If you've ever been intimidated by Adobe InDesign or Illustrator check out this class! This class is specifically for beginners who want to explore the benefits and fundamental usage of Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. Both of these programs are great for learning the basics of graphic design. A general overview of the programs will be taught as well as what to use the programs specifically for. You will either need an Adobe membership for InDesign & Illustrator or sign up for a free limited trial the day of the course.

Lifelong Learning partnered with Route 93 to offer CDL educational training opportunities to GFC MSU students and the community through a combination of classroom and hands on training instruction. Please review the attached syllabus for detailed information. Download Syllabus Download CDL Info

This is a beginning class on computers. It will include how files on a computer are organized and how to create a file system as well as basics of effective and safe Internet use. Copying and pasting, dragging and dropping, and using search terms to find items on your computer, as well as the Internet, will be covered.

What do Human Resource Professionals do? Oh the many hats that generalists can wear; recruiting, staffing, performance reviews, discipline, reward, motivation, training, coaching, benefits, payroll, compliance, policy and procedures, and on and on. Come learn the basics about the different areas of HR to help stir you down the specialty path of your interests.

Safe Zone is an educational program provided by the Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center. The purpose of Safe Zone is to foster safe and inclusive environments in the surrounding communities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning people and their friends and families. In Safe Zone trainings we teach participants about LGBT topics including, but not limited to: what sexual orientation and gender are as well as what that means for individuals and the spaces they navigate. We also talk about how to be an ally for people that may not be understood or may not have a voice in our communities. The purpose of the Safe Zone Training program is to create allies for oppressed, marginalized, and silenced groups. Allies are remarkably effective at promoting positive change in the dominant culture. Safe Zone acknowledges the intersectionality of diversity by educating and fostering respect for multifaceted personal identities (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic identity, class, religion, ability status, etc.). By placing a Safe Zone sticker or button on an office door, backpack, or laptop, Safe Zone allies signify they are someone who will support and advocate for people with oppressed, marginalized, or silenced identities. The class gives 3 CEUs per the state of Montana for licensed therapists. Download Syllabus

Safe Zone is an educational program provided by the Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center. The purpose of Safe Zone is to foster safe and inclusive environments in the surrounding communities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning people and their friends and families. In Safe Zone trainings we teach participants about LGBT topics including, but not limited to: what sexual orientation and gender are as well as what that means for individuals and the spaces they navigate. We also talk about how to be an ally for people that may not be understood or may not have a voice in our communities. The purpose of the Safe Zone Training program is to create allies for oppressed, marginalized, and silenced groups. Allies are remarkably effective at promoting positive change in the dominant culture. Safe Zone acknowledges the intersectionality of diversity by educating and fostering respect for multifaceted personal identities (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic identity, class, religion, ability status, etc.). By placing a Safe Zone sticker or button on an office door, backpack, or laptop, Safe Zone allies signify they are someone who will support and advocate for people with oppressed, marginalized, or silenced identities. The class gives 3 CEUs per the state of Montana for licensed therapists. Download Syllabus

This training is designed for building maintenance personnel, company maintenance supervisors, hospital and school administrators, and church officials. The training will help prepare individuals to take the exam for the boiler operator's license.

Strategic marketing and public relations are key to getting funding and public support. This class will teach you how to put together a communication plan that works in our local market.

In this class you will learn the best ways to get your message through to state legislators and our members of Congress. They want to hear from you!

We will cover the basics of Excel and Word. In Excel, you will learn how to make a budget using a spreadsheet. In Word, you will learn how to write a document, insert pictures and other basics. You will learn about the different basic functions of the ribbon.

Those young kids just don't know what hard work looks like. Old people are stuck in the past. Which of these statements is correct? There are no generalized concepts that describe each generation and we can learn to work together effectively. The fact is, we all are in the same workforce and great things can come from understanding, empathy, and effort.

Come learn the basics of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and OneDrive (cloud storage) and sharing documents. This is an introduction class. Please have a Hotmail, Outlook, Live, or MSN account before you come. Go to outlook.com to create one. Bring your own computer if you like. Download Syllabus

Have you always wanted to be the supervisor or manager that seems to always get the job done with great support from team members? Well now you can! During this time you will learn the difference from being a "manager" and a "leader." We will do practical applications and lots of hands-on training.

You went to school to prepare for your career, now it’s time to prepare for your retirement. Learn about the many ways to save for retirement — advantages and disadvantages of each. This comprehensive course helps you see the "big picture." It examines many aspects of personal finance and explains how they all can work together to create an integrated retirement plan. Topics include saving money on taxes, managing investment risk, Social Security claiming strategies and protecting your assets from long-term care expenses. Above all, helping you assess your financial situation so you can develop a plan to achieve your goals. All ages welcome! Cost of class includes a comprehensive retirement manual. Download Syllabus

You went to school to prepare for your career, now it’s time to prepare for your retirement. Learn about the many ways to save for retirement — advantages and disadvantages of each. This comprehensive course helps you see the "big picture." It examines many aspects of personal finance and explains how they all can work together to create an integrated retirement plan. Topics include saving money on taxes, managing investment risk, Social Security claiming strategies and protecting your assets from long-term care expenses. Above all, helping you assess your financial situation so you can develop a plan to achieve your goals. All ages welcome! Cost of class includes a comprehensive retirement manual. Download Syllabus

Graphic design is one of those skills you wish you had but it seems so far beyond you. Well, not anymore! Using the free desktop and mobile app Canva, you can create simple and beautiful flyers, posters, Facebook ads, Instagram posts and so much more! Learn how to utilize this free program and how to design something that will complement your business or personal endeavors. We will go over the basics of font choices, color palettes, composition, and printing your designs. By the end of this class, you should have a solid understanding of how to use Canva and be able to produce simple but high quality graphics.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is the largest tax reform bill passed by Congress since 1986. Any new law, particularly one as far reaching as this one, will provide many planning challenges and opportunities. This class will help demystify the new tax law. We'll discuss how these wide-ranging changes could affect your financial future, and ways to maximize the benefits available, and minimize any costs. We'll look at more than 20 significant changes to the code and the impact these changes will have on nearly every person and business. This class will answer these important questions: How do these laws affect me? Will these laws cost me money or will I benefit? How can I position myself to benefit even more? What do I need to change now and in the future? What do I need to worry about? As tax season approaches make sure you know the new rules and are able to make informed decisions. It's your money!

Join Health and Life Coach Devorah Werner for a fun and inspiring journey and uncovering your inner dreams and desires. Workshop objectives: 1. Discover how this tool can positively impact your goals. 2. Tap into your creative potential. 3. Optimize your inner wisdom.