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David Stewart (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Canva for Awesome Beginners Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesUnlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.Fall 2025
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Creative Writing 101: A Beginner's Guide Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesYou don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.Fall 2025
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Cutting the Cord with CableTechnology & DevicesAre you frustrated by how expensive your TV, internet and phone bills are? Join us to learn the 3Rs of Cutting the Cord. Find new avenues to access your favorite content without breaking the bank.Fall 2025
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Dominio de Excel para Emprendedores: De Cero al Control Financiero (en español)Technology & DevicesEste curso integral está diseñado para emprendedores, pequeños empresarios, profesionales, estudiantes de economía y negocios, y cualquier persona que desee mejorar sus habilidades en Excel para aplicaciones prácticas en el trabajo y la vida diaria. Ya sea que administre su propio negocio, trabaje en administración, planee lanzar un emprendimiento o busque mejorar su empleabilidad, este curso le brindará habilidades de Excel aplicables inmediatamente a situaciones reales. Durante diez sesiones, los participantes avanzarán desde conocimientos básicos de Excel hasta aplicaciones prácticas en finanzas, operaciones y gestión de negocios. Aprenderán a crear y gestionar hojas de cálculo, usar fórmulas y funciones, construir modelos financieros, analizar ventas y gastos, crear gráficos impactantes, validar datos y crear tablas dinámicas para resumir y visualizar información compleja. Al finalizar, los participantes tendrán la confianza y competencia para organizar información, realizar análisis financieros, optimizar operaciones y tomar decisiones basadasen datos para hacer crecer sus negocios o destacarse en sus roles profesionales. Translated: Excel Mastery for Entrepreneurs: From Zero to Financial Control (in Spanish) This comprehensive course is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, students in business and economics, and anyone seeking to improve their Excel skills for practical applications in work and daily life. Whether you are managing your own business, working in administration, planning to launch a startup, or aiming to enhance your employability, this course equips you with Excel skills that are immediately applicable to real-world situations. Over ten sessions, participants will progress from basic Excel skills to practical applications in finance, operations, and business management. Students will learn to create and manage spreadsheets, use formulas and functions, build financial models, analyze sales and expenses, create impactful charts, validate data entries, and build pivot tables to summarize and visualize complex business data. By the end of this course, participants will have the confidence and competence to use Excel to organize information, perform financial analyses, optimize operations, and make data-driven decisions to grow their businesses or excel in their professional roles.Fall 2025
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Lyncconf Games (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Fast-Track to Social Media Marketing for Business Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesTake your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.Fall 2025
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Get To Know: ChatGPTTechnology & DevicesCurious about ChatGPT but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is designed specifically for people who are new to AI tools. We’ll introduce you to ChatGPT, show you how it works, and explore practical ways it can make your daily life easier. We will provide a summary of the class along with a PDF copy of the slides.Fall 2025
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How to take Great Holiday PhotosTechnology & DevicesIn this class you'll learn some of the techniques professional photographers use to get wonderful, intimate photos of the people they care about. The instructor will provide many excellent examples of holiday photos. You'll also learn how to convert those photos to photo books, albums, and greeting cards.Fall 2025
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Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology & DevicesArtificial Intelligence (AI) remains one of the hottest tech topics. We'll dive into the world of AI and provide you with the basic knowledge and tools to integrate AI solutions into your everyday routines safely and effectively. You'll gain insight into the lingo and learn ways to protect yourself against increasingly sophisticated AI driven scams. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge to thrive in this new digital age.Fall 2025
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Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesJournaling is simply recording your thoughts, feelings, and insights in a written, drawn, or typed format. It can be done on paper or on a computer, and it's a low-cost way to improve your mental health. Journaling can help you reduce stress, improve your self-awareness, as well as prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk. You’ll learn how to start journaling (even when you don’t know what to write), the 10 most popular types of journaling, how to kick-start self-reflection and self-discovery, and track your progress and personal growth. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.Fall 2025
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Make Money as a Freelance Writer: A Beginner’s Guide Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesIf you’ve got a way with words and love to write, freelance writing has emerged as a significant force in the gig economy, offering flexibility, independence and away to make money online and offline, for supplemental income or a full-time career. You’ll learn the top 10 areas of freelance writing, as well as how to create writing samples and pitches/queries, develop your freelance writing “brand,” and find reliable job boards and avoid content mills. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, and include links to more than 1,000 ways to get paid as a freelance writer. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.Fall 2025
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Jonathan Cutrer (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Navigate with Uber: Achieve Transportation Freedom Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesDo you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!Fall 2025
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Post Like a Pro: Navigating Facebook & Instagram with Meta Business Suite Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesLearn to efficiently manage your social media presence with this live, interactive online training class! You’ll leave the class knowing how to streamline your posting process, schedule content, and leverage insights to boost engagement on both platforms. Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or simply looking to sharpen your social media skills, this class will equip you with practical tips and strategies to enhance your online impact. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident navigating Meta Business Suite and ready to make your posts truly shine!Fall 2025
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Jonathan Cutrer (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Practical ChatGPT Training for Everyone Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesHave you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it can be used? Join our fun and engaging class to learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both the workforce and at home, ensuring you stay in the loop when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world—attend this essential training today!Fall 2025
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Jonathan Cutrer (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Tech-Savvy Survival in 60 Minutes Online via ZoomTechnology & DevicesIn today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, being tech-savvy is no longer optional—it's essential. This class is designed to equip you with the critical tech skills needed for everyday life. Expand your practical knowledge and confidence to navigate the digital landscape with ease. Learn key life skills when it comes to what’s new in using QR Codes, tech you will encounter while traveling, interactive tech you may see at weddings and major life events, and so much more!Fall 2025