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Business Basics
with New Ventures Maine
This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.
Changing Jobs: Finding Work that Fits
with New Ventures Maine
Are you considering a job change? This online class for women will help you identify work options and benefits that align with your interests, skills, and values. In three 60-minute class sessions, you will: Explore current local and statewide work and training opportunities, practice negotiating for better benefits and pay, connect with other women who are building confidence and exploring more rewarding careers.
Customer Service and Sales Certified Specialist Training
with Jessica Trimmer
Elevate your career with our comprehensive Customer Service and Sales Certified Specialist Training. This course is designed to help you master essential customer service and sales skills, including understanding the customer life cycle, developing effective strategies to engage customers, assessing customer needs, and closing sales. You’ll also gain crucial workplace skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, interpreting customer body language, and strategies for increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Classes will meet in person once a week for 2 hours, with an additional 3 hours per week of lessons and homework. The training spans 7 weeks, with the final week dedicated to mock interviews with representatives from local businesses. Upon completion, a proctored 90-minute exam will be administered, leading to certification and a recognized credential in the industry.
The cost of the course is $149, but there are local agencies and business sponsors who will pay for you!
Bas. Game: Intermediate Game Design
with UGotClass LERN
Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, online, and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. In this intermediate introductory course, you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00
Bus. Writing: Effective Copywriting
with UGotClass LERN
Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back.
CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $195.00
Coding: HTML Fundamentals
with UGotClass LERN
This course covers all the basics of HTML coding language. You will learn building simple web pages by hand coding, using HTML tags to create paragraphs, heading, lists, links, insert images and tables and more. We also cover creating a simple multi-page website with images, text and a navigation bar.
CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00
Computer: Mastering Microsoft Word
with UGotClass LERN
Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. Find out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. At the end of this class, you will be equipped with the skills to create, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.
CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $195.00
Data: Intermediate Data Analysis
with UGotClass LERN
Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6, Length (in hours): 16, Price in USD $195.00