Our Business and Finance classes are your key to career advancement. Palo Alto Adult School offers a range of innovative education offerings to help you improve your skills.
Business Communications emphasizes the English skills needed to communicate effectively in the American workplace. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Oct 22 - Dec 3
(No class: Nov 26.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $150
Instructor: Katherine S. Barg Ed.D, kbarg@pausd.org
Learn new skills for getting a job. For more information, and to find out how to register, click the Register button or click pajoblink.lehmer@gmail.com to send an email to Kathilynn Lehmer. Learn More
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: In-Person or Online via Zoom
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Kathilynn Lehmer, pajoblink.lehmer@gmail.com
This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses, entering checks and credit card payments, and much more! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $139
Instructor: Scott Paxton, CPA (ed2go Instructor)
As a grant writer, you can help nonprofit organizations acquire the funds they need to operate and to thrive. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $125
Instructor: Dr. Beverly A. Browning (ed2go Instructor)
If you want to increase your financial awareness and gain a marketable skill, this course is for you! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Nancy Koenig (ed2go Instructor)
Become an indispensable member of the corporate team as an Administrative Assistant! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Becky & Tony Swaim (ed2go Instructors)
Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $135
Instructor: Ann Linquist, (ed2go Instructor)
This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Ann Nevers, (ed2go Instructor)
Become a more effective manager by learning the language of business management! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $135
Instructor: Patricia Addesso (ed2go Instructor)
Become more confident, make great first impressions, get along with others, and create better personal and professional relationships. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $125
Instructor: Dawn Lianna (ed2go Instructor)
This course will introduce you to a broad array of investment choices, help you discover the best ways to accumulate cash and property, and demonstrate how to best protect your investments. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $125
Instructor: Kirsten Iseminger (ed2go Instructor)
Set clear financial goals, make the right investments, increase financial security, and be prepared to retire someday! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Matt Crabtree (ed2go Instructor)
The course will present real estate law in down-to-earth terms. Learn the basics of real estate law, including investing, title searching, and mortgages. The course will present real estate law in down-to-earth terms. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Neal Bevans (ed2go Instructor)
Express your creativity in a fun and profitable way by starting a business as a gift basket designer. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Shirley George Frazier, (ed2go Instructor)
This highly interactive, hands-on course is ideal for anyone who is interested in forming a new nonprofit, converting an informal group to tax-exempt status, or reorganizing an existing organization. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $135
Instructor: Brad Semp, Ph.D., (ed2go Instructor)
Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram-to grow and promote your business. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 16 | Nov 13 | Dec 18
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $135
Instructor: Brad Semp, Ph.D. (ed2go Instructor)