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Build practical project management skills and prepare for the next step in your professional development through the three-course Comprehensive Project Management series, which includes Essentials of Project Management, Advanced Project Management, and PMP/CAPM Exam Prep. Participants are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.

Participants who complete all three courses receive 35 hours of project management education, which may be applied toward the education requirements for PMP® or CAPM® certification. Certification requires a separate application, additional eligibility requirements, and successful completion of the applicable Project Management Institute exam. Participants should review current PMI requirements before enrolling for certification purposes.

Build practical project management skills and prepare for the next step in your professional development through the three-course Comprehensive Project Management series, which includes Essentials of Project Management, Advanced Project Management, and PMP/CAPM Exam Prep. Participants are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.

Participants who complete all three courses receive 35 hours of project management education, which may be applied toward the education requirements for PMP® or CAPM® certification. Certification requires a separate application, additional eligibility requirements, and successful completion of the applicable Project Management Institute exam. Participants should review current PMI requirements before enrolling for certification purposes.

Build practical project management skills and prepare for the next step in your professional development through the three-course Comprehensive Project Management series, which includes Essentials of Project Management, Advanced Project Management, and PMP/CAPM Exam Prep. Participants are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.

Participants who complete all three courses receive 35 hours of project management education, which may be applied toward the education requirements for PMP® or CAPM® certification. Certification requires a separate application, additional eligibility requirements, and successful completion of the applicable Project Management Institute exam. Participants should review current PMI requirements before enrolling for certification purposes.

Enhance your team's performance and project outcomes by learning how to host impactful project retrospectives. We'll explore the critical importance of reflecting on past projects to inform and improve future efforts. Discover how to create a well-structured agenda, navigate the three essential components of a retrospective, and establish ground rules that encourage open communication. You'll also learn best practices for conducting a retrospective, identifying actionable items, and determining next steps.

Move beyond casual conversations with Claude AI and learn how to use it for practical, productive work. Explore how to structure conversations, work with documents, organize ongoing tasks with Projects, verify AI-generated information, and understand how Claude handles your data. Bring a real task, such as a letter, plan, or research question, and use Claude to complete it during class. Optional one-on-one help will be available during the one-hour lunch break.

This course is offered in person at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco or online from anywhere via Zoom.

Learn how to use Google Workspace to communicate, organize, and collaborate more effectively in your business. Explore professional email with your own domain, shared file organization in Google Drive, scheduling with Google Calendar, and real-time collaboration in Google Docs and other Workspace tools. The class will also help business owners using free Google tools decide whether a paid Google Workspace account meets their needs. Optional one-on-one help will be available during the one-hour lunch break.

This course is offered in person at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco or online from anywhere via Zoom.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Learn to manage your organization’s Facebook and Instagram presence more efficiently with Meta Business Suite. Set up and organize your account, schedule posts in advance, respond professionally to messages, and use Insights to understand what reaches and engages your audience. The class also offers practical guidance on when paying to boost a post may be worthwhile. Optional one-on-one help will be available during the one-hour lunch break.

This course is offered in person at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco and online from anywhere via Zoom.

Build practical confidence using the Microsoft Office programs businesses rely on every day. Learn to manage email and calendars in Outlook, create and format professional documents in Word, and organize information and use basic formulas in Excel. The class also covers sharing and moving content between programs and introduces Copilot’s AI features within Microsoft 365. Optional one-on-one help will be available during the one-hour lunch break.

This course is offered in person at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco or online from anywhere via Zoom.

This course offers an overview of the most important things for those who don’t manage projects but would like to learn more about project management or who are just getting started.  This will set you up with the information you need to begin your project management journey!  Learn what a project manager’s role is, how to adjust when projects go off track, and all the basics to initiate, plan, and close your projects.  You’ll even get to know more about the difference between Waterfall and Agile project management.

This course is offered online by the Process Alchemist. The meeting link will be available after you register.

Turn your channel idea into published content through a day of hands-on learning. Learn to set up a YouTube channel, plan content, record effective videos with your phone, edit with free tools, upload videos, and write searchable titles and descriptions. The class also provides a realistic introduction to building an audience and earning money from YouTube. Optional one-on-one help will be available during the one-hour lunch break.

This course is offered in person at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco and online from anywhere via Zoom.

In this project management course, you will learn how to set your team up for success by mastering the art of tracking team member assignments and planning headcount.  We’ll cover key strategies for managing team availability, setting utilization goals, and making allocation adjustments. You'll explore how to effectively assign tasks, utilize placeholders, and navigate timesheets. Learn the importance of having a strategic approach to resource planning and gain the skills needed to forecast future headcount and ensure project success.