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  • Become an Optical Assistant
  • Fee: $135.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Become an Optical Assistant
  • Fee: $135.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
  • Fee: $135.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
  • Fee: $135.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn from a national grant consulting veteran how you can use a basic knowledge of grant and proposal writing to become an expert grant consultant. This course will provide easy-to-follow instructions on starting your own grant consulting business and reaching thousands of people with your work.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1018081
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Increase your income while working from home by starting a grant writing consulting business.


    Good grant writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use a basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the red-hot grant consulting field.

    The course will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You'll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees. This is one field where your creative writing skills can literally touch thousands of people and make a true difference in their quality of life.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    What Does a Grant Consultant Do?

    In this lesson, you'll learn about the credentials and skills needed to become a successful grant writing consultant. You'll also learn how to use your grant writing skills in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors to generate cash flow for your new business. Step-by-step, this first lesson teaches you what business structures and services to consider as you develop your grant writing consulting business.

    Finding the Resources You Need to Succeed

    This lesson will talk about how to choose the office resources you need to succeed as a grant writing consultant. You'll learn how to find training to sharpen your skills and explore top reference materials used by leading grant writing consultants. You'll also learn how to keep your new business afloat by carefully allocating your funds for the right tools of the trade.

    Setting up an Efficient Home Office

    In this lesson, you'll learn how to set up an efficient work area and plan your first day as a paid grant writing consultant. You'll also learn how to turn a living or storage area of your home into productive workspace. It's important to have an organized area where you can manage your revenue-producing projects from start to finish, and this lesson will show you how to get it set up.

    Linking Your Experience With Grant Writing Projects

    In this lesson, you'll begin to assess your grant writing experience, knowledge, and skills. You'll learn how to use your job experience to target clients and how to expand your services beyond writing proposals. This lesson is about linking your experience with paying projects-making money for what you love to do, day after day.

    Setting up Client Fees

    This is perhaps the most important lesson. You are well on your way to becoming a successful grant writing consultant-managing your own business. This lesson will teach you how to set marketable fees for each of the services you offer so you'll make money as a grant writing consultant-regardless of where you live or the state of the economy. You'll learn how to set your fees based on your costs, expertise, and project type and learn when to adjust your fees so you still make a profit. Most importantly, you'll see where to draw the line and just say no to a prospective client.

    Marketing Your Consulting Services

    In this lesson, you'll learn how to market and promote your grant writing consulting business. You'll also learn how to take some critical pre-marketing steps, including writing a marketing plan.

    Developing Consulting Opportunities

    This lesson will teach you how to search for and develop consulting opportunities. You'll learn how to use the Internet and newspapers to find new clients, and how to present your services so effectively that clients will hire you sight unseen.

    Writing Contractual Agreements

    In this lesson, you'll learn how to write contractual agreements. You'll review basic contract language and the different types of contractual agreements to help you understand the purpose and limitations of a written contract. Most importantly, you'll learn how to create a contract template so you can quickly draft a contractual services agreement ready for signatories.

    Projects That Bring in Quick Money

    This lesson will show you how to make cash start flowing into your new business within the first 90 days. It'll talk about how to differentiate between piece of cake projects and "like pulling teeth" projects. You'll learn which types of projects bring in quick money and how to discern between projects that are best for novices to take on at business start-up and those best handled by veteran grant writers.

    Building an Expert Reputation

    In this lesson, you'll learn how to build a reputation as an expert grant writing consultant. You'll explore Internet resources that will help you keep abreast of emerging trends. Most importantly, you'll learn how to implement a three-step plan that will help you to (1) expand your knowledge, (2) exceed your clients' expectations, and (3) make your skills and services visible.

    Managing Multiple Projects

    At this point, you are nearing the finish line for Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant. In this lesson, you'll learn how to manage more than one project at a time so you can become more profitable. This lesson covers it all: How to ask yourself the right questions to accurately calculate project timeframes; how to organize and prioritize your projects; even how to develop work habits that will help you meet deadlines when you're working on multiple projects.

