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Many people do not view nonprofits as a business, which can create problems. A nonprofit MUST be run in a business-like manner to ensure success and survival. This workshop will show you how nonprofits are a business, with some variations from a for-profit business.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Age range: 18+

Dive into the world of AI-powered marketing and media creation. Learn to craft engaging social media posts, design visuals, and generate video content using AI tools. This class is ideal for entrepreneurs, educators promoting programs, and professionals managing brand awareness with limited resources and time.

Age range: 18+

Do you want an overview of the needs, processes, requirements, and planning for creating, incorporating, and applying for nonprofit status with the IRS and state for the organization? This workshop will provide information to understanding what lies ahead.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee.  

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+

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+

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to:

• register for a FREE ChatGPT account
• input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses
• build creative content, from stories to marketing copy
• determine its capabilities and limitations
• understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT

There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! 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. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor will send a zoom link before class.

Age range: 16+

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to:

• become a “published” writer overnight
• submit manuscripts the correct way
• find the right publisher for your work
• write irresistible query letters
• determine when and how to get an agent
• 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer

If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. 

Age range: 16+

Want to know why creators and marketers say a blog is the best type of website? Whether you want a website for personal or professional use, discover how a blog makes it easy to share your products, services, writing, pictures, and videos with family, friends, organizations, and customers. Find out the four most popular ways to use a blog to make money and how a blog makes your search and social media marketing easier! Topics include blogs for business, blog ads, blogs for marketing, and building blog communities.

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

Location, Location, Location!

Learn how to buy low-cost, high-cash-flow, and appreciating rental properties in the fastest-growing “Boomtown” markets in the country. After your initial purchases, within 2–6 years, you can either do a cash-out refinance or a 1031 tax-deferred exchange to leverage and scale into more properties. Repeat this process every 2–6 years, and you may be able to retire in 10–15 years—living life on your own terms. The only way to achieve this is by buying in the right “Boomtown” growth markets. We will reveal the top 4 housing markets where this is possible.

About your Instructor:
Seewing Yee, Bachelors (B.B.A.) in Accounting and a Masters (M.S.) in Taxation,  He conducts over 200 real estate seminars each year throughout California at over 30 adult schools, colleges and universities for the past 20 years.

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.

Age range: 18+

 

Location, Location, Location!

Learn how to buy low-cost, high-cash-flow, and appreciating rental properties in the fastest-growing “Boomtown” markets in the country. After your initial purchases, within 2–6 years, you can either do a cash-out refinance or a 1031 tax-deferred exchange to leverage and scale into more properties. Repeat this process every 2–6 years, and you may be able to retire in 10–15 years—living life on your own terms. The only way to achieve this is by buying in the right “Boomtown” growth markets. We will reveal the top 4 housing markets where this is possible.

About your Instructor:
Seewing Yee, Bachelors (B.B.A.) in Accounting and a Masters (M.S.) in Taxation,  He conducts over 200 real estate seminars each year throughout California at over 30 adult schools, colleges and universities for the past 20 years.

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.

Age range: 18+

 

Bundle and Save! Take all three of our Career Reinvention Series classes:

• Strategic Job Search & Personal Branding 

• Redefining Your Professional Path 

• Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

By choosing this option, you are saving over 15% percent, bringing the cost from $354 for all three classes to $299. You can choose to attend the section for each class that works best for your schedule. Each class has 2 options: 

This course guides you through a reflective and practical process for redefining career goals, identifying transferable skills, and exploring new industries or roles that align with their evolving values. Learn how to assess opportunities, expand your networks, and design a transition plan that balances purpose with practicality. The course integrates local examples and supportive peer dialogue to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction as you pursue new professional pathways.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify transferable skills and strengths relevant to new or emerging industries.
• Analyze personal and professional motivations to clarify meaningful career goals.
• Build a professional narrative that connects past experience to future aspirations.
• Create an actionable transition plan that includes reskilling, networking, and exploration
• steps.
• Apply reflective and purpose-driven decisionmaking to guide long-term career reinvention.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Strategic Job Search and Personal Branding
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

 

