Learn to Use AI Tools for Productivity and Creativity (Beginner-Friendly)

This hands-on course helps nontechnical learners become comfortable using free AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and confidence at work, in school, or at home. You’ll start from zero and learn how to write effective AI “prompts” (simple instructions you type into an AI tool). By the end of the course, you’ll be using prompts at an intermediate level to generate ideas, draft content, organize projects, and explore creative possibilities. The final 30 minutes of each class are open Q&A and collaborative practice. 

You don’t need to be a strong writer, designer, or marketer to get real results. You also don’t need to think of yourself as “artistic” to create eye-catching social media posts, or even a fun illustrated storybook for a child or grandchild.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

1. Improve productivity for work, freelancing, or school
2. Learn faster using AI as a practice and coaching partner for languages and other skills
3. Explore new frontiers in writing, design, and creative projects with confidence.
4. Refresh your knowldege with the free ebook we use in class using examples, customizable prompting templates, helpful tips, and additional resources. 

What to bring: A laptop (or tablet) that can access the internet. You should be comfortable with basic computer skills like typing, writing emails, web browsing.

Instructor: Ariel Strong has worked in software development since the early 1990s. She hosts the Northern Arizona AI Meetup and founded FireFlight, a local business applying AI to problems related to community resilience, sustainability, and safety.

Class meets on four Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec 3.

Why do we avoid things we care about, repeat patterns that are not working, or wait to feel motivated before taking action? This practical course explores why our brains get stuck in cycles of procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, anxiety, and overwhelm.

Participants will learn research-informed strategies for recognizing what is getting in the way, responding differently to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and taking manageable steps toward what matters to them. Each session will include practical examples, guided activities, individual reflection, and tools participants can use in everyday life.

This is an educational, skills-based course, not group therapy. Participants will be welcome to share their thoughts and experiences with the class, but personal disclosure will never be required.

Instructor Dr. Olivia Stull is the founder of Learning with Dr. Liv, LLC, where she provides education and consultation on topics related to neurodiversity, executive functioning, motivation, stress, and human behavior. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has extensive experience developing and facilitating psychoeducational programs in hospitals, classrooms, colleges, nonprofit organizations, counseling centers, and community settings. Her workshops are designed to make complex psychological concepts approachable, engaging, and genuinely useful.  

This class meets on four Tuesdays: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

Sunday, Nov. 15

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

On Beaches and Birthrates: Reflections on Migration, Demographics, and a Heckuva Summer Vacation

Join Dr. Matthew Hernando as he provides an entertaining retrospective on his 2026 summer vacation, and incidentally discusses the nexus between immigration, fertility rates, and international demographic trends.

Matthew Hernando is an instructor in History and Humanities at Coconino Community College. He earned his Ph.D. in history at Louisiana State University, and he has taught history at the collegiate level for over 14 years.

BLS Provider CPR is open to anyone but also satisfies the prerequisite for EMT, CNA and NUR programs as well as meeting the needs of other health care professionals.

This is a medical course for CPR & AED for infant, child, & adult only. No First Aid.

This course will be completed in person at the CCC Lone Tree Campus.

The course is approximately 5 hours.

Additional online work may be required.

Health and Safety:Personal air valves will be provided. 

4 day course: February 27th, 28th, and March 5th, 6th 2027. Course meets Friday and Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm each day. 

Prerequisite is one of the following:

• Current EMT certification (Arizona or National Registry of EMTs) OR
• Expired certification with permission of EMS Program Coordinator (David Manning 928-526-7680).

AHA BLS Provider CPR refresher can be included but separate registration and online work will be required. Contact Dave Manning

BLS Provider CPR is open to anyone but also satisfies the prerequisite for EMT, CNA and NUR programs as well as meeting the needs of other health care professionals.

This is a medical course for CPR & AED for infant, child, & adult only. No First Aid.

This course will be completed in person at the CCC Lone Tree Campus.

The course is approximately 5 hours.

Additional online work may be required.

Health and Safety:Personal air valves will be provided.