    How and When to Expand Your Business

    This last lesson will teach you how to recognize the signs of business growth and the steps to take before planning for business expansion. You'll learn some strategic planning steps that will help you stay on top of small business trends, as well as stay on top of your competitors.


    What you will learn

    • Understand how to start your own home-based business
    • Learn what services to offer and how to set your fees
    • Discover how to find clients

    How you will benefit

    • Gain the skills you need to become an effective grant writing consultant who knows what services to provide and how to find clients
    • Open the door to new opportunities as a self-employed grant writing consultant

    Self-Study

 

  • Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
  • Fee: $125.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
  • Fee: $125.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn from an auction pro how to work from home or earn extra income by buying and selling goods online for top dollar. This course will teach you how to get noticed, value items, sell quickly, protect against fraud, and safely conduct financial transactions.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1017941
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Auction pros teach you how to work from home or earn extra income by buying and selling goods online.


    Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, this course will guide you every step of the way!

    In this course, you will gain all of the knowledge necessary for success in the online marketplace. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. Learning eBay's History and How to Navigate the Site
    2. Registration and Searching
    3. Auction Pages and the My eBay Section
    4. Bidding and Buying After the Auction
    5. Your First Sale
    6. The World of Digital Photography
    7. Basics of Pricing and Shipping
    8. Launching Your Auction
    9. Post-Sale Management
    10. Discussion Boards and Your Profile
    11. eBay Stores and Other Sellers' Resources
    12. Advanced Selling Topics

    What you will learn

    • Learn the fundamentals of buying and selling on eBay, and understand its advanced features
    • Discover how to buy and sell in an online auction and become confident in your ability to benefit financially
    • Learn how to create effective auction descriptions, and properly promote your listings for maximum exposure
    • Discover the art of proxy bidding, bid sniping, and other tips for winning an auction at the best possible price

    How you will benefit

    • Discover the secrets to making money from the comfort of your own home
    • Gain confidence in your ability to use online marketplaces and benefit from great deals
    • Learn how to connect with others in an online social community

    Self-Study

 

 

 

  • Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Hours: 24

    Discover how to use the same marketing tricks the big companies employ and create a personalized plan without clearing out your bank account. This course will help you master cost effective marketing strategies the provide results with hands-on activities and real-world examples.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1016771
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Discover small business marketing strategies that can help you attract attention, woo your target audience, grow your customer base, and expand your profits—all for little or no money.


    When it comes to marketing for small businesses, money isn't everything! In this course, you'll learn how to use the same marketing tricks the big companies employ—without making a big dent in your wallet.

    The small business marketing strategies you'll learn will fit into any budget—and some are even free! With the help of videos, spreadsheets, and hands-on activities, you'll build your skills in each lesson. You'll master cost-effective strategies including strategic partnerships, local marketing, search engine optimization, social networking, email marketing, lead generation, and niche marketing. Along the way, you'll see many real-world examples from other small businesses much like yours.

    Whether you're new to advertising or looking for a refresher, this course will make you a marketing pro. By the time you're done, you'll have a personalized plan of action for increasing your sales—all on a shoestring budget.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    Creating a Marketing Strategy

    If you own a small business and need to stretch your marketing dollars, you've come to the right place! In this lesson, you'll discover that you can promote your business effectively for just pennies—or sometimes even for free. The secret: a systematic marketing plan that targets your audience at every stage of the purchasing cycle.

    Getting Customers to Notice You

    The first step in successful marketing is getting people to notice you—and in this lesson, you'll look at three ways to achieve that goal. You'll start by learning how to create a great first impression, both in person and through your brand. Next, you'll find out how to position yourself as an expert in your field. Finally, the lesson will talk about using the media to promote your business.

    Leveraging Others

    Want to stretch your marketing dollars to the max? Then put the power of partnerships to work for you. In this lesson, you'll discover how to combine forces with other individuals or businesses to create exciting and effective marketing opportunities. In addition, you'll learn about enlisting other people in your place-based marketing and word-of-mouth campaigns.

