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Personal Enrichment Classes

Not every class you take needs to lead to a paycheck. Personal enrichment courses through Aims Continuing Education give community members a low-pressure way to pick up a new skill, explore a longtime passion or curiosity, and spend time doing something just for yourself. These noncredit courses are taught by local experts with a passion for sharing their knowledge. Try something new without a long-term commitment or expense.

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    Accounting

    Learn how to utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO) to manage your small- to medium-sized business.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    Learn how to use AI effectively in your everyday life and work with the fundamentals of prompting AI, helping you write better prompts, get more useful responses, and use AI confidently for research, writing, brainstorming, organization and more.

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    Art

    Pick up a brush or a pencil and build confidence in drawing, painting and other visual art techniques.

  • Ceramics

    Get hands-on at the wheel or the worktable and shape, glaze and fire your own pottery.

  • Computers

    Learn computer skills beyond the basics, plus how to use specific software programs and AI tools.

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    Crafts

    Learn skills like blacksmithing, woodworking and other maker traditions.

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    Culinary Arts

    Hone your cooking skills and learn new recipes and techniques in the kitchen.

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    Culture

    Explore traditions, history, and customs from communities around the world.

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    Dance

    Let the music move you and learn steps and styles in a supportive, judgment-free studio setting.

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    Gardening

    Grow your green thumb with lessons focused on planting, soil health and caring for Colorado landscapes.

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    Languages

    Gain conversational skills in a new language at a pace designed for beginners and beyond.

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    Marketing

    Take a variety of classes that can help you create and promote your business and reach new customers.

  • Music

    Learn an instrument or sharpen your musical skills in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

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    Personal Wellness

    Explore practical life skills and curiosities, from family history and retirement planning to mushroom foraging and herbal remedies.

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    Photography

    Learn to use your camera with confidence and intention to capture better photos in any setting.

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    Writing

    Sharpen your storytelling and strengthen your craft, from journaling to publishing.