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Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact

$299

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 6, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Take your marketing expertise to the next level with Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact, taught by industry expert Cesar Rodas. Designed for participants with a basic understanding of marketing principles, this course dives deeper into strategic planning, ethical decision-making, and the application of marketing in real-world business scenarios. 

You’ll strengthen your ability to analyze market trends, develop strategic marketing solutions, and collaborate across disciplines. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate complex marketing challenges and make data-driven, ethical decisions in a global context.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how marketing integrates with broader business strategies
  • Tools to evaluate and refine marketing strategies based on real data and global trends
  • Practical experience communicating marketing insights and leading collaborative analysis
  • Frameworks for identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in marketing
  • Confidence to assess the risks, tradeoffs, and potential of competing strategic options

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

MS Excel: Advanced Functions & Data Tools - Speed Class

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 12, 2025 at 10 am

This virtual, interactive, and hands-on course is designed for users ready to deepen their Excel skills. Ideal for those who need to customize worksheets, create long-range spreadsheets, or present data visually, this session focuses on expanding your knowledge of formulas and functions, as well as working with multiple sheets and advanced data tools.

Topics will include:

  • Advanced Functions in Excel
  • Understanding Absolute vs. Relative Cell Referencing
  • Creating and Linking Multiple Sheets in a Workbook
  • Building and Customizing Charts
  • Sorting and Filtering Data
  • Inserting and Using Pivot Tables

Attendees are encouraged to bring current spreadsheet projects to work on in real-time with private support from the instructor.

Note: To get the most out of this Zoom-based session, it is recommended that participants use a second monitor, iPad, or tablet to view the training while working hands-on on their own computer.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Excel at Lunch: Getting Started with Spreadsheets

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 12 pm

Join us mid-day for a quick and practical overview of Microsoft Excel!

Designed for beginners or anyone needing a quick refresher, this 1-hour lunchtime session will guide you through the basics of creating spreadsheets and introduce a few essential keyboard commands to boost your efficiency.

Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you'll pick up helpful tips to get started with confidence. Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—perfect for getting your questions answered in real-time.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Core Confidence: Essential Skills for Today's Manager

$349

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Jul 11, 2025

Whether you're stepping into management for the first time or looking to refresh your approach, this training equips you with the essential tools to lead effectively in today’s dynamic workplace. Through a blend of foundational learning and practical application, you'll gain the confidence to:

  • Motivate and engage employees
  • Delegate with clarity and accountability
  • Solve problems and resolve conflict proactively
  • Boost individual and team performance

The program closes with actionable strategies for sustaining best practices long after the training ends—ensuring your leadership continues to grow with you.

Questions? 
Contact Elaine Brown at 508-375-5017, or ebrown@capecod.edu.

Excel at Lunch: Mastering Basic Formulas

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 17, 2025 at 12 pm

Join us mid-day for a quick and focused overview of Microsoft Excel formulas!

In this 1-hour lunchtime session, you'll learn how to effectively and efficiently use formulas to calculate and manage numerical data. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this session will cover the most commonly used formulas in Excel and how to apply them in everyday work scenarios.

Whether you're watching or following along, you'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use right away. A Q&A session will follow the presentation—bring your questions!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep

$499

with David Harris

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 31, 2025 at 9 am

Scholarships Available! With support from the Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies, we are able to offer a $400 scholarship based on student need. The scholarship reduces the cost per student to $99.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. This course will prepare students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wishes to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

MS Excel: Advanced Functions & Data Tools

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 31, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

This virtual, interactive, and hands-on course is designed for users ready to deepen their Excel skills. Ideal for those who need to customize worksheets, create long-range spreadsheets, or present data visually, this session focuses on expanding your knowledge of formulas and functions, as well as working with multiple sheets and advanced data tools.

Topics will include:

  • Advanced Functions in Excel
  • Understanding Absolute vs. Relative Cell Referencing
  • Creating and Linking Multiple Sheets in a Workbook
  • Building and Customizing Charts
  • Sorting and Filtering Data
  • Inserting and Using Pivot Tables

Attendees are encouraged to bring current spreadsheet projects to work on in real-time with private support from the instructor.

Note: To get the most out of this Zoom-based session, it is recommended that participants use a second monitor, iPad, or tablet to view the training while working hands-on on their own computer.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Excel at Lunch: Tips, Tricks & Time-Savers

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 5, 2025 at 12 pm

Boost your Excel expertise in just one hour!

This lunchtime session is packed with valuable tips and tricks to help you work smarter, not harder. Discover new keyboard shortcuts, hidden features, and time-saving techniques that will enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow in Excel.

Whether you're a regular user or just looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed to take your Excel game to the next level. Stay after the presentation for a brief Q&A—bring your questions and get expert answers!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 





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