2020, Online Only

Advanced Web Design

Make your website truly responsive and able to serve all device sizes from smartphone to desktop. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only
November 2-27, 2020, Online Only

Basic Programming Concepts

A lot of computer programming languages are very similar, and knowing what's common between all of them will help non-programmers communicate more efficiently with programmers, or help aspiring programmers get started. This course is included in the Programming for Non-Programmers Certificate.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Boosting Your Website Traffic

Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic, including how to optimize your search engine presence. This course is included in the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Certificate in Basic Game Design

Games are increasingly recognized as tools that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course looks at both video and analog games.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design.

September 8, 2020 to October 30, 2020, Online Only

Certificate in Data Analysis

Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advanced Data Analysis.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Digital Marketing Certificate

Get a fundamental, yet advanced, introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, and optimizing your presence on search engines.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Improving Email Promotions, Boosting Your Website Traffic, and Online Advertising.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Certificate in Mastering Excel

Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. How well do YOU know it?
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Mastering Microsoft Excel, Intermediate Excel, and Advanced Excel.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Certificate in Presentation Media

Presentation media are key to communication, sales, speeches, and any other effective presentation today. Whether online or in-person, presentation media not only enhance your message, but often make your message successful.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Graphic Design for Visual Presentations, Photoshop for Presentations, and Infographics.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Certificate in Web Design

Have you ever judged a business or company by their website? Effective website design is essential in the digital marketplace. No prior web design, HTML or coding knowledge is needed for this course. 
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.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Coding Certificate

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. Take your first steps into learning a skill that can help you become even more valuable in the job market or in your current organization.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Coding, HTML Fundamentals, and CSS Fundamentals.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Communicating with Programmers

Discover win-win tips on communicating with computer programmers to make your project go more smoothly and efficiently. This course is included in the Programming for Non-Programmers Certificate.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

CSS Fundamentals

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets, which describes how HTML elements are to be displayed on screen, paper, or in other media. It can control the layout of multiple web pages all at once, saving you, as the creator, a lot of work! This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

Cyber Security for Managers

Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part of our business and work. Designed for non-technical managers, director and others in the work place, find out how to practice safer computing and safeguard your information.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Digital Scrapbooking

Share your stories with photos, text, and page layouts, and without the scissors, paper, tape, and mess. Create photo books, wall decor, cards/calendars, custom memes, brochures, invitations, personalized gifts, and more using online templates and software that make it easier than ever!

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, RM Media Door A

Effective Copywriting

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. Learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back.
This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Facebook for Business

How can you make a Facebook page work for your business? What keeps people coming back to your page? How can you effectively respond to and moderate both negative and positive posts or comments? Discover how to make Facebook an essential tool in your marketing plan.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Google Analytics

Do you know how to get the most out of your website? Understand your visitor traffic better, calculate return on investment for your online advertising, and turn traffic into profit.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Discover how to use Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to create a myriad of print projects and digital art work. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Graphic Design for Visual Presentations

Explore the basic graphic design principles that will help you create effective and beautiful visual presentations. This course is included in the Certificate in Presentation Media course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

How Programming Works

Managing or working with computer programmers is now an important part of almost every business or organization. Understand what your tech team is talking about! This course is included in the Programming for Non-Programmers Certificate course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

HTML Fundamentals

Build simple web pages by hand coding, using HTML tags to create paragraphs, headings, lists, links, and more! This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Improving Email Promotions

Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when and what to email, and testing email content. This course is included in the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Infographics

An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic. Learn the basics of designing infographics and how to use them to present information. This course is included in the Certificate in Presentation Media course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Instagram for Business

With over 100 million users, Instagram is a marketing gold mine! Discover ways to have your audience generate excellent content for you, and build your community while doing it!

