Administrative Assistant Fundamentals

Learn what is needed to be an administrative assistant. Topics range from managing office functions to the proper use of office equipment. This online course will give you the essential skills you need to be successful in an administrative environment. Topics Included: Managing Business Functions Understanding the Proper Use of Office Tools and Equipment Legal and Ethical Issues that Impact Business Understanding How Businesses are Organized Managing Paper and Digital Records Business Writing Phone Etiquette Business Accounting Business Mail Ethics *This class is fully online, registered participants will receive 60 days to watch, review, and complete. A certificate will be available upon completion and successful submission of course work.

• 20 contact hours
• 1 section available

4C Leadership

In this two-hour session, Dr. Alex Bolinger, Interim Dean and Professor of Management at Idaho State University, will help participants to identify the principles and tactics of versatile leaders in dynamic organizational environments. Course taught in Conjunction with ISU College of business.

Behavioral Finance and Financial Literacy--From Roots to Harvest

In this course you will learn about your relationship with money, the underlying patterns and emotions learned in early childhood that create underlying habits, which affectyour finances. You will learn the basic personal finance & behavioral financial skills around money. Taught by a Certified Money Coach. These classes are all online (ZOOM) SECTION 1 Understanding Money Patterns, Beliefs and Behaviors Identifying unconscious patterns and beliefs about money & money archetypes SECTION 2 Releasing Debt & Creating An Abundant Spending Plan Budgeting, Paying Off Debt, Building an Emergency Fund SECTION 3 Accumulating Wealth & Lifetime Financial Well-Being The basics of investing tools & how to use them to maximize income, Investing and Retirement Planning SECTION 4 Conquer Financial Risk, Protecting Your Nest Egg Understand asset protection. This includes: Insurance and Estate Planning

Giving and Receiving Feedback

In this two-hour session, Dr. Alex Bolinger, Interim Dean and Professor of Management at Idaho State University, will walk participants through two of the hardest management skills - delivering feedback in a helpful way and leveraging feedback provided by others. This session will include a discussion of frameworks for thinking about feedback and concrete practice with feedback skills. Conjunction with ISU College of business.

Making Your Time Count

n this two-hour session, Dr. Alex Bolinger, Interim Dean and Professor of Management at Idaho State University, will share tools with participants for leveraging your time to have the greatest impact on the things that matter most to you and your team. Conjunction with ISU College of business.

Photographic Trip: Yellowstone OR Grand Teton

Love to travel and take photographs? Learn how to get better travel pics (landscapes, animals, people, and “travel experience” shots), as we practice locally and then travel together on a trip to Yellowstone or Grand Teton! The trip destination will depend on class interest and will be a separate cost from the course fee (but will be kept economical). The class is geared toward photographers with at least some experience but beginners are encouraged to enroll and practice with their camera before the course begins (search for free tutorials on Youtube for your specific camera). Students will be responsible for transporting themselves to and from field trip.

Photography for Stock Photos

Imagine seeing your photos featured on websites across the Internet, accompanying web pages in various languages from around the world! This class is for people who want to take their photos into the stock photo realm. You will learn what types of photos are in demand, how to give them a professional look, and how to read the tea leaves of upcoming trends so you can get your photos out there before everyone else! Using your camera or iPhone, you will be given tips and instruction on composition, photography skills, subject matter, and researching and recognizing what’s hot before the crowd figures it out first. The instructor is an accomplished stock photographer on Unsplash.com. This is a class for all levels of photographers: from beginners to more advanced. The course will include "field trips” wherein we meet in places around town or in the area to get photos. You will need to have a DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, quality point-and-shoot, or a smartphone with good camera capabilities for this course.

Project Management Foundation Course

Regardless of your career stage, project management skills are an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on—or with—project teams. In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of project management, leadership, cost estimating, planning, and communication. This Training can also be used for the CAPM exam qualifications.

Starting A Farmer’s Market Business

This section of courses is intended to provided needed information to those looking to enter the Farmer’s Market Space. Section 1- Farmers Market Foundations: Setting up for SuccessDiscover how farmers markets offer a unique, affordable way to connect with your local community and build a customer base through personal, one-on-one interactions. In this class, we will guide you in turning your passion—whether growing, baking, crafting, cooking, or creating—into a thriving farmers market business. We will tackle essential questions: Is your product profitable? What business structure best fits your needs? You’ll learn about the necessary permits, licenses, and insurance for food businesses, as well as tips for handling market applications, basic bookkeeping, and staying organized. We’ll also cover market etiquette, including the unwritten rules and common practices that can help you succeed in any market setting. Section 2- Mastering Farmers Market Success: Design, Pricing, and SalesFarmers Markets are a different type of selling in the world of selling. Marketing is everything and everything is marketing. Learn to setup and design displays in your booth including signage, tents, tablecloths, and tables. Pricing your products, how to calculate the cost of the product, the market fees, business costs, labor and packaging into a good price point. Salesmanship is also marketing. Present yourself professionally and watch the profits go up. Section 3- Beyond the Booth: Strategies for Year-Round Farmers Market Success You have taken the first steps as a vendor—now, what’s next? This course helps you evaluate your current approach and identify areas for growth to boost your return on investment. Learn strategies to sustain momentum, make necessary changes, and increase sales, even if you’re experiencing a slowdown. Discover opportunities for off-season selling and explore how building a customer database can keep you connected with your audience year-round, ensuring you start the next season with a run and not a crawl.