15 Online registration opens Wednesday, Dec. 3 at jjc.enrole.com COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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 1-May 6 $349 Writing Effective Grant Proposals (Online) Preparing successful grant proposals to receive funding from corporations or foundations requires careful research, meticulous preparation and graceful writing. Many grant requesters have a limited understanding of the proposal writing process, and as a result, their worthy causes lose out. If you learn how to avoid the errors that lead to the rejection of your proposal, you will be better prepared to help the causes you most admire. This course will walk you through all of the essential steps, including an important discussion of what you must do when the grant arrives. Offered in partnership with ed2go. For details and registration, search “grant proposals” at ed2go.com/jjciet. Ongoing Online $154 Computers & Technology Artificial Intelligence Unlock the Power of Generative AI (MGT 3811) Discover how to boost your productivity, spark creativity and save time with generative AI! In this engaging 3-week course, you’ll learn the essentials of generative AI, master prompt crafting and explore real-world ways to use AI tools like Gemini and Notebook LM. Whether you're curious about AI or ready to put it to work, you'll walk away with the skills and confidence to use it daily—and a project to show for it! By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use free AI tools for a specific scenario of your choosing. Here are a few examples: supercharge your job search, get help writing a book, support your small business marketing, streamline research and build a learning plan for a professional certification. Come curious; leave empowered. If you have your own laptop, please bring it to the class. A Google account is suggested but not required. T1 6-7:30p.m. T,R Main March 24-April 9 $159 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 March 16 & 23 $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 Feb. 2-March 27 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 ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Instructor-Moderated or Self-Guided Six-Week Format Discussion Areas Monthly Start Sessions www.ed2go.com/jjciet Hundreds of classes available online! To view and register for online career training programs such as Freight Broker/Agent Training, HVAC/R Certifi ed Technician, Residential Technician and much more, visit: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ctp-1419
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