Video Editing 101: Capcut Crash Course

CapCut is powerful, and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish—cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects, and export for any platform.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Video Editing 101: Capcut Crash Course

CapCut is powerful, and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish—cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects, and export for any platform.

• Nov 11, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (2 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 39547
• Paid CapCut Pro Account Required.

YouTube Jumpstart: SetUp + Upload Like a Pro

Want to start YouTube but don’t know where to begin? This one’s for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We’ll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

• Aug 19, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (2 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $79
• Item: 16000
• YouTube, free or paid Canva Account Required.

YouTube Jumpstart: SetUp + Upload Like a Pro

Want to start YouTube but don’t know where to begin? This one’s for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We’ll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

• Dec 02, 2026 to Dec 09, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (2 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 39548
• YouTube, free or paid Canva Account Required.

Create a Website for Fun, Profit and Business

Discover the best copy/paste, drag and drop website builders that will meet your needs and create an appealing, modern, dynamic, small business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top Website and E-commerce Store builders. Determine the best planning and layout for your site’s specific requirements, with an attention-grabbing Initial Focal Point. Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, and the Tips and Traps, Dos and Don’ts of website design. Discover the #1 Secret to a successful website! Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author. 

• Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (1 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 39771

Canva for Beginners

Learn the ins and outs of this design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites, and other visual content such as presentations and even book publishing. We will also cover built-in video creation and AI tools. Utilize this platform effectively for both personal and professional content needs. No graphic design background required. Students need a paid Canva Pro account. This is a hands-on class.

• Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (4 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 39546
• YouTube, free or paid Canva Account that is setup before the start of class is required.

Getting Started with AI

Curious about artificial intelligence but don’t speak tech? This class is designed for everyday learners who want to understand what AI is, how it works, and why it matters—without needing a computer science background. We’ll explore the basics of machine learning, algorithms, and real-world applications through simple language, interactive demos, and group discussion. Whether you’re a small business owner, educator, artist, or just AI-curious, you’ll leave with the tools to engage confidently with one of today’s most powerful technologies.

• Oct 06, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (8 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $195
• Item: 39471

Landlord Essentials

Owning rental property can be one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, but many small landlords feel overwhelmed by tenants, maintenance, and day-to-day decisions. This practical three-session workshop helps homeowners and small landlords learn how to confidently manage their own rental properties without relying on expensive property management companies.

Instructor Carolyn Illman brings 17+ years of landlord experience along with her work as a licensed and bonded general contractor. Participants will learn practical systems for managing tenants, coordinating repairs, working with contractors, and protecting their property as a long-term asset.

Ideal for homeowners considering renting a property or current landlords who want to manage their investment with greater clarity and confidence.

• Sep 29, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (3 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 39550

Negotiation Foundations: Practical Skills for Business and Life

Negotiation is a critical life skill, yet most people are never taught how to do it effectively.  This practical, hands-on course introduces a simple, repeatable framework to help you confidently navigate real-world negotiations—from job offers and salary discussions to everyday conversations and decisions.  You will build foundational skills and learn common strategies.  By the end of this course, you will understand how to use leverage and momentum to achieve better outcomes.  Through interactive exercises, real-life scenarios, and guided practice, you will build the necessary skills to advocate for yourself and approach negotiations with confidence.

• Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 17, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 40636

From Prospecting to Closeout: Mastering the Grant Funding Lifecycle

Grant funding can be a powerful resource, but only when organizations are prepared to pursue it thoughtfully and sustainably. This course is designed for staff and leaders at nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations who are new to grants or want to strengthen how they approach grant opportunities.

Rather than focusing on proposal writing alone, the course helps participants understand grant readiness, funding strategy, and the systems required to pursue and manage grants responsibly. Participants will learn how funders think, how to assess organizational fit for funding opportunities, and how to build internal practices that support successful grant pursuit and stewardship.

The course addresses common misconceptions about grants, explores equity-centered grantmaking considerations, and provides practical tools for deciding when -- and when not -- to apply. Emphasis is placed on clarity, alignment, and long-term capacity building rather than chasing funding at all costs.

• Oct 03, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $190
• Item: 40635
• This class includes a field trip to the Seattle Central Library on October 9 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

AI Habits for Working Professionals

AI tools are easy to access. Using them well in your actual work is a different thing.

This three-week course focuses on building a small, reliable set of AI habits you can put to work immediately. Each session is practical and hands-on, with exercises drawn from everyday professional tasks: writing, summarizing, thinking through decisions, preparing for conversations.

You don’t need a technical background to get something real out of this. Whether you’ve never opened an AI tool or you use one occasionally but inconsistently, you’ll leave each session with something concrete you can try before the next one.

By the end of the series, you’ll have a clear sense of where AI genuinely helps, where it doesn’t, and how to stay in control of what it produces. That confidence comes from practice, not from memorizing features.

• Oct 01, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (3 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 40634
• Students will need a laptop or tablet with internet access and a free account with at least one AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar). Instructor will provide all course materials digitally.