15 COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Computers & Technology Artificial Intelligence Everyday AI: Turn Ideas into Action (MGT 3840) NEW! This two-night course will show you how to use free AI tools—like ChatGPT and NotebookLM— to make life a little easier and creative projects a lot more achievable. You’ll learn how to use AI to brainstorm ideas, draft and improve writing, organize thoughts, and get clarity on goals like writing a book, leveling up a job search, or launching a new business idea. Each night features hands-on demos and strategies you can use long after the class ends. No jargon, no pressure—just practical guidance and real examples. If you've already been using ChatGPT or other basic AI tools and want to get to the next level, this two-night class will get you started. If you have your own laptop, please bring it to the class. A Google account is suggested but not required. T1 6-8p.m. T,R Main July 21 & 23 $79 Basic Skills Computer Basics (COMP 2420) Start from scratch or brush up on your computer skills in this hands-on introduction to computers. Begin with the basics of understanding when to right click or double click, how to log off and switch users, create passwords to secure your computer and how to save and retrieve files. Learn to customize your workspace and use a word processor to create, print and edit files. Gain an understanding of file structures so you can easily move, sort, delete, restore and search for files. Conquer navigating the internet safely as you learn new skills to improve your browsing experience, including mastering how to send and receive emails with attachments. You will also be introduced to Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. T1 8:30a.m.-4p.m. M Romeoville July 20 & 27 $299 Gaming & Web Design (Online) Certificate in Basic Game Design (MGT 2026) Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. You will discover resources for developing game design, as well as identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will learn the basics of the design process, learn about the main video game genres and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. Offered in partnership with LERN. T1 June 1-July 31 Online $399 Creating Web Pages Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create and post your very own website. This course will help you plan the content, structure and layout of your website; create neatly formatted text; build links and add color, graphics and tables; as well as understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO. Offered in partnership with ed2go. For details and registration, search “Web Pages” at ed2go.com/jjciet. Ongoing Online $147 Google (Online) Getting Started with Google Workspace In a business environment, using Google Workspace—a web-based suite of applications designed for different types of work—can significantly increase your productivity. In this training course, you will learn about the many free apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Contacts, Calendar, Meet and Chat) that Google makes available on the web and how to put them to work for business, hobbies and personal projects. You will find out how to use each of the most popular Google apps and how they fit together to support each other and make things easier for you—from sending email messages to creating business and personal documents to sharing files and more. Offered in partnership with ed2go. For details and registration, search “Google” at ed2go.com/jjciet. Ongoing Online $164 Online registration opens Wednesday, March 25 at jjc.enrole.com
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