Courses

A "Cure" for Cabin Fever: Backyard Photography

Have you had enough of winter? Can't wait to get out of the house? Professional photographer Jay Grammond leads you on a journey of photographic possibilities to get you out of the house and into your own yard or local park this spring and summer.

Thursday, April 8, 2021, Online Only

A Guide to Backyard Photography

It is summer time and it's beautiful! Join professional photographer Jay Grammond as he leads you on a photographic journey of possibilities that will get you out of the house and into your own yard or local park this summer. Learn to see and compose creatively, how to create or look for great backgrounds, what subjects to focus on, and helpful apps and resources that can help you create your best images yet!

Thursday, July 8, 2021, Online Only

American Flag Pallet Sign Grab-and-Go Kit

Get crafty and create a unique American flag pallet sign with this easy kit! This is a perfect project for a family craft night or as a gift to yourself! The kit includes paint, paint brushes, wooden stars, glue, and step-by-step instructions.

June 15, 2021 to July 2, 2021, HC Art Rm Door 5

And You Think You Know Grilled Cheese Cook-Along

April is National Grilled Cheese Month! Far from the traditional American cheese slices and white bread, Kerry's versions of the grilled cheese sandwich are not for the faint of heart! Who wouldn't want to try a sandwich called "The Devil Wears Gouda" or "The Blue Pig?" Kerry will demonstrate two or three and provide recipes for several more.

Thursday, April 15, 2021, Online Only

A Road Trip Around Minnesota: Lakes and Waterfalls

Explore the land of sky-blue waters with professional photographer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state to learn about some of Minnesota's waterways. Come away with the seeds of your own road trip ideas planted and ready for Spring and Summer!

Thursday, May 20, 2021, Online Only

Bake and Decorate Like the Pro's

Do you wish your cakes looked like those in magazines or on TV? They can! You can do it! Nancy has taught thousands of students how to bake and decorate wonderful cakes. Get hands-on experience baking and decorating cakes with Nancy's famous cake and frosting recipes. Learn the tricks of the trade in this three-part class!

April 7-21, 2021, RM FACS Rm Door A

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

Learn easy steps and turns in popular ballroom dances, including waltz, foxtrot, swing, salsa, and more. Dance in sync, gain confidence, and have fun on the floor in a surprisingly short time!

April 8-29, 2021, RM Commons Door A

Barn Storming: A Tour of Minnesota Barns and Barn Quilts

Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns, most from a bygone era. Professional photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond has travelled the state capturing images of barns of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. All are visible from the roadways, making these architectural and artistic landmarks easy to spot and enjoy!

Thursday, March 11, 2021, Online Only

Become a Community Ed Instructor!

Do you have a special talent, skill, or passion that you would love to share with the community? Have you ever thought of becoming a Community Education instructor? Earn extra money doing something you love! Our instructors include art lovers, wellness coaches, fitness instructors, cooking enthusiasts, history buffs and more. If you can create a class, we would love to meet you! Attend our free class to get more information about teaching for Community Education. Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, May 13, 2021, RM Media Door A
Wednesday, August 18, 2021, ZH Media Door 1
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Beginning Conversational Spanish

Would you like to speak Spanish? Practice the basic building blocks of the language and be able to ask and answer questions and hold simple conversations. You'll be speaking and reading Spanish in no time with this two-month online course.

April 5, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to July 30, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to October 29, 2021, Online Only

Beginner's Guide to Starting a Free Blog

Online blogging is a great way to promote yourself, your service, your product, or information you want to share! We'll take you step-by-step through the process of starting a FREE blog with WordPress, help you choose a blog template, emphasize your blog content with a creative name, show you how to use your unique voice to share your expertise, and connect your blog with your domain/website.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Online Only

Building Your Vision: Taking Your Photography from Good to Great!

Are you a photographer who wants to take their images to the next level? Or maybe you are just getting started. Discover compositional basics, discuss concepts of building your photographic vision, and take away ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away.

