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| Introduction to Photography with Dawn Muncy | Embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography with our Introduction to Photography course with Master Photographer Dawn Muncy. Specifically designed for beginners, this course covers essential concepts and techniques to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of manual and automatic camera functions, principles of composition as well as how to find and control natural light. Day 1: Understanding the exposure triangle. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how they work together to control exposure and achieve specific effects in your photographs. Day 2: Mastering camera functions. Ever wonder what all those letters are on the top of your camera? We’ll cover the basic manual and automatic functions of your camera so you feel more confident and in control of the final image. We’ll also discuss white balance and how to achieve accurate color. Day 3: Composition Techniques for Captivating Images. We’ll explore fundamental composition principles such as the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines and balance and discover how it can greatly enhance your visual storytelling Day: Tips for finding the best natural light. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment to create a beautiful image but you do need a basic understanding of light quality and direction. We’ll explore a variety of ways to improve your photographs with available light and how to achieve the look you desire. Throughout the course, our highly skilled photographic instructor will provide expert guidance, personalized feedback and practical demonstrations. By the end of this course, you’ll have gained a solid understanding of the basic principles of photography and enjoy the final results in your own work. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $299.00 | $598.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Android Basics | Not sure if you are using your Android effectively? Join us to learn functions, tips and tricks. The course will include both formal instruction and time to troubleshoot with the instructor. This class will also cover the use of google chromebooks. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $70.00 | $140.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| From Dish to Streaming - Cutting the cost of TV | Fed up with high prices, endless fees and programming packages with 40 channels you don't watch? Cutting the cord and sourcing your TV programming elsewhere is easier than you may think. Join us as we help you discover cable and satellite alternatives to start saving money now. You must be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and accessing the internet. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $29.00 | $58.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Choreography for the Actor | Love a good musical but freeze up at the words “dance call”? Level up your command of the dance floor in this dynamic two-part class. We’ll break down the basics of Broadway’s most commonly used steps and iconic choreography to steadily build your confidence in learning and performing movement for the stage. Perfect for beginner and intermediate level dancers. Join master educator Lindsey Newell for a series of theatre classes to help build confidence in film and theatre performance. After spending 13 years in Los Angeles as an actress, writer, and producer, Lindsey has returned to her hometown of Enid, OK. She believes that "anyone with enough curiosity and drive to learn can become an actor and improve their skill." She has spent the last few years teaching acting foundations, on-camera technique, and sitcom acting at Scott Sedita's Acting Studio in Larchmont Village, CA. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $49.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Advanced Medical Orientation | Required program orientation for prospective students for Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs. | 3.5000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Advanced Medical Orientation | Required program orientation for prospective students for Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs. | 3.5000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| School Bus Driver | This training program is designed for individuals who hold a driving permit and are seeking guidance in enhancing their skills for the road test. The curriculum covers vital aspects such as backing, parallel parking, picking up passengers, and other key driving maneuvers necessary to ace the road test. Classes are conducted over the course of 12 hours on Saturdays and Sundays as per schedule. | 12.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | false | true | $375.00 | $750.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| School Bus Driver | This training program is designed for individuals who hold a driving permit and are seeking guidance in enhancing their skills for the road test. The curriculum covers vital aspects such as backing, parallel parking, picking up passengers, and other key driving maneuvers necessary to ace the road test. Classes are conducted over the course of 12 hours on Saturdays and Sundays as per schedule. | 12.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | false | true | $375.00 | $750.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Shifting Techniques for SEMI | Student gets customized time in the drive sim to drive the different transmissions. This time can range from two hours to four hours depending on what they think they need. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| FrontLine Leadership: 10 Part Series | Front Line Leadership is a flexible, 10-module program that provides new and current supervisors and managers with a toolkit of practical communication and employee development tools that reduce conflict, improve employee performance, and enhance team effectiveness. Leaders learn to deliver clear direction, coach employees, and provide effective feedback. The ultimate goal of the training is to enable leaders to create work environments that foster employee engagement, improve performance, and increase employee satisfaction. Modules consists of the following 10 Lessons: 1 - Role of the leader 2 - Managing Different Personalities 3 - Motivating & Engaging Employees 4 - Teamwork & Collaboration 5 - Communication Effectiveness 6 - Managing Performance I 7 - Managing Performance II 8 - Coaching for Commitment 9 - Managing Conflict 10 - Managing Change | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $795.00 | $1140.