District 196 Community Education

This engaging class offers a comprehensive introduction to Islam. Gain an understanding of basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. Learn about Muslim beliefs, practices and religious celebrations and have your questions answered. Meets criteria for Minnesota teacher licensure renewal in Differentiation and is approved for 1.5 CEUs.

AAA is a strength training class focused on strong arms, igniting your core and powering up your glutes. Be guided through a series of fun and effective exercises that are suitable for all fitness levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, AAA is a safe space where you can sweat, smile and embrace the amazing things your body can do.

Learn dance technique, Pilates conditioning, and yoga balance in a series of total body movement to leave you feeling lengthened, toned and energized.

Learn basic stroke mechanics of forehand, backhand, volley, serve, footwork, rules and scoring. Designed for the player with little or no tennis experience. Players should have their own racket. Tennis balls are provided.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! Learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT ChatGPT and similar AI systems are evolving the job marketing. It’s crucial to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! No prior AI experience required. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

Do not register here. Please click Register now! 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. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register now!

Get up early and get it done with Boxing Fusion. When kids' activities have you running, start your day off with a burst of energy to carve out some time for yourself first. Or, maybe your busy work schedule keeps you from finding time for yourself to feel your best. Let us be there for you with custom crafted workouts by seasoned fitness professionals. Boxing Fusion seamlessly combines: bag work, agility, mobility, core, and strength ... all within 45 minutes. We recommend open finger MMA gloves to help your body stay cool, while offering up the dexterity you will need for equipment use. Hand wraps are optional. Limited set of gloves available to borrow, if you do not have your own.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! Discover how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. Learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, leave with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

Navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and gain helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register now!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! 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. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 3.2 Length 32 Hours Price $395.00 Register now!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. Discover the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register now!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task completion, building relationships with your subordinates, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner, and addressing challenging goals. Then learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit in for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say, what not to say; what to do, what not to do. At the end of completing the three course certificate, you will come away with a new understanding, new toolbox of leadership skills, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $395.00 Register now!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price 595.00 Register now!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, doing search engine optimization and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register Now!

Drones are the hottest new technology! Explore the many uses of drones, decode which drone to buy, understand federal and local regulations and what is required to use a drone for photography for fun or profit. Drones will be present for a "show and tell." See the equipment necessary for stunning photos and videos. Bring a lunch.

Get up early and get it done with Boot Camp. When kids' activities have you running from place to place, start your day off with a burst of energy to carve out some time for yourself first. Or, maybe your busy work schedule keeps you from finding time for yourself to feel your best. Let us be there for you with custom crafted workouts by seasoned fitness professionals. Boot Camp mixes calisthenics, body weight exercises, cardio and strength training into one unique experience. Improve your muscular strength, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness, while also learning new ways to challenge your body.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Leave with practical action items you can implement immediately and a plan to create maximum results in 2025.

We love gnomes! Let's bring more to our happy garden! Select special COE glass, hand cut and design your choice of a total of three garden gnomes on stakes. A great gift idea and a great way to spend some time with friends and family in a collaborative artisan environment. All tools and supplies are provided. Items will be brought back to artist studio for fusing. Pick up a week later at designated location.

Do you love to work with glass or would like to give it a try? Learn how to cut glass, design, select and build your own three section jumper glass piece. The three section jumper mold is perfect for a party dip tray or votive holder. Dimensions are 9" in length, 3" in width, and 1" in height. Make the fused glass piece in class. Items will be brought back to artist studio for fusing in a kiln. Pick up a week later at designated location.

Have fun playing with fire! In just one evening learn to fuse fine silver (.999) using a butane torch and create a pair of dynamic earrings. Adjust size and shape to suit your taste, while staying within instructor guidelines to ensure success. Plenty of help and support means no experience is necessary. This is a fun and informative class, and even better with a friend! Supply fee of $35 payable to instructor.