Workshops

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  • Leveraging AI - For Marketing
  • Fee: $39.00
    Dates: 5/21/2026 - 5/21/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall (opens in new tab)
    Room: Hickory 131
    Facilitator: Brittney Richardson

    Take your marketing skills to the next level with the power of artificial intelligence. This class introduces practical ways to use AI tools to enhance your marketing efforts—from generating content and automating campaigns to analyzing customer behavior and optimizing engagement. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or part of a marketing team, you'll learn how AI can save time, improve targeting, and boost results across platforms. Discover how to use tools like ChatGPT, image generators, predictive analytics, and more to streamline your workflow and create more personalized, effective messaging. No tech experience needed—just bring your ideas and get ready to market smarter.

 

  • CompTIA Net+ (CCE)
  • Fee: $1,250.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 9/21/2026
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online
    Room:
    Facilitator: Brandon Stamm

    CompTIA Network+

    Recommended Prior Experience: CompTIA A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role
    Length of Program: 5 weeks

    CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
    CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform, with a focus on network services, basic datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts.

    What You Will Learn

    • Establishing network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices
    • Maintaining network documentation
    • Monitoring network activity, identifying performance and availability issues
    • Implementing network hardening techniques
    • Managing, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure

    How to Earn Credential

    1. Following the CompTIA Network+ program
    2. Pass the CompTIA Network+ exam

 

  • CompTIA Security+ (CCE)
  • Fee: $1,320.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 9/21/2026
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online
    Room: Online
    Facilitator: Brandon Stamm

    CompTIA Security+

    Recommended Prior Experience: CompTIA Network+ and 2 years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
    Length of Program: 5 weeks

    CompTIA Security+ opens the door to your cybersecurity career! Security+ is one of the most industry-recognized cybersecurity credentials in the world, validating the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions. This program establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting.

    What You Will Learn

    • Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
    • Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT (internet of things)
    • Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
    • Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents

    How to Earn Credential

    1. Following the CompTIA Security+ program
    2. Pass the CompTIA Security+ exam

 

  • Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 (CCE)
  • Fee: $620.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 9/21/2026
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online
    Room:
    Facilitator: Lance Waidzunas

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    This course is for Azure Administrators. The Azure Administrator implements, manages, and monitors identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. The Azure Administrator will provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor solutions.

    What You Will Learn

    • Manage Azure identities and governance  
    • Implement and manage storage 
    • Deploy and manage Azure compute resources 
    • Implement and manage virtual networking  
    • Monitor and maintain Azure resources  

    How to Earn Credential

    • Follow the Microsoft Azure Administrator training program
    • Pass the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam

 

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 (CCE)
  • Fee: $600.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 9/21/2026
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online
    Room:
    Facilitator: Lance Waidzunas

    Azure Fundamentals

    Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, mastering the basics in Microsoft Azure can help you jump-start your career and prepare you to dive deeper into the many technical opportunities Azure offers.

    The certification validates your basic knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Azure. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts, along with Azure services, workloads, security, privacy, pricing, and support.

    What You Will Learn

    • Demonstrate your knowledge of cloud computing concepts, models, and services, such as public, private, and hybrid cloud, in addition to infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
    • Show your expertise on how Azure supports security, privacy, compliance, and trust.

    How to Earn Credential

    • Following this program

 

  • A+ Hybrid (CCE)
  • Fee: $2,450.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 10/7/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 16
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall (opens in new tab)
    Room: Hickory 127
    Facilitator:

    CompTIA A+

    Recommended Prior Experience: Some hands-on IT experience, gained either through IT courses or IT job experience, is beneficial
    Length of Program: 8 weeks

    CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is an industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

    What You Will Learn

    • Perform critical IT support tasks
    • Troubleshoot and remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware, and connectivity problems
    • Change core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT (internet of things) device security to data management and scripting
    • Gain experience using multiple operating systems encountered by technicians on a regular basis, with a focus on the major systems, their use cases, and how to keep them running properly
    • Develop SaaS (software as a service) application experience

