Power Query allows you to import and shape data. It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations. It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool. It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. This is an online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. Val Landry is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator, having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.  Instructor: Val Landry

Come join us to make beaded jewelry! Bracelets, necklaces and earrings! No experience is necessary.

You will be able to choose from tons of different beads and clasps. Dede will be there to provide you with any guidance that you might needand to finish your creations off with clasps if you need her to.There will be no style agenda giving you the opportunity to create whatever you like.

Dede have been teaching beading classes for a very long time and is looking forward to having another fun group of creative people to work with.

Wednesdays from 10-12 starting May 7-June 18.

Feel free to check out Dede's Etsy page:www.etsy.com/shop/DedeCadieuxDesigns

Retirement might feel light-years away, but the financial choices you make now will shape your future freedom. In this 2-night workshop designed for young professionals (ages 25-40), this workshop breaks it down—no confusing jargon, just real-world strategies to figure out exactly how much you’ll need to retire early (or walk away from work) and how to bridge the gap. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll take stock of your income, expenses, and savings to build a personalized game plan—whether that means retiring early, traveling the world, or just having peace of mind. By the end of the class, participants will feel empowered and motivated to take actionable steps in becoming part of the FIRE movement toward (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Bring a notebook, pen, and a calculator—your future self will thank you.

Retirement age April 7 or Younger edition May 7 

Anthony Corsino, owner of Zen Financial Planning, LLC in Andover, MA, holds a BS from Bentley, a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University, and holds other designations and certificates from The American College of Financial Services, The College for Financial Planning, and Villanova. He teaches financial planners nationwide in multiple university programs and serves as a subject matter expert at Boston University, Regis College, and through Greene Consulting, which partners with several universities including UNH and James Madison.

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In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

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In today’s digital world, your personal information and private data is everywhere – including your social security number, credit cards, health data, and contact information. Even if you don’t know it, you have likely been the victim of a cybercrime. In this class, you'll learn how vulnerable your online identity and accounts truly are and be introduced to the free and easy steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. This class is open to students of all levels - you shouldn't need a PhD or a tech-savvy friend to achieve cyber peace of mind.

Instructor: Michael Spiro, CEO & Founder of All Set Cybersecurity LLC. My mission is to empower anyone to feel secure online with accessible, holistic, transparent, and private personal cybersecurity support.

Create the perfect platter for your lobster dinner! Join us as we guide you through an easy technique to craft a beautiful, mouth-watering design. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll leave with a stunning and functional piece that will impress your guests and enhance your dining experience.

at Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Rd Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

n this online Nature Photography Workshop Steve will show you all the various camera settings you can use when taking Nature Photography utilizing your Shutter and Aperture settings for the best exposure. Including understanding and using natural light, finding the best composition, understanding the ways different focal length lenses behave, and using depth of field and the use of filters. Tripods are also a plus but not mandatory for the class! PLEASE NOTE: May 17 is in-person at Schoodic Point.

Steve will send you the Zoom link the week before class starts.

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even need to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 900 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs. There are lots of laughs along the way and learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

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