Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Dive into Excel with a guided exploration of how to create a new document and use the quick access toolbar, ribbon, and spreadsheet grid. This course will cover the basics of an Excel document including entering and formatting data and numbers, utilizing multiple pages and using Excel productively. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Mobile devices have become our schedule keepers, navigation devices, cameras, entertainment centers, alarm clocks and money managers. This hands-on class will show you functions you can use on a daily basis and offer you the tools to learn more advanced tricks at your own pace. Bring your charged Android smartphone. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Cable or satellite television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover viewing options that are free or much lower in cost. We'll discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get the internet without cable, how to view television channels on your computer and much more. Find out why, and how, thousands of people are ditching cable forever. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Following the Beginning Excel class, this course will cover a more in-depth look at the offerings within Excel, including formulas, tables, calculations and conditional formatting. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Register and pay for the class through the link below. For decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a staple of science fiction stories, but thanks to modern advances in computational capacity and storage capabilities, it's becoming a reality. Today, there are examples of artificial intelligence all around us. The purpose of this course is to provide you with an artificial intelligence practical knowledge foundation. This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications like chatbots and recommendation engines. See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence/

Register and pay for the class through the link below. Here's your chance to learn how to program the easy way in C++. Introduction to C++ Programming is a project-oriented course. You'll get right to programming in this course—even if you have no prior programming experience! Before you know it, you'll be putting together programs, and you'll see how easy programming really is. See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/c-plus-plus-programming-introduction/

Register and pay for the class through the link below. Have you ever seen a terrific-looking brochure or newsletter and wondered how it was made? Chances are the designer used Adobe InDesign CC, the industry-standard desktop publishing software through Creative Cloud. Learn how to use Adobe InDesign CC to create professional-quality letterhead, brochures, forms, eBooks, business materials and more. See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/introduction-indesign-creative-cloud/

Register and pay for the class through the link below. Learn to use key features of QuickBooks Online and gain hands-on experience creating invoices, receipts, and statements; tracking payables, inventory, and receivables; generating reports; and more. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or need a quick refresher, this course will empower you to take control of your business's financial accounting, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform. See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/quickbooks-online/

Learn practical steps to safeguard your personal information and devices from online threats. Covering topics like password security, safe browsing habits, recognizing phishing scams, and protecting your home network, this class is designed for private citizens who want to enhance their online security. No technical experience is required—just a desire to stay safe in today’s digital world! Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Register and pay for the class through the link below. Games can be found on computers, the web, gaming consoles, and virtually every mobile tablet and phone. Industry forecasts indicate that gaming will be worth close to $100 billion dollars in the next two years. Talented, creative, and enthusiastic people are in great demand in this industry. Whether you want to start your own independent game project in your basement or work with a small creative team or for a large game development studio, this course will prepare you to start developing your own games. See requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/game-development-introduction/

This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to programming concepts using Python. Students will learn foundational coding skills through engaging, hands-on exercises and create a small project to showcase their knowledge. Topics Covered: Proposal for Community Education Courses • Session 1: Basics of programming and Python setup. • Session 2: Variables, data types, and basic input/output. • Session 3: Conditional statements and loops. • Session 4: Functions and error handling. • Session 5: Working with lists and dictionaries. • Session 6: Mini-project development and wrap-up. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.