Cambridge-Isanti Community Education

Painting water and waves can be fun with step by step instructions. $29.00 includes instruction and all materials.

Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners! You'll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish.

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story , poem or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

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.

Bird Nests are a beautiful sign of spring. Come and join us and pick up some painting techniques. $29.00 includes instruction and all materials.

Self-published or indie authors—this high-impact session gives you the insider playbook for marketing on a budget. Explore the fastest, smartest ways to grow your author platform, engage readers, leverage social media, organize book launches/signings, run ads, secure reviews, and other proven tactics to turn your book into a must-read and keep sales climbing. 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.

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: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Understanding Debits and Credits 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 General Ledger and Month End Procedures 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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.

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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Cash Is King 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Intro to Game Design 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Game Design 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Business Writing 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Effective Copywriting 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Writing News and Press Releases 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Keys to Customer Service 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Extraordinary Customer Service 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Introduction to Data Analysis 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Data Analysis 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Advanced Data Analysis 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Leadership Principles 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Developing Your Leadership Skills 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Developing Your Professional Career 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Mastering Microsoft Excel 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Excel 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Intermediate Excel 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 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 2025 Dates Summer 2025 Dates Advanced Teaching Online 4/6/26-5/1/26 6/1/26-6/26/26 Designing Online Instruction 5/4/26-5/26/26 7/6/26-7/31/26 Fostering Online Discussions 6/1/26-6/26/26 8/3/26-8/28/26 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. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Intro to Introduction to Project Management 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Project Management Processes 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Project Management Knowledge Areas 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Receive comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning. Discover a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies. Learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome. Find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Conflict Management 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Negotiation: Get What You Want 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.