This course guides you through a reflective and practical process for redefining career goals, identifying transferable skills, and exploring new industries or roles that align with their evolving values. Learn how to assess opportunities, expand your networks, and design a transition plan that balances purpose with practicality. The course integrates local examples and supportive peer dialogue to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction as you pursue new professional pathways.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify transferable skills and strengths relevant to new or emerging industries.
• Analyze personal and professional motivations to clarify meaningful career goals.
• Build a professional narrative that connects past experience to future aspirations.
• Create an actionable transition plan that includes reskilling, networking, and exploration
• steps.
• Apply reflective and purpose-driven decisionmaking to guide long-term career reinvention.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Strategic Job Search and Personal Branding
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

 

Learn how to navigate today’s competitive job market through a structured, purposeful approach. You will learn how to define clear career goals, identify industries and organizations aligned with their strengths, and apply proven job search strategies that save time and produce results. You will also be introduced to practical branding techniques, such as refining resumes, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and using storytelling to convey value along with modern tools, including AI platforms, to enhance efficiency. Participants will leave with a personalized job search roadmap and actionable next steps for their career journey.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Develop a targeted job search plan aligned with personal goals and market trends.
• Use modern tools including AI and digital job platforms to research, apply, and track opportunities efficiently.
• Identify industries, roles, and organizations that match individual strengths and career direction.
• Refine resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to communicate professional value clearly.
• Apply storytelling and personal branding techniques to stand out in competitive job markets.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Redefining Your Professional Path
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

Learn how to navigate today’s competitive job market through a structured, purposeful approach. You will learn how to define clear career goals, identify industries and organizations aligned with their strengths, and apply proven job search strategies that save time and produce results. You will also be introduced to practical branding techniques, such as refining resumes, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and using storytelling to convey value along with modern tools, including AI platforms, to enhance efficiency. Participants will leave with a personalized job search roadmap and actionable next steps for their career journey.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Develop a targeted job search plan aligned with personal goals and market trends.
• Use modern tools including AI and digital job platforms to research, apply, and track opportunities efficiently.
• Identify industries, roles, and organizations that match individual strengths and career direction.
• Refine resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to communicate professional value clearly.
• Apply storytelling and personal branding techniques to stand out in competitive job markets.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Redefining Your Professional Path
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

This course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to use AI platforms, data research tools, and virtual communication technologies to prepare for applications and interviews effectively. Learn how to enhance resumes and cover letters using AI assisted editing, practice interview questions with digital simulators, and apply real-time feedback to refine their communication skills. By combining innovation with strategy, you will leave the course prepared to present yourself professionally and confidently in any interview environment.

By the end of this course, you will....

• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI, résumé scanners) to refine resumes, cover letters, and interview responses.
• Apply data-driven research to identify hiring trends, company cultures, and role requirements.
• Strengthen overall digital literacy and familiarity with modern job platforms.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interview techniques in simulated digital settings.
• Apply AI-supported tools ethically and responsibly during the job search and hiring process.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Strategic Job Search & Personal Branding
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

This course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to use AI platforms, data research tools, and virtual communication technologies to prepare for applications and interviews effectively. Learn how to enhance resumes and cover letters using AI assisted editing, practice interview questions with digital simulators, and apply real-time feedback to refine their communication skills. By combining innovation with strategy, you will leave the course prepared to present yourself professionally and confidently in any interview environment.

By the end of this course, you will....

• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI, résumé scanners) to refine resumes, cover letters, and interview responses.
• Apply data-driven research to identify hiring trends, company cultures, and role requirements.
• Strengthen overall digital literacy and familiarity with modern job platforms.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interview techniques in simulated digital settings.
• Apply AI-supported tools ethically and responsibly during the job search and hiring process.

Age range: 18+

Other Career Reinvention Series Classes: 

• Career Reinvention Series | Strategic Job Search & Personal Branding
• Career Reinvention Series | Using AI & Technology to Prepare and Interview

Bundle and Save!

Click here to Bundle all 3 Career Reinvention Series Classes and save 15%.

Do you want or need to create content for your website, newsletter, or social media but struggle to do so? In this class, you’ll discover the five steps used by the pros to produce articles, blog posts, product descriptions, social media posts, and more. Starting with the basics, this class will show you the five essential steps to writing, formatting, choosing images, and creating a calendar for scheduling. You’ll learn about writing, photography, audio, video tools, and posting content applications. 

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

Discover the best copy/paste, drag and drop website builders that will meet your needs and create an appealing, modern, dynamic, small business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top Website and E-commerce Store builders. Determine the best planning and layout for your site’s specific requirements, with an attention-grabbing Initial Focal Point. Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, and the Tips and Traps, Dos and Don’ts of website design. Discover the #1 Secret to a successful website! Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle.Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  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. 

