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This course is an introduction to key concepts in Lean Six Sigma. You will learn the basics of this continuous improvement methodology, how to identify waste and techniques you can apply to improve processes. Are you looking to enhance your skills and give yourself a competitive edge? Is your employer looking to implement Lean practices and you...

Now more than ever, digital marketing is at the forefront of communications for businesses and people alike. Digital Marketing is no longer optional - it is the industry standard. Now is the time to educate yourself on how to promote and sell by leveraging online marketing tactics. This course will ignite your curiosity surrounding the fundamentals...

In this course, you will learn to enhance and augment your creative writing ability. This poetry class is one that will assist in your creative writing process and upon completion you will gain confidence in writing some of the best poetry you have written. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Pencil/Pen Notebook An open mind About the...

Have you ever noticed that there are some people we just seem to get along with really easily, and then there are others that just rub us up the wrong way? We find ourselves talking at cross purposes & arguments & misunderstanding seem to erupt from nowhere.  Often, what’s at the root of this are our individual behavioral styles –...

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

Have you been wanting to learn Excel, but never had time for a long training course?  Do you have a project that requires Excel, but don’t know how to get started?  Are you looking to add another skill to your resume and give yourself a competitive advantage?  In this course you will learn how to get started and gain confidence with...

Getting thanked for doing a 'good job' is nice, but thank you in a paycheck is much better! So why is that most women have such a hard time asking for a raise, or negotiating a higher salary with a new job offer? It’s crazy making, particularly when so much research shows that women are far more effective negotiators than men, with a much higher...

Learn how to buy and sell on eBay, the popular online storefront. Topics covered include managing payments, the different types of sales, eBay's reputation system, and other websites with online storefronts.   You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. Must register with a valid...

This is the only class of its kind—run like a real writer’s room on a 30 minute TV comedy series, taught by a professional showrunner with over 25 years of industry experience—and featuring the work of a community of talented student writers. Working with your classmates, and under the showrunning mentorship of Jerry Perzigian, you’ll develop...

Improve your writing by reading exciting poets! If you’re a beginning reader of poetry or an already practicing poet, come discover the secrets of poetic form, metaphor, imagery, rhythm, and much more by looking deeply into the works of a wide range of poets – from Shakespeare and the classics to the best international, American, and LA poets—such...

A solid grasp of the mechanics of comedy writing for the stage is a powerful tool in the hand of any playwright. While comedy is a main element of an over-the-top farce or a burning satire, it is just as essential to delicately lace comic elements into the most serious drama. This class might be for you if you are: A playwright in any stage of your...

This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. No experience required....

Designed to inform learners about the legal basics of Real Estate, this course emphasizes both residential and commercial law.  Special attention will be paid to landlord-tenant relations, coops and condos, real property, leases, closings, and contracts, themes that will help students make informed decisions when evaluating contracts and other...

Add some creativity to your week from the comfort of your own home This long-standing in-person generative, creative writing workshop, which took place in West Hollywood, CA, for 15 years, has switched to an online format so you can now join us from anywhere. Tap into your creative side, write work that will surprise you, and learn a few things along...

Do you have an idea that you want to turn into a profitable business venture? Learn how to scrub your idea properly BEFORE you invest time and money in a full-on business plan. Lay the groundwork by identifying the “problem” your idea solves and who’s buying. Learn about small business management principles, pricing of goods and services, impacts...