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Introduction to QuickBooks Online (WIT121-62)

$219

with Jane Joyce

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 4, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 2 weeks

QuickBooks Online contains all the features and tools that a small business or contractor would need to keep track of vendors, customers, and financial accounts.

The purpose of this course is to teach you how to successfully navigate and use QuickBooks Online as your business' accounting software. However, it's also useful for those who have used previous desktop versions of QuickBooks and want to learn about Quickbooks Online. 

Who Should Attend:

This course was designed for the beginning or intermediate user of QuickBooks. 

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session. 

Social Media: Foundations & Strategy (WIT243-62)

$199

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 9, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Whatever level of knowledge you start with, this course will help you build a solid foundation for social media strategy and gain applicable skills that will allow you to make your social media efforts more successful and noticeable. You’ll learn what social media strategy entails, including the different social media channels that exist. You’ll learn how to select social media channels that fit your needs, set goals and success metrics, and determine how to target your audiences with social media. 

Class Format
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users (WIT033-62)

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 23, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This in person, interactive and hands-on session will explore additional formulas and functions and address absolute and relative cell referencing, multiple worksheets and displaying of data using charts. It is appropriate for users that need to customize their worksheets, present data through charts, and/or develop long-range spreadsheets for data tracking. Attendees will learn how to expand their knowledge and use of functions and the creation of charts.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Functions in Excel
  • Cell Referencing
  • Creating and Linking Multiple sheets in a Workbook
  • Creating Charts
  • Filtering and Sorting
  • Data Preparing Data for Creating a Pivot Table
  • Inserting and Using a Pivot Table

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals who are looking to learn more and enhance their MS Excel skills, and like in person instruction. 

Course Format
This program is offered in person.

MS Word Mini Session: Tabs, Styles & More (WIT272-62)

$39

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 24, 2024 at 12 pm

Discover the full potential of MS Word—learn how to set tabs, create and modify styles, and explore a variety of other powerful features. Join us to enhance your Word skills and unlock new ways to streamline your work.

There will be time for questions after the hour presentation.

Class Format: Class is offered using Zoom.

Mastering Project Management: Strategies for Success (WPG029-62)

$249

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 25, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Project Management is more about managing expectations than dates.  Effectively managing multiple projects, resources, and budgets is critical in today's global business environment.  This Project Management course will dive into the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and examine project management in theory as well as in practice.  The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, without requiring any previous project management experience.  We will focus on organizing, planning, and controlling the deliverables of the project using good practices.

Students will participate in structured workshops where simulated project plans are designed and implemented. At the end of the course, students will understand why project management requires a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail, and how to achieve that end in future projects.

We will examine project management roles, the project lifecycle, and various techniques of work planning, control, and evaluation to achieve project objectives using system tools and project management philosophies.

Topics:

  1. What makes a good project?
  2. Documentation of a project
  3. Common pitfalls
  4. Ownership versus governance of the project
  5. Project communication
  6. What to do when things go wrong
  7. What to do when things go right

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! 
Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session.  

MS Excel Advanced in the Workplace

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 29, 2024 at 1 pm
1 additional session on Dec 12, 2024

This virtual, interactive and hands-on session will explore additional formulas and functions and address absolute verse relative cell referencing, multiple worksheets and displaying of data using charts. It is appropriate for users that need to customize their worksheets, present data through charts, and/or develop long-range spreadsheets for data tracking. Attendees will learn how to expand their knowledge and use of functions and the creation of charts.

Individuals are encouraged to bring current spreadsheet projects with them to work on in real-time, privately with the instructor.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Functions in Excel
  • Cell Referencing
  • Creating and Linking Multiple Sheets in a Workbook
  • Creating Charts
  • Filtering and Sorting Data
  • Inserting and Using a Pivot Table

All individuals participating in this training via Zoom are encouraged to have a second monitor, iPad or other tablet device to watch while you participate on your own computer.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals who are looking to learn more and enhance their MS Excel skills in the workplace. 

Class Format
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers:
This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session. 

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials (WPG051-62)

$649

with Monet Viens

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Are you ready to master the fundamentals of HR? 

Our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides a foundational overview of HR practices and behaviors. Through real-world applications and scenarios, you will be introduced to fundamental HR topics to help you effectively approach the challenging situations that you face in the workplace. 

Developed by SHRM, the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course helps you discover the key value HR brings to the workplace. 

Whether you’re a student, new to HR, or in a small business environment, our course will help you develop the critical HR competencies and learn how to apply them on the job. 

Build a solid foundation in Human Resources skills. 

By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Here’s a look at what we cover in the course:

  • Leads with Purpose: Understand HR’s role in the workplace 
  • Maximizes Talent: Learn how HR influences employee experience        
  • Champions Culture: Discover how to promote equity in company culture   
  • Optimizes Intelligence: Understand how to maximize efficiency with HR technology  
  • Accelerates Performance: Learn how to create a measurable impact        
  • Knows the Law: Stay up to date on U.S. state and federal laws

Gain critical HR competencies with our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course.

The goal of this course is to help you develop the following critical HR competencies:

  • Identify where and how HR should be a strategic partner to your organization.
  • Build your knowledge of HR practices, behaviors, and activities.
  • Apply newly learned HR knowledge to practical activities you complete every day
  • Plan for ways to transfer the knowledge and skills learned from training to on-the-job tasks.
  • Explore career opportunities within the world of HR and how you can drive your future. 

Course materials are included with the cost of this program. 

Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for small business owners, those who are new to human resources, and/or any manager or professional with HR responsibilities. 

Course Format
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement!
Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session. 

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn (WIT260-62)

$199

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 5, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

How do you choose which social media platform will work best for you and your business? When you understand your target audience, your ideal customer, you'll know which social media platform you're most likely to find them on.

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Create effective social media posts and how to create a social media presence on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN.
  • Set up an online presence for a business or hobby/passion with the free tools and features of an Instagram business account, Facebook business account, and a LinkedIn business account.
  • Establish an influential online presence, manage social media accounts, and develop impactful posts, all while creating a powerful brand image with this beginner-level program.
  • Create effective cross-platform campaigns that drive results, and gain understanding of evaluating and interpreting the performance of your social posts and presence.

Course format
Tis class is offered using Zoom.





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