Upcoming Courses Offered by Potter County Education Council
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WordPress Course Offered at PCEC Coudersport
Potter County Education Council will offer a “WordPress Course” at PCEC Coudersport. WordPress is a free, Web-based software program that anyone can use to build and maintain a website or blog. WordPress can be used to run full-sized, social media-rich websites.
Learn WordPress, the 21st century free web software that has over 385,000 users. Get hands-on training setting up your web site. Students must be experienced in personal computer use and web browsing. There are four main reasons why you should learn how to use WordPress to set up a new website: (1) WordPress designs are based on “Themes,” (2) WordPress software allows you to create and edit new web pages and blog “posts” using only a web browser, (3) The blogging features in WordPress allow you to update your website/blog frequently, (4) There are many more features of a WordPress website or blog that make it much better than a traditional “static”, “brochure-style” website. This two part course will be held on Thursday, June 2nd and 9th from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost for the course is $69 per person. To register for this class, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-274-4877.
Inbound Marketing Class Coming Your Way
The Potter County Education Council will hold an “Inbound Marketing Class” at the Couderport Office. We’ve all heard that there is a huge opportunity to grow our businesses by using the Internet. This session provides the overview of how to make it happen. We are pleased to offer you a great opportunity to start planning your informed web marketing strategy by getting a better understanding of: * Your options for online marketing and realistic expectations for returns, * The best ways to drive visitors and produce leads online, * How to engage in social media for your business and not spend all day doing it, * Why a blog can lead to sales and the
data to prove it, and * The role of your website in ALL of your marketing efforts. This class will be held on Wednesday, May 25 from 1 – 4 p.m. and the cost will be $25 per person. To register for this class, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-274-4877.
Wilkes University Open House
Wilkes University is now offering graduate programs at the Potter County Education Council in Coudersport! Learn more about our master’s degrees in education, including programs in: Classroom Technology (30 credits); Educational Development and Strategies (30 credits including 12 credits from PLS). Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, May 11 from
3-5 p.m. at the PCEC in Coudersport!!!
How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera with Curt Weinhold
Learn the proper method to maximize image quality from your camera. We will work with your point & shoot or your Digital SLR to learn how to input a scene or portrait image and progressing to downloading to the computer; save and edit picture files; both jpeg and RAW files; and explore software from premium priced Photoshop to free downloads for your computer. Please bring your camera, any extra lenses and a memory card. This course will be held at PCEC’s Galeton location at the Galeton High School on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost for the course is $29. Register today, minimum of 4 participants required. To register, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-435-9490.
PCEC Offers ServSafe Food Safety Course
ServSafe is a 15-hour certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed & breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis). As of January 22nd there will be no recertification, all persons wanting to be approved in ServSafe will have to take the two-day course and take the test. The class will be held on May 17 and 24 at the Coudersport Office. Hours for the course are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the cost will be $180 per person and includes a text book. To register for the course, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-274-4877.
PCEC to Offer Cooking for Crowds
Non-profit, volunteer-run groups that prepare food to be served or sold to the public must be sure that the food is safe and of high quality. Participants in this workshop will learn up-to-date methods for safely handling and preparing food for large groups. The workshop is appropriate for non-profit food providers such as churches, fire companies, schools, and civic groups. The course will be held on Tuesday, May 17th at the Coudersport office. The course hours are from
6 – 9 p.m. and cost is $12 per person. To register, call 814-274-4877 or visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org.
Pennsylvania: Your Money Matters
Financially stable households use credit wisely, take measures to protect their financial identity, keep records of financial accounts and other important family papers, save regularly, and monitor spending. Learn key financial lessons to establish or refine current money management practices to meet everyday needs and to build wealth. This course will be held on Thursdays from May 19 – June 9 at PCEC’s Coudersport location from 6 – 9 p.m. and cost is $40 per person. To register, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-274-4877.
