Courses

Data Analytics and Its Applications

Every discipline is becoming progressively more data driven. Although we now possess the ability to easily collect, store and analyze data, we are facing a shortage of data analysts in the workforce. This course is designed to be a crash course that will provide working professionals with intermediate and advanced skills in data analytics.

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FAA Remote Pilot Certification Course (Part 107)

This course will prepare participants for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate Exam (14 CFR Part 107). Material covered includes airspace classifications, general rules and procedures, reading aviation maps, and other aeronautical knowledge.

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Google Analytics Series (Online Only Offering)

If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. This Certificate, aimed at non-technical users, will take you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool.

February 1, 2021 to March 26, 2021, Online

Grant Budget Preparation for Novices

Obtain an overview of the budget development process and have an opportunity to develop a mock budget froma case study that will be provided. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to the budgets of the funding opportunities you wish to pursue.

Monday, May 3, 2021, Online

Grant Funding for Novices

Obtain an overview of funding opportunities for the four types of grant opportunities. You will have an opportunity toexplore various sites and identify potential funding sources in your area of interest.

Monday, March 8, 2021, Online

Grant Funding Opportunity Interpretation for Novices

Join us for the opportunity to explore critical portions in funding opportunity announcements. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to funding opportunities you wish to pursue.

Monday, April 5, 2021, Online

Grant Writing for Novices

Obtain an overview of the four types of grants and the common elements found in grant proposals. Funding sources for each type will be reviewed and various elements of proposals will be reviewed in detail.

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Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training and cover first-aid basics for the most common first-aid emergencies. Hands-on training also prepares students to perform CPR and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner.

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Instagram Marketing

How to use Instagram for Business: Instagram is a simple and effective way to market your business and connect with new customers. In this four-week course, we will begin with the basics, and you will learn to create a powerful, professional Instagram profile for your business designed to effectively appeal to your target customer.

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Designed for students with previous Microsoft Excel experience, this intermediate-level course will expand the user's Excel 2016 skill set with projects that demonstrate the application's higher capabilities. Topics covered in this course include creating formulas that use data in multiple worksheets, working with advanced formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and writing functions.

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Introduction to Data Analysis

Thanks to continuous improvements in technology, every industry is becoming progressively more data driven. Data analytics is the science and art of analyzing data and using that information to make informed decisions.

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Introduction to Data Organization, Preparation and Analysis

The world is full of data. However, before that data can be analyzed and insights can be gleaned from it, data must first be organized, integrated, cleaned and prepared for analysis. This course introduces the tools and techniquesthat students can use to format their data, leading to hassle free analyses

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Designed for students with limited or no previous experience with Microsoft Excel, this beginner-level course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 with an overview of Excel basics that provides a beginner-level foundation of the application. Elements covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and sorting and organizing large amounts of data.

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Introduction to Quickbooks

This course is geared toward business owners, office personnel, bookkeepers, or anyone who wants to use QuickBooks Online to build their skillset or to save time in operating their business.

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Introduction to R

The ability to code in the statistical programming language R is one of the most highly sought skills in data analysts and statisticians. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in R programming.

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Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling

In this age of "big data", machine learning and predictive modeling tools enable us to describe and analyze large and complex data that we could not begin to comprehend without the help of computers. This course introduces different machine learning and predictive modeling techniques, the strengths and limitations of each of these techniques, and how these techniques can be applied to real-world datasets.

March 24, 2021 to May 5, 2021, Online

Mastering Video Marketing Series (Online Only Offering)

Video marketing is the latest hot new marketing trend. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and stories connect people. Video also leads to an emotion 'trigger' that plain text cannot do.

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Non-Profit Administration Series (Online Only Offering)

Build revenue streams for your non-profit organization. They are essential, not only to keep your doors open, but also to expand your services. Enhance your understanding of program evaluation within the nonprofit context. Find out how to improve your evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis and data use.

February 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Online

Non-Profit Leadership Series: Finance and Legal

Successful non-profit leaders must have an understanding of fiscal requirements and management, and be prepared to avoid costly legal landmines. This course will cover sound financial principles necessary for leading a successful organization and common legal concerns, and is designed to satisfy the needs of both staff and board of directors.

March 15, 2021 to May 3, 2021, Online

Non-Profit Leadership Series: Governance

A sound structure is critical for a thriving organization. This course will reinforce the foundational governance practices necessary for leading a successful non-profit organization, and is designed to satisfy the needs of both staff and board of directors.

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Online Teaching Series (Online Only Offering)

For those new to teaching online, or those already teaching online. Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning. Thousands of people have taken this fundamental yet advanced training in teaching online.

February 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Online

Podcasting (Online Only Offering)

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere.

April 5-30, 2021, Online

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course and Examination

This ServSafeŽ Food Safety Manager course, conducted by faculty from the nutrition program at SIUE, is for individuals preparing for the ServSafeŽ Food Safety Manager exam (this is different than Food Handler). After attending the ServSafeŽ course and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive a ServSafeŽ certificate.

Friday, March 26, 2021, Engineering Building Room 1140

Six Sigma Green Belt Series (Online Only Offering)

Six Sigma methods have been successfully deployed in many industries and organizations. To be successful, organizations must manage by fact. As such, organizations depend on the measurement and analysis of performance to make key decisions that affect the organization.

February 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Online

SQL Programming Series (Online Only Offering)

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will 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.

February 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Online