Career and Technology   

Excel is an amazing, powerhouse program that can be used in many parts of our daily lives. In this introductory class, we will learn how Excel is set up, enter and format data, execute basic formulas, and then explore some of the powerful features available in Excel. 
Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (versions 2024 or 365).
 

Continue your Excel journey in the second class of the series and enhance your comfort level when working with data. This class will teach you how to work with several functions, sort and filter data, apply conditional formatting, and start working with PivotTables. 
Prerequisite: Excel I or working knowledge of topics covered in Excel I.
Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (versions 2024 or 365).
 

Learn how to use today’s free AI tools to make budgeting simpler, clearer, and less stressful. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll practice using AI to build a realistic personal budget and translate financial jargon into plain language—no math or technical background required. Using free versions of tools like Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT, you’ll see practical ways AI can help you identify and categorize your spending, explain your bills, and navigate complex financial websites. A strong focus is placed on safety and privacy, including what not to share, how to redact documents easily, and how to avoid bad deals and misinformation.
 

In Excel III, we will work with more functions, including nesting functions, utilizing data validation, creating VLOOKUPs & XLOOKUPS, and diving deeper into Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.
Prerequisites: Excel I & Excel II, or working knowledge of topics covered in both classes.
Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (versions 2024 or 365).
 

Welcome to a transformative course designed to elevate how you think, write, and connect with people. This dynamic class does not have a pre-requisite, and it is open to learners at all levels. It pairs the sharp precision and clarity of critical thinking with a positive, appreciative lens of human emotions. This helps you to deconstruct complex arguments, uncover hidden assumptions, and easily spot the logical fallacies that render daily dialogue irrelevant or stall it altogether. You will immediately see the benefits in your coursework and gain a noticeable boost in flow and clarity of thought that directly translates into sharper and more polished assignments. Ultimately, this course enables you to unlock deep self-awareness and construct flawless and strong arguments. At the end of the course, you will become a highly effective and persuasive
communicator, in both your academic and everyday life. Please join us and discover the true power of your voice!
 

Fundraising is most effective when it is built on genuine connection rather than a simple exchange of funds. Instead of viewing donors as mere funding sources, this session equips you to view them as vital partners in your mission. You will explore how long-term donor engagement built on radical trust, shared values, and consistent, meaningful communication creates a resilient foundation for your organization’s future. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, you will discover how to move past the anxiety of "the ask" and step into authentic partnership building.
 

Learn podcasting from Anthem Award-winning podcast producer John Yeager! This course will include background on podcasting, industry trends, and a discussion of whether you should or shouldn't produce a podcast. Each class will feature a guest speaker with real-world podcasting experience, along with plenty of time for questions. 
 

Have you ever listened to a commercial, animation, or audiobook, and thought, “I wonder if I could do that?” Voice acting can be a flexible way to earn money from home. This introductory class answers questions about getting started, competition, and equipment. In a 90-minute, one-on-one session, you’ll meet a professional voice actor via live video chat and learn industry trends and home setups. You’ll explore voiceover styles, read a script, and receive coaching and feedback. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo.
After registering for the class,  you will be contacted by VFA to schedule the class.
Participants must be 18 or older. 
Requirements: Students must have internet access and video chatting capabilities using a method such as: Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/Mobile), or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS).

From Applicant to Accepted

Start any quarter, at any part of your journey.

Are you just starting out and want to know if medicine is for you? Are you at the end of your journey and need some blunt honest feedback on your application before you
submit? Or are you somewhere in between? Regardless of where you are at, come join our supportive Postbacc community and dedicated STEM faculty. Get started today!

Please email Postbacc@edmonds.edu with any questions! A new aspect this year is that Dr. Glen Tamura MD, PhD is available to mentor students who are one year away from applying.

Everyone is accepted- Cost $65 per quarter. Scholarships are not currently available, but we are working on obtaining funding.

This program pairs the tailored 1:1 advice of a high-end consulting firm with the local medical community and classes at Edmonds College. It will help you strengthen your foundations, evoke your strengths, and prepare you for the healthcare field. After working in healthcare for over 40 years, Julie has built an expansive network of all kinds of professionals. Her students describe her as "demonstrating boundless generosity with what she knows and who she knows." Whether you find yourself looking for mentors or volunteer opportunities, she has someone you have just got to talk to.

What we offer:

• Strong connections in different healthcare settings around the Seattle area.
• Mentors from UWSOM
• Guest speakers from graduate programs students are interested in.
• Advising from UWSOM Admissions Committee alumni
• MCAT workshops and access to free Princeton Review MCAT prep courses
• Assistance with our students’ personal statements/activities and secondaries, so students
• not only write their story, but their best story.
• Access to to an online community through Discord as well as in person events
• Secondaries Club. Where students come together to discuss the essays they are writing
• and for accountability to turn them in on time.
• Continual individualized recorded mock interview assistance
• A community of support after students submit their application
• A certificate of completion

Class begins in less than 2 business days or is already in session... Please call 425.640.1243 or email comed@edmonds.edu to register.

VFA will contact students directly to schedule the 90-minute one-on-one session.

Class begins in less than 2 business days or is already in session... Please call 425.640.1243 or email comed@edmonds.edu to register.

Class schedule sent separately; sessions online via Zoom and Canvas