This entry-level course provides the learner opportunities to explore the potential of Generative AI and develop in-demand skills required to be agile and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. It includes the practical applications of generative AI to enhance productivity and creativity in various professional contexts.​​

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Main Topics Include:

• Generative AI Methods and Methodologies

• Basic Prompt Engineering

• Prompt Refinement

• Ethics, Law, and Societal Impact

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Opportunities and Career Pathways: A wide range of new opportunities exist for the AI field including AI Prompt Engineer, AI Chatbot Developer, AI Content Auditor, AI Literacy Educator, AI Security Specialist and AI Solution Developer.​

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

No additional software or subscriptions is required for this program.

This entry-level course provides the learner with opportunities to explore key communication principles and skills that are necessary to be effective in a work environment.  Critical thinking, collaboration and creativity are among the skills learned using several resources in real-life situations.

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Main Topics Include:

• Describe Basic Communication Principles

• Plan for Effective Communication

• Apply Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables

• Deliver Your Message

• Receive Communications

• Analyze Communication Scenarios

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Opportunities and Career Pathways: A wide range of customer service related fields benefit from completion of this course.

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

No additional software or subscriptions is required for this program.

This course provides the first step towards entry level project management certification with the Project Management Institute. It does not require any prior work experience in this field, and will introduce learners to concepts and tools needed for a wide range of career paths. Upon successful completion of the certification exam, learners can proceed to certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

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Opportunities and Career Paths:  Project Management certification is sought after in every industry, and across many disciplines. Certified learners will be equipped with the tools to apply this knowledge to a wide range of career paths.

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

No additional software or subscriptions is required for this program.

The objective of the course is to create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.

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Main Topics Include:

• Manage worksheets and workbooks

• Manage Data Cells and Ranges

• Manage Tables, Data and Charts

• Perform Operations using Formulas and Functions​​

Opportunities and Career Paths:  Executive, Office Manager, Administrator, Accountant, Entrepreneur, Executive Assistant and much more.  

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

Learners may be required to purchase a personal one year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 or 2024 (not other versions) the same week the course begins. 

Word Associate lessons and certification demonstrates competency by creating and editing documents for a variety of purposes and situations. The objective of the course is to  create and maintain professional-looking reports, multicolumn newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence.

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Main Topics Include:

• Managing Documents

• Insert and Format Text, Paragraphs and Sections

• Manage Tables and Lists

• Create and Manage References

• Insert and Format Graphic Elements

• Manage Document Collaboration

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Opportunities and Career Paths:  Executive, Office Manager, Administrator, Accountant, Entrepreneur, Executive Assistant and much more.  

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

Learners may be required to purchase a personal one year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 or 2024 (not other versions) the same week the course begins. 

PowerPoint Associate certification demonstrates competency to create, edit, and enhance presentations and slideshows. The objective of the course is to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations and manage multiple presentations. Presentation examples include professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slideshows.

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Main Topics Include:

• Manage Presentations

• Manage Slides

• Insert Tables, Charts, SmartArt, 3D Models and Media

• Insert and Format Text, Shapes, and Images

• Apply Transitions and Animations

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

Learners may be required to purchase a personal one year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 or 2024 (not other versions) the same week the course begins. 

Learners will be provided opportunities to explore the core concepts of Entrepreneurship including opportunity recognition, starting a business,  operations, marketing and sales, and financial management. Learners will gain a realistic view of the challenges of this career path, while developing their skills in these topics through the practical application of these new concepts using real-world scenarios.

Main Topics Include:

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• Entrepreneurial and small business concepts

• Marketing and sales

• Production and distribution

• Business financials​​

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Technology Requirements:

Hardware requirements can be viewed here.

No additional software or subscriptions is required for this program.