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ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account, input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses, build creative content, from stories to marketing, copy, determine its capabilities and limitations, understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT. There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. Your Zoom login link will be sent the day before class. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder first for an email from the instructor at LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.com and/or ceregister@c-ischools.org, and then call us for an update if you haven't received it. Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

Designed for beginners, you will be speaking and reading Spanish in no time. Practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. Gain enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and learn how to ask and answer questions. Class Details Unit 1: The Alphabet: Vowels and Consonants Ser and Estar How to Ask Questions Vocabulary Unit 2: Colors, Countries and Numbers Colors Countries and Nationalities Numbers Unit 3: More Vocabulary Telling Time The Calendar More Vocabulary Unit 4: Expressions Tener: To have Vocabulary and expressions with tener Estar: To Be Unit 5: Conjugation Conjugation of Regular Verbs AR Verbs ER Verbs IR Verbs Unit 6: Irregular Verbs Hay Irregular Verbs Present Tense Stem-Changing Verbs Unit 7: The Near Future The Near Future Vocabulary Unit 8: Present Progressive More Ar Verbs Vocabulary Present Progressive For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. Gain an understanding of cash basis accounting. This is a series of 3 courses: Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Understanding Debits and Credits 4/1/24-4/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 General Ledger and Month End Procedures 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Digital Marketing. Agenda Unit 1 Why web site analysis works Why web site managers analyze their visitor traffic Creating goals and objectives for your web site Understanding the web site visitor experience How data analysis can improve web site outcomes Unit 2 How Google Analytics functions Setting up Google Analytics accounts Analyzing traffic sources and visitor traffic Redesigning pages to improve retention Testing web site versions with Google Optimizer Unit 3 Search Engine Optimization Understanding how page ranking and positions are determined Redesigning the title bar, alt tags, heading area, and links your URL Keyword density and rewriting web page copy Strategies to improve your page rank Unit 4 Moving to Web 2.0 Generation Y and the Web 2.0 Attitude Developing user-created content Creating interactive web sites The future of web sites For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Learn best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls and acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Business Writing. Class Details Unit 1: Writing as a Process Audience, Purpose, and Medium Outlining for Successful Writing Organization Models (Choosing a Model that Works) Principles of Business Communication Unit 2: Written Communication in the Workplace Writing Reports (formal and informal) Drafting and Revision Writing the First Draft Constructing Openings and Closings that Work Unit 3: Writing a Proposal Writing for Your Readers Writing Effective Content Safeguarding Users Ethical Considerations Unit 4: Collaborative Writing and Research Research and Team Writing Collaborating Across Departments Working Through Conflict For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

This advanced CPR course with AED training is designed for nursing students, physicians, therapists and EMS personnel. Participants will have to take and pass a test for certification.

Learn how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using Google fonts, working with id and class selectors, working with elements, creating page layouts using elements, and CSS box model. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Coding Certificate. Class Details Unit 1: Getting to Know CSS - about CSS, CSS syntax, CSS types, working with internal CSS, styling text, styling links, styling lists, and styling tables Unit 2: Using External CSS - working with external CSS sheets, styling a multi-page website, Google fonts, and Web colors Unit 3: div Elements - id Selectors, introduction to elements, floating elements, Clearing Unwanted Floated Elements, web page layout using elements Unit 4: More about div Elements - centering a web page, CSS box model, resetting margins and paddings, class selectors, inline CSS, tag For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crabsticks. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Ingredients / supplies in case participants wish to order or shop early for some ingredients: Sushi rice, sushi, nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 5-7 days before the class. Bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Accounting and Finance For Non-Financial Managers. Class Details Unit 1: Cash Flow Strategies Why cash is so important in business What are the cash-critical stages in business What internal sources of cash are possible What potential external sources of cash there are Unit 2: Reporting and Evaluating Cash Flow Review of the Cash Flow Statement Review of Projected Cash Flow Report What the Cash Cycle communicates What improvements can be made to shorten the cash cycle Calculating cash cycle Unit 3: Projecting Cash Needs How much cash the business needs When cash injections are needed Which cash needs will internal sources be able to cover Which cash needs must be met through external sources Making comparisons with other businesses in the same industry Unit 4: Funding Requests What debt sources of cash are possible What are the potential equity sources of cash What requirements different funding sources have Making a pitch to investors Approaching potential lenders for financing For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and grow your career. Develop a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Cash Is King 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics used in different games. Understand the different activities that are part of game design, flesh out a game idea and find out how to work with game developers. Learn the basics of the video game design process, about various video game genres, and begin your journey of making games. This is a series of 2 courses. Spring 24 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Introduction to Game Design 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Intermediate Video Game Design 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether a report, memo, letter or press release, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Understand the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals. Then improve your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, learn how to write news stories and press releases that zing. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Business Writing 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Effective Copywriting 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Writing News and Press Releases 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Good customer service is essential for all organizations. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. Acquire extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else. This is a series of 2 courses. Spring 24 Dates Summer 24 Dates Keys to Customer Service 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Extraordinary Customer Service 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Data analysis is one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data and need people with the ability to analyze it. Get an understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 24 Dates Summer 24 Dates Introduction to Data Analysis 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Intermediate Data Analysis 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Advanced Data Analysis 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Come away with a new understanding, new toolbox of leadership skills, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear. This is a series of 3 courses: Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Leadership Principles 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Developing Your Leadership Skills 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Developing Your Professional Career 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

New research and information is coming out frequently now about how your learners - and you - learn. Get the most advanced information about the three most important and most prevalent characteristics you experience with your participants: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum. This is a series of 3 courses. Summer 2024 Dates Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 06/03/24-06/28/24 Gender in the Classroom 06/03/24-06/28/24 Generational Learning Styles 06/03/24-06/28/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Discover a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. This is a series of 3 courses: Spring 24 Dates Summer 24 Dates Mastering Microsoft Excel 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Intermediate Excel 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Advanced Excel 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Nonprofits need to be run like a business in many respects. You have competition, a need to generate income, and staff need to be even more productive. Get the best training on revenue generation and program evaluation for nonprofits. Acquire the latest best information from instructors who train people in nonprofits. This is a series of 2 courses: Spring/Summer 2024 Revenue Generation for Nonprofits -April 01-May 31st and June 3rd-July 26th Program Evaluation for Nonprofits - June 3rd-June 28th and August 5th-August 30th For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

For those new to teaching online, or those already teaching online. Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning. From building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessment to online tests, this program will give you exactly what you need to become a successful online instructor. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Advanced Teaching Online 04/01/24-04/26/24 06/03/24-06/28/24 Designing Online Instruction 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Fostering Online Discussions 06/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes. Learn the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 2024 Dates Summer 2024 Dates Introduction to Project Management 04/01/24-04/26/24 6/03/24-06/28/24 Project Management Processes 05/06/24-05/31/24 07/01/24-07/26/24 Project Management Knowledge Areas 6/03/24-06/28/24 08/05/24-08/30/24 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.