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  • Intro to Excel for Contractors | 3/14/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $195.00
    Dates: 3/14/2026 - 3/14/2026
    Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    CEUs: 0
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Seats: 15
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven
    Introduction to Excel for Contractors is a practical, beginner‑level class that teaches essential Excel skills needed to stay organized and work more efficiently. In this three‑hour session, participants will learn how to navigate spreadsheets, enter and format data, use basic formulas, and create simple tables for everyday tasks. The course is designed for new or aspiring contractors who want a solid foundation in Excel without any prior experience required.

 

  • The Basics of Bookkeeping
  • Fee: $195.00
    Dates: Various, Offered Quarterly
    Modality: Virtual, Instructor-led
    Partner Provider: LERN
    *This certificate is offered in partnership with LERN. Click the "REGISTER" button below for more information and to register for the course.*

    The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand, and know how to record, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business.  This course shows you how to create a chart of accounts that meet your needs.   All of the money you spend, and all of the money you earn, have a place to go.  How do your record them?  What are debits and credits?  What do the numbers mean?  How do I label accounts?  Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still have a basic understand of what happens with the money earned and the money spent.  No one should be blind to his or her finances! 

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  • QuickBooks for Small Business | 6/24/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $249.00
    Dates: 6/24/2026 - 6/25/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    CEUs: 1.2
    Days: W Th
    Sessions: 2
    Seats: 20
    Building: Rocky Mountain Education Center
    Room: 2698
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven

    Starting a new business? Need to get a real handle on your current growing business? Work with fellow students and an instructor to complete a detailed life-like case study to create and operationalize a fictional company. At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the Intuit QuickBooks Online software platform and the steps needed to set up the software for a new or existing company.

    Primary modules include the following:

    • Company set up,
    • Products and Services,
    • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable,
    • Financial Reports, and
    • Budgeting.

    Bonus: Included with the tuition/fees, all students receive 12 months of QuickBooks Online for use during and after the course completion.

     


 

  • QuickBooks for Small Business | 11/10/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $249.00
    Dates: 11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    CEUs: 1.2
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 2
    Seats: 20
    Building: Rocky Mountain Education Center
    Room: 2698
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven

    Starting a new business? Need to get a real handle on your current growing business? Work with fellow students and an instructor to complete a detailed life-like case study to create and operationalize a fictional company. At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the Intuit QuickBooks Online software platform and the steps needed to set up the software for a new or existing company.

    Primary modules include the following:

    • Company set up,
    • Products and Services,
    • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable,
    • Financial Reports, and
    • Budgeting.

    Bonus: Included with the tuition/fees, all students receive 12 months of QuickBooks Online for use during and after the course completion.

     


 

  • Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 4/14/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $290.00
    Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    CEUs: 1.6
    Days: Tu W
    Sessions: 2
    Seats: 20
    Building: Rocky Mountain Education Center
    Room: 2698
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven
    Take control of your business destiny with Financial Management for Entrepreneurs—a fast-paced, no-fluff course that turns numbers into power moves. Learn to decode financial statements, dominate cash flow, and make bold, data-driven decisions that fuel growth. Whether you're pitching to investors or scaling your dream, this course gives you the financial swagger to lead with confidence and clarity.

 

  • Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 6/17/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $290.00
    Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/18/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    CEUs: 1.6
    Days: W Th
    Sessions: 2
    Seats: 20
    Building: Rocky Mountain Education Center
    Room: 2698
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven
    Take control of your business destiny with Financial Management for Entrepreneurs—a fast-paced, no-fluff course that turns numbers into power moves. Learn to decode financial statements, dominate cash flow, and make bold, data-driven decisions that fuel growth. Whether you're pitching to investors or scaling your dream, this course gives you the financial swagger to lead with confidence and clarity.

 

  • Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 10/14/2026 | Mark Ruthven | In-Person
  • Cost: $290.00
    Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/16/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    CEUs: 1.6
    Days: W F
    Sessions: 2
    Seats: 20
    Building: Rocky Mountain Education Center
    Room: 2698
    Instructor: Mark Ruthven
    Take control of your business destiny with Financial Management for Entrepreneurs—a fast-paced, no-fluff course that turns numbers into power moves. Learn to decode financial statements, dominate cash flow, and make bold, data-driven decisions that fuel growth. Whether you're pitching to investors or scaling your dream, this course gives you the financial swagger to lead with confidence and clarity.

 

  • Certificate in QuickBooks Online
  • Fee: $375.00
    Dates: Various, Offered Quarterly
    Modality: Virtual, Instructor-led
    Partner Provider: LERN
    *This certificate is offered in partnership with LERN. Click the "REGISTER" button below for more information and to register for the course.*

    Save time, track money, and get important insights with QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There are patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software.

    Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. 

    A free trial version of the software is provided to use during the class. 

    Register Now

 

 

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