Age range: 18+

 

Self-publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies for future use are included in class fee.

Prerequisite: participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published," which is offered right before this class. 

Age range: 16+

 

We are back to our travels! However, many people will not travel unless they book a tour, take a cruise, or travel with a friend who knows the destination. Travel & tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry. Learn how to earn income as a tour director. Work part-time or full-time leading tours for major companies. Plus, learn how to get a FREE tour by promoting trips for tour companies or putting together trips on your own for friends, family or groups. Work for a company or learn how to start your own business. Instructor Gina Henry leads tours worldwide for major tour companies as well as her own tour business of 30 years. Tuition includes a digital book "Get Paid To Be a Tour Guide & Travel Free."

Age range: 18+

Learn how Gina has taught her way around the world & paid for vacations and travel to 100 countries. Teaching English can be a high paying career or simply a great way to travel free. English is the world’s business & travel language. Being able to speak English helps people get better paying jobs & life changing choices. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English! You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language. However, getting certified can help you make more money & get a job faster and easier. There are now many excellent affordable online certification programs. Plus, make money teaching English online, earn a free vacation, a 2-month paid summer job, or full-time work that earns up to $90K a year. Learn about the best paying jobs, how to promote your teaching qualifications, the best certification programs (online & in person) and specific hiring organizations. Gina teaches this online class while she is traveling around the worldwide. Tuition includes her digital book "Get Paid To Teach English" (valued at $39.95). 

Age range: 18+

 

A class for anyone interested in starting a business from home!

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover:

• more than 250 legitimate home business ideas
• mandatory legal documentation
• many ways to market your product/service
• how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This course is LIVE REMOTE during the date and time listed. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.  

Age range: 16+

We’re back to our travels, but everything is getting more expensive. So how do we make our travel free and even make money while we are traveling? Learn how to find the deep travel discounts motivating us to see the world. If you are retired, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she has traveled for free to 104 countries and all 50 states. Plus learn important tips on travel safety, trip insurance, affordable retirement opportunities & other inspirational life enhancing strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours, cruises & more! Volunteer, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teach English, mystery shopping, importing, drop shipping & remote employment opportunities.

Gina teaches this online class while she is traveling all over the USA & worldwide. Tuition includes her 100-page digital book "How to Travel Free & Make Money Traveling," which provides names, phone numbers, and websites of all of the contacts you need to put this practical information to use (valued at $39.95). 

Age range: 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.  

Age range: 16+

 

Discover the potential of AI tools in this introductory session designed for professionals, educators, and small business owners. Learn how to integrate AI into your daily tasks, from simplifying workflows to boosting creativity and productivity. By the end, you’ll understand how to interact with AI tools effectively and explore their endless possibilities.

Age range: 18+

Add some spark to your future!
Have you heard of others talk about TIG or MIG welding and wondered what those were? Technically speaking, those are called Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). These two welding process are used throughout the manufacturing, construction, research, energy, transportation, aviation, food, pharmaceutical and defense industries.

These welding processes are capable of joining most metals and are within your reach! Are welding skills something that could expand what you currently have in your personal skills tool bag or resume? Would knowing more about welding help you understand the hardware you help design or build? Would knowing more about welding help you communicate or collaborate more effectively with your peers on the shop floor? Is welding something of interest and you have always wanted to give it a try? Now is that time!

• “Learn by Doing” hands-on welding experience
• Lecture discussions to support welding lab
• Basic Welding Joints and Welding Symbols
• Welding Power Sources & Equipment
• Welding Inspection & Testing
• Welding of Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminum
• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Welder Qualification
• All materials & equipment supplied

This welding course is based upon work supported by the NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program under Award No. DE- NA0004160, which is a collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to provide deployment of workplace skills in context to the work done at LLNL.

 

Learn the nine steps professionals use to market any business or organization online. For beginners and others looking to improve, we'll cover the most popular online tactics from SEO, advertising, social media, channels, affiliates, e-commerce, content marketing, and the #1 marketing approach recommended by Google and others. This course will help you get started and take your marketing up a level, help you learn how to do it yourself, or help you hire and manage an agency to do the work for you. This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

In this workshop, instructor and professional voice coach, John Morris, will share a comprehensive introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting followed by hands-on experience using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

This course is live-remote. The instructor will send you a meeting link prior to the beginning of class. 

