This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Must have skills to succeed in the workplace including the ability to create, edit, and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, documents in MS Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of applications is the most used software tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of MS Office change over time. Master the most common uses so that you can work faster and more efficiently and can take your computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging. You will leave class with a set of skills that are a workplace requirement in today’s fast-paced ever-changing environment and will enable your future career success.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Mastering Microsoft Excel                $245

          Mastering Microsoft Word                $245

          Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint        $245

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/Index.cfm/Sanford

Class runs:  June 2, 2025 through Aug 29, 2025

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst.   You’ll first learn about relational database structures, the history and uses of Structured Query Language, and how to use Structured Query Language to create a database, add records to database tables, and how to use SQL queries to extract meaningful data from database tables.  You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You’ll also learn how to alter data in a database and how to gather significant statistics from data stored in a database. Finally, you'll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. This certificate will enhance your competitiveness in the field of database administration and data analyst jobs.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Introduction to SQL - $245

          Intermediate SQL - $245

          Advanced SQL - $245

Classes go through the following dates for certificates:

     May 5 - Aug 1

     June 2 - Aug 29

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.

Registration can be done up to a week after class starts.

Advanced Excel contains tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and then find the answers to your most difficult questions. Learn required business functions along with the tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time by protecting your data and know with assurance that the entered data is accurate without any errors.

For full details, see; https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Acquire advanced techniques in web design and development. Topics include the responsive design process, advanced layout, and design features using the Bootstrap framework, exploration of CMS frameworks, and industry standard technologies and frameworks. 

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up on one week past the class start date.

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard for designing logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards, or any other vector graphics for print or web. Adobe InDesign works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly and allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively edit, retouch, and enhance existing images or create your composite digital artwork. Access to the Adobe software tools is required.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Adobe Illustrator Essentials - $225

          Adobe InDesign Essentials -  $225

          Adobe Photoshop Essentials - $225

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/Index.cfm/Sanford

June Class runs:  June 2, 2025 through Aug 29, 2025

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Online users say a website’s design is the number one criterion for deciding whether a company is credible or not, according to recent research. Understanding what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in today’s market of highly saturated digital competition.   First, discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. After the first course, you will have the info you need to plan and design effective web pages.   Then find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications. Take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.   Finally, learn about the responsive design process, advanced layout, and design features using the Bootstrap framework. Plus explore CMS frameworks and industry standard technologies and frameworks. 

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Introduction of Web Design - $245

          Intermediate Web Design - $245

          Advanced Web Design - $245

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

Class runs:  June 2, 2025 through Aug 29, 2025

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.   During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.    After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. 

June class runs:  June 2, 2025 through August 29, 2025

For full details, see: https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Gain new insights, experiences and advanced tips for helping yourself and others to work from home.  Find out the 5 bad habits too many remote workers and their managers acquire from lack of experience, tools and expertise. Then acquire the latest strategies for communicating with remote workers.   Come away with a deeper understanding of this enormous cultural and work shift going on in the workplace and in society.