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Colorado Free University is a lifelong learning center that offers a diverse range of skill-based and enrichment courses taught by independent contractors from the community. With a mission to provide accessible education and foster community connections, CFU is a unique and valuable resource for busy adults seeking to gain knowledge and develop new skills.

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WordPress for Developers: Custom Themes

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Now that you have a handle on managing your WordPress site, this course will take you behind the scenes and show you how to build a custom WP theme. Using HTML5/CSS3 you will learn how to develop a custom theme; setup custom loop queries for your log, pages, and archives; add custom post types to manage additional content; create custom page templates; add a site search; familiarize yourself with the WP codec; and more. Leave class with a fully functioning...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$299

2 sessions

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Blogging Basics: Get Going with Your Blog

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Blogging is an easy way to convey a story or share ideas. Blogs provide in-depth information while social media posts provide snippets of information. In this interactive, hands-on class, you'll learn to create a WordPress blog from scratch and optimize your blog with keywords, headlines, meta-descriptions, images and links to help increase your search rankings.  Find out how to be a guest blogger and how to monetize your blog with affiliate...

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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Getting Started w/ WordPress: Content Mgmt (Online)

Colorado Free University

Learn how to negotiate the state-of-the-art publishing platform that is WordPress. This course is the first of two classes that will give you hands-on, step-by-step training on how to use Wordpress to build your website. Learn how to use WordPress's new Gutenberg editor to layout your content. Get valuable insights on using this new block editor to have a more granular control of how your content is presented to your users and customers. Now you'll...

(17) Beginner 17 and older
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Improve Your Rank: SEO Success Factors - Online Course

Colorado Free University

With over 200 ranking factors in Google's algorithms, optimizing your website's rank can be daunting. However, by focusing on the most important ranking factors and learning the basic principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), you can improve your position in Google's Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). Content is king and you will learn to optimize and structure your site's content, and explore technical factors that make a difference, all...

(17) All levels 17 and older
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$174
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Microsoft Access 2016: Level 1

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Learn how to create a variety of data tables and forms, analyze the data, and write reports. In Level 1 examine basic database concepts, create and modify databases, and be introduced to basic concepts of performing queries and building reports. Prerequisite: Understanding of the Basics of Windows Target Student: This course is designed for students who wish to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Access 2013, including the...

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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$174
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Elements is the perfect program for everyday people who want to organize, transform, create, and share their photo memories via their computer, the web, or their mobile devices. Some of the features you’ll learn: How to Make Photo Remixes and Mashups Use Guided Edits Crop Images Add Photo Effects Create Slideshows Move Objects in Photos Pre-requisite: Understanding of the Basics of Windows.

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$159
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Cyber Security for Home Users: Protect Your Data

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

It's almost become routine to hear that a company or government entity has been the victim of a cyberattack. There is a lot of conversation about our data being shared; it seems that individual privacy has gone the way of the Dodo. Every day thousands of individuals are impacted in a serious way.  Threats to our cities, states, and nation could easily materialize. This class is geared specifically for you, the average user of anything that "connects."...

(17) All levels 17 and older
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$66

2 sessions

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Microsoft Word 2016: Level 2

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

MS Word for Windows allows you to create and format personal and professional documents and tables of all kinds. Level 2 covers how to use mail merge, work with tables, charts and graphics and how to customize documents. Prerequisite: MS Word Level 1 or equivalent knowledge

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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$174
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Adobe Lightroom

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Adobe Lightroom provides a comprehensive set of digital photography tools and helps photographers manage, develop, and share their photos. Learn the basics of this complete workflow solution for the digital photographer. Topics include: Importing Reviewing Organizing Enhancing Images Pre-requisite: Basic Computer experience.

(17) All levels 18 and older
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Adobe InDesign CC

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

InDesign produces the most professional looking publications in the world for print, PDF, and electronic devices such as tablets and phones. Use InDesign to create collateral such as proposals, flyers, newsletters, catalogs, books, PDFs, web banners/ads, eBooks, and more.  Course will cover: creating and formatting text adding graphics working with color creating master pages formatting with styles PDF exporting.  New features...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$459

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Microsoft Publisher 2016

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Microsoft Publisher is an easy-to-use program for creating newsletters, brochures, business cards, postcards, and flyers for print, email, and the web. In this course you will learn how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal design templates available in Publisher.  This class is offered in either Publisher 2013 or Publisher 2016. Previous knowledge or experience: Understanding of the basics...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$174
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2016: Introduction

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Create professional presentations with Microsoft’s impressive presentation software. This Introductory course covers all the basics of how to set up and run a presentation. Previous knowledge or experience: Understanding of Basics of Windows

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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$174
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Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 3

Colorado Free University @ 7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO

Analyze, manage, and share data of all kinds—from personal and professional budgeting to scheduling. The Level 3 class includes topics in advanced data entry functions and capabilities as well as task automation, data analysis and worksheet collaboration.  Overview:  Your previous experience with Microsoft Excel has given you a solid foundation in working with this software. You can use Excel efficiently and effectively to solve problems...

(17) Advanced 18 and older
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$184
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Use Your Phone as a Mobile Movie Studio

Colorado Free University

Use Your Phone as a Mobile Movie Studio: For Professional or Personal Video Live action video has become a necessity for business marketing. It's also a great way to preserve your personal memories. You can make quality video without a computer or expensive editing programs. This hands-on class will give you the skills to create effective short videos using your smartphone. We will walk through each step of the process: planning, getting ready for...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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Getting Started with WordPress: Content Mgmt. (Online)

Colorado Free University

Learn how to negotiate the state-of-the-art publishing platform that is WordPress. This course is the first of two classes that will give you hands-on, step-by-step training on how to use Wordpress to build your website. Learn how to use WordPress's new Gutenberg editor to layout your content. Get valuable insights on using this new block editor to have a more granular control of how your content is presented to your users and customers.  Now...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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$174
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Quickbooks Desktop Basics

Colorado Free University

This course is for anyone who wants to use the desktop version of Quickbooks. Learn the software from beginning to end to get all you need to successfully use the program, whatever your level of previous knowledge. Start with an overview and learn how to create and customize a Chart of Accounts. Learn how to set up customers; vendors and the products you sell; how to create and send invoices and sales receipts; and how to enter and pay bills Additional...

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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Learn to Use Quickbooks Online

Colorado Free University

This course is great for anyone who wants to learn the online version of QuickBooks, called QuickBooks Online. Learn the software from beginning to end to get all you need to successfully use the program, whatever your level of previous knowledge. Start with an overview and learn how to create and customize a Chart of Accounts. Learn how to set up customers; vendors and the products you sell; how to create and send invoices and sales receipts;...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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