IU Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers non-credit online courses for learners of all ages

IU Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers non-credit online courses for learners of all ages

Register now for a variety of free and low-cost spring courses

Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) continues to expand its online presence to offer non-credit courses and educational programs throughout the year, which aim to assist people of all ages gain skills and enrich their lives as we face today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

CURE offers a variety of online learning opportunities for all ages through its Adult Education, Reading Skills, and Senior University programs.

CURE is enrolling now for spring sessions. The offerings include:

Adult Education: Fundamental Courses

24/7 Access; All classes start new every month

Cost varies; Courses for adults and young adults/teens

Online fundamental courses are informative, fun, and convenient. Fundamental courses include instructor-led courses and self-paced tutorials. Instructor-led courses run for six weeks with monthly start dates and feature an instructor-moderated discussion board so that you can interact with your classmates. Self-paced tutorials are designed for completely independent learning, without instructor moderation, and can be started at any time. Complete any course entirely from home, at any time of the day or night. Popular courses include Speed Spanish, Accounting Fundamentals, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, and A to Z Grant Writing. Enroll, learn more, or view all Fundamental courses at ed2go.com/iunadulted

Adult Education: Career Training Programs

24/7 Access; Start at any time

Cost varies; Courses for adults

The online, open-enrollment Career Training Programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional-level positions for many in-demand occupations. Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, encouraging and motivating you to succeed. Enroll, learn more, or view all Career Training Programs at careertraining.ed2go.com/iun

Adult Education: Comprehensive Career Tracks

24/7 Access; Start dates vary

Cost varies; Courses for adults

These online Career Track programs offer students a chance to hone their skills in a variety of professions—from the arts to healthcare to web development. All programs are available in the self-paced format and have opportunities for national certification, externship placement, and/or career support. For some programs, there is also the option for the instructor-led format, in which content is facilitated by live instructors with scheduled webinars and interactive activities. Enroll, learn more, or view all Comprehensive Career Tracks at iun.edu2.com

Reading Skills Programs

Schedule and cost varies

Programs for students of all ages: children and adults

Offered in partnership with the Institute of Reading Development, programs are specifically designed to give students the skills, motivation, and individual support they need in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each grade level. Students attend a dynamic, live online class each week, during which they can see, hear, and speak with each other and their teacher in real time. Every class is full of engaging discussions and class activities. Between classes, students complete independent reading assignments and interactive online lessons that build skills and confidence. Enroll, learn more, or view all Reading Skills Programs at iun.readingprograms.org or call 1-800-903-2173.

Senior University: Talk through Grief

3 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 26 through Feb. 16

Enrollment Deadline: 12 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25

Free and open to anyone age 55 and better

Are you seeking to work through the grief of losing a loved one, a life change, a career or dream change? Has life turned out differently than you expected? Are you at a different place in life than you expected to be? If so, then “Talk through Grief” was designed with you in mind. The goal of this 4-part live, online series is to help you talk through life after having experienced grief. Participants will be provided with valuable strategies for creating a new normal in life, tools for conquering fears related to life changes, and methods for building bridges and connecting to a support team. To enroll, visit iun.edu/cure/programs-initatives/senior-university.htm or contact Senior University at curesu@iun.edu or 219-980-6907.

Senior University: Smartphones II for Androids

2:30 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 27 through Feb. 17

Enrollment Deadline:12 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26

Free and open to anyone age 55 and better

Have you mastered sending text messages and making phone calls on your Android phone? Are you ready for the next level of smartphone usage? If so, then look no further because we have the live, online series for you! Join us and learn how to scan and send documents, copy and paste, and lock your private photos—all from your Android phone. To enroll, visit iun.edu/cure/programs-initatives/senior-university.htm or contact Senior University at curesu@iun.edu or 219-980-6907.

Senior University: Smartphones II for iPhones

2:30 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 28 through Feb. 18

Enrollment Deadline:12 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27

Free and open to anyone age 55 and better

Have you mastered sending text messages and making phone calls on your iPhone? Are you ready for the next level of smartphone usage? If so, then look no further because we have the live, online series for you! Join us and learn how to scan and send documents, copy and paste, and lock your private photos—all from your iPhone! To enroll, visit iun.edu/cure/programs-initatives/senior-university.htm or contact Senior University at curesu@iun.edu or 219-980-6907.

Senior University: Budgeting Basics

5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23

Enrollment Deadline:12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22

Free and open to anyone age 55 and better

Is the balance in your checking or savings account often less than what you had expected? Would you like to meet your monthly financial obligations and have extra funds remaining? If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, then this is the workshop for you! By attending this live, online session, you will gain the insight needed to develop a budget that will assist you in increasing your disposable income. To enroll, visit iun.edu/cure/programs-initatives/senior-university.htm or contact Senior University at curesu@iun.edu or 219-980-6907.

Senior University: Introduction to Public Speaking

5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25

Enrollment Deadline:12 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24

Free and open to anyone age 55 and better

Statistics show that more people fear public speaking than death! Seasoned communications professional, Chelsea Whittington, is coming to the rescue to help those who find it difficult to speak before groups and large audiences. Join this live, online session to learn tips for how to prepare for an oral presentation while learning common practices that help perfect your public speaking, whether in-person or in a virtual environment. To enroll, visit iun.edu/cure/programs-initatives/senior-university.htm or contact Senior University at curesu@iun.edu or 219-980-6907.