Effective decision-making in the workplace requires a solid understanding of financial information. This course examines the fundamental financial concepts and accounting processes utilized across various types of organizations. Participants will develop practical skills to enhance their professional effectiveness and career advancement. The course provides a comprehensive foundation in the seven steps of the accounting cycle and explores methods for applying financial data to managerial decisions. Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze resource allocation and assess financial performance with greater accuracy and insight. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Gain an understanding of fund accounting and learn how to develop a chart of accounts tailored for nonprofit organizations. Explore the accounting equation, practice recording financial transactions, and learn effective methods for tracking and managing allocated funds. This class is included in the Bookkeeping for Nonprofits Certificate.

Discover the fun and relaxing art of acrylic pour painting! Participants will mix acrylic paint with special pouring solutions to create a one-of-a-kind abstract design on an 8x10 canvas. Experiment with swirling colors, unique patterns, and creative techniques as you watch your artwork come to life. Every canvas will turn out completely unique! No painting experience is needed. Please note: Projects will need 24 to 36 hours to fully dry.

Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that may help support: Thyroid function Metabolism Appetite regulation Reduction of food cravings Stress-related eating Digestive health This session will introduce practical techniques you can incorporate into your routine to support overall balance and well-being. Participate online from the comfort of home. You will receive an email a few days before class with the video conference link and the instructor's handout.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects to help you feel your best. You will learn specific points to help relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia. They are easy to do and can fit flawlessly into your day. Participate online from the comfort of home. You will receive an email a few days before class with the video conference link and the instructor's handout.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body to support overall balance and well-being. In this workshop, you’ll learn techniques that may help support relief from common symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and even weight gain. We’ll also learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. In addition, we’ll discuss breathing techniques, key nutritional considerations, and more. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. Participate online from the comfort of home. You will receive an email a few days before class with the video conference link and the instructor's handout.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector-based illustrations and designs. In this course, students will learn the fundamental tools and techniques needed to produce professional-quality graphics for print and digital media. Topics include setting up print documents, drawing and modifying shapes, working with type and color, and effectively managing layers and artboards. Students will also learn how to create print-ready PDF files and apply best practices for designing logos, flyers, posters, banners, and business cards.Access to Adobe Illustrator software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard page layout application, integrating seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce a wide range of multi-page documents, including brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. This course introduces the foundational tools, menus, and panels used to create and manage multi-page layouts. Students will learn to apply and manage color, insert images and illustrations, and format text effectively. The course concludes with advanced topics in typography, styles, and document settings, culminating in the creation of professional, print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard page layout application, integrating seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce a wide range of multi-page documents, including brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. This course introduces the foundational tools, menus, and panels used to create and manage multi-page layouts. Students will learn to apply and manage color, insert images and illustrations, and format text effectively. The course concludes with advanced topics in typography, styles, and document settings, culminating in the creation of professional, print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

This foundational course introduces the most commonly used tools, menus, and panels in Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn essential techniques for working with selections, layers, and masks to edit, retouch, and enhance existing images or create original digital compositions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce professional-quality images suitable for business, personal projects, or creative portfolios.Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. Software Requirements: Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for this course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Take your skills to the next level by learning how to build powerful, real-world applications using the ChatGPT API. In this advanced course, you’ll explore how to design and deploy intelligent systems that go far beyond simple prompts. Discover how to automate workflows, integrate ChatGPT into existing tools, and build custom solutions such as chatbots. You’ll gain hands-on experience creating specialized tools for coding support, data analysis, content generation, and more. We’ll also examine the model’s limitations, so you can design systems that are both practical and responsible. Whether you’re building client solutions or streamlining your own processes, you’ll leave equipped to create smart, customized AI-powered applications with confidence. This course is included in the AI ChatGPT Certificate

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting and responding to cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence. This course provides instruction on identifying sophisticated attacks and understanding the strategic role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware to strengthen organizational defenses. This course is included in the Cybersecurity certificate course.

This class will teach you how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and give the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

This class will teach you how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and give the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

Have you ever considered which workplace skills can help you make more informed business decisions? Every day, professionals face decisions that impact data and financial outcomes. This course equips participants with the tools to prepare worksheets accurately, validate data, and answer complex questions efficiently. Learn essential business functions and develop techniques to analyze data effectively in the workplace. Protect your valuable information, ensure accuracy, and save time, all while gaining the skills to transform data into meaningful, visually compelling insights with confidence.This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Have you ever considered which workplace skills can help you make more informed business decisions? Every day, professionals face decisions that impact data and financial outcomes. This course equips participants with the tools to prepare worksheets accurately, validate data, and answer complex questions efficiently. Learn essential business functions and develop techniques to analyze data effectively in the workplace. Protect your valuable information, ensure accuracy, and save time, all while gaining the skills to transform data into meaningful, visually compelling insights with confidence.This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Ready to move past the basics and become the “Excel expert” everyone turns to? This advanced-level class is designed for users who already know their way around spreadsheets and want to unlock powerful tools for deeper data analysis and smarter workflows. You’ll dive into advanced functions and formulas that help you efficiently analyze, organize, and manipulate large sets of data to solve complex problems with confidence. Along the way, you’ll discover how these features apply in real-world scenarios—saving time, reducing errors, and uncovering insights that might otherwise go unnoticed. By the end of the course, you’ll not only work faster—you’ll work smarter, with the skills to turn raw data into meaningful information.

Take your Power BI Desktop skills to an advanced level by mastering Power Query, Data Modeling, and report creation. This course teaches participants to identify and resolve data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, establish accurate relationships, and write DAX formulas to ensure reports are fast and reliable. Learn to enhance your reports with navigation and analytical features, enabling stakeholders to explore and interpret results with confidence.This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

Take your Power BI Desktop skills to an advanced level by mastering Power Query, Data Modeling, and report creation. This course teaches participants to identify and resolve data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, establish accurate relationships, and write DAX formulas to ensure reports are fast and reliable. Learn to enhance your reports with navigation and analytical features, enabling stakeholders to explore and interpret results with confidence.This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

Enhance your SQL skills by mastering advanced query techniques to support more effective decision-making. This course covers advanced subqueries, complex join operations, and UNION queries for querying multiple tables. Participants will also learn transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute reliably and how to create stored procedures to store and execute SQL statements efficiently. Prior experience with introductory and intermediate SQL concepts is required.Requirements: - Windows 10 or later. Macs are not compatible.- Necessary rights (local administrative rights) to install programs on the computer.This course is included in the SQL Certificate course.