Professional Education   

AI tools change every few months, but the skill that doesn't expire is knowing how to learn any of them. This hands-on workshop teaches adaptability: the discipline of learning any AI tool fast instead of memorizing one app. Your instructor is a Silicon Valley engineer with 25+ years adapting to automation changes across R&D labs and consulting contracts where immediate delivery was never optional. That same adaptability is what this course is built on. You'll co-edit professional documents with AI in real time, customize AI to remember your work style across sessions, and build structured prompts that turn generic answers into professional output, along with privacy configuration and cost strategies most users never discover. You walk away with prompt templates, a cost-routing guide, and an artifact you built with AI, ready to use Monday. Live demos preview AI agents like Hermes and Claude Code handling multi-step work for you, a glimpse of advanced courses. No experience or laptop required.

Age range: 18+

Are you already a Notary and looking for ways to increase your income? Make the most out of your notary commission by becoming a certified Loan Signing Agent. You’ll have an instructor in real time teach you how to notarize loan documents and give you a simple strategy and all the tools you need to launch your new business as a Loan Signing Agent. Our expert teachers are seasoned in the business; they'll teach you the process of completing a signing, best practices in the industry, and how to get loan signing assignments. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course. Topics include:

• Notarize a loan package from any bank successfully every time
• The dos and don'ts of the profession
• What to discuss with your clients
• How to develop your own business
• Getting signed up with busy signing agencies

Cost: $129, includes materials fee. Your materials fee includes a digital workbook, practice loan documents, and a Certificate of Completion. 

  Prerequisite: You must have completed the "Becoming a Notary Public' seminar prior to taking this class or are currently a licensed CA notary. Age range: 18+

Whether you are asking for organizational contributions, selling school fundraising items, putting on an event, or other requests, is asking for and bringing in funds to support your organization or program a challenge? You are not alone. You don’t have to apologize when asking for support and contributions for your organization. In this course you will learn techniques to bring in funds and resources for your project or organization. This workshop is valuable for staff, boards, volunteers, and anyone who is involved with raising funds for your nonprofit organization.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Ages 18+

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. This course is LIVE REMOTE during the date and time listed. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.  

Ages 16+

Learn the fundamentals of Live Scan fingerprinting in California with our 2-hour training class. Get step-by-step guidance on certification requirements, hands-on practice with fingerprint equipment, and expert insights. Includes cost to complete Fingerprint Rolling Certification through CA Department of Justice.

Age range: 18+

Have you ever thought about becoming your own boss? Have you been laid off recently and are ready for a fresh start? This course will show you how to take control of your career and financial future through the power of franchising — a proven business model that turns ambition into ownership.  In today’s uncertain job market, especially with technology layoffs on the rise, franchising offers a reliable, structured path to entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to leverage established systems, training, and brand recognition to launch a business with built-in support and a higher chance of success.

Age range: 18+

Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.

This Secretary of State approved class will prepare you to take the exam again by reviewing all relevant notary law. Renewing notaries are required to take the exam and be fingerprinted again. Your commission must be current to qualify for the class.
Please note: Must be 18+. Live Scan fingerprints are required. This can be done after the notary exam. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants. 

Cost: $95 collected at time of registration with Community Education: This covers the live stream seminar, reservation for the in-person exam, and digital materials. 

There is a $40 exam fee. This is collected by your exam proctors on exam day. Check or money order made payable to the Secretary of State only. No cash or credit/debit cards accepted.

The total cost of the course is $135.00. 

Important, Please Read: After registering with Community Education at Las Positas College, create an account using this link to access the educational site created by NPS (optional). You'll find cheat sheets, practice exams, and short PowerPoint presentations to maximize your learning experience: www.notarypublicseminars.com/signup .

Bring the following items to take the exam:

• Proper ID, which may be one of the following: State-issued Driver’s license or ID card, Canadian or Mexican Driver’s license, U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government, or U.S. military ID card
• One 2 x 2” color passport-size photograph. You may not use the photo that is in your current passport. You need a separate photo that is standard passport size that is given to the Secretary of State proctor as part of your exam application.
• Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State for $40. Retake fee is $20. 
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