Business & Professional Development

Smart Start
Do you have a business idea or looking to purchase a business? This workshop will guide you through what you need to know to launch your business and be successful. Hear from a local entrepreneur about how they started their business and lessons learned along the way. Learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research and estimate costs, prepare for a bank loan, legally organize the business and other license/permit requirements, record keeping and taxes, marketing ideas, and what financing options are available. Receive a business plan template, step-by-step guide to opening your business, and other resources available to help you succeed! Class sponsored by America's SBDC Iowa.

106809
W, Feb 4
5:30 - 8:30 pm
$19
SCC CBIZ 111
J Clover
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AI Advantage: ChatGPT Digital Assistant
This course introduces participants to using ChatGPT as a practical workplace tool for repeatable, role-based workflows. Through hands-on activities, learners practice selecting appropriate models, organizing work with Projects and group chats, using images, voice, and file uploads, and designing a reusable workflow. Participants leave with a tested “workflow recipe,” responsible-use guidelines, and next steps for implementation. Prerequisites: basic computer skills and an active
ChatGPT account with login access..

T, Apr 21
5:30 - 8:30 PM
$249
SCC CBIZ 110
A Maurer

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Bursiness Finance and Ethics
Gain practical insight into how ethical decision-making shapes a company’s financial health. Explore common auditing and fraud risks, learn the essentials of bank statement reconciliation, and understand how accurate
financial records support long-term business success..

107431
M, Mar 25
5:30 - 8:30 PM
$45
Zoom
C Kingrey

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Small Business Money Management
Perfect for small business owners or those new to managing finances, this class breaks down the essentials of accounting, payroll, budgeting, and taxes. Learn how to track expenses, manage employee withholdings, and understand the financial side of running a successful business.

107430
W, May 6
5:30 - 8:30 PM
$45
Zoom
C Kingrey

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Understanding Your Businesses Taxes

Income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and the list goes on for taxes your business pays. Discussion will center on the various business taxes, forms and ways to file and pay the taxes, and things you can do in your record keeping system to better understand and lessen your tax burden. Participants will receive all materials and are encouraged to bring specific questions.

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Accounting Basic Concepts

Designed for the non-accountant bookkeeper, office manager or owner of a business. Learn basic accounting terms including revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Learn to build and read the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Become familiar with accounting debits and credits as you learn how to record transactions in this hands-on course.

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QuickBooks Online Software

We make it easy to get comfortable with QuickBooks®. This course will address setting up your chart of accounts, customer and vendor files, recurring transactions, and products/services you sell. Learn how to manage money coming in including sales, invoicing, and deposits, and money going out by paying bills, booking credit card expenditures, and tracking expenses. You'll learn how to reconcile accounts, track loans and loan payments, book fixed assets, and use reports to understand your business, track sales trends and profitability, and prepare for tax time. You'll leave knowing that you're doing a good job and can handle whatever QuickBooks sends your way.

106780
MW, Apr 6 & 8
1 - 5 PM
$339
SCC CBIZ 110
S Yasenchok

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Payroll Accounting

It's a fact of business-if a company has employees, it has to account for payroll, fringe benefits, and payroll taxes. This comprehensive course will guide you through processing a new employee, calculating payroll and payroll taxes, payroll tax reporting, periodic and year end payroll reporting to the government.

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Supervision Survival Skills

This training program is designed for new managers and non-managers interested in or identified for promotion. Knowledge gained in this program will enable you to avoid some of the hard lessons that come from on-the-job learning. Applicable in manufacturing, service, and retail organizations, this seminar presents the fundamental leadership and communication skills and techniques required to manage employees effectively. Content of this training covers the first two modules of the Supervision Certificate.

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Supervisory Certificate

Leader, manager, supervisor, team leader - no matter what your official title, you're expected to get the job done through others. This course provides new and experienced supervisors with the tools and skills for building personal confidence in their leadership role. You will see the relevance of the training, rapidly acquire the skills, and quickly put them to use on the job. Attend all twelve modules and earn a certificate in Supervision. Our program is designed for anyone who manages people in manufacturing, retail, or service industries.

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Buddy to Boss

One day, they are your co-workers and buddies - the people you socialize and take coffee breaks with. Now, you're their boss. Suddenly, you find yourself questioning what you should and shouldn't say to your former co-workers. Your job is now about them and no longer all about you. The challenge is not only in taking on the demands of a new, elevated role and the skills and knowledge required, but it is also in making the emotional and mental transition to that of manager. *Approved Course for Leadership Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Entry-Level Success.

104956
Th, Jan 8
9 AM - Noon
$249
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody

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Handling Conflict
One of the most difficult and most avoided topics in every company and relationship is that of conflict. We all learn from our past in how we handle conflict with others. Some of us have great examples and others, not so much. Everyone experiences some degree of workplace conflict; therefore, we all deserve training on how to handle it most effectively, focusing on great results and best teaming relationships. You will focus on conflict do's and don'ts. Pay close attention to a conflict roadmap that will allow a productive strategy for encouraging and following through with healthy conflict. We will take a closer look at each individual's natural conflict style to increase awareness and become better able to effectively navigate more effective conflict situations.

