Professional Training in Washington, DC

Whether you’re a designer, a developer, or an entrepreneur who’s looking to get your own company off the ground, knowing how to efficiently lead a team and complete a project is an essential element of success. In this workshop, you’ll get an introduction to the project management processes that can help maximize your team’s performance....

This bootcamp introduces participants to the current social media landscape and explores how it can be used for maximum results (for brands as well as agencies). Participants will leave with a detailed understanding of both the current social media landscape and how to evaluate which tools or social platforms are the best fit for their organization's...

You’ve got your story. You’ve got your characters. You’ve got the world of your show. Now all you have to is WRITE IT. Writing for TV II will guide you through the process of writing a TV pilot. It will help you navigate the dauntingly specific challenges of the form (the classic guideline requires each pilot to hit 15 specific story beats)...

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis...

A class on how to operate a business using basic recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and analysis methods. Students will learn how to set-up a Chart of Accounts, how business transactions are processed, how to prepare a Profile & Loss Statement, a Balance Sheet, and a Statement of Cash Flows. Financial operations and reporting for all forms...

This is a part time course.  Unit 1: Digital Marketing Framework & Strategy Business & Customer Strategy Define the core components of a business (value proposition, business model, customer). Explain your business model and write an elevator pitch. Define Digital Marketing, explore its evolution and the current landscape. Define...

This is a 10-week part-time or 1-week accelerated course. Skills & Tools: Gain proficiency in social advertising and use Facebook, Google AdWords, and Google Analytics to find meaning in user behavior. Production Standard: Develop and plan a campaign driven by data and paid-search strategies--and measured by key performance indicators. The Big...

This is a part time course.  In this 10-week course, students will learn to plan and execute a marketing campaign, acquire and engage users, and quantify a strategy's success. Unit 1: Digital Marketing Framework & Strategy Business & Customer Strategy Define the core components of a business (value proposition, business model, customer)....

The word "blueprint" makes us think of white line drawings on a deep blue background showing beautiful old buildings, or ships, or historic city plans. This introductory course visits the development of blueprints within the construction industry, and shows the student what to expect in a contemporary construction drawing set, and how to understand...

For emerging and established artists who want to advance their careers through fellowships and residency opportunities, this class will give artists the knowledge and tools to create a complete artist proposal package that will also be useful in many aspects of their career. We will go over the details of the package and engage in a meaningful conversation...

Learn how to craft a winning Instagram strategy that connects & engages your audience, grows your followers and turns them into loyal customers. You'll walk away with the best Instagram practices that will allow you to define a more robust social message that resonates well with your brand. Who is this workshop for? Anyone who either manages...

Unleash Your Sales Greatness is a 3 hr workshop that focuses on Sales 101 Training. Our mission is to provide a positive, professional, social networking environment for information seekers to learn and sharpen their understanding of sales. Unleash Your Sales Greatness serves as a resource to uplift, encourage, and support individuals throughout their...

Note: This is primarily a lecture class. There will be no feedback on student work. Do you want to write movies, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran Screenwriter Chris Reed will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the silver screen. He’s written for all the big boys, Disney, Fox,...

In this course, students improve their ability to lead meetings, conduct telephone and conference calls, and communicate with superiors, colleagues, employees, and clients.  Oral communication skills are essential to professional success. Activities focus on simulated role-plays, practice exercises, and oral communication strategies. Note: Classroom...

Save money by signing up for all 4 internet marketing classes at once (each class has a $20 material fee). Receive an electronic certificate after attending all four classes. Highly recommended for non-profit organizations, small business owners, job changers, those re-entering the workforce, and anyone who wants to upgrade their resume. ...