Thursday, May 6, 2021, Online Only

The Business Plan

Whether starting a business or growing the one you have, a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure needed funding. In this course, you evaluate the many aspects and potential hurdles of the business and build the Business Plan one step at a time.
This course is included in the Entrepreneurship Certificate course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Business Writing

The ability to communicate in writing is a critical skill in any business or workplace. Understanding the basic principles and steps used in writing reports and proposals will set you on the path to crafting effective professional business documents. This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to October 1, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Customer Service

Customer service is an essential part of any business or organization. As the use of technology increases, human interaction with customers becomes even more important. You can become an excellent service provider through this two-part online program.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Extraordinary Customer Service and Keys to Customer Service.

March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Online Only
April 5, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to July 30, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to October 29, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Business Writing

Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Business Writing, Effective Copywriting, and Writing News and Press Releases.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to November 26, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Leadership Development

Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), this certificate course provides practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Leadership Principles, Developing Your Leadership Skills, and Developing Your Professional Career.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to November 26, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Learning Styles

New research and information comes out frequently about how your learners - and you - learn. Everyone learns differently. This course brings you the most advanced information about three of the most prevalent student characteristics you face in teaching: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Gender in the Classroom, and Generational Learning Styles.

March 1, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Online Only
May 3, 2021 to July 30, 2021, Online Only
July 6, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only
October 4, 2021 to November 26, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Project Management

Every business or organization needs project management. A good project manager can detect problems early for quick resolution, which can improve employee, customer and public confidence and attitude. 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.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to November 26, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Teaching Adults

This is your invitation to teach others in-person and join in one of the more important functions in life -- passing on knowledge and skills to others.

September 7, 2021 to October 29, 2021, Online Only

Certificate in Workplace Communication

Communication in the workplace is more important than ever and critical to your career advancement and success. Discover skills and techniques you can study over the weekend and put to use on Monday morning!
Registration for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Conflict Management, Negotiation: Get What You Want, and Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to November 26, 2021, Online Only

Cocktails and Curds

Bring out your inner curd nerd and mixologist during this interactive class! Work through making some traditional and not-so-traditional cocktails, and discover what cheeses and small bites can enhance the experience. Let's have some fun!

Thursday, August 19, 2021, Online Only

Conflict Management

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 course is included in the Workplace Conflict Solutions Certificate course, and the Certificate in Workplace Communication course.


April 5-30, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to October 1, 2021, Online Only

Contact Tracing

According to the Medscape Coronavirus Resource Center, at least 44 states and the District of Columbia have begun expanding their contract tracing workforce. To help meet the need for training for contact tracers, we are offering this course, based on CDC and public health guidelines.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
April 5-30, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
July 6-30, 2021, Online Only
August 2-27, 2021, Online Only
September 7, 2021 to October 1, 2021, Online Only
October 4-29, 2021, Online Only
November 1-26, 2021, Online Only

Dashboard Cheese Board: ROADTRIP!

Grab your favorite road trip snacks and pull up a patio chair! We will be going on a virtual road trip to some of our local cheese producers all around the great state of Minnesota! Sample from some of our hidden gems as well as our flagship producers of cheese and wine. Perhaps a brew or two will be thrown in there as well! Bring your experience to the table and let's talk road trip! Twizzlers optional.

Sunday, July 25, 2021, Online Only

Designing from Nurseries to Tween/Teen Rooms

Whether you and your child are looking to make a few minor design changes or are ready for a complete bedroom makeover, during this virtual class we will combine your ideas and turn their room into a dream come true! We will look at furniture, colors, accents, organized spaces and everything in between!

Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Online Only

Develop Your Intuition

Have you ever wanted to develop your natural intuition? Who are your Spirit Guides and how do you communicate with them? Are you already connected to Spirit and wondering how to make sense of all of it? This course offers a series of Intuitive Development classes to help you develop or work with the gifts we all have at some level.

April 29, 2021 to May 20, 2021, HC Rm 209 Door 5

Developing Your Leadership Skills

Especially for future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, come 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. This course is included in the Certificate in Leadership Development course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only
July 6-30, 2021, Online Only
October 4-29, 2021, Online Only

Dog Obedience, Basics

Learn the basics of on-leash obedience, including commands such as heel, sit, down, come, stand and stay.

