Learn at your own pace and take classes when it's convenient for you! Wake Tech offers dozens of non-degree online courses, in addition to the nearly 100 Wake Tech degree, diploma and certificate programs offered online.
The college also has teamed up with online educational partners Ed2Go and CareerStep, which offer large catalogs of virtual training programs. The training can range from a quick class to learn a new skill to a longer, more in-depth program to earn an industry-recognized credential. Some of these programs are similar to, but unaffiliated with, the programs offered solely by Wake Tech.
Discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and you'll find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers, and formulas.
Learn how to calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and you'll know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards.
Study how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the very top of your screen.
Lesson 1 - Excel Basics
In our first lesson, you'll develop a solid understanding of the Excel interface. You'll become fluent in the secret language spoken only by Excel users, you'll discover the best way to correct just about any mistake you might make in Excel, and you'll find yourself gliding effortlessly from cell to cell, leaving behind expertly written labels, numbers, and formulas.
Lesson 2 - Creating a Worksheet
In this lesson, you'll learn five simple steps you should always follow to ensure that your worksheets are always well-planned, well-constructed, and beautifully formatted.
Lesson 3 - Time-Savers
Our third lesson will teach you the tricks of the Excel masters: a wide variety of useful shortcuts guaranteed to save you time, energy, and frustration. We'll also spend some time working with the Quick Analysis and Flash Fill tools. By the time you finish this lesson, you'll really start to feel like an Excel pro.
Lesson 4 - Relative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References
Do you know the difference between a relative reference, an absolute reference, a mixed reference, and a circular reference? You will after this lesson. Today, we focus on writing sophisticated formulas that can help ease us through some rather sticky scenarios.
Lesson 5 - Three Dimensional Workbooks
With enough practice, most Excel users quickly become adept at organizing their worksheets across two dimensions: rows and columns. But only a select few will learn how to take their worksheets into the third dimension. Today, you'll join that exclusive group. Prepare to have your socks knocked off as you gain hands-on experience in the construction of three-dimensional workbooks.
Lesson 6 - Sorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering
No Excel course would be complete without a discussion of Excel's amazing data-crunching capabilities. Today, you'll not only learn how to build a table in Excel, you'll also learn how to subtotal, sort, and filter.
Lesson 7 - Charting Basics
In this lesson, we'll explore the exciting world of charts. You'll build your first graph today, and you'll learn how easy it is to adjust the chart type, labels, titles, colors, and many other aspects of your chart.
Lesson 8 - Advanced Charting Techniques
Today, you'll dig deep into Excel's charting capabilities. You'll explore everything from bar charts and line charts to more prosaic graphs like the pie chart and 3-D charts. You'll find out how to personalize your charts with photographs, text labels, and drawings. You'll also discover the best ways to format your chart for print or otherwise display the truly impressive charts that you'll be creating.
Lesson 9 - Intro to Excel's Statistical Functions
Excel includes many powerful functions that can automatically perform some very complicated tasks for you. In today's lesson, you'll learn some very interesting ways to put these functions to work for you. You'll find out how to ask Excel to magically derive averages, modes, maximums, minimums, and other useful statistics from nothing more than a column or two of numbers.
Lesson 10 - Financial Functions
We'll continue our exploration of Excel functions with an in-depth look at Excel's handy financial functions today. By the time this lesson is over, you'll be able to figure out how much money you'll have when you retire, when your kids reach college, or just before your next vacation. You'll be able to calculate the monthly payment on just about any type of loan, and you'll know how to figure out how long it will take to pay off your credit cards. You'll even create an amortization table of your very own, just like the one lenders use to track a loan's payoff amount over time.
Lesson 11 - Worksheet Automation
Students often rank this lesson as one of their favorites. Today, you'll find out how to automate just about any task you find tedious or time-consuming. You'll discover how to move your most frequently used commands from their present, obscure locations to a much more convenient place: the toolbar that's always perched at the very top of your screen. You'll also learn how you can use macros to reduce just about any complex task to a single keystroke.
Lesson 12 - Mastering Excel's IF Function
I think you'll be intrigued by our final lesson, in which you'll learn how to use Excel to aid you in decision making. We'll use a special function in Excel that allows it to make comparisons and use those comparisons as the basis for important decisions.
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There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 (not included in enrollment).
Note that the "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft Excel will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
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This course, taught by an experience Microsoft Excel instructor, provides in-depth knowledge for beginners that will have you using Excel like a pro.
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Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
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Upon successful completion, students will have learned an overview of how to manage a project and testing techniques for the PMP or CAPM exam.
Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications
Project Management Essentials
Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resource Management
Communications Management
Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Professional and Social Responsibility
Conclusion
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
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Experience in project management
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90% attendance"Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of the course material taught."
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Project managers or those aspiring to be project managers.
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N/A
Project Manager
SEF-3001EG1
SEF-3001EZ1
Lonette Mims
919-335-1020
[email protected]
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Learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and harness the power of Excel's data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands.
Learn how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button.
Discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. And you'll set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and Excel's other time-saving functions to your repertoire.