    Creating a Website Designed to Sell

    These days, a website is an essential marketing tool for any business. Here's the good news: You can create an attractive, professional-looking website quickly and easily, for only a few dollars. You'll find out how in this lesson—and you'll also learn the ins and outs of obtaining a domain name, getting a matching email address, laying out your website, and finding a hosting provider if you need one.

    Driving People to Your Website

    When you're done creating your website, it's time for the next step: drawing traffic to it. In this lesson, you'll explore how to do this through on-page and off-page search engine optimization (SEO). In addition, you'll look at pay-per-click ads, banner ads, classified ads, videos, and a host of other low-cost or free ways to draw attention online.

    Finding Leads and Encouraging Sales

    Successful business owners master the art of finding and cultivating leads, and that's what this lesson will talk about. You'll investigate everything from old-fashioned fishbowls to Facebook Business pages and Twitter, and then learn about the pros and cons of email and direct mail marketing. Whether you're a traditionalist or a techie, you'll find an approach that's just right for you.

    Encouraging Repeat Business and Referrals

    Congratulations: You've scored a sale! Now, how can you keep your new customer coming back for more? This lesson will talk about inexpensive or free ways to generate repeat sales. In addition, you'll look at a variety of techniques for encouraging referrals. Finally, the lesson will talk about capturing your customer information in a database.

    Understanding Projections and Timing

    Some marketing efforts bring crowds of customers to your door. Others are a complete flop, wasting your time and money. How can you choose wisely? By doing some upfront analysis—and that's what this lesson will talk about. Once you complete this lesson, you'll be equipped with all the tools you need to choose marketing tactics that have a high potential for success. In addition, you'll learn why integrated marketing gives you the best results and find out how to schedule a full year of marketing activities easily and efficiently.

    Targeting Your Marketing

    Sure, you want everyone to buy your product—but when you're marketing, it pays to be exclusive. In this lesson, you'll find out why niche marketing can bring in more customers than mass marketing (and create a more loyal customer base as well). After that, you'll learn how to use geographics, demographics, firmographics, psychographics, and behavioral data to create a marketing message that resonates with your target market.

    Creating Your Key Selling Messages

    This lesson will talk about key selling messages—those alluring words that overcome potential buyers' objections and make them want to make a purchase immediately. You'll learn how to identify the unique features of your business, how to create a competitive positioning statement, and—most important of all—how to identify the emotional benefits that motivate your buyers. By the time you're done, you'll be able to distill your new knowledge into a short, powerful message that will turn skeptical people into eager customers.

    Setting Your Goals and Finalizing Your Marketing Plan

    In this lesson, it all comes together! First, you'll create the two final elements of your marketing plan: your business goals and your marketing goals. You'll discover how to create goals that are clear-cut, realistic, and measurable, so you'll be motivated to meet (or even exceed) the targets you set. After that, you'll roll all of your information into a single document that will be your blueprint for marketing success. With this marketing plan in hand, you'll be ready to take your prospective buyers by storm.

    Tracking Your Results

    This final lesson talks about tracking—the secret to continually improving your marketing tactics and increasing your profits. You'll learn how to create a baseline and compile reports that can highlight your marketing successes and point to areas where you can improve. In addition, you'll discover different ways to track your campaigns—including the campaigns you might think are "untrackable".



    Self-Study

 

  • Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. This course helps you discover how to create a business identity, get into the best craft shows, design booths that draw customers, and price your work effectively.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1018101
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist.


    If you have an art or a craft and you dream about starting your own home-based or small business, this is the course for you! You will learn to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. You will learn to create your own unique business identity, and discover what makes marketing in the arts and crafts business different from marketing in most other enterprises and find a sales approach the fits your personality.

