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Photoshop Level 1: Essentials

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

An introductory course for those with minimal or no prior experience working with Mac laptops and/or Photoshop. We will cover the basics of computer usage before we dive into the basic function of essential Photoshop tools. We will learn how to crop, rotate, adjust the image size, and how to make basic exposure, brightness, and contrast adjustments. 

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Beginning / Intermediate Musical Theater

Lou Conte Dance Studio @ 1147 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Musical Theater is a dance class focused on choreography from Broadway musicals, and integrates many styles of jazz as well as acting. Recommended for dancers and performers at Beginning/Intermediate level in ballet and jazz.

(56) Beginner 14 and older
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Introduction to Screenwriting

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

For this class, a cohort of new screenwriters will each take their project from first idea to first revised draft. Along the way we will develop an understanding of the foundations of screenwriting: character, story, and structure. This will be aided by readings from professional screenplays. Finally, the completed first drafts will be workshopped by the class, providing guidance on where their writing can go next. Materials List: Screenwriting...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$268

6 sessions

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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Master Online Sales, eBay, Craigslist, Amazon & Paypal

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Elevate your online sales game with our comprehensive course at Discovery Center. From eBay and Craigslist to Amazon and PayPal, gain mastery in listing items across diverse platforms. Whether you're a seasoned online seller or just starting, discover the nuances of each portal, compare costs, efforts, and suitability for your items. Join us, even without a computer, and explore the latest mobile apps to optimize your online selling experience.

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. @ 2950 S River Rd, Chicago, IL & Virtually Online

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is full of games, videos, and other active learning. We will be using simulations to learn the importance of data and statistics when solving a problem. You will learn powerful root cause analysis tools as well as using Minitab as a statistical analysis tool throughout the course. At the end of the course, the Master Black Belt Instructor will give you the tools to complete your Six Sigma Green Belt Certification project.

(1) Intermediate 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,999
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InDesign CC Introduction

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

InDesign is a powerful page layout publishing application. In this class, we cover adding/removing document pages and master pages, adding columns and guides, formatting text, placing text from a word-processor, adding photos and graphics, creating a newsletter, and preparing your document for output to an offset printer all while learning multiple shortcuts and techniques to speed up your work. Course Outline: Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Document...

(21) Beginner 18 and older
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$349
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Exceptional Customer Service

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

We run public customer service classes as well as onsite customer service training across the country. The focus of the training is to ensure increased customer satisfaction, increased repeat business, increased customer referrals, increase sales and a decreased staff turnover. Learning Objectives: Making a good first impression  Maintaining a positive and courteous attitude  Reading body language  Asking questions and listening skills ...

(158) All levels 14 and older
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$350
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Introduction to Growth Hacking

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

As a startup, it can be very difficult to build brand awareness. People must first hear about your business in order to engage with it or purchase a product. In this class we’ll review some of the best growth hacking techniques to expand your following and audience size in order to create more brand awareness and higher conversions. This class will focus on very tangible and actionable insights that you can take back and use right away. It’ll...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Simplybe. Agency's Guide to Instagram

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Staying relevant is a challenge for any brand. Are you willing to accept that challenge? Join us for an evening of branding and expanding on one of the most powerful and relevant marketing tools: Instagram. With the help of @simplybeagency's Creative Director, Aleksa Narbutaitis (@alnarbuu), you will define your brand identity, create the right visual aesthetic, and learn how to bring your brand’s story to life. During this 2-hour workshop, you...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Special Summer Intensive - On Camera Scene Study

The Artistic Home Acting Studio

This scene study class set in front of a camera is geared for the actor who yearns to work quickly and comfortably while learning techniques specific to the screen. Taught by award-winning feature filmmaker and stage director John Mossman, the class is uniquely positioned to help serious actors create a strong bridge between their stage work and great work in front of the camera.

All levels 18 and older
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WCH: Local Food Business

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This course is intended for aspiring urban-agriculture entrepreneurs who are launching or planning to launch a local foods business. The course has been designed for those practicing sustainable urban agriculturalists who want to produce vegetable crops and agricultural products for sale in commercial markets. Course content has been developed in partnership with an M.B.A. team from DePaul University.  Topics covered include: Direct and indirect...

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$600

20 sessions

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Social Media for Artists

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Social media is changing the way the art world does business. Market directly to your collectors. Learn more about Facebook and Instagram to become more marketing savvy.  Bring a fully charged smartphone, charging cord, Facebook and Instagram usernames and passwords, a flash drive with photos of your art.  Note: Mac laptops will be provided, but you may bring your own if you prefer.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$130
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Small Business for Local Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This course is intended for aspiring urban-agriculture entrepreneurs who are launching or planning to launch a local foods business. The course has been designed for practicing sustainable urban agriculturalists who want to produce vegetable crops and agricultural products for sale in commercial markets. Course content has been developed in partnership with an M.B.A. team from DePaul University.

(126) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$600

19 sessions

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Photoshop Level 2: Beyond the Basics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This is a foundational course for those with minimal experience using Photoshop. Learn the most frequently elements of Photoshop used for editing photographs.  Explore and experiment with multilayered editing utilizing curves and masks. Bring in existing digital photographs for editing purposes.  Recommended prerequisite: Level 1

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Photoshop Quick Start

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

This 1-day beginner class is designed to get you up and running quickly in Photoshop. You will learn basic photo retouching, color correction, selections, replacing backgrounds, adding type, and preparing your images for print and web. This course is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design.No prior experience of Photoshop is needed. Training available on Mac and PC. Detailed Course Outline: Getting Around...

(158) Beginner 14 and older
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$495
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Combo: Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Cert.

iCert Global

This course will help you to understand the lean concepts like 5S, waste reduction, process mapping, value stream mapping and mistake proofing. You will able to master the methodologies of DFSS and DMAIC. You will be introduced to the various initiatives in achieving quality excellence, expedite project delivery, increase the ROI, and shorten the project completion time and waste.  This course will enable you to effectively manage teams, advance...

(12) All levels 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,999

4 sessions

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Special Topic: On-Camera and Audition Technique

Piven Theatre Workshop

Practice your audition technique and learn the skills that set on-camera work apart from the theatrical auditioning process. Instructor will prepare students to audition for everything from one-liners to series regular to feature film auditions.  Students will learn exercises to become comfortable in front of the camera and work with scenes pulled from a variety of films and shows shot in the Chicagoland area. Previous experience recommended...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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InDesign Advanced

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

This 2-day advanced class is aimed at existing InDesign users who need to create more complex projects like books or decks, as well as learn how to improve productivity by using some of the more advanced features in InDesign. Our instructors will lead you step-by-step through 10 unique projects. These include a movie poster, a restuarant menu, how to format copy using GREP, a novel (including cover and table of contents), a pitch deck, interactive...

(158) Advanced 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$895

2 sessions

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Illustrator Quickstart

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

This 1-day beginner class is designed to get you up and running quickly in Adobe Illustrator. You will create icon shapes, learn to use the pen tool and other manipulation tools, incorporate type into your artwork, create an event poster, and prepare your images for the Web and social media. This course is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design. Training available on Mac and PC. Detailed Course Outline...

(158) Beginner 14 and older
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$495
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Improvisation, Games & Risk Taking (Core Training)

Piven Theatre Workshop @ 927 Noyes St, Illinois City, IL

Want to know what Piven is all about? Are you interested in getting into a theater class, shaking off the dust, and activating your creativity? This class allows students to discover the Piven Technique by learning theatre games and improvisation in a fun, supportive, ensemble-based environment. Perfect for all students looking to discover and re-discover our work!

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$200

6 sessions

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