Online users say a website’s design is the number one criteria for deciding whether a company is credible or not, according to recent research. Understanding what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in today’s market of highly saturated digital competition.  First, discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. After the first course, you will have the info you need to plan and design effective web pages.  Then find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications. Take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.  Finally, learn about the responsive design process, advanced layout, and design features. Plus explore industry-standard technologies and frameworks. This Certificate must be taken in the following order:

- Introduction

- Intermediate

- Advanced

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

Start Anytime! Do you like to work with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love and make good money? This online Welder Technician course is an accelerated training package that will provide you the required knowledge and skills you need for success as a welder. The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for a welder technician to perform the job, including lessons in math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, metal cutting, grinding, forming, robotics, rigging, and welding.

Find out more and register today by visiting the Ed2Go website.

We are a group of woodturning enthusiasts who love all things about the art of woodturning. Our Monthly meetings demonstrate woodturning, and or embellishing (carving, painting or pyrography). We are a group with various skill levels - from the beginner to professional. Our intent is to foster the advancement and education of woodturning through demonstrations. If you are looking to turn wood and need help in organizing how to go about it please come to a meeting, we are here to share our knowledge.

Location: 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington, ME. Mt Blue High School Woodshop

Dates are Oct 9, Nov 6 and Dec 11 

Are you thinking about going on an outdoor trip this summer with family or friends? Are you planning on being a trip leader for a camp or guide service? Are you interested in knowing how to take care of someone if they were hurt in the backcountry? This is a perfect course for someone who would like to get a basic level of first aid training. The Wilderness First Aid is a 16-hour hands-on course. It will provide a comprehensive look at the standards and skills of dealing with:

• response and assessment
•  musculoskeletal Injuries
• environmental emergencies
• survival skills
• soft tissue injuries
• medical emergencies.

This course includes 16-hours in class sessions, out of class reading, and a final exam. It can include a 2-hour CPR course. Course includes SOLO Wilderness First Aid book, Wilderness First Aid Map, 2-year WFA Certification

We are gauging interest in this class.  The likely schedule will be the last weekend in September.  If you register here, we will contact you when the logistics for the course are finalized. 

This 72-80 hour Wilderness First Responder Course  provides an in depth look at the skills and standards of the following • response and assessment • musculoskeletal injuries • environmental emergencies • survival skills • soft tissue injuries • medical emergencies.  This is an intensive first aid course designed for participants that are working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting such as Maine guides, backcountry leaders, ski patrollers or raft guides.  If you are a current EMT you may receive continuing education credits. Once you receive your WFR certification you may take the steps to become certified as Wilderness EMT.  The course includes SOLO Wildcare Working in Less Than Desirable Conditions and Remote Environment textbook, 3-year WFR Certification, 2-year CPR certification. Note: to receive certification, participants must pass written and practical exams.

We are currently gauging interest in this class which is tentatively scheduled for the month of October on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and two weekends. 

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.   During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.    After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know-how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.   

During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.    

After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. 

Click here for more information on start dates, specific course information and registration.