    You will learn how to find and get into the best craft shows, as well as design booths that really draw customers in. You will discover how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success whether you are selling through craft shows, in galleries, online, or even in your own retail store.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    Where to Start: Niches and Trends

    You can't look into the future. Or can you? In this first lesson, you'll explore how to find your own niche within your chosen craft. Then, you'll learn about resources for spotting future trends and making your business a success!

    Establishing Your Business Identity

    You've heard the expression "It's all in a name." But how do you determine which business name tells the public what you're all about? In this lesson, you'll get some foolproof guidelines for choosing the name that's right for your business. You'll also learn how to secure your name and design a logo your customers will remember you by.

    Choosing the Right Location for You

    Claiming your own work space is thrilling and scary at the same time. In this lesson, you'll explore your options, from the home studio to the retail space. Most important of all, you'll learn the secret to choosing the right one for you.

    Designing Your Work Space and Buying in Bulk

    In this lesson, you'll learn how to design your new work space for increased productivity and safety. The lesson will talk about setting up workstations, choosing work surfaces, lighting, organizing and storing craft supplies, and going green. Then, you'll learn how to buy your supplies in bulk to maximize your profit.

    Marketing in the Arts

    What makes marketing in the arts and crafts business different from marketing in most other enterprises? You'll know the secret when you finish this lesson. You'll also know how to create a marketing strategy to get the word out about your new business. How will you put this plan into action? With tried-and-true marketing tools you'll learn here too!

    Protecting Your Work

    Figuring out how to price your work can feel like a mystery that might even stump Sherlock Holmes! If you aim too high, your products won't sell, and if you aim too low, you'll be out of business before you know it. In this lesson, you'll discover a formula for arriving at the best price while leaving yourself enough wiggle room to be flexible. You'll also learn how to protect your work through copyrights and through insuring your business against loss or damage.

    But I Hate Sales!

    Thinking of you-the-salesperson can sometimes make you-the-artist feel like you've been dropped into the Twilight Zone! But everyone has an inner salesperson. In this lesson, you'll find out how to see sales in a new light—one that meshes with your personality and creative integrity.

    Wholesale, Consignment, and Galleries

    How do you get your craft products into the marketplace? In this lesson, you'll explore how to get your crafts into retail stores at wholesale prices, place your products on consignment, and approach galleries and develop long-term relationships with them.

    Online Selling, Craft Parties, and Your Own Retail Store

    Retail is competitive, and you have to know your stuff to succeed. Whether it's the ins-and-outs of how to sell retail through craft parties, or some of the principles of setting up your own retail store, it's in this lesson! You'll also learn how and where to sell retail to a worldwide market on the Internet.

    Craft Shows: Part 1

    There are thousands of craft shows every year, so how can you find the best (most lucrative) craft shows to be in? In this lesson, you'll learn what the insiders know: how to find the best shows and what you'll need to get into them. You'll also see how to plan the details of travel and lodging and get an idea of what to bring along to ensure a smooth craft show experience.

    Craft Shows: Part 2

    Once you're in a craft show, you'll need to pull those craft lovers out of the aisles and into your booth! In this lesson, you'll discover how to design booths and displays that draw people in and how to keep them there with compelling demonstrations, solid craft fair sales, and smart marketing techniques.

    Teaching Your Craft

    Teaching can be fulfilling both financially and emotionally, and it can also be a great marketing tool for the rest of your business! In this lesson, you'll learn how to find teaching opportunities, design your curriculum, and price and promote your class. By the end of this lesson, the final one, you'll have everything you need to approach your local craft supply store, art school, or continuing education department with a professional proposal for your class.


    What you will learn

    • Learn to design a workspace for increased productivity and safety
    • Learn what it takes to market your art or craft
    • Create a strategy using tried-and-true marketing tools
    • Learn how to get your craft products into the marketplace
    • Discover what insiders know about the best show and what you need to get into them
    • Learn ways to draw people into your booth and keep them there
    • Discover how to find teaching opportunities to share your craft with others as well as help you out financially

    How you will benefit

    • Turn your hobby craft into a profitable business
    • Find the best craft shows and what it takes to get in them
    • Design and create a craft booth that will draw people in

    Self-Study

 

  • Start Your Own Edible Garden
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Edible Garden
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Edible Garden (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn how to grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Edible Garden (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1016591
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn how to grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard.


    Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! In this course, you'll learn how to give your garden a healthy start and keep it growing strong all season.

    You'll begin by figuring out which type of garden is right for you. You'll explore climate considerations, learn how to read a zone hardiness map, and find out how to spot a micro-climate in your yard. You'll discover how to properly prepare a garden bed so your crops have the best opportunity to thrive. You'll even learn to understand fertilizers and make compost! Whether you want to provide your family with nutritious food, save money, get some exercise, or just be more self-sufficient, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be on your way to a successful harvest.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. Why Grow Your Own Garden?
    2. What Should You Grow in Your Garden?
    3. Preparing Your Garden
    4. Your Garden Soil
    5. Leafy Greens
    6. Root Vegetables
    7. Vine and Bush Vegetables
    8. Fruits and Berries
    9. Herbs
    10. Irrigation and Your Garden
    11. Collecting Seeds and Preserving Your Harvest
    12. End-of-Season Cleanup


    Self-Study

 

  • Start Your Own Gift Basket Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Gift Basket Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Online Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Online Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Online Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Hours: 24

    The Internet has changed the way people communicate and how businesses operate. It's also made it easier to fulfill your dreams of creating and building a business from the convenience of your own home. In the Starting Your Own Online Business course, you will learn how to develop a digital or traditional product or service and build a website to sell and deliver that product online. This course outlines a step-by-step approach that's easy to follow—from building a simplified strategy to branding your business. From start to finish, you will gain an understanding of what it takes to create, build, and maintain a profitable online business!

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Online Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1016761
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Discover how to harness the power of the Internet to build and sustain a profitable business. You will also learn the step-by-step process of creating a product, building a website, engaging a customer base, and finding new leads online.


    Today, the Internet has changed everything. It is now entirely possible to create, launch, and build a profitable business from the convenience of your home with little to no upfront investment. This engaging course will give you a solid foundation for building and growing a successful digital business.

    You will learn a step-by-step approach that is easy to follow—from building a simplified strategy to branding your business. In addition, you will grasp how to create a product and build and launch your website. You will also discover ways to engage prospective customers and implement a process to drive fresh leads to your business. So, whether you are looking to generate a nice side income or even replace your current income and ditch your full-time job, this course is for you.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. Build a Foundation for Your Online Business
    2. Create a Digital-Ready Business Brand
    3. Build and Optimize a Product
    4. Develop and Launch an Engaging Website
    5. Set up Your Online Selling Process
    6. Install a Digital Communication Network
    7. Your Email Management System
    8. Socialize Your Online Business
    9. Build Multiple Online Lead Streams
    10. Using Video to Grow Your Online Business
    11. Create an Online Partnership Program
    12. Implement an Online Support Center

    What you will learn

    • Build a business brand that is ready to be launched online
    • Create products and services that you can sell as part of your online business
    • Create and launch a business website
    • Set up an email management system, write engaging content, and deliver emails in a timely manner
    • Generate leads to keep your business growing
    • Implement an online support center for your business

    How you will benefit

    • Discover the techniques, tools, and strategies necessary to create a successful online business
    • Create a healthy and vibrant online business by generating leads to continually grow your business
    • Be able to supply your online customers with online support to increase customer satisfaction and minimize refunds

    Self-Study

 

  • Start Your Own Small Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Small Business
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Small Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Hours: 24

    Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business.

    This is a self-paced, on-demand course offered by Ed2Go.  Class begins upon registration and completion of Student Enrollment Agreement in Ed2Go. Click on Course Title for complete course description.
     
 

  • Start Your Own Small Business (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 202505ILC1015591
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/24/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business.


    Learn how to take your dream of starting a business and put it into action. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know about starting a business. You will begin by discovering the tricks to picking the right opportunity for you. Next, you will learn how to develop proven marketing techniques to easily build sales. Since every business needs money, this course discusses traditional and nontraditional financing options. Finally, you will learn easy-to-implement employee management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business.

