Top Courses at Emory Continuing Education

Find the perfect course for you at Emory Continuing Education. We’ve selected 37 of Emory Continuing Education’s most popular courses. View the course catalog at ece.emory.edu

  • Applied Data Science And Machine Learning

    Solve most data-related problems with the skills you acquire in this introductory 7-week course. Participants use Python, Matplotlib, Numpy, Seaborn, and other open-sourced codes as a springboard to reach new heights in areas like preprocessing, visualization, data collection, and machine learning algorithms. This knowledge empowers students to generate data-based business intelligence, design and build effective analytics models, and build stories using data visualization concepts.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $2,795
    • 56 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Graphic Design Certificate

    Move beyond the basics with a 65-hour comprehensive Graphic Design Certificate course. Participants learn how to create eye-catching designs that employers and clients want and customers respond to. The required classes, Graphic Design Foundations, Adobe Illustrator I, Adobe InDesign I, Adobe InDesign II, and Adobe Photoshop I, cover core concepts like composition, typography, and color theory. These classes help students conceptualize solutions so they can design, edit, and refine compelling graphics presentations. Additionally, participants build a peer-reviewed, professional-grade design portfolio which includes both print and digital media.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $3,475
    • 65 Hours
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    • Beginner
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  • Digital Marketing Certificate

    Leverage e-commerce, web video, social media, SEO, and web analytics to successfully market products and services online with a Digital Marketing Certificate. Build a foundation for a digital marketing career or stay abreast of the most recent developments in this ever-changing environment. Other working professionals also benefit from this seven course battery, as it helps them become more well-rounded individuals. Class requirements are HTML/CSS I, Fundamentals of e-Commerce, Email Marketing Fundamentals, Social Media Sales and Engagement for Businesses, SEO/Web Analytics, Fundamentals of Internet Video Production, and Digital Marketing Capstone. These classes help students develop, create, execute, and evaluate content-based digital marketing plans using platforms like Google AdWords and Google Analytics.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $4,305
    • 78 Hours
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    • Beginner
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  • Cybersecurity And Information Security Certificate

    Help employers and clients shield critical data from cyberattacks with a 12-week Cybersecurity and Information Security Certification course. There is an intense need for such professionals. Every individual or company with any online presence is vulnerable to a potentially devastating attack. This course outlines the basic theories and principles of cybersecurity. Then, students receive training in the tools they need to prevent such attacks, such as attack detection and defensive measures, malware behavior and detection, risk and recovery management, network security risks and defensive tools, system security analysis, enterprise system monitoring, assessment/identification/prioritization of risks/threats/vulnerabilities, cryptography, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT), applications of artificial intelligence/machine learning in cybersecurity, and security systems audits. Students who successfully complete this graduate-level program are prepared to take the CompTIA’s Security+ professional certification examination.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $3,995
    • 96 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Advanced
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  • Project Management Certificate

    Direct complex projects from start to finish with a Project Management Certificate course. Participants also learn how to locate, recruit, and motivate team members, thus adding value to any organization. Using the proper methodology, students estimate resource consumption, design a program, customize a schedule, and reduce project risks in order to deliver the final product on time and under budget. Students also learn flexibility, so they can deal with changing circumstances while staying true to integral concepts and the critical path. The six core courses are Project Management Introduction, Cost Techniques & Tools, Scope Techniques & Tools, Risk Techniques & Tools, Scheduling Techniques & Tools, and Communications Techniques & Tools. In order to become more well-rounded professionals, students also complete twenty-four hours of electives. Available electives focus on things like team building, Six Sigma certification, and effective negotiation.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $3,980
    • 62 Hours
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    • Beginner
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  • Business Intelligence

    Convert raw data into insightful information with the skills you acquire in this 7-week Business Intelligence course. Using techniques like data modeling and analysis, creation of visualization and dashboard charts, query generation, data mining, and analytical report production, participants help businesses run more efficiently and make better choices. This course focuses on descriptive analytics, a discipline which applies these BI mining and utilization skills to real-world problems. In addition to BI concepts, students in this beginner-level class become intimately familiar with tools like Excel, Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and Tableau.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $3,495
    • 56 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Big Data & Data Analytics

    This Big Data and Data Analytics course uses data structure, trends, relevancy, model building, warehousing, statistics, analysis, patterns, and visualization techniques to help students build a firm foundation in this important discipline. The curriculum covers both practical and conceptual concepts, so graduates have a more complete understanding of data analytics. Recent graduates, working professionals, and anyone else with a passion for using data to make better decisions could benefit from this 10-week class.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $4,495
    • 80 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • Applied Machine Learning & Data Science With Python

    Master Python basics at both a conceptual and applied level in this 7-week course. Students closely examine a wide range of data science areas, such as data collection, visualization, preprocessing, and application of machine learning algorithms, in order to solve complex problems. Specific topics include fundamental data analysis, model building using Scikit-Learn and other platforms, database manipulation, text usage, and time series analysis.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $2,795
    • 56 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Adobe Illustrator Level 1: Introduction

