Online Personal Development Courses

In partnership with ed2go, Southeast Arkansas College offers affordable and convenient non-credit short courses online designed to help individuals or employees build personal and professional skills. Two ways to learn! Our instructor-moderated courses start monthly and allow students to study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule. For the independent learner, our self-guided courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete. Popular Topics include business, accounting, computer applications, programming, writing, and more.

Popular Online Development Courses

Accounting Fundamentals

In this comprehensive course, you will learn accounting basics like double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You will get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities.  Learn more...

A to Z Grant Writing

A to Z Grant Writing will take you through the planning process for documenting the need for funding in a Theory of Change Grant Project Planning Worksheet.  Learn more...

Grammar Refresher

Develop English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level. This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, phrases, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and more with practical, hands-on exercises. Learn more...

Speed Spanish

This online Spanish course will help you successfully converse in Spanish using common words and phrases and demonstrate the proper forms of common Spanish nouns and verbs. Your training will provide you with the opportunity to discuss Spanish culture and differences in Spanish-speaking countries while learning how to use numbers in Spanish to discuss dates, times, and money.  Learn more...

Project Management Fundamentals

In this course, an experienced Project Management Professional will help you master the essentials of project management. You will become an indispensable member of your project team by discovering and mastering the critical concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project.  Learn more...

Microsoft Excel 2019

If you work with numbers, names, dates, or other important data, you need to create spreadsheets to manage this information. Microsoft Excel is the most widely-used spreadsheet software to organize, store, and optimize data. If you're ready to learn Excel 2019, this course will teach you the basics.  Learn more...

QuickBooks Online

This QuickBooks course will teach you how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks Online. This powerful accounting software has helped millions of small business owners oversee their finances. Now that the cloud-based version is outpacing the desktop version, there's no better time to refresh your QuickBooks knowledge.  Learn more...

Computer Skills for the Workplace

This course is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more efficiently. This course will also focus on practical applications for software most common to the workplace. Learn more...

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My!

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing; Oh My! is an enjoyable class that walks you through the fundamentals of investing. The course will not only teach you about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement, but it will also address personal financial issues that are often ignored, but absolutely essential, to your success as an investor.   Learn more...

Introduction to Interior Design

This introductory interior design course covers various topics and skills needed for success as a residential interior designer. You will start by defining key terms and concepts in interior design and then learn how to effectively apply design elements and principles to create residential design plans. You will also explore the historical design features that influence contemporary projects.  Learn more...

Discover Sign Language

Discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate with anyone, anywhere, just by using your hands! With this American Sign Language (ASL) course, you can unlock this rewarding ability and master communicating with Deaf people.  Learn more...

Areas of Study

Art and Design
Business
Computer Applications
Computer Science
Construction and Trades
Health and Fitness
Hospitality
Information Technology
Language
Legal
Math and Science 
Teacher Professional Development 
Test Prep
Writing 

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