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Accounting/Bookkeeping: The Basics - Online Course
Whether starting your own business or brushing up on your accounting/bookkeeping skills to bolster your résumé, you will get a basic overview of accounting and bookkeeping for use in office support and the business world. Topics include, but are not limited to: accounting terminology; source documents; debits and credits; T-Accounts; and preparing trial balances and financial statements. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Advanced MS Excel - Online Course
Discover advanced tips and tricks that can increase your productivity and get your specific questions answered. Topics include: conditional formatting, data manipulation , custom lists, conditional formulas and functions, use of the formula/function library and more. Prerequisite: Intermediate MS Excel or equivalent skills. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Choosing a Career in the Trades (Online Course)
Thinking about a career change or trying to figure out your future? Lots of opportunities exist in the trades. Learn about different trades, including the schooling and skills needed for the different trades, expectations, insurance, work cycles and more. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Computer Coding: Python (Online Course)
Learn basic programming concepts and get hands-on coding experience using Python. Bring your laptop to class with the following programs already installed: Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/ VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/download This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Downsizing 101 (Online Course)
Keep, sell, donate, toss? Downsizing, whether it's for a move or making do where you are, can be overwhelming. There are steps to make your experience easier. Learn how to create a plan, determine what to keep, sell, donate, where to donate, and more. Be ready to relocate when the time comes, or just learn how to organize your stuff This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Dream Big, Start Small: Launching Your Biz From Home -Online Course
Doing business from home can be a smart, economic move. Learn about your community’s business-in-home regulations and tax advantages, strategies to get you out of your PJs and into a schedule, and separating family and business even in small spaces. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings -
Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts (Online Course)
Increase your understanding of wills, trusts, and the pros and cons for both. Topics will also include protecting your assets from federal estate tax, probate, and procedures dealing with courts, power of attorney and health care declaration (living will). This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Financing Your Business - Online Course
Launching and building your business takes money. Discover what sources of funding are available for both start-ups and established small businesses, and review loans, bootstrapping, credit cards, investors, grants, crowd-sourcing and more. We’ll also discuss personal credit and credit repair, and their impact on getting funded. Ka-ching! This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings -
Getting to Know VA Benefits (Online Course)
Receive important information on the State and Federal VA Benefits that apply to veterans and their family members. Learn what benefits exist, who is eligible and who to contact to assist with the VA claims process. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Hiring 101: Employee and Contract Basics - Online Course
You can’t do it all. And often you shouldn’t. Learn how, when to add an employee. And the difference between employees and contractors. We’ll cover interviewing to help make good hiring decisions and not get into legal trouble, job descriptions, orientation, being a supportive boss, payroll, and more, including when to let someone go. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings -
Home Stretch (Online Course)
Become an informed, prepared consumer! Home Stretch workshops cover, start-to-finish, the entire home buying process and offers objective, practical information to help you get on the path to homeownership. Taught by Neighborhood Development Alliance’s HUD certified Home Ownership Advisor and guest speakers such as; a lender, Realtor and home inspector. Registration required. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The training materials and the zoom invitation will be sent to the participants electronically a week before the workshop. -
How to Start An Online Business (Online Course)
Whether you’re dreaming, dabbling, or dead serious, discover the basic elements of starting and running an online business. Topics include: types of web-based sales; where, how and what to sell; getting paid; shipping/fulfillment; staying local vs going national, managing time; profitability; legalities, and more. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings. -
Intermediate MS Excel (Online Course)
Expand your basic knowledge of MS Excel with an exploration of data manipulation (sort, filter, fill, text functions, join and split data) and formulas and functions (absolute vs relative cell references, 3D cell references). Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Excel or equivalent skills. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Introduction to MS Excel (Online Course)
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps format, organize and calculate data. Learn how to create and navigate spreadsheets, charts, basic formulas and functions, and Excel Theory. Keyboard and mouse skills required. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Introduction to Zoom - Online Course
Curious about ZOOM but not sure where to start? Learn how to use the free version of Zoom to video conference with loved ones, workmates or even teach from afar. It's a great way to be with others when being in person isn't possible. We'll look at the basic functions of Zoom as well as the differences between being the host and being an attendee. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your Class Confirmation email for more information on joining meetings. -
Investment Basics (Online Course)
Every investor must start somewhere. We’ll cover investment basics including U.S. markets, volatility and risk and building a foundation, and types of investments including stocks, bonds and mutual funds, as well as the importance of asset allocation and diversification. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Know your Smartphone - Individual Instruction (Online Course)
Receive one-on-one instruction and learn how to get the most from your smartphone! All levels welcome, whether you just got your first smartphone, you've got the basics down and want to learn about video chatting or texting, need help accessing your calendar or email from your phone, or assistance with organizing and transferring information between your phone and other devices or the Cloud. You'll have 45 minutes of private instruction time to ask questions and increase your smartphone skills! When registering you will be asked to choose the level that sounds most like you right now, so your instructor can make the most out of your time together. If you are debating between two levels, choose the lower level as the one-on-one format of this class will allow your instructor to move quickly through the things you know, cover the things you don't, and then continue teaching you new things. Please note: This class takes place over Zoom and you will need to connect to Zoom using a device different than your smartphone. You must be able to hold up your smartphone so it is fully visible to the instructor during the meeting. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Managing Rental Property: Keys to Success (Online Course)
Learn the basics of managing rental property. Lutheran Social Service will share experiences working with property owners and managers. Knowledgeable speakers with expertise in the field will address tenant selection, leases, maintenance, and tenant/owner communication. Learn about laws that address tenant screening, service animals, ending a tenancy and protecting your asset. Lutheran Social Service produced the successful RentEd. online property owner education. At the end of the class, participants can show their knowledge to get a certificate of completion for this ‘RentEd. Live’ class. The certificate provides owners a discount on rental licenses in some cities. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Side Hustle Success in the GIG Economy - Online Course
Learn the basics of today’s Gig Economy and how to create your own successful side hustle. We’ll look at opportunities in both service or project gigs, how to market yourself, recordkeeping/tax considerations, and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings -
Small Business Marketing Made Easy - Online Course
Take the mystery out of marketing. We’ll discuss defining your target markets, knowing the competition, effective marketing activities, low-cost techniques, building customer loyalty and more. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings -
Understanding Medicare Benefits (Online Course)
Understanding Medicare benefits has become one of the most important decisions retirees face. Get a better understanding what coverage is right for you. Topics include: Medicare overview, Enrollment, Costs, Medicare Supplement/Medigap Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and MN examples. This class is best suited for those who are not yet on Medicare. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Understanding Social Security (Online Course)
Gain a clearer picture of Social Security and discover ways to maximize your benefit amounts. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Work From Home: Tips, Tools & Techniques (Online Course)
Whether you're an entrepreneur or an employee, discover new tips, tools and techniques to get you through the day. Regain you energy, focus, humor and patience. Learn to maximize time and motivation while overcoming frustrations and staying focused during chaos. We'll also cover both avoiding boredom, as well balancing friendships, relationships and kids (if you have them) while working from home. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. The morning of your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. If your class has handouts those will be sent with your meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. -
Writing a Business Plan - Online Course
Capture your business vision on paper whether it’s a part-time gig or to build your empire. Learn how to write your plan from title page to financial projections -- even if writing isn’t your strength. Learn plan structure, helpful sites, sorting ideas, staying motivated, and finishing. Good for start-ups as well as existing business expansion. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings
