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| Course Description (Class) | Class End Date/Time | Class Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | ||
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| Starting a Side Hustle | Join us for the exciting workshop, "Starting a Side Hustle," where your dreams can become reality! This hands-on experience is crafted to empower you to transform your passion into profit. Discover the essential steps to successfully launch your side business while seamlessly managing your full-time job. Whether you're looking to explore a new venture or enhance your skills, this workshop is your gateway to achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ignite your potential and take the first step towards financial freedom! This is a free class. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Intro to Canva® | Bring your ideas to life with Canva® in this beginner-friendly class! You’ll learn how to create vibrant graphics for print and digital projects while exploring tools for layouts, fonts, colors, and images. Perfect for business or personal use, this course will help you design eye-catching flyers, social media posts, and more with ease. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $40.00 | $80.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| AHA/BLS Instructor Update | If you’re a current AHA BLS instructor, this update course helps you renew your certification and stay aligned with the AHA Training Center. Instructors must provide documentation verifying they have taught at least 4 credit classes during their current 2-year certification period. Successfully complete the course to extend your instructor certification for another 2 years. We’re here to help you stay ready to teach and save lives! | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $20.00 | $36.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Advanced Medical Orientation | Required program orientation for prospective students for Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Military Investing: A Three-Part Financial Readiness Series | This short-term course is designed for military individuals and families who want to take control of their financial future. Over three class meetings, participants will learn how to build a strong financial foundation, understand basic investing tools like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and IRAs, and create long-term strategies for retirement and family support. The course covers budgeting with military pay, avoiding common financial mistakes, and using military benefits to grow wealth. Whether you're just starting out or planning ahead, this class offers practical steps to help you make smart money decisions. Each session focuses on a critical stage of the financial journey: •Part 1: Laying the Foundation – Learn how to achieve financial readiness before investing, including budgeting with military pay, managing debt, and avoiding common financial pitfalls. •Part 2: Investing Basics – Explore core investing principles and tools tailored to service members, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), IRAs, and smart investing strategies. •Part 3: Long-Term Strategy – Discover how to maximize military benefits, plan for retirement, and build a legacy that supports your family and future beyond service. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the tools and confidence to make informed financial decisions that support both their service and their future. | 1.5000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid | Be ready to respond when accidents happen! This First Aid course teaches you how to handle common emergencies like cuts, burns, sprains, broken bones, allergic reactions, and more. You'll learn step-by-step skills to care for someone until professional help arrives. Perfect for parents, teachers, caregivers, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic First Aid training. No medical experience required. Earn your American Heart Association First Aid certification upon completion of skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74.00 | $128.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this CPR training designed for adults, children, and infants. You’ll learn how to perform effective CPR, use an AED, and assist someone who is choking. This course is perfect for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive positions who need to know basic CPR skills. No medical background required. Receive your American Heart Association CPR certification after passing a practical skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Is Business Ownership Right for You? Discover Your Strengths | Thinking about starting a business? This class helps you explore whether entrepreneurship aligns with your strengths, values, and goals. Through guided reflection and practical insights, you’ll gain clarity on what it really takes—and whether it's the right path for you. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technician | This training will develop you into a successful EMT and meet the requirements set forth by the State Department of Health. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to take the national registry exam. Course cost covers books and class supplies, additional costs of black slacks, black belt, and black leather enclosed shoes are the responsibility of the student. This class will be a portion of in classroom, hybrid online cognitive learning, hands on skill labs that will take place on pre-determined dates and 36 hours of clinicals on an ambulance. The instructor will be available through phone and email during the week. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $1759.00 | $3318.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Culinary Knife Skills | Do you watch cooking shows and wish you could prep your food that quickly? Learn the theory behind each knife skill including how to slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade. Students will cover knife maintenance as well as skills demonstration and practice. This course also includes a chef knife to take home at the end. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $75.00 | $125.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Arc Flash/Low Voltage | This course provides a thorough knowledge of the recommended safe behaviors for those who work around electrical hazards. Attendees gain an understanding of the latest guidelines and regulations from NFPA 70E and OSHA. Electrical workers and safety professionals learn key practical information, best work practices in electrical safety, and how to apply them in real-world situations. