CMC Vail Valley at Edwards

Designed for healthcare professionals, but available to the public, this CPR class is open to individuals interested in developing the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED and relieve choking safely and effectively. This class meets the requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Lafe Support (BLS) certification. An individual pocket mask and text are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty: … Read more: CPR for Health Care Providers

This class is designed for the general population and outdoor enthusiasts. It follows American Heart Association guidelines. Learn basic first aid skills; how to administer CPR to infants, children and adults; how to use an AED. The textbook and an individual pocket mask for CPR are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty:  Scott Schreiner Classes: April 15 through April 16 Meets: Wednesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Cost: $66 Register Now!  Search for Basic CPR… Read more: Basic CPR - First Aid

This course is intended for students who are experienced Excel 2016 users that want to work with some more advanced Excel features. Material covered includes: performing advanced data analysis (such as LookUp functions); working with multiple worksheets and workbooks; sharing and protecting workbooks; applying data validation and formula auditing; and forecasting data. You'll also learn to collaborate with colleagues; automate complex or repetitive tasks; and use conditional logic will put the full power of Excel at your fingertips. Taught with… Read more: Excel 2016: Advanced

There is nothing magical or mysterious about grantsmanship and grant writing. In fact, it is quite simple. The course will cover "universal truths" and skills required to successfully acquire grants and how best to be organized and effective in developing a grant plan or schedule with associated strategies. Sources of public, corporate, foundation and private grants will be reviewed. Related to this we will discuss the importance of developing and building relationships with potential funders and professionally administering the grants… Read more: Grantsmanship and Grantwriting

We all know that employees are the most important asset of any organization. This course will provide supervisors with tools to understand the major dimensions of the role of supervisor. Participants will learn how to deal with common problems and tricky situations, including managing time and stress, and giving constructive feedback. Supervisory topics to be covered include the importance of two-way communication and teamwork; employee empowerment; the importance of accountability; multi-generational aspects of today's workplace; coaching and mentoring; and on-boarding… Read more: Effective Supervisory Practices

Make the most of your Windows 10 experience. Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system (OS) for personal computers. We'll cover basic terminology and provide plenty of hands-on exercises. You'll learn to navigate the Windows hierarchy of folders and files to open, save and move documents. Learn how to organize your system to reflect how you use your computer, as well as how to use a variety of applications. By the end, you'll be proficient enough to… Read more: Computer Basics: Windows 10

Learn to create three-dimensional works with clay using the potters wheel and various tools. You will study basic and intermediate forms along with surface decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Faculty:  Pamela Olson Classes: May 18 through July 6 Meets: Monday; 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Cost: $175 Register Now!  Search for Wheel throwing Intermediate on Community Education Classes…

Learn to create three-dimensional works with clay using the potters wheel and various tools. You will study basic and intermediate forms along with surface decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Faculty:  Pamela Olson Classes: May 18 through July 6 Meets: Monday; 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Cost: $175 Register Now!  Search for Wheel Throwing Intermediate on Community Education Classes…

Grab your tap or hard-sole shoes and join Kitty, our amazing dance instructor, for a fun, spirited dance class! You'll increase your balance and find your rhythm as you shuffle-hop-step your way to fun and fitness. It will be the most fun part of your fitness routine! Faculty:  Katherine Gwathmey Classes: May 19 through August 4 Meets: Tuesday; 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Cost: $25 Register Now!  Search for Tap Dance with Kitty on Community Education Classes…

Pilates is a full-body workout - combining upper and lower bodywork, with a strong emphasis on the core. You'll strengthen the muscles of your arms, hips, back, abdominals and glutes. You will see changes in a matter of weeks with consistent practice. Faculty:  Kira Sadler Classes: May 20 through August 7 Meets: Wednesday, Friday; 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Cost: $156 Register Now!  Search for Mat Pilates - Wednesday/Friday on Community Education Classes…

If you work with numbers, graphs and databases, Excel will help you get things done. Practice the fundamentals of Excel, such as moving around in the spreadsheet, entering and modifying data, and formatting. We'll also cover formulas, functions, templates, print layout and managing workbooks. Whether you are a beginner or someone who has been using Excel superficially for some time, this class is the place to start! Taught with Excel for Windows, but generalizable to the Mac version. Cost includes… Read more: Excel 2019: Beginning

Pilates is a full-body workout - combining upper and lower bodywork, with a strong emphasis on the core. You'll strengthen the muscles of your arms, hips, back, abdominals and glutes. You will see changes in a matter of weeks with consistent practice. The Monday class is taught by Christie Herman, and the Thursday class is taught by Kira Sadler. Faculty:  Kira Sadler Classes: May 21 through August 6 Meets: Monday, Thursday; 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Cost: $156 Register Now!  Search for Mat Pilates - Monday/Thursday on Community Education Classes…

This workshop will help new users get started with QuickBooks. You will learn how to set up a company, pay bills, write checks, create simple invoices, receive customer payments, and generate financial reports. Basic accounting terminology will also be reviewed. This class only applies to the desktop version of QuickBooks; the online version is not covered. Basic computer skills required. If you have a laptop with QuickBooks, please bring it to class. Faculty:  Debra Swain Classes: May 27 (only) Meets: Wednesday; 08:30 AM - 04:30… Read more: QuickBooks I

Practice your craft during self-guided studio time. You are welcome to use the studio when classes are not in session; facilitated studio time will be on Tuesdays from 2-5pm. You must have been enrolled in the CMC studio or ceramics class prior to enrolling in this studio. If you have questions about the studio, e-mail Willow Murphy wmurphy@coloradomtn.edu.  Classes: May 27 through August 4 Meets: Wednesday; 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Cost: $250 Register Now!  Search for Ceramics Open Studio on Community Education Classes…