April 12, 2021 to May 3, 2021, HC Cafeteria Door 5

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.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Entrepreneur Boot Camp

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.
This course is included in the Entrepreneurship Certificate course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Entrepreneurial Marketing

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.
This course is included in the Entrepreneurship Certificate course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas, and a checklist for going into business.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Entrepreneur Boot Camp, The Business Plan, and Entrepreneurial Marketing.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only

Extraordinary Customer Service

We all know good customer service is important, but what makes it truly extraordinary? Discover how easy it is to tweak ordinary customer service into an experience that will keep customers coming back. This course is included in the Certificate in Customer Service course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Gender in the Classroom

There are differences in how the genders learn. Discover techniques and activities to help them be successful in the classroom and the workplace. This course is included in the Certificate in Learning Styles course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Generational Learning Styles

Students learn in a variety of ways, and generational characteristics can influence learning styles. Explore fascinating information on the brain and how each generation has responded to their unique "cohort experience." This course is included in the Certificate in Learning Styles course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Grammar Refresher Certificate

Good grammar doesn't make good writing, but good writing demands good grammar. Whether you're a student or a professional, a career changer or a job seeker, this comprehensive program will guide you through the linguistic twists and turns of English grammar and equip you to write more effectively from day one.
Registration in this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Word Level Grammar, Sentence Level Grammar, and Refining Your Writing.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only

How to Cut the Cable Cord

Cable or satellite television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover the multitude of viewing options that are free or at a much lower cost than cable.

Thursday, March 11, 2021, RM Media Door A

Intro to Kayaking | age 14+ w/parent

Grab your kayak and head to the new and improved Lake Orono! During your kayaking journey, Carla will teach kayak etiquette, maintenance, and paddling techniques. Build your confidence on the calm lake water! You are encouraged to bring your own kayak, but can rent a kayak for an additional fee. Kayak rental must be selected during the registration process.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Orono Park

Introduction to Fiction Writing

It has been said that everyone has a book in them. Do you? Designed specifically for those with little to no fiction-writing experience, this online course will help you find your path toward your fiction-writing goals.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Introduction to Project Management

Having good project management skills is one of the fastest paths to promotion in many organizations. Go through the basics of creating a project in this online course. This course is included in the Certificate in Project Management course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Introduction to Voiceovers

Explore the voiceover industry! Discover current trends, opportunities and tools you need to find success. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. This class is a one-time, 90-minute, one-on-one video chat class! Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo

June 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021, Online Only

Introduction to Volunteering

Are you finding yourself with extra time on your hands? A representative from RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will help you explore possibilities for volunteer service, including positions with a limited or flexible time commitment.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021, RM Media Door A
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, HC Rm 209 Door 5
Saturday, April 17, 2021, ZH Media Door 1

Keys to Customer Service

Good customer service skills can have a powerful impact on your life as well as your career. Discover how to avoid customer turnoffs and what it takes to consistently deliver great customer service. This course is included in the Certificate in Customer Service course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Where do you begin and what's most important when you remodel your kitchen or bathroom? During this online virtual design class, we will discuss how changing just a few areas can have a big impact on the look of a kitchen or bathroom. Show interior designer Jody your space to get personalized recommendations!

Thursday, March 25, 2021, Online Only

Leadership Principles

Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task completion, building relationships with your subordinates, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, and addressing challenging goals. This course is included in the Certificate in Leadership Development course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Learning While Black

Educators and psychologists know that learning is significantly affected by factors such as stress, anxiety, self-image, cultural expectations and societal expectations. The increasing number of diverse student backgrounds in today's classrooms introduces a tremendous diversity of lived experience which influences how students learn. 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.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Mom Needs Cheese! Patio Pounders Cook-Along

You know making a meal would delight and surprise Mom, right? In this virtual cooking class, we are grilling cheese! Create fun dishes on the grill, designed to spoil and impress any mom on Mother's Day, or ANY day!

Thursday, May 6, 2021, Online Only

Negotiation: Get What You Want

Negotiation and bargaining skills are useful in everyday life as well as in business and the workplace. Discover your natural bargaining style and learn how to balance firmness and flexibility to get the best outcome. This course is included in the Certificate in Workplace Communication course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

One Last Time: World War II Veteran Stories Part 1

Members of the "Greatest Generation" are leaving us at an alarming rate. Photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond planned and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years, and got to know many people who shared their stories with us -- Holocaust and Japanese-American internment camp survivors, homefront workers, Allied POWs, veterans from all branches and theaters, and even a German soldier who fought the whole war on the Eastern Front. During this presentation, Jay will tell you about some of the people who participated in his History Series, and who are no longer here to tell their story themselves. Don't miss this unique insight into the lives of these amazing people!