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization

What goes into building a great social network? How do you select the right tool for your business? What is Ning? How do you know where to spend your time? What's next? Or are you still working on last year's trends? This course is included in the Social Media for Business Certificate course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

Intermediate Data Analysis

Many business decisions involve comparing groups for differences and relationships between variables. Explore the statistics behind differences and relationships in this online course. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Podcasting

Podcasts are like "on-demand radio," and cover all kinds of topics! Do you have a business, hobby or passion you'd like to share? Discover how to get started in podcasting and how you can reach your maximum audience.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Intermediate Excel

Increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. This course is included in the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Intermediate SQL

Start with a review of Structured Query Language (SQL). Then discover how to retrieve more meaningful data from one or more tables stored in a database. This course is included in the SQL Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only
August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

Intermediate Video Game Design

Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, online and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion this year. Learn the basics of video game processes, the main video game genres, and acquire simple game programming ability. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Intermediate Web Design

You know how to put together a basic website, but you want it to do more! Add functions, objects, forms, databases and tables, and examine accessibility guidelines and conformance. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to Coding

New technologies allow you to create your own web pages using code, even if you aren't a computer science expert. Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, and Java Script, and practical uses for each. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to Data Analysis

Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting. This course will help you start on that journey. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to Social Media

Discover the top social media sites and learn how businesses are using them. This course is included in the Social Media for Business Certificate course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to Game Design

Discover resources for developing game design and identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. Understand the different roles required in the development of a video game, and how to work with game developers.This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to SQL

Learning how to write Structured Query Language (SQL) code can increase your worth in the job market! Start here with the basics. This course is included in the SQL Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Introduction to Web Design

Frequently, a website forms the first impression of a business, company or organization. A good website starts with a plan. Discover the basics of web design from planning the structure to layout to publishing. This course is included in the Certificate in Web Design course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Managing Productivity

A growing number of employees are working remotely, including from home, requiring organizations to move from measuring time to measuring productivity and outcomes. Take a look at four new management systems to measure your own productivity, as well as that of others. This course is included in the Productivity and Time Management Certificate course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

Marketing Using Social Media

Social media can help you develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your business or organization. Find out which platform will work best for you. This course is included in the Social Marketing for Business Certificate course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace

Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to create, edit and manage presentations, documents, email, calendars and spreadsheets in the Microsoft Office Suite. Take your computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Mastering Microsoft Excel

Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. This course is included in the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Mastering Video Marketing Certificate

Video marketing is a hot marketing trend. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and stories connect with people. Learn how to turn that connection into a positive outcome.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: YouTube for Business, and Video Marketing.

September 8, 2020 to October 30, 2020, Online Only

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Explore some more advanced features of Excel.

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Microsoft Excel - Beginner

Explore the amazing world of Excel, a powerful tool that can help with calculations, charts and data analysis.

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Microsoft Excel - Data

Excel has some impressive features that are not widely known or used. Learn how they can help you control how data is entered into a spreadsheet.

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Microsoft Excel - Functions

Dive a little deeper into Microsoft Excel and explore how to use range names to navigate in large spreadsheets and perform functions on data.

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New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity and Time Management

How effectively you manage your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life in many ways. Learn the difference between being busy and being productive. This course is included in the Productivity and Time Management Certificate course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Online Advertising

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization or company. Learn how to target local audiences, use Facebook advertising, and how to determine the demographics of people you want to reach! This course is included with the Certificate in Digital Marketing course.

August 3-28, 2020, Online Only

Photoshop for Presentations

Start with a solid foundation in using Photoshop, then build an advanced understanding of this popular software. Learn the purpose of each photo-editing tool and gain the confidence to use them. This course is included with the Certificate in Presentation Media course.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Productivity and Time Management Certificate

Boost your productivity by managing your time better! Discover new techniques and strategies, how to utilize technology, how to document your own productivity, and how to manage the productivity of others.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Managing Productivity, New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity and Time Management, and Productivity eTools: Be Organized and Get Stuff Done.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Productivity eTools: Be Organized and Get Stuff Done

Turbo-charge your work and simplify your life! Discover new apps, tools, and tricks each week that will help you work more efficiently. This course is included in the Productivity and Time Management Certificate course.


