Grow your skillset with the Takoda Institute’s professional development courses. You will learn practical tools and knowledge that improve your performance and can help you get ahead in the workplace. Education is offered at no cost to students and our career counselors can help you find employment.

Digital Marketing Workshop

 

2 Evenings, Monday & Wednesdays

5:00pm-9:00pm, Virtual

Grow your knowledge in the world of digital marketing. This fast-growing field is in-demand for small businesses and large corporations alike. Takoda’s free two-day workshop will introduce you to concepts and tools that will enhance your digital marketing skills. Course topics include marketing trends, advertising tools, social media platforms, content management systems, planning strategies, and design tools.

2025 Schedule

February 3  – February 5

April 7 – April 9

June 2 – June 4

August 4 – August 6

October 6 – October 8

December 1 – December 3

 

Project Management

 

8 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:30-8:00pm, Virtual

Effective project management is an important skill in many workplaces. In just seven weeks, you will learn the phases of project management and how to use tools like Gantt Charts and PERT Diagrams. Students will also acquire skills to efficiently manage time and effectively communicate with team members.

2025 Schedule

February 4 – March 27

June 3 – July 24

September 2 – November 6

December 2 – January 22

 

 

Intro to Microsoft Office

 

6 weeks, Monday-Thursday

12:45pm-2:30pm, In-person

Takoda will help you to become a Microsoft Office pro. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of using a suite of Microsoft’s software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint. Students will be prepared to create letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and other documents that are beneficial in personal and professional settings.

2025 Schedule

January 7 – February 19

March 4 – April 17

May 6 – June 18

July 8 – August 14

September 2 – October 23

November 5 – December 18

 

 

 

 

Interested in Enrolling or Have Questions?

Please contact Lynsey English:

📞 Call Us: 612.341.3358 x100
📧 Email Lynsey: [email protected]

First step: Please attend one of our Information Sessions to learn more about our programs and how to get started. You can find more information here: https://www.aioic.org/information-sessions/

In your email, please include your full name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.