NEW — Digital Marketing microcredential

Writing for Work Reporting

Cost: TBD

Writing for work requires a professional focus on correct, concise writing in a variety of different formats. You will learn the fundamentals of workplace reporting skills, including a review of plain language principles, advanced grammar, and the revision and editing process. The course covers critical listening and minute-taking along with the essentials of various types of reporting.

Grant Writing

Cost: TBD

Develop grant writing skills to secure funding from government agencies and private foundations. In this course, you will learn to match grantors to funding objectives, write a letter of inquiry, and produce a persuasive grant proposal that includes a budget, schedule, data visualization, and video.

Illustrator for Graphic Design

Cost: TBD

You may know Illustrator as Adobe’s vector image creation program, but it’s much more than just that. With its amazing image creation tools, powerful effects and ability to export resolution-independent artwork, Illustrator really is the workhorse of the Creative Suite. Through online video tutorials, this course will explore these capabilities with weekly exercises designed to utilize the tools the way a graphic designer uses them. Along the way, we’ll discuss some of the principles of design and how to apply them.

Photoshop for Graphic Design

Cost: TBD

Photoshop is the most widely used program in the creative industry. Adobe’s flagship image editing program can adjust, enhance and export any image, large or small. It is the one you need to know if you are going to work as a graphic designer. Through online video tutorials, this course will explore Photoshop’s capabilities with weekly exercises designed to utilize the tools the way a graphic designer uses them. Along the way we’ll discuss some of the principles of design and how to apply them.

InDesign Level 2

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: InDesign Level 1 is required to take this course.

Continue your skills training in Adobe InDesign by learning how to manage long content and develop better page layouts for print and on-screen. Design documents that inform and entertain by using essential design principles for page layout and use InDesign’s interactive features to create informative and shareable presentations.

This second level of InDesign training builds on the essential skills from level one in which you will build an informative multi-page document for print and make it interactive for screen.

Presentation and Pitches

Cost: TBD

Getting ahead in work and life requires the ability to present your ideas in clear, concise, and meaningful ways that make a strong impact on listeners. In this micro-course, you will learn key presentation skills and formats, including pitches. You will practice your speech preparation, body language, vocal variety, and impromptu speaking skills. A working web cam and microphone are required for this course because you will need to present to the class using video.

Content Promotion

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have English 12 with a C+.

Learn the best strategies for promoting content via social media and other avenues. In this course, you will learn how to promote your content through planning and scheduling a social media campaign. You will become familiar with the tools required to plan content promotion effectively and efficiently.

Building a Website in WordPress

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: This course requires students to have a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite. Minimum computer requirements to support Adobe Creative Suite are: 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU; 2.0GHz, Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) or Mac 10.13.6 or later, 8GB RAM, nVidia GTX 1050 or equivalent, 1920x1080 resolution monitor, and a stable high-speed internet connection.

Learn how to build a responsive WordPress site that looks great on all devices without any code. In this course you will learn:

• how to navigate around the WordPress dashboard
• what everything does and how to use it
• how to create pages and posts, and understand the difference between the two
• to understand plugins/themes and how to find and install them

No prior WordPress knowledge is required as everything will be covered in the class. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to build and launch their own small-scale website or blog.

Social Media Content Writing

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have English 12 with a C+.

Learn to write compelling posts for social media. In this course, you will examine the different social media platforms to determine their advantages and disadvantages. You will learn to write concise and engaging posts using the conventions common to the most popular social media applications, and you will adapt material to write the text for a mini-social media campaign.

Indesign Level 1

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: This course requires students to have a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite. Minimum computer requirements to support Adobe Creative Suite are: 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU; 2.0GHz, Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) or Mac 10.13.6 or later, 8GB RAM, nVidia GTX 1050 or equivalent, 1920x1080 resolution monitor, and a stable high-speed internet connection.

Start your journey to designing professional-level documents for print and screen using the industry-standard layout program from Adobe. This course introduces you to Adobe InDesign CC, the leading software used by designers to create all forms of media from stationery packages and printed brochures to online presentations, magazines and book publications.

The first level of this course introduces practical skills needed to set up files for real-life print projects and digital media by developing a simple company flyer and brochure. You’ll learn essential typographic terminology, colour theory and how to apply graphic design principles for effective layout.

Web Writing Fundamentals

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have English 12 with a C+.

Learn to write clear, concise, and meaningful web copy that achieves your communication goals and meets the needs of the audience. In this course, you will explore how to analyze an audience and anticipate their communication needs, use plain language, and adapt your writing for different purposes.

Digital Communication

Cost: TBD

Learn to communicate in virtual team settings communicate across boundaries, time zones, technologies, cultures, disciplines, and professional contexts. In this course, you will explore best practices for video conferencing for different purposes, including meetings, presentations, and workshops. We will also assess and use a variety of current videoconferencing platforms.

Team Tools

Cost: TBD

Connect with your teams using digital tools that engage and empower. From MS Teams and MS Outlook to Slack and Asana, find out how these platforms streamline tasks, enhance communication and create efficiency. Collaborate using videoconferencing at its best with Zoom, Google Meet and GoToMeeting. Love your virtual space, embrace your people, and boost your productivity.

Photoshop Essentials

Cost: TBD
Prerequisite: This course requires students to have a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite. Minimum computer requirements to support Adobe Creative Suite are: 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU; 2.0GHz, Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) or Mac 10.13.6 or later, 8GB RAM, nVidia GTX 1050 or equivalent, 1920x1080 resolution monitor, and a stable high-speed internet connection.

Explore the world's most popular professional digital-imaging program used in the creative industry. In this course, you'll create modern, edgy photographic looks with Photoshop. Develop your skills from basic image manipulation, tools such as effects, channels and filters, blending skills using masks, create sophisticated multi-layered images and portrait retouching. A great course for anyone wanting to broaden their creative skills and get exposed to graphic design, advertising, or marketing.

Measuring the Impact of Your Social Media

Cost: TBD

Explore proven marketing skills for today's market. In this course, you will examine viral, social, and authentic marketing strategies. Learn how to engage with current and potential customers using a variety of channels and platforms.