How the courses work

After you register, look for an email with instructions on how to log into your online classroom, using your email address and a password.

What you will do for each unit

  • Access the online readings
  • Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides
  • Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned
  • Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day.

The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Participate when you want

Log in when it’s convenient for you! The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings.

Discussion

The Discussion for each Unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing any time you are able to log in.

Your instructor will log in at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to what has been posted.

AI CERTIFICATE

Complete all 3 classes for the AI Certificate:

  1. Introduction to ChatGPT
  2. Intermediate AI
  3. AI Planning and Strategies

Give your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI). And position yourself in an emerging knowledge specialty and growth area.

Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more.

Then master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI. Finally, develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your workplace.

Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to help lead your organization into this exciting new area of business expertise.

$495 for all 3 courses

GRAPHIC DESIGN FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
Complete all 3 courses for the Graphic Design Foundation Certificate:
  1. Typography Essentials
  2. Mastering Layouts and Grids
  3. Mastering Color: Theory, Harmony and Practical Application
Throughout history, from the earliest carvings in stone to today’s digital designs, graphic design has been the foundation of effective visual communication. Whether you’re designing a logo, building a website, or crafting a magazine layout, the right graphic design can transform your work from ordinary to exceptional.
 
Build the skills to confidently choose the perfect graphic design for any project, creating work that is not only visually stunning but also functionally effective.
 
$545 for all 3 courses
GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE
To complete the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate, you must complete
  1. Adobe InDesign Essentials
  2. Adobe Illustrator Essentials
  3. Adobe Photoshop Essentials
The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web.
 
Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines.
 
Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Access to the Adobe software tools required.
 
Software Requirements: 
 
For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.
 
If you’re taking the entire “Graphic Design certificate” you’ll need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Otherwise you may sign up for a single software.
 
$545 for all 3 courses
THE MANAGER'S GUIDE TO HR

To complete the HR for Non HR Managers Certificate, you must complete the following classes: 

  1. Your Role in HR
  2. HR Aspects of Good Leadership
  3. Optimizing Performance and Employee Success

You as a manager are on the front lines of human resources (HR) for your organization. Upskill your knowledge about HR. Conquer one of the essential competencies for a successful manager, moving up, and contributing to the productivity of your organization.

Crush it with your people. Whether you work with a small organization or a large one with HR specialists, you play a critical role in creating a positive HR environment. Know what every manager needs to know about HR.

$495 for all 3 courses