Cambridge-Isanti Community Education

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.

Online blogging is a great way to get the word out! Learn step-by-step how to start a FREE blog with WordPress and connect it to your domain/website. Discover how to earn an income with your blog. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have some fun participating in this virtual class! Learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. Participants will also receive a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared those that register for this class. This class will take place on Zoom free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register separately even if participating together.

Discover how to create a worksheet used to adjust account balances and prepare financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance, make improvements and set goals. Finally, learn how to close your books and prepare them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Bookkeeping Certificate. Class Details: Unit 1: Prepare a Worksheet What is a worksheet Columns included in the worksheet Completing each column Unit 2: The Income Statement Review the worksheet columns for the Income Statement Prepare the income statement Determine a profit or loss Unit 3: The Balance Sheet Review the worksheet columns for the Balance Sheet Prepare the balance sheet Unit 4: Closing Entries and Statement of Changes in Owner’s Equity Prepare post-closing entries for revenue and expense accounts Prepare a statement of changes in owner’s equity Applying year-end steps monthly or quarterly For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy of a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. 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.

This is the perfect class for painters of all levels. Learn about the various techniques used with oil through step-by-step instruction and demonstration. Find out just how easy it is to create a beautiful painting Supplies are not included. Participants purchase their own supplies, estimated at about $80 for first time painters. For participants who have been in the class before or those who have supplies already, the cost is much less. A list of the supplies will be sent to you in your confirmation email once you have registered and paid for the class. *Odorless turpentine is needed. This supply item will need to be picked up at an art store. The email confirmation will include all supplies needed for the class. Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

Learn how to develop a web course, the principals behind the adoption of technology innovation, and the nature of the online learning environment. Get tips for planning your online course, identifying resources and design guidelines. Discuss the phases of design and development, motivating student-to-student interaction and how to manage it. Get the latest information on copyright issues, assessment and evaluation. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Online Teaching. Agenda Unit 1: Overview of the Online Instructional Environment Internet basics Principles behind the adoption of technology innovation The nature of the online learning environment Unit 2: Envisioning Your Online Course Types of web courses Preparing for the move to the Web Analyzing your current course Planning your web course Identifying resources Design guidelines Unit 3: Developing a Web course Team vs. Individual approach to development Phases of design and development Models of web courses Unit 4: Online Interaction Online collaboration Creating an interactive environment Motivating student-student interaction Managing interaction Unit 5: Issues in the Web Environment Managing email Facilitating discussions Class size Copyright For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

For future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, discover the key concepts of being a leader and the best strategies for developing your leadership skills and influence. Learn the unspoken secrets leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit in for influencing others. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Leadership Development. Class Details Unit 1: Making Leadership Happen What leaders do, and don’t do What Leaders Believe Attributes of leaders: what characteristics leaders have that others don’t Making it happen: becoming a leader Leadership procedures and processes, how leaders work Unit 2: Attending Meetings: Where the Action Is How to attend a meeting when you are not the leader The dynamics of meetings Recognizing the players in a meeting How to study. The unspoken cues of body language, silence, objections, Studying/Reading the leader in a meeting Unit 3: The Secrets of Leading Successful Meetings Creating your meeting agenda and objective The 5 Secrets of leading an outcome oriented meeting Getting something passed Understanding meeting procedures: Bob’s Process Model Unit 4: Change: How to Influence Others Creating the argument Delivering the case Gaining support, before, during, and after meetings Taking leadership For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Identify those skills that all great leaders possess, while learning new skills that will help take you to the next level. Whether you are leading a department or an organization, gain the knowledge you need to be successful. Learn how to incorporate a developed image and communication skills that will rocket you to that next level. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Leadership Development. Class Details Unit 1: Mapping your Career for Success Defining where you want to be in your career in 5, 10, 15 years Setting and monitoring your career goals Establishing a mentor partnership as a start in your professional career Unit 2: Developing your Professional Career through Non-Verbal Communication The difference between verbal and non-verbal communication Conveying the right message with your body language Writing what you think Haptics – Using touch to convey non-verbal communication How to understand others non-verbal communication Unit 3:Image is Everything You are your brand What you wear can determine where you go How to determine if your image is headed in the right direction How your communication and your image should agree with each other Unit 4: Using Social Media to help develop your Professional Career The purpose of Social Media How to use Social Media to create a professional online presence How to avoid negative images trap that many people fall victim to on Social Media For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Business Writing. Class Details Unit 1: Copywriting Essentials How to tell the difference between bad copy and good copy The art of the perfect sentence Developing your message Crafting your document roadmap Adapting your style to the audience and message Unit 2: Getting to the Point Clarity and brevity: Less is more Active vs. Passive Voice Cutting the clutter Using concrete examples and avoiding unwarranted superlatives Unit 3: Self Editing Leaving yourself time for revisions Avoiding common grammar mistakes and punctuation pitfalls Subject, verb and object agreement Fact checking The benefits of having an in-house style guide Unit 4: Creating Attention-grabbing Press Releases Writing benefit-driven copy Setting the right tone Language to use and language to avoid Writing a great headline For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. Learn a step by step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. Discover how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use, and implement your marketing plan. Take away practical marketing tips and tools that you can use to improve your marketing efforts. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Entrepreneurship Certificate. Class Details: Unit 1: The Customer as the Driver Marketing Decisions Framework Positioning Your Product or Service Marketing Strategies and Goals Unit 2: Communicating Value to Customers Key Selling Messages Creating Emotional Connections Personal Selling Networking: Your 30-Second Introduction Unit 3: Creating a Strong Brand Managing the Marketing Mix Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Your Marketing Calendar Implementing Your Plan Unit 4: Building Customer Relationships Tools to Meet Your Strategic Goals Online Opportunities and Social Media Checklist Generating Buzz: Word-of-Mouth Marketing Measuring Effectiveness

Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. You will leave with a rated description of 50 self publishing companies. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class. Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. 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. 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.