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $125.00 | $210.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Book It: Online Appointments Using GlossGenius | Take control of your schedule and grow your business with this hands-on class! In just one evening, you’ll learn how to set up and manage your GlossGenius account to streamline booking, improve client communication, and reduce no-shows. Perfect for cosmetologists, spa professionals, tattoo artists, and other service providers, this course will help you customize services, organize your calendar, and give clients a professional booking experience. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $98.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Hot Tools Hair Tips | Tired of struggling to create the perfect beach waves or fighting with your hot tools? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use straighteners, wands, and curling irons safely while protecting your hair from heat damage. Bring your favorite tools and enjoy an evening of tips, tricks, and techniques to style your hair like a pro. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40.00 | $80.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Introduction to Manual Machining | This beginner-friendly course teaches the fundamentals of manual machining over two 3-hour sessions. Students learn how to safely operate tools like lathes and milling machines, read blueprints, use precision measuring instruments, and machine a simple part to specification. The course blends theory with hands-on practice, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and real-world skills. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $99.00 | $198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| BLS Instructor | Take the next step in your healthcare training career by becoming a certified American Heart Association BLS Instructor. This 2-day course includes computer-based instructor training, the BLS Provider course, and full coverage of AHA curriculum and guidelines. Instructor candidates will be evaluated by Training Faculty as they present a portion of the course content. A written exam and hands-on skills test are required for certification. Upon successful completion, candidates will be certified to teach both AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses and aligned as instructors with Autry Technology Center through the American Heart Association. Certification is valid for 2 years. | 7.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $300.00 | $448.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 1 | What is the point of Excel Level 1? Level 1 is about familiarization with and exposure to the Excel ecosystem. Where are the basic options I am going to need, more than just the data entry? In the first of three level classes of three evening sessions each, we learn to navigate the workbook and the work sheet. Then, it is off to using shortcuts. The shortcuts in level speed up the repetitive tasks, like copy and paste. Next, the beginning of what a formula Is and how they work. We explore the shallow end of the functions included in Excel and how to incorporate them into our formulas. With two main areas left, look and feel, the learning goes to formatting the document. Making it appealing to the eye of your audience. Finally, we share some of the options that can be used to streamline the whole process. You should expect to at the least be familiar with Excel and to have increased your data throughput speed. All this information peppered with some history of and personal anecdotes that help to bring down some of the steepness from your learning curve. This class covers the NEW Microsoft 2021 updates. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Makeup 101: Kids | Join us for a fun night teaching your child about natural makeup application. You will learn plenty too! This class will teach you to utilize your makeup in the best light. Bring your makeup bag and learn how to do a natural face application! You'll end with a fun surprise too (Hint: face paint or hair tinsel)! This class is geared towards kids 6-12 and must be accompanied by an adult. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $40.00 | $80.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Paraprofessional Special Ed Certificate Training | This course provides basic competencies to entry-level paraprofessionals who work with students having disabilities in kindergarten through high school special/inclusive classrooms. This 24-hour course is the first step in the process for one to be listed on the State Department of Education's Registry of Paraprofessionals. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $195.00 | $350.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Electrical Motor Controls | Apply the fundamentals of electricity to various industrial applications using electrical motor controls. This hands-on course will cover control diagrams, electrical symbols, half-split troubleshooting, component operation, motor protection, and proper meter use. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $300.00 | $600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Intro to Hydraulics | Students will be introduced to hydraulic concepts, hydraulic power units, distribution equipment, and common types of hydraulic valves: pressure-relief valves, flow control valves, flow regulating valves, pressure-reducing valves, and directional control valves | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $250.00 | $500.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Intro to Pneumatics | Students will be introduced to pneumatics concepts, air conditioning and distributing equipment, basic physical concepts: pressure vs. force, volume and flow relationships, as well as vacuum generation. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $250.00 | $500.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Maintenance & Emergency Repairs | Owning a car is one thing — understanding how to take care of it is another! This hands-on course is designed to give drivers the confidence and know-how to handle everyday vehicle maintenance and emergency repairs. This class will break down essential skills in a simple, practical way. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your car, the confidence to perform basic maintenance, and the knowledge to communicate more effectively with mechanics. | 2.5000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $74.00 | $148.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Advanced Medical Orientation | Required program orientation for prospective students for Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||