Online courses from American University

Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings.

Whether you're new to managing employees or are a seasoned pro, these courses will help you brush up on your leadership and interpersonal communication skills, to help you lead your team to success.

If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period.

Create your own webpages and websites after learning everything from web design layout to CSS3/HTML5 and JavaScript.

Learn to use basic, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2016.

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

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.

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.

If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period.

If you work with data of any kind, knowing how to create a spreadsheet is key to effectively managing and organizing information. This course will introduce you to Microsoft Excel 2019 and teach you how to use this powerful software.

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.

Take your spreadsheet skills to the next level when you learn Excel online! This hands-on course is designed for those ready to go beyond the basics. Master advanced tools like Sort & Filter, create polished visuals, clean and combine data, and collaborate securely—all to build smarter, more effective spreadsheets.

This course will provide you with an overview of what student discourse looks like in the classroom and how to plan for it.

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.

This course will teach you about some simple ways to incorporate STEM activities to support your students' IEP goals.