|
- Branding with Generative AI Series
-
Fee: $99.00
Dates: 4/2/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: Main Building
Instructor: Holly Wasinger
In this series of short courses you will learn basics of AI image generation by completing personal branding projects for your small business, organization, side hustle, or passion project. You will create striking visual assets that reflect your brand aesthetic and values through text-to-image and image-to-image projects. Complete your branding assets using the best free browser-based applications. Choose one project to get a feel for AI image generation, or take the complete series to create a complete personal branding kit.
This series includes 3 courses:
ACC On-Campus Course
Instructor Website
- Students must bring a tablet or laptop to class.
- Students will receive an install email a week before class with links and instructions to install software.
- All of the browser-based design tools are free.
- AI engines that we will use to create projects start out with a free trial or free credits, but may require the purchase of additional credits or a subscription after generating a limited number of images.
- Students should be prepared to pay up to $15 to fully explore and experience a specific project using a specific tool.
|
|
|
- Personal Branding: Business Portraits and Brand Persona
-
In this course you will define your brand values and create a personal brand that reflects these values. Using a selfie and AI image-to-image generation you will learn to create a series of business portraits for yourself reflecting your professional persona, or you can opt to create a fictional brand ambassador that embodies your brand values.
ACC On-Campus Course
Instructor Website
- Students must bring a tablet or laptop to class.
- Students will receive an install email a week before class with links and instructions to install software.
- All of the browser-based design tools are free.
- AI engines that we will use to create projects start out with a free trial or free credits, but may require the purchase of additional credits or a subscription after generating a limited number of images.
- Students should be prepared to pay up to $15 to fully explore and experience a specific project using a specific tool.
|
|
|
- Professional Branding: Logos and Colors
-
In this course, you will create a logo using AI text-to-image generation, then convert it to a vector graphic using a browser-based free app. Using color symbolism, you will create a brand color palette that reflects the values of your business.
ACC On-Campus Course
Instructor Website
- Students must bring a tablet or laptop to class.
- Students will receive an install email a week before class with links and instructions to install software.
- All of the browser-based design tools are free.
- AI engines that we will use to create projects start out with a free trial or free credits, but may require the purchase of additional credits or a subscription after generating a limited number of images.
- Students should be prepared to pay up to $15 to fully explore and experience a specific project using a specific tool.
|
|
|
- Social Media Assets and Business Cards
-
Fee: $39.00
Dates: 4/16/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Main Building
Instructor: Holly Wasinger
In this course you will learn to create backgrounds and banners in your brand aesthetic to present a consistently professional presence across platforms using AI text-to-image. Bring your logo (or make one in Professional Branding: Logos and Colors) and we will create matching business cards!
ACC On-Campus Course
Instructor Website
- Students must bring a tablet or laptop to class.
- Students will receive an install email a week before class with links and instructions to install software.
- All of the browser-based design tools are free.
- AI engines that we will use to create projects start out with a free trial or free credits, but may require the purchase of additional credits or a subscription after generating a limited number of images.
- Students should be prepared to pay up to $15 to fully explore and experience a specific project using a specific tool.
|
|
|
- Using Chat GPT for Business Writing
-
Fee: $299.00
Dates: 4/16/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Instructor: Jamal Bowen, Lynn Wilson
Leverage the power of AI to lighten your mental load and focus on what truly matters. In this workshop, you'll learn how to craft effective ChatGPT prompts to stay ahead of the competition and develop innovative solutions. Discover how successful entrepreneurs use ChatGPT to save time, boost productivity, and drive revenue growth like never before.
ACC Virtual Course
Instructor Website
|
|
|
- The Realities of Business Ownership: What No One Tells You
-
Fee: $59.00
Dates: 7/15/2025 - 7/22/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 2
Building: Main Building
Instructor: Vic Calonder
Turning your dream of owning a business into a reality can quickly become overwhelming if you haven't prepared for the "hidden" challenges that come with it. In this course, you'll learn what most business guides leave out—the practical, everyday realities that could make or break your success. Led by an instructor with 20 years of experience in bank lending and as a former restaurant owner, this class offers a no-nonsense approach to understanding the true demands of business ownership.
Key Takeaways:
- The True Realities of Business Ownership: Insights into what owning a business is really like, beyond the dream.
- Creating a Realistic Business Plan: Learn how to develop projections, marketing strategies, and assess demand for your product or service.
- Strategic Partnerships: Understand the essential team members you’ll need—CPAs, bookkeepers, marketers, and more—and how to find them.
- Managing the Unexpected: Prepare for things outside your control, like weather, competition, bad employees, and taxes.
- Cash Flow & Financial Projections: Learn how to forecast your finances and plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance: Find out how much time to realistically dedicate to your business and avoid burnout.
By the end of this course, you'll be better equipped to tackle the challenges of running a business and avoid the costly mistakes that many first-time entrepreneurs make.
ACC On-Campus Course
|
|
|
- Starting and Building Right: A Two-Part Guide to Business Setup and Growth
-
Fee: $59.00
Dates: 8/21/2025 - 8/28/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: Main Building
Instructor: Stephanie Dahl
Dive into the essentials of starting and running a business with our two-part course designed for both budding entrepreneurs and established business owners. In the first part, "Setting the Foundation," we focus on guiding you through the proper setup and understanding of crucial legal documents necessary for launching your venture. You will gain clarity on business structures, essential contracts, and compliance, ensuring you start with a solid foundation. The second class will focus on, "Running and Growing Your Business," where we shift gears to explore strategies for growth in your business. From risk management to scaling strategies, this course empowers you to navigate the challenges of business operations with confidence, paving the way for sustainable success.
ACC On-Campus Course
Instructor Website
|
|
|