Age range: 18+

In this workshop, instructor and professional voice coach, John Morris, will share a comprehensive introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting followed by hands-on experience using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

This course is live-remote. The instructor will send you a meeting link prior to the beginning of class. 

Age range: 18+

 

This 3 week course will provide a basic overview of certain fundamental aspects of both Civil and Criminal law. The course will explore the California court system in detail and provide a general overview of both Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure in California. It will also introduce you to specific areas of substantive law, including Criminal Law, Torts, and Family Law. Age range: 18+

 

Apps for iPhones and Android are in great demand. Let Bob teach you to take your app idea from concept to market and turn it into income. Learn to develop your idea using new tools for making apps with little or no programming experience. Discover what makes a successful app, how to find a market for your application, get it on the iTunes or Google Play Store and promote and price your app to generate the most revenue. Tuition includes a class workbook.  Age range: 18+

If you’ve got a way with words and love to write, freelance writing has emerged as a significant force in the gig economy, offering flexibility, independence and away to make money online and offline, for supplemental income or a full-time career. You
’ll learn the top 10 areas of freelance writing, as well as how to create writing samples and pitches/queries, develop your freelance writing “brand,” and find reliable job boards and avoid content mills. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, and include links to more than 1,000 ways to get paid as a freelance writer. 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. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Age range: 16+

If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. You will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 

Prerequisite: Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor. This is offered right before this class. 

Age range: 16+

Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and social media sites to market anything from businesses and non-profits to books and bands! Discover how Likes, follows, shares, and comments affect your organic marketing and how to use paid advertising. Find out the audience demographics for the most popular social media sites, and learn about tools like RSS that professionals use to automate their social media marketing. 

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

Add some NDE skills to your personal toolbox! Have you heard of others talk about NDE or Nondestructive Evaluation and wondered what that was? How do you inspect something without destroying the part or making it unusable? Are there ways to see inside a weld or component  without cutting it open? Are there ways to check on a component without taking it out of service? You have just assembled something with a pressure boundary, but you want to check to make sure it does not leak. Nondestructive Evaluation is capable of doing all that and so much more. With a little training, these skills and are within your reach! Is this something of interest and you have always  wanted to learn more about it? Now is that time!

Learn hands-on skills and knowledge in;

• Visual Testing (VT)
• Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Eddy Current Testing (ET)
• Leak Testing

Age range: 18+

This NDE course is supported by the NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program under Award No. DE- NA0004160 which is a 
collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to provide deployment of workplace skills in context to the work done at LLNL.

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital art with our Procreate course designed for interior design students! This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create stunning digital artwork on your iPad using Procreate, a digital art application. You will learn how to navigate the Procreate interface, use essential drawing tools, and understand the fundamentals of color theory. Dive into hands-on exercises and guided tutorials designed interior design students to master techniques such as sketching, painting, and blending. Explore the power of layers, brushes, and special effects to add depth and dimension to your creations. With personalized feedback and support from your instructor, you will gain confidence and proficiency in using Procreate to release your creativity. By the end of the course, you will have the tools and convenience to create stunning digital art pieces that showcase your unique style and vision. As an interior design student, learning ProCreate can significantly benefit  you by producing quality design sketches, elevating your design workflow and becoming more confident in your skills, building you a strong portfolio, and making you more competitive in the design industry.

Course Materials:

• Apple iPad + Apple Pencil
• Procreate app installed on your ipad, priced at $12.99 (one-time purchase): Please note that the app works only on Apple iPad and must have an Apple Pencil, too. The app is not compatible on other tablet, chromebook or laptop.

Age range: All those 18+ are welcome!

Course modality: This is a hybrid course, meaning you can join in-person or live remote. 

A project manager’s mission is to bring ideas to life in a professional setting; they are the facilitator and coordinator of teams that have been assigned to deliver something of value to an organization. Therefore, project managers require leadership and critical thinking skills in order to bring the experiences of many together, taking great ideas and turning them into reality. During this course, you will work in small teams throughout to apply what is being taught in simple case studies. When the course is complete, you will have the confidence and skills needed to deliver immediate value, and you will earn professional development hours should you decide to pursue your PMP® certification.

For those new to project management, you will come away with…

• the knowledge and skills to lead smaller projects with a low degree of complexity and risk.
• the basics of the project management discipline,
• having practiced different methods and tools and built a tool chest ready to apply to your first project management assignment.
• 20 professional development hours towards your PMP® certification requirement

For seasoned project managers, you will…

• earn 20 professional development hours to apply in obtaining or maintaining a certification
• (For people that engage as stakeholders) fine-tune critical thinking skills that focus on projects
• build insight into problem areas to be watchful of
• learn how to ask more pointed questions.

