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

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

 Join us for a fun, no pressure knitting experience! This 6-week knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. 

Cant make a full session? Student drop-ins are welcome! Drop-In fee is $13 per class.

No class: 11/25, 12/13, 12/20, 2/17

NACE is excited to welcome back Elizabeth Chickering for a beginning crochet class! Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome in this 4-week class. Beginners will start with a simple scarf project for which Elizabeth will provide the pattern. For more experienced crocheters, bring in your projects, and the instructor will assist as needed.

Supplies for beginners to bring include:
• One skein of yarn (about 3oz) of #4 (medium) weight yarn
• Size J and K crochet hooks
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain’s License? Do you want to learn the differences between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license, and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each? These informational sessions will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. Also discussed will be the different methods for completing the course requirements.

This information session is free, but please register in advance, so the instructor knows how many individuals will be attending and can send login instructions.

Join us for this inspiring quilting class where you’ll learn to make the beautifulWanderer’s Quilt - a striking design that blends bold lines, dynamic movement,and modern flair. This pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners and seasonedquilters alike, offering a great opportunity to explore color placement, piecingtechniques, and layout strategies. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor,you’ll create your own version of this eye-catching quilt - ideal for gifting,displaying, or cozying up at home. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or start a new project with purpose, this class is the perfect place to begin.

The finished quilt is 59x68 inches. You will need 2/14 yards of assorted fabric for theblocks. Fat quarters work well. Plains, spots, forlas, stries, etc and 60 assorted fabricstrips WOF. 3 3⁄4 yards backing, batting and 1⁄2 yard for the binding.

No class: 9/24, 10/15

*Brochure Corrections!*
Please note the following corrections to the brochure:
• Class dates in the brochure for this class are incorrect. Classes run from       September 3 - October 22nd with no classes on 9/24 and 10/15.
• The class times are also incorrect. The correct times are 6-9pm,
   not 5 - 8pm.
• Cost of this class is $54, not $70

Minimum: 6 | Maximum: 8