    You, as a business owner, need to manage all your limited resources. One resource that often gets overlooked is your time. In the final lesson, you will learn time management techniques especially for entrepreneurs. While taking this course, you will discover the secrets that separate the successful entrepreneurs from the struggling ones.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.


    Starting Your Dream

    If you have dreamed about starting a small business but didn't know where to start, you have come to the right place. In this first lesson, you will learn why you should start a business, why now might be the perfect time to do it, and what separates successful business owners from those who remain dreamers.

    Find Your Perfect Business Opportunity

    Today, you will find out about the three different ways to start a business. You will explore the advantages and disadvantages of buying a franchise, buying a business, and starting a business from scratch.

    Creating a Truly Unique Business

    No matter what business option you're leaning toward, you must find and exploit your unique selling proposition (USP). Your USP is the reason a customer would do business with you instead of someone else. In this lesson, you will develop your USP. Then you will discover the single most valuable asset in your business and how it can create all the wealth you will ever want.

    Developing Your Business Plan

    Alan Lakein, a leading expert on time management, says, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." In this lesson, you will learn all the advantages of having a written business plan. You will see how it helps you take advantage of more opportunities and keeps you focused on achieving your goals. If you need to find financing for your business, having a business plan becomes twice as important.

    How to Legally Set Up Your Company

    Once you have chosen the business opportunity you're going to pursue, you will need to legally set up your company. To do that, you will have to choose whether to be an S-corporation, a corporation, or a limited liability company. Each of these structures has advantages and disadvantages. In this lesson, you will find out how to decide which one would work best for you.

    Power Marketing for Business Owners

    Unless you have your own vault of money for marketing, you will need to know the best way to spend limited resources to create the most sales. As a future business owner, you need to understand the importance of direct-response marketing along with tracking and testing. You will learn about those things in this lesson as you discover how to expand marketing efforts that work and cut or improve those that are ineffective.

    Advertising and Publicity to Skyrocket Your Business

    This lesson continues the discussion on marketing and explores the pros and cons of two main forms of it: advertising and publicity. You learn about at free publicity, because it's one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business.

    The Report Card for Your Business

    No one can run a business effectively without proper accounting and financial statements. But few business owners take the time to understand the basics of bookkeeping. In this lesson, you will walk hand-in-hand with an actual business owner as she sets up her accounting records. By the end of this lesson, you will know the basics of accounting and be able to analyze and develop your own financial statements.

    Finding Money for Your Business

    Most new business owners need to find money to start their business. In this lesson, you will find out the most common, traditional ways to fund a business and a few nontraditional ways as well. Whichever method you choose, your desire to get your company going is what will make the difference. Many people give up too soon or don't use the feedback from a funding source to improve their plan. You don't have to be one of them.

    Hiring, Motivating, and Parting With Employees

    Employees can make or break a business. Just think about businesses you wouldn't use again because of the service the employees provided. Bad employees can cost a company thousands of dollars, and you, as an owner, won't have the luxury of hiring and training employees on an ongoing basis. Hiring, training, motivating, and parting with employees are all complex processes. In this lesson, you will learn tips that make them easier.

    Business Policies

    Having effective business policies in place helps your business run efficiently. It also gives your employees a framework for knowing what's expected of them. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to develop your own business policies, including sexual harassment and ethics policies.

    Managing You

    To ensure success, business owners need to be able to use limited resources efficiently. In this final lesson, you will learn how best to manage your time, relationships, and personal financial position. You will leave this course knowing you have done all the preliminary groundwork to get your business off to a good start.



    Self-Study

 

  • Starting a Consulting Practice
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 7/16/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

  • Starting a Consulting Practice
  • Fee: $129.00
    Start Date: 9/17/2025
    Hours: 24
    This is an online course offered by Ed2Go.  Click on Course Title for the complete course description.
     
 

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