13 Online registration opens Monday, Jan. 6 at jjc.edu/ContinuingEd COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Entrepreneurship Certificate (MGT 2024) Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas and a checklist for going into business. Then learn how to create a business plan, including assessing business feasibility and prepare the management and financial plans. Take home a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand. Offered in partnership with LERN. T1 Feb. 3-May 2 Online $499 Social Media for Business Certificate (MGT 7882) Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. From Facebook to Twitter (X), blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing and make a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Offered in partnership with LERN. T1 Feb. 3-May 2 Online $499 Travel Agent Training Travel and tourism make up one of the world's largest industries. While some travelers book their own trips, travel agents still play a major role in luxury, corporate and group travel. With the industry positioned to grow, there's never been a better time to become a travel agent. During this online course you will gain a deep understanding of both travel and tourism, so you can help clients research, plan and book their trips. Offered in partnership with ed2go. For details and registration, visit careertraining.ed2go.com/ctp-1419/ and search "travel agent." Ongoing Online $2,245 Nonprofit Administration Certificate in Nonprofit Administration (MGT 5180) With more than 4,000 nonprofit organizations within the JJC district, the need for trained leadership, staff and volunteer boards is paramount to help them be efficient, raise more money and ultimately serve our community. We will take a deep dive into nonprofit administration, financials, board governance, fundraising and overall best practices. This course is appropriate for current and future staff, as well as volunteer board members and fundraising committees. T1 6-9p.m. W Main April 2-May 7 $349 Computers & Technology Artificial Intelligence Everyday AI (MGT 3810) In this 3-week course, you will learn about the basics of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its practical applications in everyday life. The course will cover topics such as generative AI basics, tools such as Midjourney, Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, prompting engineering best practices, and examples of how AI tools can save you time. We'll go through a couple real world examples such as planning a vacation and job searching. Bringing a personal laptop is recommended for getting the most out of this class. T1 6:30-8p.m. T Main March 18-April 1 $99 Crafting Your Personal Brand with ChatGPT for Career Growth (MGT 2058) In this dynamic 4-week webinar, discover how to elevate your personal and professional brand by harnessing the power of cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT. Learn how to build a compelling case for who you are—much like a detective assembling evidence—by articulating your unique strengths and values. Through hands-on activities and discussions, you’ll craft persuasive narratives and create impactful social media content that resonates with your audience. This course will equip you with the tools to confidently communicate your personal brand with authenticity, precision and clarity, helping you stand out in today’s competitive digital landscape. Whether you're just starting or seeking to refine your online presence, this course offers practical strategies for building and evolving a brand that truly reflects you. T1 8-9p.m. T Webinar March 4-25 $79 T2 1-2p.m. W Webinar March 5-26 $79