SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP | WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN | DIGITAL MARKETING | CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Classes are offered through Metropolitan Community College and are only available online and accessible to everyone. Online classes require a smartphone, PC/Mac, or tablet with audio and video capabilities, internet connection of, at least, 25mbps, and Zoom or Google Meet.
FALL SESSION
Google at Work
October 25, 2023
5:45pm - 8:45pm
$59
Want to learn how digital marketing can extend your business reach? We will explore how the craft of writing intriguing social media posts, properly implemented SEO, and some Google tools can set you apart from the crowd. Additionally, your websites and social media pages will be constructively critiqued with goals assigned. Money and time saving tips also included. You will need a Gmail account (you will need to log into your account in order to access Google tools).
WINTER SESSION
HTML Basics and Website Builder Preparation
January 9, 2024
5:45pm - 8:45pm
Want to build a website? Start here! Learn how websites work by learning the basics of HTML in addition to how to best organize and optimize your files (images, text documents, etc). Additionally, we will explore keyboard shortcuts and other tips to simplify tasks.
NOTE: This class is REQUIRED to enroll in "Build Your Own Website with Weebly" and "Build Your Own Website with Google Sites"
Build Your Own Website with Weebly
January 10 - 17, 2024
5:45pm - 8:45pm
Learn how to build a basic yet aesthetic website from start to finish with Weebly. We will explore design consistency, proper URL naming and acquisition, image editing, logos, build (using Weebly), add-ons (Google calendar, PayPal buttons, etc.), proofing, and publication. Remember, this is a basic website, not an ecommerce powerhouse! Students will need to know their way around a computer and will be tasked with creating a folder on the desktop, downloading files from the internet, creating a Weebly account, and several other advanced beginner/intermediate level items during this class.
Prerequisite: HTML Basics and Website Builder Preparation.
Build Your Own Website with Google Sites
January 11 - 18, 2024
5:45pm - 8:45pm
Learn how to build a basic yet aesthetic website from start to finish with Google Sites. We will explore file organization. design consistency, proper URL naming and acquisition, image editing, logos, build (using Weebly), add-ons (Google calendar, PayPal buttons, etc.), proofing, and publication. Students will need to know their way around a computer and will be tasked with creating a folder on the desktop, downloading files from the internet, creating a Google account, and several other advanced beginner/intermediate level items during this class.
Prerequisite: HTML Basics and Website Builder Preparation.
Digital Marketing Tools to Grow Your Business
January 24 - 31, 2024
5:45pm - 8:45pm
Want to learn how digital marketing can extend your business reach? We will explore how the craft of writing intriguing social media posts, properly implemented SEO, and some Google tools can set you apart from the crowd. Also, how ChatGPT and Canva can aid in some tasks. Lastly, your websites and social media pages will be constructively critiqued with goals assigned. You will need a Gmail account (you will need to log into your account in order to access Google tools).