    Create artistic and compelling diagrams, logos, maps, and vector illustrations after you complete this 2-week overview course. Through a combination of learning techniques, participants master skills like creating and modifying artboards, working with text, using colors and graphics, drawing organic illustrations, and PDF publishing. Specific course topics include preparing the work area, selecting the proper design, using shapes, colors, and pathways, and adding text to posters.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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  • Adobe Photoshop Level 1: Introduction

    Bring reports, presentations, and internet copy to life with this 2-week Adobe Photoshop introductory level course. Using hands-on learning, students develop skills like formatting, color correcting, retouching digital photos, working with layers, and using various editing tools. These tools save time and maximize results. Specific topics include basic photo correction, using Selections, layering, channels and masks, quick fixes, types basics, and a print/web Photoshop overview.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekdays or Evenings
    • Beginner
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  • Foundations of Graphic Design

    Create attractive websites, posters, greeting cards and more with the skills you acquire in this 4-week graphic design foundations class. Leverage your new abilities for yourself, your family, your church, or your employer. Students learn how to combine typography, color theory, and composition into a cohesive and expressive graphic document. Students also master the intangible tools of the trade, such as creative thinking, problem solving, and effective visual communication. Some participants take this beginner-level class as a stepping stone to a Fundamentals of Graphic Design certificate. Others take it as a standalone course.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Adobe Photoshop Level 2: Intermediate

    Take your Photoshop skills up a notch with this 2-week intermediate Adobe Photoshop course. Participants learn how to create movie poster-quality print products by pulling images from multiple sources, leverage Photoshop’s advanced vector capabilities, and correct images and designs. Class and individual projects, which build on lessons learned in Adobe Photoshop I, include movie poster design, a vintage car montage, advertising samples, promotional leaflets, and image correction.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • Adobe Illustrator Level 2: Intermediate

    Expand on the lessons learned in Adobe Illustrator I with this 2-week Adobe Illustrator II course. Using simple and complex tools, like shadows, layers, brushes, grids,symbols, effects, graphics, and gradients, participants design and publish a number of real-world Illustrator projects, such as logos, t-shirt art, and illustrations. Students also learn how to combine Illustrator with other Adobe applications.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Intermediate
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  • Project Management: Scope Tools & Techniques

    Effectively define the parameters of almost any project with this 1-week Project Management Tools & Techniques class. Setting variables like quality, time, and cost prevents things like scope creeping, cost overruns, and missed deadlines. In addition to acquiring the tools they need to define these elements, students understand what it’s important to control project integration and changes. Specific topics in this beginner-level course include planning and scope management, collection requirements, and scope validation.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $295
    • 4 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Risk Management Concepts for Project Managers

    Properly evaluate project management risk levels with this 1-week tools and techniques course. Risk has a positive and negative effect. The important thing is to use it effectively according to a set risk management plan. Core concepts in this beginner-level class include identification, probability determination, monitoring, qualitative analysis, and response preparation.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $295
    • 4 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Effective Communications for Project Managers

    Communication is usually the key to a successful project, and this 2-week tools & Techniques class gives project managers the tools they need to effectively communicate with project stakeholders. Students develop these skills through a combination of roleplaying, lectures, and in-class exercises. Specific course topics revolve around planning, applying, and implementing best practices for effective project communication.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $425
    • 6 Hours
    • Evenings
    • Beginner
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  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation

    This intensive five-session class prepares students to obtain PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. Course materials focus on the PMBOK knowledge areas and process groups. Advanced concepts include things like input and output techniques, schedule variance, and earned value. Students learn through a combination of practice exams, quizzes, and group exercises. This course, which is also worth 35 continuing education hours, works best when students spend additional time in independent study.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $1,695
    • 35 Hours
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    • Intermediate
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  • Adobe Premiere Pro Level 1: Introduction

    Get to know one of the most widely-used video editing applications in the world with this 2-week introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro course. Students integrate video clips from other sources with Photoshop and Illustrator to create a professional-grade class project. Participants also learn how to sort and edit video files, create title sequences, and publish video files.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $695
    • 13 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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  • Excelling at Excel: The 5 Fs

    Master Excel’s functions and formulas to benefit yourself, your family, and/or your employer in this beginner level 1-week course. Participants use cell references to create and manipulate the most widely-used formulas, such as AVERAGE, COUNT, SUM, and TODAY to track basic financial information. This course also covers more advanced monetary topics and Excel use, such as amortization schedules, financial workbooks and loan repayment schedules, using PMT,CONCATENATE, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, and IF…THEN…ELSE.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $185
    • 3 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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  • Adobe After Effects Level 1: Introduction

    Design film-quality visual effects and motion graphics in this 3-week Adobe After Effects class. Instruction begins with foundational principles, like importing simple footage and adding basic effects. Students ten move onto more advanced applications, like layering, transparency, and using Adobe Illustrator content. By the end of the course, participants can create green screens and special effects, mostly using the RotoBrush tool. Some prior experience with Photoshop is beneficial, but not required.

    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • $995
    • 19 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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