Looking to improve your digital skills for work? Whether you want to learn new things for your current job or you’re looking to do something completely different, we can help you navigate the digital landscape to find, access, and/or complete your computer goals.

Register to meet with our tech advisor to learn about the free and low cost options to meet your needs.  Our staff will assist you with your individual needs and help you find additional resources.

Some examples of ways that we can help:

• Building basic computer skills for work, school, or to help you manage your child’s computer access.
• Improving skills in online research, protecting personal information online, and adapting to new online tools for shopping, personal care, and financial literacy.
• Online Job Search Skills, including online search techniques and how to apply for jobs online.
• Brushing up on industry standard digital tools and software, like GSuite and Microsoft Office.
• Asking specific questions regarding your individual needs.

Please complete the registration form and RSU 13 Adult and Community Education staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

CompTIA+TestOut provides computer skills and information technology (IT) certifications and training that can be completed from any location and with any device.

The online learning system uses videos, articles, and interactive simulations where learners can practice and apply their skills for real-world settings and prepares individuals for CompTIA certifications and other IT exams.

Individual lessons are short so students can fit learning into the rest of their lives. Courses can take 20-100 hours to complete and students have an entire calendar year to complete work for credit.

CompTia Certification Topics Include:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• PC Tech Support
• IT Network Management
• Cyber Security
• Server Management
• And More!

Please complete the registration form and RSU 13 Adult and Community Education staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts and Practices is intended for adult professionals who may be entertaining a career in cybersecurity or are looking to enhance their current career skills with a stronger understanding of cybersecurity. The course provides a wide array of topics pertinent to the modern workplace. It outlines broad concepts such as cryptography, cloud computing, and malware and then provides the resources to apply these concepts in present-day areas, such as networking, incident management, and authentication.

Follow this link to register: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/2141/introduction-to-cybersecurity-concepts-and-practices

Whatever your profession. Whatever your field. As a professional, and certainly as a leader, you will be asked to make a decision based on data. This course will introduce the different types of decisions made in an organizational setting, why quantitative analytics is important, and how data quality can affect decision making. Since quantitative analytics is used in various settings, this introductory-level course also offers insight into how research is used in different sectors. From a management perspective, the course highlights appropriate quantitative methods and ways to ensure quality and accuracy through research design.

Follow this link to register: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/1554/introduction-to-data-analysis

This course explores the leadership and management issues entrepreneurs face as they create and establish successful new ventures. It reviews the key managerial roles of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling and their application in entrepreneurial settings. Further, the course addresses self-management for the entrepreneur--how an entrepreneur can manage his or her own time and maintain a proper work-life balance.

Follow this link to register: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/314/leadership-and-management-for-entrepreneurs

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLINIC: ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND COACHING

Look no further! We're here to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to take control of your business finances.

Personalized Coaching: Get one-on-one support tailored to your business's unique needs with David Nosnik, CPA; a seasoned financial professional with years of experience helping small businesses grow profitably. Gain actionable strategies for efficient accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

When?: You pick the date and You pick a one hour block on Wednesday between 5pm to 8pm. David will be in contact to set this up.

Where? Virtual session (Zoom)

Instructor: David Nosnik, CPA

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One-on-One instruction with Adobe certified instructor Rob Underwood. You pick the date, time, and what you want to work on. This is two, one hour sessions.

Instructor: Rob Underwood

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These days, creating a website is so easy almost anyone can do it. But with all the competition on the web, creating a site that's effective is more challenging than ever. Regardless of your current skills or level of knowledge, in this course you'll master the basics of web design and learn how to build sites that are better and more effective.

You'll examine the tension between form and function, explore the six major states of the website development process, and learn the basics of user-centered design. You'll also look at the five basic steps to organizing information, find out how site design themes can be used for information delivery, and review website design considerations. Along the way, you'll learn about effective type and graphics and explore the idea of making a website fully interactive. This course is a must for web designers, giving the tips and tools that will help them establish a solid career.

Instructor-Led dates are as follows May 17, Jun 14, July 12 and Aug 16.

Self-Paced classes start anytime.

For more information or to register please click the link.