Lesson 1 - Excel Charts and Graphs
Lesson 2 - More Excel Charts
Lesson 3 - AutoFilter and Sorting
Lesson 4 - Goal Seeking
Lesson 5 - PivotTables
Lesson 6 - Advanced PivotTables
Lesson 7 - Solver
Lesson 8 - Sparklines
Lesson 9 - Macros
Lesson 10 - Introduction to Functions
Lesson 11 - Math/Trig Functions
Lesson 12 - VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH Functions
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There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 (not included in enrollment).
Note that the "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft Excel will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
None
90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."
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This hands-on course will provide skills using charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2016 functions.
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Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
be able to identify, describe, and explain core accessibility concepts and create ,basic accessible documents, presentations, and multimedia, and identify resources to facilitate the creation of accessible course content.
be able explain the principles of Universal Design for Learning Theory (UDL).
be able to recognize the benefits of a standardized course menu and identify how to customize the course menu and course themes.
be able to add course content and manage and organize files in the LMS.
create and manage announcements, create forums and manage discussions, send emails and messages to students within a course, and create groups with collaboration tools.
be able to create, manage, and grade assignments and tests.
organize and manage the an LMS Grade Center at the introductory level, including, recording student grades, weighting grades, running grade reports, and using the various tools available.
identify and explain best practices and strategies in online communication and collaboration, and produce a communicative activity that fosters student engagement.
explain the principles of creating and administering effective assessments in online courses, creating measurable student learning outcomes, and aligning student learning outcomes with lesson objectives, and produce a sample assessment for an online course.
be able to demonstrate the ability to develop quality online courses that meet quality standards for online courses.
Introduction to Accessibility
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learning Management System (LMS) Skills Training:
• Course Structure and Navigation
• Managing Instructional Content
• Communication Tools
• Managing Assignments and Tests
• Managing the Grade Center and Student Grading
Best Practices in Course Navigation and Design
Best Practices in Online Communication & Collaboration
Best Practices in Online Assessments
Capstone
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Online access to Blackboard
attendance"85% Content assessment score"
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Online Education and Training
Instructor, Teacher, Educator, Trainer
N/A
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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become familiar with the basics of the Russian language and its syntax.
recognize basic vocabulary and use basic Russian language.
improve efficiency in Russian through Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
get a basic understanding of Russian culture.
Introduction, pronunciation, alphabet
General greetings and introductions, present tense
Gender and naming things, travel
Prepositions, numbers, language and culture
Calendar, time, food, and culture
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None
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None
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90% attendance
N/A
General adult.
N/A
N/A
FLI-3701A3
CSP-4000CS3
CSP-4000BE2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
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Learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to act as a licensed real estate broker in a manner that protects and serves the public interest and
Prepare for the real estate license examination
Course Orientation and Overview
Basic Real Estate Concepts
Property Ownership and Interests
Property Taxation and Assessment
Transfer of Title to Real Property
Land Use Controls
Environmental Issues in Real Estate
Brokerage Relationships: Laws and Practice
Agency Contracts (Sales) and Related Practices
Basic Contract Law
Sales Contracts and Related Procedures
Real Estate Financing
Closing a Sales Transaction
Real Property Valuation
Landlord and Tenant
Property Management
Fair Housing
Federal Income Taxation of Home Ownership/Sale
Basic House Construction
Basic Real Estate Investment
Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules
Agent Safety
Real Estate Mathematics
Review
Final Exam
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North Carolina Real Estate Commission
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To help ensure student success, participants who do not have a college degree are encouraged to obtain a Silver Level Career Readiness Certificate before taking this course.
For the most up-to-date textbook and technology requirements, please click on the Details button.
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80% attendance"Note especially the requirements for a 75% minimum passing score on the end-of-course examination
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Individuals seeking Real Estate license.
N/A
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Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312483 | 06/23/25 - 08/27/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 198.00 | 11 | Register |
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312181 | 07/14/25 - 09/11/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 198.00 | 14 | Register | |
312969 | 08/04/25 - 09/29/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 198.00 | 25 | Register | |
312973 | 08/04/25 - 09/29/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 198.00 | 25 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
demonstrate a basic understanding of intercultural communicative competence.
demonstrate a basic understanding of techniques, tools, and strategies for helping ESL students develop intercultural communicative competence.
demonstrate a basic understanding of various approaches to addressing cultural diversity in an ESL classroom.
The fundamentals of working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.
Understanding the meaning of culture and its impact on individuals and groups.
Techniques and strategies for building cultural awareness and communicative competence with ESL students.
Addressing bias and stereotyping in ourselves and our students.
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Textbooks and supplies needed for this class are subject to change. Please click on the Details button above for the most up-to-date information about materials required for this course.
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90% attendance"Students are expected to participate in all activities.","Course assignments must be turned in on time. No late homework will be accepted unless negotiated in advance with the instructor. ","The final computed score must be 85% or higher in order to pass this class. "
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This course is intended for those who would like to obtain the ESL Teaching Certificate at Wake Tech Community College. While this course is designed for educators, it may also be useful for anyone who is interested in learning more about cross-cultural communication.