Thursday, April 15, 2021, Online Only
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Online Only

One Last Time: World War II Veteran Stories Part 2

Join us for more Veteran stories! Members of the "Greatest Generation" are leaving us at an alarming rate. Photographer and amateur historian Jay Grammond planned and facilitated a WWII History Series in Elk River for 13 years, and got to know many people who shared their stories with us -- Holocaust and Japanese-American internment camp survivors, homefront workers, Allied POWs, veterans from all branches and theaters, and even a German soldier who fought the whole war on the Eastern Front. During this presentation, Jay will continue to tell you about the participants in his History Series, and who are no longer here to tell their story themselves. Don't miss this unique insight into the lives of these amazing people!

Thursday, June 10, 2021, Online Only

Patriotic Flower Pot Centerpiece Workshop

Get your hands dirty and create a charming patriotic flower centerpiece for your dining room table or outdoor picnic table. Paint your wooden centerpiece in the design of your choice during class; examples will be provided. While it's drying, Alison will walk you through arranging and planting red, white and blue flowers in your flower pot.

Thursday, June 17, 2021, HC Nature Explore Classroom Door 5

Pellet Smoker 101 - BBQ Basics

Backyard BBQ enthusiasts unite and have a smokin' good time during our pellet smoker 101 class! We'll begin with an overview of smoker start-up procedures and move to a step-by-step demonstration of how to prepare a pork butt for pulled pork sandwiches and salads. Steps include trimming fat, seasoning, how to cook through the stall, and how to finish your pork to perfection.

Saturday, June 12, 2021, 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.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Preparing Your Home for Sale: What's Really Necessary?

You may have heard that you need to replace flooring, countertops, light fixtures, and other big-ticket items before you list your home, but is it true? During this virtual design class, we will discuss whether or not these types of changes are necessary or if just a few minor cosmetic adjustments would do. Attend this virtual class and ask interior designer Jody questions specific to your home with the bonus of showing her the space in question!

Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Online Only

Project Management Knowledge Areas

The knowledge areas covered in this course support the Project Management Processes. Explore these areas including communication, cost, scope, quality, human resources, risk and procurement. This course is included in the Certificate of Project Management course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Project Management Processes

The basic information in this online course will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in a project management field or for use in your current line of work. Come away with a solid foundation of the five processes to use when any type of project occurs in your employment arena. This course is included in the Certificate in Project Management course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Read Minnesota Book Club

Minnesota has produced an abundance of authors in a variety of genres. We'll choose a Minnesota-authored book each month to read at leisure, then come together in an online ZOOM meeting for an evening of guided discussion and shared opinions. Beverages and snacks optional, but recommended!

Thursday, March 18, 2021, Online Only
Thursday, April 15, 2021, Online Only
Thursday, May 20, 2021, Online Only

Refining Your Writing

Make your writing say exactly what you intend it to say. Explore errors in agreement, structural inconsistencies, and wordiness/concision. Learn to correct and reshape sentences that have gone wrong. This course is included in the Grammar Refresher Certificate course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Reiki Level I

Discover traditional hands-on Japanese Usui Reiki -- what it is, how it heals, and how you can be a proper and effective channel for healing energy to flow. Level 1 Reiki connects you to the Reiki energy and combines teachings, discussion, attunements, meditations, and experiential practice in an organized and relaxed program. A class manual is included and, upon successful completion, a Level 1 practitioner certificate is awarded to each student.

Saturday, April 3, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Reiki Level II

In Reiki Level II, specific sacred symbols are added to your energy field to enhance sessions. You will also learn how to direct this energy toward physical healing, mental/emotional healing, and distance or remote healing.

Saturday, May 1, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Sentence Level Grammar

Whether in speaking or writing, a poorly-composed sentence can make a negative impression on your audience. Discover how fixing common sentence grammar errors can help your communication become more polished and effective. This course is included in the Grammar Refresher Certificate course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Shamanic Breathwork

Shamanic Breathwork honors and blends the timeless wisdom of ancient traditions with the emerging new paradigm methods of healing and teaching. Using traditional Shamanic tools, art, music and deep connected breathing, you create a natural and altered dreamlike state. This method can help you reconnect with your own inner shaman and remember the magic of who you truly are in this lifetime.

