Course Catalog

AI & Emerging Technology

Explore the technologies shaping the future of work and innovation. NIACC's Workforce Solutions introduces student to artificial intelligence, automation, digital tools, data technologies, and emerging industry trends. Students develop practical technology skills, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of how AI and advanced technologies are transforming business, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and other industries.

From AI Curious to AI Capable Phase 1
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 10/30/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 10

A hands-on program that turns AI into daily habits for the people who sell boats, run the marina, and take care of Clear Lake families. Same team. Same lake. More hours in the day. This course teaches margins, throughput, and accountability, not platforms and features. This training provides the tools to make sure you survive the busy season and the next 30 years.

This is a customized training. If you are interested in this course please call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358 to discuss options available for you or your business.

Microsoft Copilot for Everyday Productivity
Fee: $129.00
Dates: 11/18/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor: JoLynn Rihn

Ready to put AI to work in your everyday tasks? This introductory session will show you practical ways to use Microsoft Copilot to save time, work more efficiently, and get more done. Learn how to draft and improve emails, summarize information, brainstorm ideas, create content, and write effective prompts that lead to better results. You’ll also explore how Copilot compares to ChatGPT and when to use each tool for different workplace tasks. Walk away with practical skills you can start using right away to make your workday easier and more productive.

Getting Started with Claude AI
Fee: $109.00
Dates: 1/14/2027 - 1/14/2027
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Virtual
Room: Zoom
Instructor: JoLynn Rihn

Do you want a powerful, automated partner who can assist you in working smarter, not harder? Learn the fundamentals of Claude AI and how you can use it effectively for common everyday business tasks. We’ll introduce you to a practical foundation for prompting, generating content, and collaborating with Claude AI to improve productivity. Learn to summarize complex information, brainstorm ideas, or draft high-impact communication and more all while keeping your sensitive data completely secure.

Registration deadline is 1/7/27 2pm. Zoom links will be sent to all registrants 1-2 business days prior to the start of the training. Webcams are requested to be on.
Please note that having the Claude app is not required for this training. However, if you do have it, and prefer a hands-on experience, feel free to pull it up on a second screen and follow along in real time to practice the steps as we go.

Claude AI for Business Productivity
Fee: $109.00
Dates: 2/2/2027 - 2/2/2027
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Virtual
Room: Zoom
Instructor: JoLynn Rihn

Discover how Claude AI can help you streamline your work, reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, and focus on higher-value activities. Gain practical skills for automating routine business and administrative tasks, create polished meeting summaries and project updates in minutes, and use AI to analyze information that supports faster more confident decision-making. Design AI-powered workflows tailored to your role, enabling you to work more efficiently and achieve better results.

Registration deadline is 1/26/27 2pm. Zoom links will be sent to all registrants 1 -2 business days prior to the start of the training. Webcams are requested to be on.
Please note that having the Claude app is not required for this training. However, if you do have it, and prefer a hands-on experience, feel free to pull it up on a second screen and follow along in real time to practice the steps as we go.

AI for Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Readiness
Fee: $109.00
Dates: 3/3/2027 - 3/3/2027
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Virtual
Room: Zoom
Instructor: JoLynn Rihn

Did you know artificial intelligence can help organizations improve safety practices, strengthen compliance efforts, and improve organizational regulatory readiness? Gain practical skills for identifying potential safety risks and compliance gaps, analyzing policies, procedures, and regulations more efficiently, and generating clear documentation, reports, and audit-ready summaries. Discover how AI can support proactive monitoring and review processes that help organizations stay ahead of changing requirements, reduce risk, and promote operational excellence.

Registration deadline is 2/24/27 2pm. Zoom links will be sent to all registrants 1 -2 business days prior to the start of the training. Webcams are requested to be on.

Computer Skills: Learning the Basics
Fee: $39.00
Dates: 3/23/2027 - 3/23/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Osage Public Library

Learn the basics on how to set up, send, and manage emails, attach files, browse the internet safely, and use search engines!

Computer Skills: Learning the Basics
Fee: $39.00
Dates: 5/8/2027 - 5/8/2027
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Charles City - NIACC Career Center (opens in new tab)

Learn the basics on how to set up, send, and manage emails, attach files, browse the internet safely, and use search engines!

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