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 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.

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8Length (in hours): 48Price in USD $595.00

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. Discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. The No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. Throughout the course you will get the info you need to plan and design effective web pages. Come away knowing how to implement web pages by writing HTML and CSS code. And discover ways to enhance web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, and images.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to the professional success of any individual or team. This Unit will differentiate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. In addition, we will discuss how these phenomena show up in the workplace and impact our interactions with others. Students will be able to define and describe various challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/sanford

 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

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: 4.8Length (in hours): 48Price in USD $495.00

Good communication in the workplace is more important than ever. And critical to your career advancement and success. Come get a comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning.  Take back a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies.  Then work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome, including helping others to get what they want, so you get what you want.  Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. You will be learning from some of our more popular instructors, and taking away new how-to skills that work.

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8Length (in hours): 48Price in USD $595.00

A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion. Discover a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies in conflict management, and then take away successful conflict management strategies to apply in your workplace. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6, Length (in hours): 16, Price in USD $245.00

This is an online class.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Grasp how good HR is not just following rules, but increasing productivity, employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. Find out the most common rules most unintentionally violated. Know when to seek an HR professional.  Conquer three of the most common tasks managers face with HR: Onboarding; Talent Development; and meeting Organizational Goals. 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.

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This class is Theory Only (book part of your CDL). 

There is a charge of $65 for the textbook.

Interested in getting your CDL? SCAE will be offering a free CDL Class B for five weeks. Classes will be from 6-8 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Permit applications are given at the end of the five-week class.  Passing grade of CDL book part is 80.

Register or call to get more information. Participating agencies: Ledgemere Transportation, YCCAC of Sanford, and Biddeford Saco OOB Transit. Call: 490-5145.

A $65 fee for textbooks is due the first night of class.

 If needed, make-up days will be made up at the end of the class.