Artificial intelligence business tools help small businesses work smarter, not harder. Learn to automate e-mails, create pie charts for your reports with chat GPT, screen resumes, creating social media posts, AI videos, website content creation, sales forecasting, and more. Cut back costs on hiring staff, by knowing how to use AI to boost your small business. Save yourself the stress of office drama and toxic co-workers and have Chat GPT handle some of your tasks and minimize one-on-one time with toxic employees and customers.

For retirees, the purpose of AI is a little different than someone in the workforce, running a business, or raising toddlers. Rather than using AI to compete and run the rat race, retirees use AI to improve their life, feel enriched, learn a new skill, and satisfy a curiosity. Retirees want to stay in the network of what’s happening out there. This class gives AI tools for memoir making, publishing a book, health & wellness, travel planning, tracing genealogy, meal preparation ideas, learning a new language, new hobby like growing bonsai and scrapbooking. No technical knowledge required. Fun, easy to follow class.

Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners! Designed for those with little to no experience, you'll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the way, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.

This is a comprehensive casting class consisting of two lessons; you will learn anchored and aerialized casting and line management. At times you will be frustrated but you will have fun and you will be able to cast thirty feet….guaranteed! Students will need a rod, reel and line. Practice leaders will be provided.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half.

Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs.

Gardens can be grown anywhere. Come and learn the basics of designing, selecting plants and pots, and caring for container gardens for season-long satisfaction, no matter where you grow. This class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community.

Spice up your Spanish skills in this fun and interactive class centered around food and cooking! You’ll build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.

Curious about drones? This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the exciting world of aerial drones, also known as small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) or systems (sUAS). You'll learn:  The wide range of drone uses—from recreation to commercial applications Types of drones, including DIY builds, FPV first-person view), and ready-to-fly camera kits How to choose the right drone for your needs Where, when, and how to fly safely and legally Key airspace rules, FAA regulations, and practical safety tips An overview of drone registration, certification, and the FAA TRUST (Recreational UAS Safety Test) Weather permitting, a live drone demonstration will be included. If you already have a drone, feel free to bring it along!

Make a one-of-a-kind creation with your family! In this class, you'll drip, smear, and scribble your way to a beautiful collective mural. Starting with a blank canvas, your family will work together to create an abstract work of art. It’s the perfect way for all ages to get creative and have fun together!

Planning a move or starting to consider right-sizing? We'll share practical tips on how to simplify the process-from sorting and decluttering to planning your next steps with less stress and more confidence. Learn how to make thoughtful decisions about what to keep, what to let go of, and how to prepare for a smooth worry-free transition.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!

Pollinators are critical to a healthy environment and many native species are in jeopardy. Learn what you can do at home to create healthy pollinator habitats for native bees and butterflies in your own yard. This class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community.

Turn your book idea into a published reality. In this powerful, hands-on class, learn how to find traditional publishers, self-publish with confidence, upload your book to Amazon in minutes, design a professional cover, format for Amazon, and create income as an author and speaker. Instructor Preethi Fernando, author of 15 published books, eagerly shares proven, real-world strategies to help you succeed in today’s publishing industry. This is not a writing class.

Unlock the power of AI to transform your living room into a profit center. This masterclass reveals 20+ ways to turn your talents into income with Chat GPT + AI. Manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, and more to make a side or full time income. Whether you're seeking a flexible side gig or a full-time remote career, this class is for you. You don’t have to know anything about Chat GPT to take this class. Great for working professionals trying to earn more income, out of work individuals trying to turn their talents into dollars, seniors who have a wealth of experience in the area they worked in and for any curious individual.

Paying full price is overrated. Find discounts and save big. It used to be coupon clipping. Now, it’s Chat GPT and AI that’s going to save your bucks.This dynamic, easy-to-follow class shows you how to use ChatGPT and AI tools to uncover discounted airline tickets, cheaper hotel stays, and hidden grocery deals. Learn smart prompts, insider tricks, skiplagging, online grocery store coupon hacks, and time-saving strategies that will save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. Learn how. Let AI do the bargain hunting for you. No AI knowledge needed for this class. Great for seniors, stay at home parents, and working professionals trying to cut back costs and save money.

This class is designed to help home gardeners learn how to prevent against, diagnose, and respond to problems in your yard and garden using Integrated Pest Management practices. This class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. PLEASE NOTE: The time of this class was advertised in our catalog incorrectly. The correct time is 6:30-8:00 pm