Give your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI). And position yourself in an emerging knowledge specialty and growth area. Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more. Then master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI. Finally, develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your workplace. Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to help lead your organization into this exciting new area of business expertise.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Introduction to ChatGPT (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Intermediate AI (Oct. 5-30)-AI Planning & Strategies (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the individual class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required for certain classes.*A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

The Mastering ChatGPT and Conversational AI for the Workplace Certificate is a comprehensive three-course program designed to help students develop practical, in-demand skills using ChatGPT and other leading conversational AI tools, including Claude and Perplexity. Beginning with foundational concepts and effective prompting techniques, students learn how to use AI assistants confidently for research, writing, brainstorming, problem-solving, and productivity. The program then advances to professional and business applications, including strategic decision-making, content creation, data analysis, and industry-specific use cases. In the final course, students move beyond individual prompts to design repeatable AI-assisted systems and workflows that improve consistency, efficiency, and results across complex projects. Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical applications, participants gain the knowledge and professional skills to leverage ChatGPT and other conversational AI tools more effectively, improve productivity, and integrate AI into professional workflows with confidence and responsibility. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Introduction to ChatGPT (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Intermediate ChatGPT (Oct. 5-30)-Advanced ChatGPT (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Certain classes may require pre-requisite classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Develop effective AI strategies to solve complex problems across various industries. Gain practical insights into how AI can be harnessed to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create robust AI planning solutions that can adapt to dynamic environments and meet organizational goals.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to ChatGPT & Intermediate AI before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, AI Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT:*Access to Adobe Illustrator software required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. TECHNOLOGY NOTE:*Access to Adobe InDesign software required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required.TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT: *Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Move beyond individual prompts and learn how to build repeatable AI-assisted workflows for complex professional tasks. In this advanced course, you'll learn how to design effective AI workflows, create reusable prompt systems, manage larger projects and information sources, and establish quality-control processes that improve consistency and productivity. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, you'll develop strategies for integrating ChatGPT into ongoing work processes while maintaining appropriate human oversight and judgment.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to ChatGPT & Intermediate ChatCPT before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, AI ChatGPT Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

We are faced with different types of business decisions each day that can change the data we work with along with our financial outcomes. Have you ever wondered what type of workplace skills you can learn to make wiser decisions? Learning Advanced Excel contains these tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and then find those answers to your most difficult questions. This course will help you learn these required business functions along with the tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time for yourself by protecting your valuable data and know with assurance that the entered data is accurate without any errors. By completing the course, discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. TECHNOLOGY NOTE: Students must have Microsoft Excel to complete this class. Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Mastering Microsoft Excel & Intermediate Excel before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, Certificate in Mastering Excel. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Power Query, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, create proper relationships, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to Power BI & Intermediate Power BI before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, Power BI Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Take your SQL query skills to a new level by learning how to write more advanced SQL queries for enhanced decision making. In this course, you will learn how to write advanced subqueries, advanced join queries, and UNION queries that query more than one table. You will learn how to use transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute completely or not at all and how to create stored procedures that enable you to store SQL statements for execution.TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:- Windows 10 or later. Macs are not compatible.- Necessary rights (local administrative rights) to install programs on the computer.Prerequisite Requirement: Students should have taken Introduction to SQL & Intermediate SQL and have competency in the Introductory and Intermediate levels of SQL. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, SQL Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

The final course in the Six Sigma Green Belt program is the Advanced Six Sigma Greenbelt course which teaches participants to improve and control processes. Topics included in this course include hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control. Participants will have to apply the concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. The instructor will share many handouts, spreadsheets, and web links that have tools participants will use while completing Six Sigma projects. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.NOTE: The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other): - Understanding Debits and Credits- General Ledger and Month End Procedures- Closing Procedures and Financial Statements IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Understanding Debits & Credits (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Gerneral Ledger & Month End Procedures(Oct. 5-30)-Closing Procedures & Financial Statements (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

In this introductory course, you will 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.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to Coding and HTML Fundamentals before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Coding Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Get hands-on experience with the most widely used computer programs in the world, and take away the skills to create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or launch a new one, this certificate program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world. Earn a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of computer skills for the workplace by taking all three classes in this series. Discover the power of Microsoft Excel to create, edit and manage spreadsheets, master the art of professional document creation with Microsoft Word, and bring your proposals and presentations to life with Microsoft PowerPoint.TECHNOLOGY NOTE:*Students must have Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, & Microsoft Powerpoint to complete this certificate. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Mastering Microsoft Excel (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Mastering Microsoft Word (Oct. 5-30)-Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required or recommended for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks. Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques. Finally, you’ll learn 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.NOTE: Students must have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Mastering Microsoft Excel (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Intermediate Excel (Oct. 5-30)-Advanced Excel (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Save time, track money, and get important insights with QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There are patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software.Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. A free trial version of the software is provided to use during the class. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -QuickBooks Online Level 1 (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-QuickBooks Online Level 2 (Oct. 5-30)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required or recommmended for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.NOTE: Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order:- Introduction to Coding- HTML Fundamentals- CSS Fundamentals IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Introduction to Coding (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-HTML Fundamentals (Oct. 5-30)-CSS Fundamentals (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required or recommended for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

In this course, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don’t balance, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Bookkeeping Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Access to the Adobe software tools required.SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. If you're taking the entire “Graphic Design certificate” you'll need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Otherwise you may sign up for a single software. There is no school discount through LERN or Eden Prairie Community Education. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Adobe Illustrator Essentials (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Adobe Photoshop Essentials (Oct. 5-30)-Adobe InDesign Essentials (Nov. 2-27)If you would like to register for only one of the classes, please search the name of the class here. Pre-requisite classes maybe required or recommended for certain classes. *A digital badge will be issued for each completed class, with a final badge awarded upon successful completion of the full course.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

This course covers all the basics of HTML coding language. You will learn building simple web pages by hand coding, using HTML tags to create paragraphs, heading, lists, links, insert images and tables and more. We also cover creating a simple multi-page website with images, text and a navigation bar.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to Coding before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Coding Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Explore machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and neural networks, while gaining hands-on experience with popular AI frameworks and tools. Take your AI expertise to the next level.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to ChatGPT before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, AI Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Take your AI skills to the next level with this hands-on course designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, creatives, and anyone looking to use ChatGPT more effectively in their work. Building on the foundations of our Introduction to ChatGPT course, you'll learn practical strategies for customizing ChatGPT to your role and industry, analyzing information and uncovering insights, creating more effective content, and evaluating AI tools for different workplace needs. Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical applications, you'll gain the skills and confidence to integrate AI into your daily workflow, enhance communication and decision-making, and choose the right AI tools to solve real-world professional challenges.Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to ChatGPT before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, AI ChatGPT Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your e-mail in Arux if you prefer to receive your login information at a different e-mail.

Have you ever wondered why Excel is one of the most powerful applications used today by many businesses? Excel is one of the most important applications that you can study now to take your skills to the next level!This course will help you increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Find out how you can consolidate your data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve your spreadsheet appearance to make the content easier to understand for your target audience. Learn from the trainer on how beneficial it is to become more productive in generating different everyday business functions. Discover how easily pivot tables can be created to quickly summarize large amounts of data. Through this course, these tasks will make your work outstanding and unique in what you do.TECHNOLOGY NOTE: Students must have Microsoft Excel to complete this class. Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Mastering Microsoft Excel before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, Certificate in Mastering Excel. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using modeling features and relationships. Perform calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions. Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports. Prerequisite Recommendation: While not required, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to Power BI before enrolling to maximize their success in this course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This class is included in the full certificate course, Power BI Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.