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.
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 24th 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.
Photo Field Trip to Lyman Run State Park
The Potter County Education Council will hold a “Photo Field Trip” at it’s Galeton Office. Join Curt Weinhold for three hours of hands-on experience photographing outdoor scenes. These will be moving water, short vistas, and close-ups of insects and/or wildflowers. Primary focus is on lighting and composition of varied subjects. Please bring along: > Camera w/any extra lenses & memory card, > Lunch, > Suitable clothing and footwear for the weather, > Optional-tripod, polarizing filter, camera bag or pack. Register Today ~ Minimum of 4 Required. The date for this course is Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 9 a.m. – Noon. The cost for the course is $34 per person. To register, visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-435-9490.