Career Outlook:

Project managers with formal training and credentials stand out in the market. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is considered the global gold standard in certifications, but obtaining this credential requires formal project management training and demonstrated experience in the discipline.

Based on the 2023 salary survey performed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), 66% of respondents reported compensation increases over the past twelve months, with 61% stating greater than 5% increases. In the United States, the median income of project managers without a PMP® was reported to be $90,000 and with a PMP® $130,000.

Included Resources:

Included in the course tuition is a flash drive containing new tools to use while starting your careers in project management. The instructor becomes a part of your professional network via LinkedIn and email.  

Age range: 18+

A project manager’s mission is to bring ideas to life in a professional setting; they are the facilitator and coordinator of teams that have been assigned to deliver something of value to an organization. Therefore, project managers require leadership and critical thinking skills in order to bring the experiences of many together, taking great ideas and turning them into reality. During this course, you will work in small teams throughout to apply what is being taught in simple case studies. When the course is complete, you will have the confidence and skills needed to deliver immediate value, and you will earn professional development hours should you decide to pursue your PMP® certification.

For those new to project management, you will come away with…

• the knowledge and skills to lead smaller projects with a low degree of complexity and risk.
• the basics of the project management discipline,
• having practiced different methods and tools and built a tool chest ready to apply to your first project management assignment.
• 20 professional development hours towards your PMP® certification requirement

For seasoned project managers, you will…

• earn 20 professional development hours to apply in obtaining or maintaining a certification
• (For people that engage as stakeholders) fine-tune critical thinking skills that focus on projects
• build insight into problem areas to be watchful of
• learn how to ask more pointed questions.

Career Outlook:

Project managers with formal training and credentials stand out in the market. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is considered the global gold standard in certifications, but obtaining this credential requires formal project management training and demonstrated experience in the discipline.

Based on the 2023 salary survey performed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), 66% of respondents reported compensation increases over the past twelve months, with 61% stating greater than 5% increases. In the United States, the median income of project managers without a PMP® was reported to be $90,000 and with a PMP® $130,000.

Included Resources:

Included in the course tuition is a flash drive containing new tools to use while starting your careers in project management. The instructor becomes a part of your professional network via LinkedIn and email.  

Age range: 18+

A project manager’s mission is to bring ideas to life in a professional setting; they are the facilitator and coordinator of teams that have been assigned to deliver something of value to an organization. Therefore, project managers require leadership and critical thinking skills in order to bring the experiences of many together, taking great ideas and turning them into reality. During this course, you will work in small teams throughout to apply what is being taught in simple case studies. When the course is complete, you will have the confidence and skills needed to deliver immediate value, and you will earn professional development hours should you decide to pursue your PMP® certification.

For those new to project management, you will come away with…

• the knowledge and skills to lead smaller projects with a low degree of complexity and risk.
• the basics of the project management discipline,
• having practiced different methods and tools and built a tool chest ready to apply to your first project management assignment.
• 20 professional development hours towards your PMP® certification requirement

For seasoned project managers, you will…

• earn 20 professional development hours to apply in obtaining or maintaining a certification
• (For people that engage as stakeholders) fine-tune critical thinking skills that focus on projects
• build insight into problem areas to be watchful of
• learn how to ask more pointed questions.

Career Outlook:

Project managers with formal training and credentials stand out in the market. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is considered the global gold standard in certifications, but obtaining this credential requires formal project management training and demonstrated experience in the discipline.

Based on the 2023 salary survey performed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), 66% of respondents reported compensation increases over the past twelve months, with 61% stating greater than 5% increases. In the United States, the median income of project managers without a PMP® was reported to be $90,000 and with a PMP® $130,000.

Included Resources:

Included in the course tuition is a flash drive containing new tools to use while starting your careers in project management. The instructor becomes a part of your professional network via LinkedIn and email.  

Age range: 18+

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. 
•  #2 pencil

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. 
•  #2 pencil

Explore how AI can transform the way you conduct research and analyze information. This session will guide you in using AI to find relevant data, simplify complex materials, and produce actionable insights. Whether you’re a business owner making strategic decisions or an educator curating knowledge, this class will enhance your capabilities. Age range: 18+

We'll explore Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Google Ads to help drive traffic to your site, how to find and use keywords, and why a landing page is valuable. Gain insight into why you should be using email marketing, what makes a successful opt-in newsletter, and how you can build one for pennies. Find out what the best e-commerce sites are for selling and your options. We'll compare search, social media, and email opt-in so you can understand what each offers for your online marketing.

