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Data Visualizations 1 10156113

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Design charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations with an understanding of color and chart type. Learners use the appropriate types of chart based on the data that is being presented and the audience that is viewing the presentation and also build charts for the purpose of exploratory data analysis.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 1 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 1 10156109

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to facilitate exploration of clustering, association, and text mining algorithms. Learners import a variety of data and use the algorithms in the various software products to extract meaningful information. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 1 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Foundations of Data Engineering 10156124

3.00 credits

IT - Data

Provides a comprehensive introduction to data engineering principles and foundational cloud computing for data. Students will learn to build and maintain scalable data pipelines, process and store large datasets, and implement cloud-based solutions for secure and efficient data management. With a focus on real-world applications, this course explores data ingestion, transformation, and storage strategies using AWS tools. By combining essential cloud computing skills with data engineering techniques, students will develop the expertise needed to support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence workflows across diverse environments.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Intro To Python 10156102

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Introduces computer programming and terminology in the Python programming language. Special attention is paid to concepts essential to writing basic computer programs. These concepts include: Data Types, Expressions, Loops, File Interaction, Collections, and Functions. Additionally, several tools required to develop Python applications will be explored. Throughout the course learners will develop increasingly complex applications as new topics are introduced.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 15 - Online Zachary Thunder	View Rates

Introduction to AI 10156121

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Introduces the fundamental concepts and history of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, neural networks, large language models and natural language processing. Students will explore AI technologies, review their development over time, and study their impact on society. This foundation will provide students with the necessary framework to understand and work with AI in future courses and professional settings.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 1 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Project Management 10196188

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Project Management, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to design, implement and evaluate formal projects. Each learner will: understand the importance and value of managing projects, assume the role of a project manager, develop a project proposal, use relevant project management software, work with project teams, establish the proper sequence of tasks, chart progress, respond to variation and changes, develop a budget, direct resources and manage a project through its life cycle.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Team Building And Problem Solving 10196189

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Apply the skills and tools necessary to facilitate team development and effectiveness, solve complex problems, pinpoint the root cause of conflict, and resolve issues between team members. Each learner will demonstrate the application of the benefits and challenges of teamwork, perform the necessary roles in a team, facilitate the stages of team development, conduct conflict resolution, evaluate potential causes of a problem, develop multiple approaches to problem solving and decision making, exhibit the ability to build consensus and commitment, utilize a systematic approach to defining and solving problems and implement various methods for evaluating results based on established criteria and metrics.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Managing Safety & Risk In Business 10196136

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Managing Safety & Risk in Business, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to provide a safe and secure work environment. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of safety awareness, understand federal, state and local compliance, conduct incident investigation and documentation, practice effective human relations techniques, conduct safety orientations, inspections and risk analysis, guard against issues of workplace violence, identify and assist employees with substance abuse issues, identify and correct workplace health hazards, practice first aid, CPR, fire and electrical safety, practice emergency preparedness procedures, act as a liaison with external agencies and design safe facilities.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Essential Skills For The Business Professional 10196164

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Explores skills that are essential for business professionals to succeed in a variety of organizational environments. Learners develop skills related to time management, goal setting, delegation, stress management, assertive communication, emotional intelligence, and training and development.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Managing Human Resources 10196193

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Learners apply the skills and tools necessary to identify, acquire and effectively direct employee abilities to meet workforce and organizational challenges and goals. Each learner will: demonstrate the relevance of the supervisor's role in human resources management, explore the impacts of EEOC, write job descriptions, develop recruitment and selection strategies, conduct job interviews, carry out staff on-boarding and orientations, develop workplace policies and procedures, develop and implement training and development programs, execute performance appraisal and management, provide coaching and effectively utilize compensation and benefit strategies.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Lean Organizations 10196114

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Lean Organizations, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to enhance company performance and profitability by identifying and eliminating waste throughout all business processes. Lean is a work smarter, not harder, approach that allows an organization to produce more while utilizing fewer resources. Many traditional approaches to business processes require excessive inventory, repetitive tasks, wasted materials, scrap and rework and misappropriated human and other resources. Each learner will: identify and practice Lean Solutions by completing learning plans that cover Lean Operations, Value-stream Mapping, 8 Wastes, 5S Workplace Organization, Set-up Reduction, Cellular Flow Design, Lean Culture Development, Value Chain Management, Kanban Systems and Total Productive Maintenance.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Talent Development 10196199

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Apply the tools and skills necessary to implement the training cycle of assessment needed to develop human resources in organizations. In Training and Talent Development, learners will analyze organizational training needs, examine training task, develop training objectives, organize training content, determine appropriate training methods, select training recourses, complete a training plan, deliver training and assess the training process

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Leading Strategically 10196190

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Learners apply the skills and tools necessary to fulfill a leadership role in the workplace. Each learner will: evaluate leadership skills, demonstrate leadership effectiveness, meet organizational requirements, carry out individual and group motivation strategies, implement mission, vision and goal setting, display ethical behavior, establish a personal leadership style, practice situational leadership, understand the impacts of power, facilitating employee development, coaching, managing change and effective conflict resolution.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Management Principles 10196191

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Gain knowledge and develop the expertise necessary to apply the tools needed to perform essential supervisory and managerial functions. Learners will develop the ability to provide timely and constructive feedback, evaluate and improve performance, conduct performance appraisals, conduct employee mentoring, provide workforce training and coaching, communicate effectively and create a motivating environment. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of important management and supervisory roles including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling, analysis, delegation, problem-solving, decision-making, team development, leadership, motivation, training and staff development.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#03VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#04VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Data Visualizations 2 10156117

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Builds on Data Visualizations 1 and emphasizes choosing proper charts for quantitative and time-series analysis. Learners build effective dashboards and tell effective stories based on audience needs and analytical comfort. Learners contrast the ways in which data visualization can be used to tell truthful and untruthful stories.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 6 – Nov 5 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Data Mining & Predicitve Analytics 2 10156111

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to explore text mining using classification algorithms. Uses k-nearest neighbor and decision trees to further explore classification on structured data. Lastly, learners evaluate time series data using forecasting algorithms. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 6 – Nov 5 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Business Applications of AI 10156122

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Explores the use of AI in modern business environments, focusing on practical applications such as predictive analytics, customer relationship management, and automation. Students will analyze real-world case studies, assess the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into business operations, and explore AI-powered business tools and platforms.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 6 – Nov 5 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Python For Data Analytics 10156103

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Introduces topics and libraries related to data analytics in the Python programming language. Learners will explore reading, processing, and writing files in native Python. Then they will explore data analytics, processing and visualization using NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online Zachary Thunder	View Rates

Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 3 10156115

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Employs Python, Excel, R, and other GUI software to explore a variety of algorithms that fall under the umbrella of predictive analytics and data mining. Learners derive meaning from data using neural networks. Learners apply statistical models including linear and logistic regression. Lastly, learners evaluate data using Naïve Bayes and Bayesian Networks. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Nov 10 – Dec 17 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Ethics and Implications of AI 10156123

1.00 credits

IT - Data

Examines the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore issues such as bias in algorithms, data privacy, and the broader impact of AI on employment and social structures and will utilize frameworks for ethical AI development and deployment, emphasizing responsible data-driven decision making.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Nov 10 – Dec 17 - Online J.J. Minarcin	View Rates