ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

Discover tips and tricks that can increase your productivity. Learn advanced features and formulas and get some of your specific questions answered. Prerequisite: Intermediate MS Excel or equivalent skills.

What is the "Cloud" and how do you store digital content on it? We will cover the basics of two free cloud storage services, Dropbox and Google Drive. Using these tools properly will allow you to store and access your files from anywhere you have internet including from a smartphone, tablet, computer. Prerequisites: Basic keyboard/mouse skills.

Cyber threats are a growing problem as our reliance on the internet increases.  How secure is your computer?   Learn about firewalls, and what else you need to protect your privacy, as well as what to do if your computer is affected by spyware, viruses or ransomware.

Expand your basic knowledge of MS Excel. Explore some of the more complicated formulas, formatting and chart making. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Excel or equivalent skills.

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps format, organize and calculate data. Learn how to create and navigate spreadsheets, charts and basic formulas. Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Do you intend to age in place and stay in your home?  We'll cover common causes of having to leave your home, tips and techniques to help you stay in your home as you age, common sense hints, best practices, and resources to avoid pitfalls.

Take the mystery out of marketing. Learn about the following essentials to successfully market your small business: defining your target markets, knowing the competition, effective marketing activities, low-cost techniques, building customer loyalty, and more. 

If you enjoyed the first and second level smartphone classes but you want to learn more, this is the class for you. We will do a deeper dive into a few things including email, settings, file/storage management, how the device can interact with a computer and more.

Conviértete en una persona informada y preparada. Este taller abarca el proceso de compra de casa de principio a fin incluyendo ofertas objetivas e información práctica para establecerlo en el camino correcto para llegar a ser propietario de casa. Al terminar el curso usted obtendrá el certificado de Compradores de Casa (Home Stretch). Este taller es ofrecido en colaboración con Neighborhood Development Alliance. El costo es por familia. Este taller es completamente en Español.

Take an entertaining look at valuing your possessions! Get answers to questions like: What determines value? How do you know what things are worth? How does the market influence value? What are the best avenues for selling treasures? Offered in cooperation with Sort Toss Pack.

Did you upgrade to Windows 10 and then wonder where everything went? Get introduced to Windows 10 and discover how to take full advantage of its features. Bring your own laptop with Windows 10 installed.  Prerequisites:  Basic keyboard and mouse skills.

You have the right to make decisions about your medical treatment. Learn about Health Care Directives and how to convey your personal wishes when you are unable to communicate for yourself. Learn about practical considerations in choosing your Health Care Agent(s), and get information and materials to assist you in drafting your own Directive.

Find your path to help make informed financial decisions on your journey towards retirement. Topics include: the changing retirement landscape, establishing your financial footing, accessing retirement needs and expenses, retirement income sources and distributions, investments, asset protection and estate planning.Class is $50/single, or $90/couple. To register a couple at the discounted rate, call 651-744-3072.

Gain a working understanding of Minnesota law regarding wills. Receive information about the role of a will in your overall estate planning, learn the basic considerations for planning a will, and receive tools and information for preparing your own valid simple will. If married, spouses are encouraged to enroll.