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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Word · Excel · PowerPoint — 8 Weeks
Get certified in the tools every employer expects. This hands-on program covers document creation, data analysis, and presentation design — then prepares you to pass the official MOS exams and put those skills to work immediately.
2026-2027 School Year
Cohort 1: August 17- Oct. 9 *No class Labor day
Cohort 2: Oct. 26 – Dec. 11
Cohort 3: Jan. 11 – March- 5 * No class MLK + President day
Cohort 4: March 22 – May 14
Cohort 5: May 31 – July 23 * No class Memorial day
Computerized Accounting — QuickBooks Certification Bookkeeping · Payroll · Financial Reporting — 8 Weeks
Master the #1 accounting software used by businesses everywhere. This hands-on program covers bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and reconciliation — then prepares you to earn your QuickBooks certification and step into a confident accounting role.
8 weeks
Social Media Marketing Certification Facebook · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn & More — 8 Weeks
Learn to grow brands, run paid campaigns, and prove it with a certification. This hands-on program covers content strategy, audience engagement, analytics, and paid advertising — everything you need to land a role as a social media marketer or coordinator.
Entrepreneurship Essentials Business Strategy · Finance · Marketing & More — 8 Weeks
Turn your idea into a real business. This hands-on program covers market research, financial planning, branding, and pitching — giving you the mindset and tools to launch confidently and compete in today’s marketplace.
Business Plan Writing Research · Strategy · Financial Planning — 8 Weeks
Walk away with a real business plan — not just a template. This course guides you through every component, from executive summary to financial projections, so your vision is backed by strategy and ready to present to investors, lenders, or partners.
Dr. Belinda Armstead, Business Instructor
Dr. Armstead is a dedicated Business Instructor with over a decade of professional experience in education, administration, and organizational leadership. A recent Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Dr. Armstead brings a research-informed, equity-focused approach to teaching core business concepts.
With a background in both public and private sectors—including roles in higher education, technology, local government, and nonprofit administration—Dr. Armstead integrates real-world applications into the classroom, fostering engagement, critical thinking, and professional growth among diverse learners. Her instructional style emphasizes inclusion, innovation, and practical skill-building, drawing from her expertise in areas such as leadership, ethics, DEI, and strategic management.
Passionate about empowering the next generation of professionals, Dr. Armstead aims to create a collaborative learning environment that supports students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.
If you have questions or want more information, please give us a call at (651) 666-1564.
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Important Enrollment Notice
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Acceptance into our programs is based on available funding and seat availability at the time of review.