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| DDMAT/MAT UPDATE | DDMAT/MAT requires 6 hours every two years of continuing education. Learn information that will assist you at work while meeting the annual requirement of completing at least eight hours of update training for those who have been certified as a Medication Administration Technician and are employed. This course is designed to increase your knowledge of medications, documentation, and the medication administration process. Review classifications of medications such as antibiotics, antihypertensive and diuretics. | 6.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $65.00 | $115.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Google Workspace for businesses and organizations | Welcome to the Google Workspace 6-hour class! In this comprehensive course, participants will dive into the various tools and features offered by Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and more. Throughout the session, attendees will learn how to effectively collaborate, communicate, and organize their work using these powerful productivity tools. Whether you are a beginner looking to enhance your digital skills or a seasoned user seeking to optimize your workflow, this class is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you make the most out of Google Workspace. Join us for an engaging and informative learning experience! | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $79.00 | $152.00 | 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 | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 2 | What is the purpose of Excel Level 2? Level 2 is paced just right with another three days. Not only has level one made us more efficient, it has gotten us ready for advanced data analysis. We are going to learn how to make sense of all that data. In the beginning there were numbers, but the numbers didn’t know where to go. Who would bring madness to the chaos? Students of level 2 will be charged with herding the numbers into neatly designed tables. From those tables, the numbers will be grouped and those groups named. Methods of filtering and sorting abound. You’ll be exposed to new features that enable you to get the numbers just right. We use advanced analysis tools to quickly measure, check or develop metrics for a sample business. Together we explore charts, graphs, style and flair. We cover options to establish, expand or simply keep on brand. Once the data is evaluated and the style is just so, it is time to share it. We’ll learn ways to collaborate with colleagues. We’ll finish with several ways to protect your hard work. This class will cover Excel 2021 LEVEL 2. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 3 | This is the new 2021 syllabus. Build on the skills introduced in Level 2 and help prepare for the Microsoft Excel certification examination. Learn and work with advanced formulas, lookup functions. Learn to import data. export data and query external databases. You will also learn about some of the analytical features of Excel, such as goal seek and solver, and learn to create and run macros to automate redundant tasks in spreadsheets. Import and create a connection to external data, use power pivot and cube functions. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Provider | Basic Life Support is for health care providers and other professional rescuers. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $132.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Provider | Basic Life Support is for health care providers and other professional rescuers. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $132.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Provider | Basic Life Support is for health care providers and other professional rescuers. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $132.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Renewal | This course will renew a current BLS certification. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. Must provide current BLS Provider certification prior to course. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $59.00 | $102.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Renewal | This course will renew a current BLS certification. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. Must provide current BLS Provider certification prior to course. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $59.00 | $102.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Renewal | This course will renew a current BLS certification. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. Must provide current BLS Provider certification prior to course. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $59.00 | $102.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Young Voices: Public Speaking | Step into the spotlight with "Young Voices: Public Speaking for Kids!" This fun and interactive class is designed to help children build confidence and begin creating your art of speaking in front of an audience. Through engaging activities, games, and practice sessions, kids will learn essential skills such as organizing their thoughts, using clear and expressive language, and managing stage fright. Perfect for young learners ages 3rd to 5th grade eager to develop their communication abilities, this class will empower them to speak with poise and enthusiasm, setting them up for success both in and out of the classroom. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $39.00 | $78.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| BLS Instructor | The BLS Instructor course includes: Computer-based instructor training, BLS Provider course and American Heart Association (AHA) curriculum and guidelines. Each Instructor candidate will present a portion of the curriculum by Training Faculty for monitoring. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. Includes two AHA required instructor manuals. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 7.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | true | false | false | $300.00 | $448.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| AHA/BLS Instructor Update | BLS Instructor Update Required course for current AHA instructors to renew their instructor certification and alignment approval with AHA Training Center. Along with this course, instructor must provide documentation for 4 credit classes taught within their 2-year certification. Must provide current BLS Instructor certification and BLS Provider certification prior to course. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $20.00 | $36.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| AHA/BLS Instructor Update | BLS Instructor Update Required course for current AHA instructors to renew their instructor certification and alignment approval with AHA Training Center. Along with this course, instructor must provide documentation for 4 credit classes taught within their 2-year certification. Must provide current BLS Instructor certification and BLS Provider certification prior to course. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $20.00 | $36.00 | false | In Class | ||||