District 196 Community Education

This course covers the basic and intermediate editing techniques for photographers using the current version of Adobe Bridge and Photoshop.The course is designed for students to possess the basic knowledge of digital photography (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and histograms) and should consider taking my Basic Digital Photography Class and How To Use Your DSLR Camera prior to enrolling. Students will start off in the field, shooting the first half of day one, break for lunch and return to the classroom to set up and download the necessary software on their laptops to start the course. On day two, students will learn the basics with some advanced features of Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. Students will also get to print one 21”x14” sized, Details: • Students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field, shooting using their cameras Saturday morning. • After lunch, students will return to classroom and download Adobe Bridge and Photoshop on to their computers. • Students must open an Adobe Cloud software account in order to use their software. Students can open account here: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/ for $19.99/month or wait three days prior to class to open and take advantage of the 7 day free trail. • Students will learn to edit and print one image on Sunday using their skills assisted by the instructor. • Students will take home one 21”x14” image printed on 22”x17” Canon Lustre Glossy Paper

Discover Aikido, a strictly defensive, non-aggressive martial art, that emphasizes skill and knowledge of movement, rather than strength. Learn balance, coordination and how to defend yourself without violence or strength. An excellent aerobic exercise; appropriate for all ages and abilities. All skill levels are welcome, ages 12 and older. Wear loose fitting clothes (or a gi) and socks.

Work on body awareness exercises and introduction moves to Pilates. Slowly add in beginner level Pilates work.

Gigabytes? Hardware? Mouse? What's it all about? Learn basic terminology from "power on" to "shut down". Discover how to find, start, and access programs, begin using Windows and relieve some of that computer anxiety. Appropriate for new computer users and anyone considering purchasing a computer. Demonstration and hands-on.

Discover the essentials of DSLR photography in this beginner-friendly course. Learn to use key settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO and explore composition techniques through hands-on exercises.

Discover the essentials of DSLR photography in this beginner-friendly course. Learn to use key settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO and explore composition techniques through hands-on exercises.

Do you remember Bob Ross from his “Joy of Painting” series on PBS? His “Wet on Wet Technique” of painting is for all skill levels as well as for those who have never painted before. Complete an entire oil painting. Be amazed at how much fun and enjoyment this painting technique will give you! Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor. Bring a roll of paper towels to class. September 17: Autumn Day October 28: Walk in the Woods November 11: Blood Moon November 19: Day's End December 9: Mountain Nights December 16: Eagles View

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!

Blend heart pumping exercises, through a combination of bag work, agility, core and strength in 45 minutes. What to bring to class: Boxing Gloves. We recommend open finger MMA gloves to help your body stay cool, and offer up some dexterity for equipment use. Hand wraps are optional.

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! 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. 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! New research and information is coming out frequently now about how your learners - and you - learn. Here’s what we know. In the last century, you taught everyone equally by teaching them the same. But we know we each learn differently. So in this century, you teach everyone equally by teaching them differently. In this Certificate in Learning Styles, you get the most advanced information about the three most important and most prevalent characteristics you experience with your participants: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum. Your instructors are some of the foremost authorities in the world on these subjects. They write, and speak around North America, on learning styles. 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! A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks. Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques. Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. 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!

Giving back looks different for everyone. This seminar helps you find the appropriate charitable giving path for your unique financial strategy and life stage.

Give the gift of learning! Purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member and share the love for learning! Gift certificates can be purchased in a variety of denominations and can be used for any aquatics, adult, youth or Early Childhood Family Services class. Call the Community Education office (651-423-7920) for more information. To purchase a gift card: 1. Select an amount from the drop down list. 2. Select YOUR NAME from the list when asked "Choose who is going to attend". 3. Enter the name of the recipient of the gift certification on the following screen. 4. Select your delivery method (email, U.S. mail or pick up)

Are you frustrated by how expensive your TV, internet and phone bills are? Join us to learn the 3Rs of Cutting the Cord. Find new avenues to access your favorite content without breaking the bank.

Closets, basements, attics, garages and storage units can be intimidating spaces to declutter and organize, creating “hidden clutter” that has accumulated behind closed doors in your home and in expensive storage units. Explore the reasons why we cling to items we will most likely never wear or use again, continually diminishing our peace-of-mind and our money. Learn how to fearlessly declutter, organize and empty these spaces to lighten your life and save time, money and energy. Reclaim peaceful clarity and spacious simplicity for a healthier mind, body and home.

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!

Lateral Violence is adult bullying. Lecture and discussion. The learner will be able to: 1. Identify at least 15 COMMON behaviors of bullying in the workplace. 2. Examine the feelings associated with being the victim and/or the perpetrator. 3. Become aware of and eliminate causes that create a negative environment. 4. Discover positive ways to deal with personal attack behavior.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher? Learn the basics of knitting and create a project of your very own. Explore basic techniques such as reading a pattern, cast on, knit, purl and finishing off. Choose from two projects that include a washcloth or scarf. Project supplies will be provided.

Test out top-of-the-line flash equipment in this hands-on, interactive workshop where you can hone your skills with on camera flash with the goal of using the flash off the camera. Bring your digital SLR camera, flash and manual.