Saturday, May 8, 2021, HC Gym Door 5
Saturday, July 24, 2021, HC Gym Door 5
Saturday, September 25, 2021, HC Gym Door 5

Spaghetti Garden Planter Pot

What if you could find everything you need to make delicious, fresh, homemade spaghetti sauce right outside your door? You can! Our grab-and-go spaghetti garden planter pot kit will provide you with herbs, a tomato plant, a pot and soil to get you growing. If you have a specific container you would like to use and want to order the soil and plants only, please use the discount code CONTAINER during checkout.

May 26, 2021 to June 4, 2021, HC Cafeteria Door 5

Star Wars: Creating a Galaxy Far, Far Away

On May 4, 1977, the movie "Star Wars" debuted in theaters. This class is your chance to learn how the sci-fi adventure everyone underestimated took the world by storm. Join North Metro TV Studio Manager Eric Houston for this great one-hour look behind the scenes of the entire Star Wars saga. Climb aboard your favorite Corellian freighter, landspeeder, AT-AT, or tauntaun and join us for this can't-miss look at Jedi Knights, Sith Warriors, and the power of the Force!

Tuesday, May 4, 2021, HC Rm 209 Door 5

Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Today, every school in America has students who have been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It is important for every teacher to understand how to recognize behaviors that may indicate ASD, and how to work effectively with ASD students. This course is included in the Certificate in Learning Styles course.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Succulent Fairy Garden or Dino Park Workshop | age 6+ with adult

Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical fairy garden or Dino Park. Bring your favorite adult to help you choose from a variety of planters and succulents to build your dream fairy garden or Dino Park together!

Tuesday, June 15, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop

Follow Alison on a magical journey to create a unique and whimsical fairy garden. Choose from a variety of planters and succulents at the start of class and build your dream fairy garden.

Thursday, June 17, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

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.

April 5, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Online Only

Thyroid Things You Need to Know

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. In this virtual workshop, we will discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren't; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; the connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Online Only

U.S. - Dakota War of 1862: Pieces of the Puzzle

View Jay Grammond's presentation on the history of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 and join the live discussion with others from around the state. A few weeks prior to the discussion, you will receive a link to the video presentation to view at your leisure.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Online Only

Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance

Understanding yourself and others increases your overall effectiveness at work, at home, and in all your relationships. Learn how to communicate effectively with all personality styles. This course is included in the Certificate in Workplace Communication course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

Word Level Grammar

Get reacquainted with the parts of speech. Learn how to choose the right word from pairs that sound alike, but have very different meanings. This course is included in the Grammar Refresher Certificate course.

April 5-30, 2021, Online Only

WordPress Certificate

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design. After successfully completing this course, you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize and maintain it, and use search engine optimization to bring more visitors to your site.

April 5, 2021 to July 2, 2021, Online Only
June 7, 2021 to August 27, 2021, Online Only

Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines and Websites

You don't need a journalism degree or published articles to write for anyone's online blog, magazine or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word or more! In this fast-paced virtual course, you will learn how to find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Online Only

Writing News and Press Releases

Getting the word out is an essential activity for every business or organization. Being able to write a good news story, press release or publicity notice is a skill that can set you apart in the workplace!
This course is included in the Certificate in Business Writing course.

April 5-30, 2021, 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.

March 1-26, 2021, Online Only
May 3-28, 2021, Online Only

Zero Waste for Beginners

The term "zero waste" is heard more and more often, and many people are curious about the positive impact they can make on the environment. Join us for an informative discussion and learn how YOU can make a difference!

Thursday, April 22, 2021, HC Rm 111 Door 5

Paranormal Investigating 101

Learn the basics of paranormal investigating! You'll see evidence from actual investigations, discover what equipment works best, and learn investigation ethics and proper investigating techniques. What does it take to run an investigation? We'll cover what you need to know from start to finish. You'll even have a chance to get hands-on experience during a mini investigation in class!

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Paranormal Investigating 102

You've learned the basics in Paranormal Investigations 101, now let's put your skills to the test because this class is all investigating. Prerequisite: Paranormal Investigating 101

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