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.

Increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display, and calculate your data into useful information. Consolidate data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve spreadsheet appearance to make content easier to understand for your target audience.

Full info here:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/SanfordI

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.

Conquer the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. Explore a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.

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.

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

Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization using social media. Let your instructor guide you in exploring major social media, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs, and LinkedIn to engage your customers or clients and keep them interested in your organization or business. You’ll find out the advantages and disadvantages of each, and learn what’s right for your work and kind of organization.  

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.

Draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards, or any other vector graphics for print or web. Set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type, and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. 

For full details, see:  https://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 class 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.

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.  Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.

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

          Introduction to Social Media - $195

          Integrating Social Media in Your Organization - $195

          Marketing Using Social Media - $195

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

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

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