Computer Applications Professional Development Courses

Create three-dimensional models of your designs using the free program SketchUp Make. Topics covered include creating basic geometry, understanding stickiness in SketchUp, and how to use it to your advantage, using the drawing tools, creating and working with groups and components, texturing your model, creating scenes, and managing styles. The features and benefits of SketchUp Pro will be introduced along with additional resources for further study. This course is designed for students with basic computer skills but little or no experience with SketchUp.

Discover how generative AI, like ChatGPT, can transform your daily life with everyday usage. This course is an engaging and accessible introduction to generative AI, designed for those who are new to generative artificial intelligence or have limited experience with AI tools. Participants will gain real-life practical insights with ChatGPT and similar platforms, learning essential prompting techniques and everyday applications. The class will demystify AI, showing how it can be used for everyday tasks such as writing, projects, planning, learning, and more. By the end of the course, attendees be ready to use AI in your everyday life at work and home.

This course is an essential introduction to generative AI for professionals who want to leverage AI tools in their daily work. Whether you’re looking to enhance writing and content creation, improve communication, boost productivity, or streamline problem-solving, this class provides practical skills you can apply immediately. Participants will learn how to tailor AI tools, like ChatGPT, to transform how professionals work. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to use AI as a valuable asset in their professional toolkit. Level up your career with everyday AI.

Advance your SketchUp Pro skills in this project-focused course for woodworking, carpentry, and remodeling enthusiasts. Learn to create detailed designs for furniture, cabinetry, and home projects while mastering advanced tools, components, plugins, rendering, and SketchUp Layout for professional-quality plans. Bring your projects for guided instruction and collaborative problem-solving. By the end, you’ll refine your skills and develop polished, ready-to-execute designs. Prerequisites: SketchUp Pro experience, an intro course, or instructor consent.

Enhance your Excel skills by mastering complex formulas and functions! Learn to create efficient spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and automate tasks to boost productivity. Ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Excel's capabilities and apply advanced techniques in real-world scenarios.

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Access to organize, manage, and analyze data effortlessly. This beginner-friendly class covers database design, table creation, and querying data for personal or professional projects. Gain practical skills to build and maintain databases, helping you store and retrieve information with ease.

Confidently apply for jobs knowing that you possess the computer skills needed to perform on the job. This course includes a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 365 to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to prosper in a modern workplace.

If you use Microsoft Excel, this intermediate course will bring your Excel skills to the next level. You will learn how to use a number of powerful features in the 2019 version of Microsoft's longstanding Excel software. Course offered in partnership with Ed2Go.

Some of the world's most widely used software programs are part of the Microsoft Office suite. This course bundle will teach you how to use Word 2019, Excel 2019, and PowerPoint 2019, Office's top business productivity programs. You will learn the basic features of each program and gain skills applicable to most professional settings. Course offered in partnership with Ed2Go.