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

This class is a step-by-step introductory course designed for those with little to no experience in 3D modeling. Those interested in interior design and architecture, even hobbyists and DIY enthusiast, will find the course helpful; you will explore the world of 3D modeling and master the basics of SketchUp, a user-friendly and powerful 3D modeling software. Over the duration of the course, students will learn how to navigate the SketchUp interface, create and manipulate 3D models, apply textures and materials, and generate wonderful perspective views for presentation purposes. 

By the end of this course, students will have acquired essential skills in 3D modeling:  

• Proficiency in using SketchUp tools and commands. 
• The ability to create basic 3D objects and interior related elements and some architectural components. 
• Techniques for applying materials and textures to models. 
• Methods for creating detailed and accurate 2D and 3D drawings. 
• The capability to produce high-quality 3D models for presentations and client proposals.

This course equips students with the foundational knowledge needed to confidently use SketchUp for personal projects, academic assignments, or professional tasks in interior design and architecture. 

This is a HYBRID course. You can join the class in person or LIVE REMOTE. 

Materials:

1. Desktop PC or laptop with internet connection (computers will be provided for in-person students , or students can bring their own laptop)
2. SketchUp Free web-based software (cost: free) : limited access to other features. Students should create an account through sketchup.com either before class or on the first day of session. 
3. SketchUp Studio for Students* : 1-year license download for only $55. This includes a Pro account meaning unlimited access to almost everything including 3d rendering. Students need to produce proof school registration. (*This is totally optional and depends on student's own preference)

Age Range: 18+

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Age range: 16+

Strategy involves identifying essential objectives and executing them effectively. Achieving this requires alignment among Projects, Portfolios, and overarching Strategies. This program focuses on establishing that alignment to transform strategic plans into tangible results.

In this one day seminar, engage with strategy across portfolios, programs, and projects, integrating your diverse experiences and objectives into a structured plan. By reviewing and applying strategic tools, you will develop the ability to implement these methods effectively in professional environments. Learn the leadership skills needed to sucessfully execute strategy. Moreover, gain insights into the influence of organizational culture, the importance of maintaining focus and position, constructing product and service models, and understanding how organizational size affects implementation. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Who is this class for? Strategic management is applicable across all organizational levels and types, including both for-profit and nonprofit entities, and is not limited solely to senior executives.

Age range: 18+

Strategy involves identifying essential objectives and executing them effectively. Achieving this requires alignment among Projects, Portfolios, and overarching Strategies. This program focuses on establishing that alignment to transform strategic plans into tangible results.

In this one day seminar, engage with strategy across portfolios, programs, and projects, integrating your diverse experiences and objectives into a structured plan. By reviewing and applying strategic tools, you will develop the ability to implement these methods effectively in professional environments. Learn the leadership skills needed to sucessfully execute strategy. Moreover, gain insights into the influence of organizational culture, the importance of maintaining focus and position, constructing product and service models, and understanding how organizational size affects implementation. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Who is this class for? Strategic management is applicable across all organizational levels and types, including both for-profit and nonprofit entities, and is not limited solely to senior executives.

Age range: 18+

How does your board function? The board is legally and functionally responsible for everything in the organization, yet many board members do not know or understand their roles and responsibilities. This class will cover the basic information to improve your board. Valuable for board members, Executive Directors and anyone considering joining a nonprofit board.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Age range: 18+

Do you want an overview to learn, understand or review the techniques and functions of operating and managing a nonprofit organization? This class can be valuable for staff, volunteers, Board members, and those considering starting a nonprofit organization.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Age range: 18+

 

Working remotely is now the thing. Why not add travel into the mix? Join thousands of individuals taking their work with them and hitting the road. Be "location independent". Learn the “how to” of living on the road, remote jobs that can pay your way, where to stay, how to handle your finances, downsizing & more. Instructor Gina Henry has been a digital nomad for the last seven years and highly recommends the digital nomad lifestyle as remote work has become even more popular during and after COVID. Tuition includes a digital book "Work Remotely and Become a Digital Nomad" (valued at $39.95). 

Age range: 18+