104957
Th, Feb 26
9 am - Noon
$249
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody

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Motivation
Identify what factors motivate and de-motivate employees. This workshop will explain motivational needs and develop strategies that would work in your facility and identify traditional methods of motivation. Participants will receive guidelines for effective encouragement. *Approved Course for Leadership Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Entry-Level Success.

105000
T, Apr 14
9 AM - 4 PM
$295
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee

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Communication Skills for Managers

Participants will discuss how to be a better listener and how to coach an employee to change their performance to meet expectations. Practice giving feedback to employees through role-play. Whether communicating to your team members, peers or your own manager, this course will help you hone both your communication and influencing skills, helping you deliver the right message for winning outcomes.

105001
M, Jun 2
9 am - 4 pm
$495
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee

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Leading Change in the Workplace

When faced with change, you have one of three choices. Lead, follow or get out of the way. Choose to lead! This course will help managers deal with change in the workplace - both personally and as a leader of their team. Topics include understanding both positive and negative effects of change, learning personal response to change, helping to lead employees through change, seeing change as an opportunity, and communication during change.

104155
, Feb 17
9 AM - Noon
$685
SCC CBIZ 103
T Westbrook

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Coaching for Performance
Learn a coaching strategy to supplement your leadership and management strategies. Understand the qualities of great coaches, leadership coaching strategies and coaching skills. You will have the opportunity to practice being coached with fellow participants.

104997
Th, Jan 15
9 am - Noon
$279
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody

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Delegating for Leaders

The strongest leaders are those that empower others to be involved with the work of their organization. Too many leaders believe they have to shoulder the weight of the priorities alone. This is not so. A key skill to develop, is that of being able to delegate all kinds of work tasks, priorities and projects to team members at every developmental level. In this session, participants will learn the importance of delegation, the proper way to delegate to people at each development level, novice to expert, and how to build bench strength as a result of proper empowerment and delegation. *Approved course for High Performance Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management..

104998
W, Mar 11
9 am - Noon
$279
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody

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Effective Performance Appraisals

Learn to write measurable performance expectations and evaluate nontangible skills. Learn to evaluate employees' current performance and write performance objectives they can follow. This course covers when employees do not meet expectations and disciplinary action that must be taken; as well as progressive discipline including written performance plans.

105003
Th, Apr 23
9 am - 4 pm
$585
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee

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Leading High Performance Teams

Transform your team into a high performing one. Learn the basics of team dynamics, the stages of team formation, and learn to utilize individual strengths to bring out the best in all team members. Learn about your own leadership style and explore it's impact on team performance. *Approved course for High Performance Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management.

105002
T, May 12
9 AM - 4 PM
$585
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee

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Coaching Strategies that Drive Results

Are you ready to coach with greater confidence, clarity, and influence? This dynamic, hands-on workshop is built for leaders who want to go beyond managing - and start truly empowering. Learn coaching moves that actually motivate, connect, and make a difference. You'll gain practical, proven coaching techniques that: Accelerate employee growth; Build a high-accountability, high-trust culture; Strengthen team performance and engagement. You will practice real-world scenarios and actionable tools to: Uncover what truly motivates your team; Break through performance barriers; Deliver in-the-moment coaching. If you're serious about growing your people - and yourself - this session is your next step.

104451
Th, Mar 5
8 am - Noon
$929
SCC CBIZ 103
M Gnida

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Culture as a Competitive Edge:
Leading for Accountability, Positivity & Employer Brand

Leaders shape culture everyday - whether they realize it or not. This session focuses on how intentionally create a culture where accountability, positivity, and performance thrive. Leaders will explore how these elements connect to becoming an employer of choice, driving both retention and recruitment. Through practical tools and real scenarios, participants will learn how to build a culture people don't want to leave - and others want to join.

105005
Th, May 21
8 am - Noon
$629
SCC CBIZ 103
C Peerman

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The Pawn's Journey: Strategice Leadership & Personal Growth
Are you ready to move from surviving to strategizing? This transformative workshop uses the timeless game of chess to teach how small, consistent moves create lasting impact in life and leadership. Through storytelling, interactive exercises, and reflective journaling, you’ll learn to recognize patterns, anticipate challenges, and execute strategies that position you for long-term success. Whether you’re building a business, balancing family and career, or simply seeking direction, The Pawn’s Journey offers the mindset tools to stay grounded, confident, and forward-thinking. No chess experience required. All materials provided.

107432
W, Feb 25
9 - 11 AM
$35
SCC CBIZ, 112
S Johnson

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The Pawn's Journey: Strategic Decision-Making for Students
Every great move begins with a single step.  In this engaging course designed for students, discover how the lessons of chess can transform your approach to academics, relationships, and leadership. You’ll learn how to: think critically before you move; manage time, stress, and opportunity; turn mistakes into learning moves; lead with focus and emotional intelligence. This is more than a game — it’s a roadmap to confident decision-making, academic resilience, and personal growth. Perfect for college, high school, or student- leader development programs.

