Online courses from Alpena Community College

This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin writing grant proposals, including real-world scenarios, and the opportunity to improve their work by reviewing previous grant proposals completed by peers.

Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected.

This teacher professional development course will provide you with an overview of the benefits and limitations of allowing students access to artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, covering the tools that can be used for enhancing student achievement while addressing issues like academic dishonesty.

Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.

Gain a foundational knowledge of the science behind creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence in this introductory artificial intelligence (AI) course.

With the Speed Spanish course, you will immediately start creating sentences and conversations in Spanish. Each lesson will introduce new techniques to increase your fluency quickly and allow you to start speaking Spanish right away.

Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

Learn to master American Sign Language through immersive, silent instructional videos that emphasize proper sign techniques and facial expressions for effective communication. You will become skillful at fingerspelling and an array of signs to engage in conversations confidently.

Learn to use QuickBooks Online to record income and expenses; enter checks and credit card payments; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.

With the Speed Spanish course, you will immediately start creating sentences and conversations in Spanish. Each lesson will introduce new techniques to increase your fluency quickly and allow you to start speaking Spanish right away.

This course will teach you to use Excel for advanced data management and analysis, including data importing, using Power Query and Power Pivot, and automating tasks with macros and VBA. By the end, you will be proficient in Excel's advanced features, ready for practical application.

Prepare to build essential skills to navigate tech-driven environments with confidence in this online computer and digital literacy course. Learn file management, online communication, research, collaboration, security, and troubleshooting to develop a growth mindset and personalized strategy for lifelong digital success.

Master online learning with strategies to stay motivated, manage time, and overcome common challenges. Establish routines, communicate effectively, and create a productive study environment.

This course will teach you to use Excel for advanced data management and analysis, including data importing, using Power Query and Power Pivot, and automating tasks with macros and VBA. By the end, you will be proficient in Excel's advanced features, ready for practical application.

Intro to PowerPoint is a beginner-friendly course that teaches you how to create clear, engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint—with no prior experience required. You will start with the basics, then learn to build slides, add visuals, and use tools like SmartArt and charts as you prepare to design and deliver polished presentations for school, work, or community settings.