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Certificate Programs
in Business & Skills Training at Biddeford Adult Education
Coding Certificate
with Andi Helmi, Jeff Kritzer, Biddeford Adult Education

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.
This certificate includes and must take the in the below order
- Introduction to Coding
- HTML Fundamentals
- CSS Fundamentals
How it Works click HERE.
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Communicating with Virtual Teams
with William A. Draves, Biddeford Adult Education

Gain new insights, experiences and advanced tips for helping yourself and others to work from home. Find out the 5 bad habits too many remote workers and their managers acquire from lack of experience, tools and expertise. Then acquire the latest strategies for communicating with remote workers.
Come away with a deeper understanding of this enormous cultural and work shift going on in the workplace and in society.
Available and included as part of the Certified Remote Work Manager program.
How it Works click HERE.
Digital Marketing Certificate
with Dan Belhassen, Biddeford Adult Education

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site 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.
This certificate includes:
- Improving Email Promotions
- Boosting Your Web Site Traffic
- Online Advertising
How it Works click HERE.
Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate
with Andi Helmi, Biddeford Adult Education

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.
There is no school discount through LERN. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com
This certificate includes:
- Adobe Illustrator Essentials
- Adobe Photoshop Essentials
- Adobe InDesign Essentials
How it Works click HERE.
Leading Virtual Teams Certificate
with William A. Draves, Biddeford Adult Education

Discover the keys to communicating with and leading remote workers, one of the fastest growing sectors of the workforce.
Some 80% of employers are keeping some or many of their employees working from home part of the week. People working from home are 25% more productive than those who work in an office. Working from home is here to stay.
Tap into the experience of a CEO who has been managing remote workers for 25 years. He has pioneered the fundamental processes and procedures you won’t get anywhere else.
This certificate includes:
- Communicating with Virtual Teams
- Managing Remote Workers
How it Works click HERE.
Management Certificate
with Sally Klauss, William A, Draves, Kassia Dellabough, Biddeford Adult Education

Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness.
Then you will explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization.
Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value.
This certificate includes:
- Management Boot Camp
- Management in the 21st Century
- Managing Generations in the Workplace
How it Works click HERE.
Mastering Microsoft Excel
with Elizabeth Flanagan, Biddeford Adult Education

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. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. You will leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success.
How it Works click HERE.
Social Media for Business Certificate
with Travette Webster, Melissa Torres, Jo-Carolyn Goode, Biddeford Adult Education

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.
Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.
Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.
This certificate includes and must be take in order:
- Introduction to Social Media
- Marketing Using Social Media
- Integrating Social Media in Your Organization
How it Works click HERE.