Business Classes Chicago, IL

This data analytics course is a 40-hour in-person or online program for individuals with no prior experience with data analytics. Utilizing a hands-on approach, students learn by doing in order to build vital and dynamic skills that are applicable in a wide range of industries. The course curriculum centers around the core processes all data analysts must know, including data collection, cleaning, analyzing, and data visualization best practices. Students also come away with hands-on experience using some of the most common tools in the industry, including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Tableau. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of how to gain insights from data and feel more prepared for a possible career in data analytics.

This program aims to give students the fundamentals to succeed in the fun and growing field of digital marketing. The course curriculum covers a wide range of important marketing topics, including the tactics and digital channels to create successful campaigns. Students build skills quickly through GA's hands-on approach, and students will get comfortable using social media, search optimization, conversion best practices, and Google Analytics to improve digital marketing efforts. Graduates of the program walk away with a capstone project in addition to foundational skills required to build a career in digital marketing.

This course covers the skills needed to become a Data Analyst or Business Analyst, including data analytics fundamentals, visualization with Tableau, using Python to clean and manipulate data, and how to work with relational databases. One-on-one mentoring is included.

This 2-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management. Students receive in-person instruction from professional Project Managers. This course teaches students how to write project charters, define scope, budget, and timeline, and manage risk. They will learn how to allocate resources effectively and use planning tools such as RACI charts.

This 4-day digital marketing program is designed to give participants a comprehensive overview of digital marketing and various components of digital marketing. The course starts with an overview of digital marketing and then shifts towards web optimization and SEO. The course continues with email, digital advertising, social media, and other key platforms for effective marketing. Students receive a certification at the conclusion of the course, along with online learning access.

This 5-day Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification course has been designed for knowledgeable project managers aiming to take the PMP exam and is also suitable for less experienced individuals looking to take the CAPM exam. This course covers an array of topics, including the MPM application process, the PMBOK structure, the 5 PM process groups, and the 10 PM knowledge areas. The course also focuses on the 49 processes and the inputs, outputs, tools and techniques for all 49 processes. The course concludes with content on test taking techniques through multiple practice exams as well as best practices for self-study after the course.

Take the mystery out of Microsoft Office 365 in this one-day, beginner-level course. Use this cloud-based platform to increase team productivity through document accessibility, real-time communication, effective mobility, and team collaboration. Boots-on-the-ground users and decision makers considering this product both benefit from this course. Specific topics include navigation, OneDrive document usage, Outlook email, Planner scheduling, Teams collaboration, To-Do task assignment, and Microsoft Forms.

This one-day, beginner-level course takes a close look at the tools available in Microsoft’s Office 365. The Power User apps significantly increase productivity. Specific topics include Teams online chatting, OneDrive for Business document management, Outlook emails, To-Do task assignment, and Teams collaboration.

In this comprehensive digital marketing program, participants will learn the skills and techniques they need to succeed as a digital marketer. This program includes five bootcamps covering the following topics: Digital Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, and Google Analytics. Participants will learn to develop, execute, and measure omnichannel marketing strategies utilizing a variety of tools and metrics. Students will work hands-on with each tool as they learn to launch campaigns across Google Ads and social media channels, analyze web data with Google Analytics, and learn about other key digital marketing strategies. This course is great for individuals looking to start a career in digital marketing, entrepreneurs looking to start a business and leverage digital marketing, or business owners looking to grow a business using digital marketing techniques. This program also includes a free retake so students can come back to refresh the material.

In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of financial accounting, including cash versus accrual accounting and GAAP, and analyze financial statements and reports. Students will master financial accounting principles, including the three main financial statements and the analysts' metrics and ratios. Using real-life examples, participants will gain an understanding of how accounting concepts they learn in the course apply to companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple. Tuition includes hands-on training, a free retake, and a course manual. This course offers flexible scheduling options and is available online or in NYC.