ESL Instructor
ESL Instructor
ESL Instructor
EDU-3002C2
EDU-3002F3
EDU-3002F2
EDU-3005C2
EDU-3002Z3
Susan Shostak
919-334-1536
[email protected]
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learn basic drawing skills using pencil and technical drawing pens and apply many techniques from a professional line illustrator.
create their own art.
Familiarize yourself with the tools we will need.
Learn basic drawing skills through exercises prepared by instructor.
Create your own masterpiece while being guided by the instructor during each class.
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2 Sheets of Hot Press Illustration Board 15"x20"
1 set of 3 micron pens (1) 01 (2) 03 (3) 05
Pencil, soft lead either 2b or 3b
1 kneaded eraser
Clear plastic triangle (small to medium size) useful but not required
French curves assortment, circle or ellipse are useful but not required
Roll of regular or blue masking tape
A small desk lamp (battery or plug in) is ideal
Small 8"x10" pad of tracing paper
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attendance
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Students that would like to learn and practice art and drawing through the use of black ink and white space.
N/A
N/A
CSP-4000AE3
CSP-4000BT3
CSP-74243
CSP-4000LQ2
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Microsoft Excel Fundamentals:
• Manage worksheets and workbooks
• Manage data cells and ranges
• Manage tables and table data
• Perform operations by using formulas and functions
• Manage charts
• Prepare for the certification exam
Excel Data Analysis:
• Demonstrate basic usage of Excel data analysis techniques
• Explore external databases, PivotTables, and Pivot Charts
• Import and export data using external sources
• Cleanse data
• Analyze data using PivotTables And PivotCharts
SQL:
• Create normalized databases
• Explore how to insert data into tables efficiently
• Use various techniques to retrieve data from multiple tables
Power BI:
• Create effective storytelling reports by implementing simple-to-intermediate Power BI features
• Develop powerful analytical models to extract key insights for changing business needs
• Build, publish, and share impressive dashboards for your organization
Tableau:
• Develop data visualizations to explain complex data with clarity
• Explore Data Model capabilities
• Connect to various data sources
• Leverage Tableau Prep Builder's capabilities for data cleaning and structuring
• Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich the analytics
• Enable smart decisions with data clustering, distribution, and forecasting
• Share data stories to build a culture of trust and action
Communicating with Data:
• Know the fundamental data skills required to work with data
• Use data visualization to influence change in your organization
• Apply data techniques to effectively work with data end to end
• Communicate data points clearly and persuasively
• Review why different stakeholders have divergent needs and views
Microsoft Excel Fundamentals:
1. Manage Worksheets and Workbooks
2. Manage Data Cells and Ranges
3. Manage Tables and Table Data
4. Perform Operations by Using Formulas and Functions
5. Manage Charts
6. Prepare for The Excel Core Certification Exam
Excel Data Analysis:
1. Learning Basic Data-Analysis Techniques
2. Working with Data-Analysis Tools
3. Introducing Excel Tables
4. Data from External Sources
5. Cleaning Data
6. Analyzing Table Data with Functions
7. Creating and Using PivotTables
8. Performing PivotTable Calculations
9. Building PivotCharts
10. Exam Certification Preparation
SQL:
1. SQL Basics
2. Manipulating Data
3. Normalization
4. The SELECT Statement
5. Shaping Data with the WHERE Clause
6. JOINS
7. Subqueries, Cases, and Views
8. SQL Programming
9. Security
10. Aggregate Functions
Power BI:
1. Introduction to Business Intelligence and Power BI
2. Up and Running with Power BI Desktop
3. Connecting and Shaping Data
4. Creating Data Models and Calculations
5. Unlocking Insights
6. Creating the Final Report
7. Publishing and Sharing
8. Using Reports in the Service
9. Understanding Dashboards, Apps, and Security
10. Data Gateways and Refreshing Datasets
Tableau:
1. Taking Off with Tableau
2. Connecting to Data in Tableau
3. Moving Beyond Basic Visualizations
4. Calculations and Parameters
5. Leveraging Level of Detail Calculations
6. Diving Deep with Table Calculations
7. Making Visualizations That Look Great and Work Well
8. Telling a Data Story with Dashboards
9. Visual Analytics - Trends, Clustering, Distributions, and Forecasting
Communicating with Data:
1. Communication
2. Data
3. Visualizing Data
4. Visualizing Data Differently
5. Visual Elements
6. Methods of Communicating with Data
7. Implementation Strategies for Your Workplace
8. Tailoring Your Work to Specific Departments
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Prior to registering for this course, students should have digital literacy, including basic computer skills.
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None
80% attendance"Actively participate in class, including discussions and independent and group activities. ","Complete assigned labs and projects."
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Individuals who want to expand their knowledge and skills for employment-readiness or those who want to successfully prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).
Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Management Analyst, Systems Analyst
According to Burning Glass Technologies, Wake County has a high demand for data analysis skills.
Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Management Analyst
Systems Analyst
Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312484 | 06/09/25 - 10/27/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 293.00 | 13 | Register |
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