When you're hoping to breathe new life into your yard, the idea of nurturing a flourishing garden sounds like a great new hobby. But, when you only have a small outdoor area to work with, it can be a high-stakes endeavor. This course will guide you through the basics of garden design, plant selection, planting, maintaining your garden, and troubleshooting so that you can experience success and enjoy the natural environment you have created. Whether you're hoping to eat out of your garden or just enjoy the view, this course can help you get the most out of your small space.

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Emergency management is a critical and expanding field; climate change has increased the extent and frequency of natural disasters, and terrorism is a growing threat. Therefore, emergency managers play an increasingly vital role across the whole community and all levels of government. This course is designed for learners who are studying emergency management for the first time, preparing for a new career or job role in emergency management, or seeking to refresh their knowledge of foundational concepts.

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Writing grants is often a critical part of gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals. This introductory-level course offers a guide to the basics of grant writing. The course explores the relationship between grant writing and an organization's strategy for fundraising. It also outlines the six stages of grant writing and highlights grant writing best practices.

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Drawing is a foundational skill that can aid in the development of other creative pursuits. Painters, architects, woodworkers, gardeners, and designers all benefit from honing their drawing skills. But drawing is also an art form in its own right, and learning how to draw can help unlock one's creative potential. Many benefits associated with drawing include increased focus and relaxation, improved creativity and problem solving, and greater hand-eye coordination. In this course, you'll learn the basics of drawing, including how to practice and implement the basic elements of drawing and how to develop a regular habit of drawing and sketching.

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Communication is a critical aspect of any successful project. Effective project teams communicate continuously, to share knowledge, clarify project objectives, and address issues. Project practitioners spend a large amount of their time engaged in interpersonal communication activities, ensuring that information is widely distributed and participants are kept up to date on all project objectives. But some project participants may not have the required expertise or ability to communicate effectively.

This self-paced, fully online course will help project leaders understand and coordinate verbal and written forms of communication within and between project teams. It will help focus and clarify communication techniques and allow clear, concise, and direct interactions among all project practitioners and stakeholders.

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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.

This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills you need to be successful in school, work, and home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either in a class, or in personalized lessons.

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.