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Learn effective communication skills in Chicago with classes on public speaking, interpersonal communication, and business writing. Gain confidence and enhance your ability to express yourself professionally.

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Programming in WordPress

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

This course is designed to give you the ability to create a basic theme and plugin from scratch. You will also be able to modify your theme or plugin using PHP, CSS and HTML best techniques. Before this course you should have a basic understanding of web programming and WordPress. Audience Developers who wish to have a better understanding on the WordPress framework and who wish to customize thru PHP, HTML and CSS WordPress themes, plugins and administrative...

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$495
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Instagram Storytelling

General Assembly

The well-being of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring COVID-19 very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered participants will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

The Art of Personal Storytelling

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

Unleash the power of vulnerability in your storytelling journey. Join this workshop to explore the art, science, and psychology of vulnerability in crafting compelling stories that resonate with your audience. Beginner to advanced students welcome.

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$330

6 sessions

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Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Tell me about Yourself: Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews Tell me about yourself: the four words that strike fear in any career-related conversation. And we all know the best way to make a point or inspire action in the workplace is by telling a compelling story. And as it relates to work, we'll often see that struggling to describe who we are and what they do leads to missed opportunities for advancement. So we're bringing together...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Social Media Strategy Mapping

General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL

Social media initiatives don’t start when you register a Facebook or Twitter account and start posting announcements, it begins much sooner. In this workshop, you’ll be taken through a 6-step methodology that will help guide your efforts to develop an actionable social media strategy. You’ll learn how to structure your social media efforts, deploy your resources, and ultimately launch a social media campaign that is professional and provides...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Master Online Sales, eBay, Craigslist, Amazon & Paypal

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Elevate your online sales game with our comprehensive course at Discovery Center. From eBay and Craigslist to Amazon and PayPal, gain mastery in listing items across diverse platforms. Whether you're a seasoned online seller or just starting, discover the nuances of each portal, compare costs, efforts, and suitability for your items. Join us, even without a computer, and explore the latest mobile apps to optimize your online selling experience.

(279) All levels 16 and older
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LinkedIn Workshop for Career Changers

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

This workshop is for you if you are ready to take control of your career. Learn to leverage the power of the ultimate job search tool, LinkedIn, a platform that boasts 332+ million users and is used by 93% of recruiters. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop and maintain a strong LinkedIn profile that includes a work portfolio, a powerful Summary that lets your personality shine through, and a results oriented Experience section. ​A...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Simplybe. Agency's Guide to Instagram

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Staying relevant is a challenge for any brand. Are you willing to accept that challenge? Join us for an evening of branding and expanding on one of the most powerful and relevant marketing tools: Instagram. With the help of @simplybeagency's Creative Director, Aleksa Narbutaitis (@alnarbuu), you will define your brand identity, create the right visual aesthetic, and learn how to bring your brand’s story to life. During this 2-hour workshop, you...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Build Your Professional Brand on LinkedIn

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

This series is perfect for professionals looking to move to the next level in their career. Learn how to outline content themes that align with your professional brand story for a stronger profile. Whether you are looking to move up, pivot your focus, or find the right next role, build a professional story that helps you stand out. In this four-part series, you’ll learn and apply best practices to enhance your LinkedIn profile for increased searchability,...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$80

2 sessions

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Mission Driven Storytelling: Make the Most Impact

General Assembly

The well-being of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Facebook Advertising for the Win Remote (Online)

General Assembly

Facebook is a juggernaut with over 2.41 billion monthly active users in 2019. In this workshop, you will get insights and practical lessons from the field and you’ll learn how to make the most of Facebook advertising. We’ll focus on highly specific hacks that will help you cut through the noise and acquire new users to grow your business. From the anatomy of a high-converting ad to optimization tips to suggested resources, you’ll come out...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Instagram for Entrepreneurs

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Learn how to craft a winning Instagram strategy that connects & engages your audience, grows your followers and turns them into loyal customers. You'll walk away with the best Instagram practices that will allow you to define a more robust social message that resonates well with your brand. Who is this workshop for? Anyone who either manages or is interested in managing an Instagram Business account. This workshop is not appropriate for total...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Introverts

General Assembly

Tired of feeling anxious when presenting yourself or your business to clients, or when hanging around all those back-slapping extroverts at cocktail parties? If so, this workshop is for you! By joining us you’ll learn: How to manage your public speaking nerves How to create the right communication mindset How to be authentic and likable in crowds How to look like you belong in the spotlight (because you do) How to tell a thoughtful and...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Public Speaking (Online)

Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock the power of confident and effective public speaking at Discovery Center. Overcome communication obstacles, hone your message delivery, and master the art of organizing and writing prepared speeches. Through interactive impromptu speech exercises and strategies to reduce nervousness, our experienced Speak Easy Nation instructors will guide you to speak with confidence in any workplace or social setting. Join our small-sized, focused class to rapidly acquire techniques that boost your public speaking skills and apply them to your unique situations.

(279) All levels 16 and older
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Social Media Monitoring & Analytics: How, What, and Why

General Assembly

Understanding metrics, stats and social analytics is key to creating, monitoring and adjusting social strategy and goals. With this in mind, digital marketers must know what they are looking for, which stats impact their previously set goals and how they can use analytics to fine-tune their content, engage with users and enhance their social presence. This class will cover the basics of understanding social metrics, their importance and how to use...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Linkedin Marketing and Optimization for Consultants

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Linkedin Marketing and Optimization for Consultants Workshop Remote (Online) If you’re a consultant, LinkedIn is the platform to master in order to build a strong professional presence and consistently grow your business. With over 80% of Social Media generated B2B leads coming from LinkedIn, and an extremely easy way to reach your audience -- without paying for ads -- learning how to effectively leverage this platform could be vital to scaling...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Getting Started with Wordpress

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

WordPress is the premier content management system for those seeking an easy, user-friendly way to set up and maintain a website. In this class, you’ll walk through the basics of getting your site live quickly and discover various free templates as well as premium resources that require little to no coding skills and will have your site looking polished and professional. Once your site has gone live, you’ll learn how to update and maintain...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Paid Social for the Win: FB + Instagram Advertising

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Facebook is a juggernaut with over 2.27 billion monthly active users and Instagram now has over 1 billion monthly active users. In this workshop you will get insights and practical lessons from the field, you’ll learn how to make the most of the Facebook advertising ecosystem (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp, Audience Network) in this fast-paced, hands on class. We’ll focus on highly specific hacks that will help you cut through the...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Speaking Tips to Nail the Networking Event

General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL

Speaking Tips to Nail the Networking Event for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs How would you feel if you knew what events held your ideal client? Now imagine that you walk into the room knowing exactly what to say to convert all those ideal clients. We all have unlimited potential when it comes to finding profitable leads for our businesses. However, so many of us don’t even get close because we are exhausted and have overextended ourselves...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

How to Talk to Anyone Anytime (Online)

Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom

Want to learn how to talk to anyone at anytime and make a good impression? Are your fears of rejection in your way? Come learn how to: Overcome your fears  Feel good about yourself and what you have to say  Project self-confidence  Start and continue conversations  We will practice self-image building and power communication skills.

(279) All levels 16 and older
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