107443
W, Mar 4
9 - 11 AM
$35
SCC CBIZ, 112
S Johnson

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The Pawn's Journey: Leadership Strategy for Professionals
Strong leaders aren’t born—they’re built, one move at a time. The Pawn’s Journey turns the ancient game of chess into a masterclass on business strategy, personal discipline, and organizational leadership. Learn how to identify high-value moves, leverage your position, and
lead with purpose under pressure. Through hands-on activities and guided discussion, participants will apply battlefield-tested principles to modern challenges in management, sales, and entrepreneurship. Ideal for business owners, team leaders, and professionals
seeking clarity and competitive edge.

107449
W, Mar 11
9 - 11 AM
$35
SCC CBIZ, 112
S Johnson

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Mental Health

This is a class that will study the signs and symptoms of mental health . It will also discuss how to guide assistance to someone with a mental health crisis and discuss de-escalation techniques to assist with a mental health crisis or every day situations.

104169
W, Jan14
6 - 9 PM
$45
CBIZ 112
B Carper

104782
W, Jun 17
6- 9 PM
$45
CBIZ 112
B Carper

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SHRM Essentials of HR

Sharpen your HR Skills to face today's HR issues. SHRM, the leading global HR professional organization, has developed the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course, which teaches the HR knowledge, skill, and competencies required for overall business success. Whether you are new to HR, or it's one of the many roles you fulfill at your company. In less than 20 hours of training time, you can cover the issues you need to reduce potentially costly lawsuits. The straightforward format ensures that HR concepts can be mastered and applied to real-life situations. This course is a partnership with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC).

Call 319-208-5375 or email cbiz@scciowa.edu for class dates.

SHRM Certification Prep

Commit to Your Career. HR professionals like you are facing new and larger challenges each day due in part to a changing workforce, shifting legislation and regulations and so much more. Ensure you're prepared for these changes and anything else thrown your way with SHRM's global HR credentials, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. Unlike memorization-based certification credentials, SHRM certification measures an HR professional's most critical skill: the ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations. No other exam compares. By becoming SHRM certified, you prove your knowledge, competency and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today's global economy. Wherever your career takes you, your SHRM certification will define you as an HR expert and leader. Network and collaborate with peers to share real-life examples and bring HR knowledge and competencies to life. The tuition includes the cost of instruction and the SHRM learning system (online and printed material). This course is provided through a partnership with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC).

Call 319-208-5375 or email cbiz@scciowa.edu for class dates.

Canva Foundations
This introductory course teaches students how to confidently navigate Canva’s workspace and create professional-looking designs without prior graphic design experience. Students learn how to use templates, customize layouts, select colors and fonts, and organize elements into balanced designs. By the end, students
will be able to create polished flyers, business cards, and social media graphics suitable for personal or small business use. No design experience required.

106832
MW, Mar 23 - Apr 1
6 - 8 PM
$89
SCC CBIZ 110
M Smeltzer

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Canva Branding & Professional Design
This course builds on Canva fundamentals to help students develop cohesive branding and professional-quality materials. Students will learn how to design consistent visual identities using Canva’s Brand Kit, create reusable templates, and produce branded presentations
and marketing assets. Emphasis is placed on color psychology, font pairing, and visual hierarchy to elevate their design. Completion of Canva Foundations or
equivalent experience. Must be comfortable using templates, text boxes & laying elements. Basic understanding of color and layout principles..

106833
MW, Apr 12 - 22
6 - 8 PM
$99
SCC CBIZ 110
M Smeltzer

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Canva Mastery With AI & Chat GPT
This advanced course empowers students to leverage Canva’s cutting-edge Magic Studio and AI-powered design tools for automation, creative idea generation, and content optimization.  Students will explore tools like Magic Write, Magic Design, Magic Animate, and Text-to-Image, integrating them into s, real-world projects such as websites, animated videos, and automated marketing campaigns.  Completion of Canva Branding & Professional
Design or equivalent experience.  Strong understanding of Canva interface and design principles. Participates will
need to bring their headphones/earphones.

106834
MW, May 4 - 20
6 - 8 PM
$149
SCC CBIZ 110
M Smeltzer

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Social Media for Business Using Meta

Discover how to effectively use social media to connect, engage, and grow your audience.  This introductory course covers the essentials of major Meta platforms— including Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Business Suite — along with tips for creating content, scheduling posts, and understanding analytics. Perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their online presence.  A personal Facebook account and Facebook Business Page are required. Must set up prior to the class.

107440
MW, Apr 6 & 8
5 - 6:30 PM
$69
SCC WB 190
E Rose

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Blogging for Business

Your story matters — and your blog can be the place where it comes to life. Learn to create and manage a blog that drives engagement and builds your brand. This course covers blogging strategy, content planning, writing for your audience, search engine optimization (SEO) basics, and how to share your posts across social media in a way that extends your reach. Ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who
want to use blogging to attract and retain customers.
A free WordPress account must be created prior to class (www.wordpress.com)..

107441
MW, Apr 13 & 15
6 - 8 PM
$69
SCC WB 190
E Rose

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