Continuing Education Classes
Shenandoah
Excel Basics
Learn the basic skills for creating spreadsheets including how to create formulas and functions to perform calculations. Understand the concepts of modifying worksheets to manipulate data and apply formats to worksheets through use of fonts, borders, and colors. Learn the concepts of printing and how to present worksheets. $99
Friday, Feb 10, 8:30 am-12:30 pm 2 Sessions
Computer Basics
Learn the basics of using a computer. This hands-on class will start from the beginning and work through the basics of the computer, Microsoft Windows, email and internet. This is for people with little or no computer experience. $15
Thursday, Feb 23, 6-8 pm 1 Session
Excel Charts, Graphics & Pivot
Learn to calculate with advanced formulas and organize table data. Present data using charts and analyze data using pivot tables and pivot charts. Learn about inserting graphic objects, layering and grouping, and how to illustrate workflow using smart art. Create and use templates. $99
Friday, Feb 24, 8:30 am-12:30 pm 2 Sessions
Hands-On Bread Making
Learn to make delicious, healthy bread the old fashioned way. Learn the history of bread making and basic techniques of bread making. You will make a basic loaf, a sourdough loaf with a starter, a French baguette, and no-knead bread. You will also make a gluten free bread. After each class you will have a loaf to take home and bake! A $10.00 supply fee will be paid to the instructor and will include everything you need for all four classes. $69
Monday, Mar 5, 6-9 pm 4 Sessions
Campus Kids: Get Ducty!
Kids in grades K-4 will make outrageous crafts from, you guessed it - duct tape! Come for a great, and sticky, time! Snack provided! $15
Friday, Mar 16, 9-11:15am 1 Session
Rain Garden/Native Landscaping - Intro to Rainscaping
Learn what rain gardens are, how to install them, and why you should have them. Storm water runoff leads to erosion; learn how to control yours from your property. The benefits and the different types of Native Plants will also be examined. $0
Thursday, Mar 22, 5:30-7 pm 1 Session
Soil Quality Restoration & Composting- Intro to Rainscaping
Learn management practices to restore soil quality after development. Soil, when able to perform all of its functions, is important in regulating runoff of storm water and in supporting trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Fee $0 $0
Tuesday, May 22, 5:30-7 pm 1 Session
Can Your Customers Find Your Website?
Can Your Customers Find Your Website? Search Engine Optimization for the Small Business 11:00 am to 1:30 Pm $25.00 (Bag Lunch Included) Register through each center The Internet is becoming the key place for your business to be found by both local and national customers. Sue Pitts, IWCC SBDC director will take you through an easy 1.2.3 approach to evaluating your website and implementing best practices so it is found through major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Presenter: Sue Pitts, Iowa Western Small Business Development Center Director. $25
Friday, Mar 2, 11 am-1:30 pm 1 Session
Wednesday, Apr 11, 8 am-4:30 pm 1 Session
Thursday, May 17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm 1 Session
Home Maintenance
Course topics will include: Changing filters/fuses, annual checkup checklist, winterizing your house, how to run thermostat efficiently, caulking, preserving wood on a deck, cleaning gutters, electrical safety tips, fixing leaky toilets, clean and replace shower heads. Bring a sack lunch. Fee $25
Saturday, Jul 28, 9 am-2 pm 1 Session