July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

Programming for Non-Programmers Certificate

With virtually every organization now involved in or even dependent on computer programming, managing or working with programmers is an important part of your toolkit. Knowing how to communicate clearly will make every project run smoothly.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: How Programming Works, Basic Programming Concepts, and Communicating with Programmers.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

Self Study: Advanced Data Analysis

Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing you to begin and end classes at your convenience. This course is included in the Self Study: Certificate in Data Analysis course.

May 4, 2020 to November 30, 2020, Online Only

Self Study: Certificate in Data Analysis

Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing you to begin and end classes at your convenience.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advanced Data Analysis.

May 4, 2020 to November 30, 2020, Online Only

Self Study: Intermediate Data Analysis

Many business decisions involve comparing groups for differences and relationships between variables. Explore the statistics behind differences and relationships in this online course. Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing you to begin and end classes at your convenience. This course is included in the Self Study: Certificate in Data Analysis course.

May 4, 2020 to November 30, 2020, Online Only

Self Study: Introduction to Data Analysis

Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting. This course will help you start on that journey. Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing you to begin and end classes at your convenience. This course is included in the Self Study: Certificate in Data Analysis course.

May 4, 2020 to November 30, 2020, Online Only

Social Media Awareness for Parents

Children and teens have greater access to social media than ever before and it's important for parents to know the risks and benefits of social media use. Led by Elk River Police Department representatives, this workshop will provide valuable information as you navigate the world of social media use among young people.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Social Media for Business Certificate

You see social media every day -- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, blogs, and vlogs. And you see all kinds of businesses using it to advertise. Why aren't you?
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Social Media, Integrating Social Media in Your Organization, and Marketing Using Social Media.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only

SQL Certificate

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry-standard database programming language. Become more marketable in computer-related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst or a business analyst.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to SQL, Intermediate SQL, and Advanced SQL.

July 6, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only
August 3, 2020 to October 30, 2020, Online Only

Supervisory and Leadership Certificate

Your employees are your most valuable resources! Even experience supervisors and managers will discover something new and practical in this online course.

September 8, 2020 to October 30, 2020, Online Only

Top 10 Tips for Managing Screen Time

Are you or your loved ones overly attached to your devices? The topic of managing screen time for adults and children has become a growing concern. Explore practical strategies for managing screen time in your household.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, ER Rm 105 Door A

Video Marketing

Sight, sound, and motion are much more compelling than static words on a page. Discover how to use simple online video to quickly bond with your viewer, drive traffic to your website, boost business, and build brand awareness. This course is included in the Mastering Video Marketing Certificate course.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

YouTube for Business

Did you know YouTube is the second largest search engine? Discover the power of video for your organization, and how to use video as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people? This course is included in the Mastering Video Marketing Certificate.

July 6-31, 2020, Online Only

CE2U: Technology

Do you want to build new computer/technology skills in a supportive, one-on-one setting? CE2U Technology offers individual computer/technology instruction focused on the skills you desire at a time and day that works for you.

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Computer File Management

Do you feel overwhelmed by your computer files and photos? Is your computer desktop cluttered with files? We have your solution! Learn how to create folders and organize existing files and photos so you can access them in an instant.

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Intro to Computers

This class takes navigating computers from the top. Learn how to use the mouse efficiently. Understand words and phrases such as drives, servers and other terms no one bothers to explain. Learn basic computer tasks such as copy, paste, cut, undo and redo. If you've been reluctant to use technology, here's the place to start!

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Introduction to Power BI

Discover how to quickly extract, transform, and load data with just a few clicks using Microsoft's free Power BI Desktop program.

September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, Online Only

Power BI

Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software - Power Business Intelligence. Discover the process of creating interactive reports, charts, visuals, and more to enhance the data analysis skills that will allow you to make more informed decisions for your organization or business.

September 8, 2020 to November 27, 2020, Online Only