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.

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.

Keep a youthful mind and creative spirit by doing improv. Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, and improve skills for work or home while having fun! If you think this is just for young folks, the majority of our adult students are in their 50s and 60s, and the oldest was 99. The class culminates with an exciting recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! Don’t wait, check I performed comedy for a live audience off your bucket list. Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota. No experience necessary.

*Must have completed Adult Improv: Beginning I to register for this class.Keep a youthful mind and creative spirit by doing improv. Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, and improve skills for work or home while having fun! If you think this is just for young folks, the majority of our adult students are in their 50s and 60s, and the oldest was 99. The class culminates with an exciting recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! Don’t wait, check I performed comedy for a live audience off your bucket list. Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota. No experience necessary.

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS NOTE: *Available at Amazon.com in paperback or e-edition-we recommend paperback) Both books include audio recordings and flashcards to aid in vocabulary atwww.mhlanguagelab.comEasy Spanish Step-by-Stepby Barbara BregsteinPublished by McGraw-HillISBN 978-0-07-146338-8MHID 0-07-146338-0 Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback) Easy Spanish ReaderPremium Third Editionby William T. TardyPublished by McGraw-HillISBN 978-0-07-185019-3MHID 0-07-185019-8 Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback) IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is not a certificate course.*A digital badge will not be issued for once the course 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.

Paint your own 20x16 masterpiece in this 3-hour class where you'll learn the techniques used in the Bob Ross wet-on-wet style of oil painting as seen on T.V. Each of our Bob Ross Paint & Take Classes provides a different landscape which may feature mountains, trees, rivers, lakes and sunsets. This class features "Golden Mist in Oval" (see course photo). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and walk away with your own masterpiece to hang on your wall or give as a gift. All levels of painters, including beginners ages 13+ are welcome. Cost of all materials is included in the fee. Bring a smock or apron.

Paint your own 20x16 masterpiece in this 3-hour class where you'll learn the techniques used in the Bob Ross wet-on-wet style of oil painting as seen on T.V. Each of our Bob Ross Paint & Take Classes provides a different landscape which may feature mountains, trees, rivers, lakes and sunsets. This class features "Whispering Mountain Pines" (see course photo). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and walk away with your own masterpiece to hang on your wall or give as a gift. All levels of painters, including beginners ages 13+ are welcome. Cost of all materials is included in the fee. Bring a smock or apron.

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.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results? Canva Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From graphics, videos, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

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.TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT:-Microsoft Word-Microsoft Excel-Microsoft Powerpoint 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.

In today’s business environment, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancelation. Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure. First, gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements are provided. Then acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, in a project management field, or in any line of work. Finally, learn the ten Project management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes.Classes must be taken in the following order:- Introduction to Project Management- Project Management Processes- Project Management Knowledge Areas IMPORTANT INFORMATION:*This is registration for a full certificate course, which includes these classes: -Introduction to Project Management (Sept.8-Oct. 2)-Project Management Processes (Oct. 5-30)-Project Management Knowledge Areas (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.

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.