Slow computer driving you crazy? Learn how to keep your Windows system running smoothly, and check for problems that may cause your hard drive to fail. You'll learn how to delete temporary files and cookies left over from your web browsing and software updates. We'll also cover how to install and run free anti-virus and malware programs that keep your computer safe from those threats. Finally, you'll learn how to back up your data and create a system image so… Read more: Clean Up Your Windows Computer

Learn to create three-dimensional works with clay using the potters wheel and various tools. You will study basic and intermediate forms along with surface decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Faculty:  Elise Landreaux Classes: June 3 through August 5 Meets: Wednesday; 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Cost: $200 Register Now!  Search for Wheel Throwing Beginner on Community Education Classes…

Explore the operating system for your Mac. Learn to manage files and folders, and save and open files by navigating the folder hierarchy. Understand basic hardware and computer operations, as well as how to manage memory and storage space. We'll also cover the included applications: Safari, Calendar, Mail, Contacts, and Finder. Basic computer skills recommended. Faculty:  Robert Hintermeister Classes: June 4 through June 9 Meets: Tuesday, Thursday; 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cost: $78 Register Now!  Search for Computer Basics: Mac OS on Community Education Classes…

Basic Life Support. Designed for healthcare professionals, but available to the public, this CPR class is open to individuals interested in developing the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking safely and effectively. This class meets the requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. An individual pocket mask and text are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two… Read more: Health Care Providers - Basic Life Support

This workshop will help you to experiment with the medium of pastels and above all to have fun! Faculty:  Lenka Sage Classes: June 8 through June 10 Meets: Monday, Wednesday; 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Cost: $90 Register Now!  Search for Pastel Workshop on Community Education Classes…

Barre features a 60-minute full-body workout, combining ballet-based movements, core-focused exercises, stretching, barre, and center work. You will build balance and strength. Come sweat and have fun and get strong! This is the best value for a barre workout in the area! Faculty:  Danielle Miller Classes: June 9 through July 30 Meets: Tuesday, Thursday; 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Cost: $96 Register Now!  Search for Ballet Barre on Community Education Classes…

West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extension-compression technique of partner connection and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. Come alone or with a partner to learn the basics of this fun dance. Faculty:  Maria Barry Classes: June 9 through June 30 Meets: Tuesday; 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM Cost: $100 Register Now!  Search for Beginning West Coast Swing on Community Education Classes…

This workshop will help continuing QuickBooks users increase their invoice options and provide techniques for summarizing expenses by job. Learn to add job material purchases and miscellaneous expense charges to your invoices and how to track and bill time. Sales tax issues will also be covered, as will bank and credit card reconciliations. This class only applies to the desktop version of QuickBooks; the online version is not covered. Some computer experience required. If you have a laptop with QuickBooks,… Read more: QuickBooks II

This second-level class covers a large variety of topics such as: creating and using cell and range names; using logical, date - time, and text functions; sorting and filtering data; and outlining and subtotaling data. Additionally, we'll learn how to create table objects and charts, apply conditional formatting, and work with pivot tables. This class will help you take your use of Excel to the next level. Taught with Excel for Windows, but generalizable to the Mac version. Cost includes… Read more: Excel 2019: Intermediate

Do you have a garage full of stuff you no longer need or want? Or, are you looking for that one item to make a collection complete? Find what you're looking for and make money by selling your unwanted items on eBay, the world's biggest garage sale. Learn the basics of bidding, buying and selling on eBay in one morning. By the end of this class, you'll be able to purchase items on eBay with confidence, and you'll be on… Read more: Buying - Selling on eBay

Develop and enhance your Microsoft Word skills. Learn to get the most out of the word processing system from Mircosoft for both personal and business use. You'll learn to create, edit and save documents; format text and paragraphs; work with tables, columns, and other formatting features; how to utilize graphics, WordArt, charts and text flow; get the most out of the included templates; and advanced features including merge, macros, document versioning, and the proofing tools. Basic computer skills required. Faculty: … Read more: Word 2019: Beginning

Learn how to manage your personal finances so that you can build wealth, reduce or eliminate debt, and have the ability to support you and your family financially in every stage of life. You will not only learn how to earn more, save more and invest more, you'll also learn how to avoid the major pitfalls that cause people to lose money. This is a life strategy class you will use for the rest of your life. And, you'll gain… Read more: Personal Finance

This course is intended for students who are experienced Excel 2016 users that want to work with some more advanced Excel features. Material covered includes: performing advanced data analysis (such as LookUp functions); working with multiple worksheets and workbooks; sharing and protecting workbooks; applying data validation and formula auditing; and forecasting data. You'll also learn to collaborate with colleagues; automate complex or repetitive tasks, and use conditional logic will put the full power of Excel at your fingertips. Taught with… Read more: Excel 2019: Advanced

Painting Outside is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing drawing in the landscape. You will learn to capture landscapes and views in natural light. Faculty:  Lenka Sage Classes: July 13 through July 15 Meets: Monday, Wednesday; 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Cost: $90 Register Now!  Search for Painting Outside on Community Education Classes…

LibreOffice is a free, robust alternative to Microsoft Office. It's a cross-platform (Windows - Mac) open-source productivity suite. LibreOffice features a word processor (Writer), a spreadsheet app (Calc), a presentation program (Impress), a database management tool (Base), a vector graphics editor (Draw), and an app for working with mathematical formulas (Math). LibreOffice also includes a PDF creation and import tool for working with Adobe files. This class will introduce the LibreOffice Suite and concentrate on the word processor (Writer) and… Read more: LibreOffice