Colorado Free University

3 Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Administration This certificate in nonprofit leadership and administration establishes a foundation for those wanting to work in the nonprofit sector. CFU is not an accredited university and the certificate is not a university degree, but the course of study will enable someone starting out in the not-for-profit world to learn the basics. To earn the certificate, students must complete ten (10) classes, at least seven (7) coming from the list of Core Courses. NOTE : It is not necessary to enroll or pay for a special certificate program course. Simply start taking any of the qualifying classes listed below and contact the office when you think you’ve fulfilled the requirements or are getting close. We’ll review your record and issue a certificate. It is possible to complete a certificate in 3–6 months. Core Courses: • How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (#7105) • Become a Grant Writer (#3271) • How to Create a Business Plan that Works (#3272) • Building Your Nonprofit for the Future: Strategic Planning that Works (#7106) • The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition (#7104) • Finances and Nonprofits: A Layman’s Guide to Financial Statements (#1955) • Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs (#3233) • The Keys to a Successful Event: Fun- draising for Your Nonprofit (#3281) • Building & Developing the Best Board (#3205) • Nonprofit Governance & Legal Issues (#3105) • Know Thy Donor (#3283) Electives: • Create Your Signature Talk (#1188) • Write Better Right Now (#2089) • Dynamic Public Speaking: Overcome Fear & Embrace Success (#1187) • Discover Your Talents, Develop Your Strengths (#3226) • Search Engine Optimization Basics (#1988) • QuickBooks Online or Desktop versions (#3468) • Any business/marketing course • Any CompuSkills computer class CFU Certification Programs CFU is not an accredited university. These certificates are not equivalent to a college degree, but do establish a foundation of knowledge Find Digital/Social Media class dates, times & info on pp 36–39. Find Nonprofit class dates, times & info on pp 40–42. Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion For Business Professionals or Aspiring Social Media Managers Anyone using the Internet and social media to bring in clients, customers, and sales must understand the quickly changing landscape and strategies of digital marketing in order to be effective. CFU has organized its classes into a course of study to prepare you to implement or direct your business’ digital marketing campaigns. It is suggested that you start with Overview Classes, explore the various platforms and tools of digital marketing by taking some Core Courses, and then take the Final Strategy classes to complete. A minimum of thirteen (13) courses is required to earn a Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion. Students who wish to work as social media managers (those who professionally manage digital marketing campaigns for others) are encouraged to take an additional two core classes and must also complete an additional 40-hour Practicum internship under the guidance of a CFU instructor. NOTE : To earn either certificate, it is not necessary to enroll or pay for a special certificate program course. Simply start taking any of the qualifying classes listed below and contact the office when you think you’ve fulfilled the requirements or are getting close. We’ll review your record and issue a certificate. Note that course offerings do change from time to time; we will honor the classes and curriulum published when you started the program. It is possible to complete a certificate in 3–6 months. Students aiming for the Social Media Manager Certificate will need to register for the Practicum and speak with CFU President Helen Hand to arrange your mentor. Overview Classes (required and recommended to take first): • Digital Marketing Overview (#1935) • The Keys to Driving Business Through the Web (#1989) Required SEO Course (choose one of these): • Search Optimization Basics (#1988) • Improve Your Rank: SEO Success Factors (CompuSkills #3472) Core Courses – take 8 or more: • Google Analytics 101 (#1990) ** • Facebook Business Pages: An Online Marketing Tool (#3733)** • Twitter for Business: Find & Engage Your Audience (#3732)** • Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Business (#3350)** • Use YouTube for Effective Marketing (#3725)** • Getting Started with WordPress: Content Management (CompuSkills #3475)** • How to Plan a Marketing Calendar (#3399) • Marketing 101: The Key Elements of Your Marketing Strategy (#1987—not a digtal marketing class but recommended) • Continuing with WordPress: Under the Hood (CompuSkills #3476) • Blogging for Success: Begin Blogging Today (#3680) • Successful Email Marketing: Get Your Emails Read! (#3210) • How to Make a Podcast for Fun & Profit (#3730) • Create Your Own Podcast: Hands-On Workshop (#3736) • Branding Your Business (#3208—not a digtal marketing class but recommended) **These classes are most recommended to work as a social media manager Final Strategy Classes – Required: • Digital Marketing Strategy (#1928) or Putting It All Together: Develop Your Digital Marketing Strategy (#3632) • Social Media ROI (#3630) Required for Social Media Manager Certification Only: • Practicum (#3629): Please visit the CFU website or call for more information.