    How to Earn Credential

    1. Following the CompTIA A+ program
    2. Pass two CompTIA A+ exams:
      • Core 1 exam
      • Core 2 exam

 

  • CompTIA Tech+ (CCE)
  • Fee: $1,175.00
    Dates: 8/17/2026 - 9/23/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 12
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall (opens in new tab)
    Room: Hickory 128
    Facilitator: Paul Kerby

    CompTIA Tech+

    Recommended Prior Experience: No prior experience necessary
    Length of Program: 6 weeks

    Develop advanced skills to leverage modern technologies with our CompTIA Tech+ certification training! 

    This Tech+ course covers everything you need to know to pass the FC0-U71 exam – hardware basics, setting up devices, and managing operating systems & software apps. It also dives into Cloud and IoT, polishing your skills for these in-demand fields. 

    Finally, learn about databases, programming, networking, and security, all while practicing real-world skills like configuring routers, troubleshooting, and creating backups. 

     

    Skills You’ll Get

    • Assemble and identify core hardware components. 
    • Set up and configure peripheral device, audio, and video equipment 
    • Troubleshooting hardware issues like power, cooling, and memory problems. 
    • Navigate and manage operating systems, including Windows and Linux. 
    • Run basic Linux commands and use tools like Task Manager and PowerShell. 
    • Install and manage software applications. 
    • Format documents, create presentations, and use web browsers. 
    • Use SQL commands to create, delete, and query databases. 
    • Set up wired and wireless networks. 
    • Configure routers, DHCP servers, and network adapters. 
    • Create virtual machines and understand cloud computing & AI concepts. 
    • Identify security vulnerabilities and implement best practices such as encryption and VPN setup. 
    • Resolve overheating issues, memory errors, and IP conflicts
    • Create backups and restore points for data continuity.
 

  • Artificial Intelligence Workshops - AI and You
  • Fee: $39.00
    Dates: 9/29/2026 - 9/29/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Online
    Room: Zoom
    Facilitator: Dr. Chuck West

    Join Dr. Chuck West for a captivating presentation on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence - a force that's reshaping technology, business, education, and everyday life. As we witness the rapid evolution of AI, traditional roles may be disrupted, with many jobs disappearing even as entirely new, unimaginable careers emerge. Today, AI touches the lives of millions, and in the near future, its influence will extend to billions, heralding an era of innovation that could redefine longevity and quality of life through breakthroughs in medicine and human augmentation.

    Dr. West will guide you through the fast-changing landscape of AI, offering insights on where to channel our energy and when to exercise caution. His discussion spans a broad spectrum, from the ethics of AI and its role in sustainable farming and education to its revolutionary impact on autonomous transportation and the business world. As artificial intelligence continues to weave itself into the fabric of society, its ongoing innovations will not only streamline our daily lives but also fundamentally shape the future. The decisions made today will echo into tomorrow, determining the course of our collective destiny.

    Immerse yourself in this exploration of AI’s profound impact and discover how embracing these advancements can empower you to shape a future that benefits us all.

 

  • iPad and iPhone for Beginners
  • Fee: $29.00
    Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/14/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall (opens in new tab)
    Room: Hickory 105
    Facilitator: Doug Orwig

    Geared for the truly novice iPad and iPhone users, this workshop will take you through the most basic settings, controls, and setup for key elements such as email and the App Store. If you’ve had trouble finding the user’s manual for your iPhone or iPad, this is the place to start. Be sure to bring your iPad, iPhone, or both to class.


 

  • Android for Beginners
  • Fee: $33.00
    Dates: 10/21/2026 - 10/21/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall (opens in new tab)
    Room: Hickory 105
    Facilitator: Doug Orwig

    If you’ve just picked up your first Android phone or tablet, or you have one you don’t take full advantage of, this is the class for you. Learn the most basic settings, controls, and setup for key elements such as email and apps. This is a hands-on class, so be sure to bring your phone, tablet, or both.


 

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