Business Basics

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Whether you’re working from home or the office, are employed by a company or yourself, PACE’s Business Basics courses, certificates, and digital badges offer a wide variety of ways to brush up on these essential skillsets.

Current offerings include:

  • Business Software Training for Microsoft Programs
  • How to get the most from the Adobe Suite of Apps
  • Career Exploration
  • Website Development
  • Photography
  • Accounting & Invoicing 
  • Financial Investments
  • And more!

Marketing and Web Design

Accounting with Quickbooks Online Accounting with QuickBooks Online Suite - This comprehensive course will teach you the basics of accounting with QuickBooks Online, the most widely used accounting software for small business owners. You'll master the basics double-entry bookkeeping and get hands-on experience handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales taxes and other common financial activities. (Offered through ed2go.) Read More Adobe Certified Associate Certification Adobe Certified Associate Certification - (Content provided by Certiport.) Read More Aligning with Funders & Cultivating Funder Relationships This unique 4-hour workshop brings together organizations seeking funding and funders in an interactive, collaborative environment. The goal is to foster understanding, build relationships, and explore the key elements of successful funding partnerships. Read More Autodesk Certified User Certification Autodesk Certified User Certification - (Content provided by Certiport.) Read More Building & Maintaining a Mental Health Business To empower mental health professionals and recent graduates with the essential knowledge and skills required to successfully establish and maintain a mental health business, focusing on both the entrepreneurial and operational aspects. Read More Computer Applications Computer Applications - Search Results (Courses offered through ed2go.) Read More Creating Web Pages Creating Web Pages - This comprehensive course will teach you the basics of accounting with QuickBooks Online, the most widely used accounting software for small business owners. You'll master the basics double-entry bookkeeping and get hands-on experience handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales taxes and other common financial activities. (Course offered through ed2go) Read More Creating Wordpress Websites Creating Wordpress Websites - Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering more than 40 percent of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional. (Course offered through ed2go) Read More Digital Marketing Suite Digital Marketing Suite - Find out how to market your business on the Internet, even if you have little or no money to spend! In this practical, hands-on course, you'll discover proven methods that will help you establish an Internet presence and build an online brand identity. You'll learn how search engine optimization (SEO) works and how to track your site's performance using web analytics. You'll understand how to use online advertising, email marketing, and social media (including blogs) to drive business to your website. Finally, you'll learn how to keep your visitors coming back again and again! (Course offered through ed2go) Read More Excel: Basics We offer two different courses of Microsoft Excel courses through Bob Bruce, an instructor who has trained people on Microsoft products for more than 20 years. Read More Excel: Special Features We offer Microsoft Excel courses through Bob Bruce, an instructor who has trained people on Microsoft products for more than 20 years. Read More Grant Writing Series - Grant Writing Essentials Grant writing is about aligning your organization’s mission and project, with the mission and focus areas of a prospective funding agency. This workshop will guide participants through the process and will provide with the information and tools needed to understand the essentials of grant writing. Read More Grant Writing Series - Narrative Workshop The goal of this 4-hour workshop is to introduce key elements of effective grant writing and management. Participants will learn to craft compelling narratives, receive feedback on their writing, and gain insights into time management for grant applications. The session will also briefly cover grant management basics, providing a foundation for further learning in this area. Read More Personal Finance and Investing Personal Finance and Investing - Search Results (Courses offered through ed2go.) Read More Quickbooks Online Quickbooks Online - Search Results (Courses offered through ed2go.) Read More Using Social Media in Business Using Social Media in Business - Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram-to grow and promote your business. This course will help you harness the power of social media to connect with new customers, advertise products, and promote your brand. (Course offered through ed2go) Read More Web Design Web Design - Search Results (Courses offered through ed2go.) Read More
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