Next-Level Social Media for Small Business:

Trends, Tools & Tactics Social media is no longer optional—it's the engine behind brand growth, customer engagement, and digital sales. This course empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to master the latest tools and trends shaping today’s social media landscape. What you’ll learn: Create high-impact video content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Stories Understand how to collaborate with influencers and micro-creators to expand your reach and credibility Use AI-powered tools for content creation, scheduling, analytics, and audience targeting Build a consistent brand voice across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and X (formerly Twitter) Stay current with platform algorithms, trending formats, and ethical engagement practices Develop a content strategy that works—even on a tight budget Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this course gives you the skills to grow your business through smart, strategic social media. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class.

Certified Product Owner:  Elevate Your Agile Journey

Are you ready to take the lead in product development and drive success in agile teams? Prepare now for the Certified Product Owner exam by gaining knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Product Owner.  This comprehensive curriculum covers everything from Agile principles to deliver high-value products, backlog management, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership skills to empower your team to foster a productive environment. Stand out and take your career to the next level with this highly desirable certification.  A Certified Product Owner median salary in MA is $128,000/yr. Cost covers materials.

Excel Intermediate

Learn the techniques for handling large spreadsheets. Use the Solver Add-In analysis tool, the conditional IF function, cell references linking formulas between worksheets, cell and range naming and using named ranges in functions, formatting and customizing charts, the VLOOKUP function and creating a basic macro to automate a regularly used process. Flash drive required: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Digital Photography: Part 2- Shooting Challenges and Post Production

This course will challenge you with weekly photo assignments, critiques and advanced skills using your Digital Camera or IPhone. Explore more advanced photography topics including shooting in the raw format, capturing motion, utilizing selective focus, HDR shooting, and more. We will establish an efficient post-production workflow and learn to evaluate, organize and enhance our images using Adobe Lightroom Classic (the computer, not tablet/web-based version). This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform, which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Requirements: Any digital camera, Adobe Lightroom ($10/month subscription required), and a computer capable of running Lightroom. An external hard drive dedicated to your photo library is recommended.

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire III: Level 2 Practitioner Certification

Enhance your healing power and intuition as well as your confidence and skills with Level 2 training. Learn full treatment session techniques including advanced body scanning and traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. At course completion you will have an understanding of the following concepts: clearing negative energy from your clients and their homes, distance healing, healing of emotional problems and trauma, and changing unwanted habits. As a Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level Two Practitioner, you can see clients and open your own Reiki healing practice if you chose to do so.Textbook required: same as level one. Please call 978-236-1200 if you do not have the book from Level One. Prerequisites Successful completion of any level 1 Reiki lineage.

Thanksgiving Arrangement

Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a festive design with the abundance of nature's seasonal blooms. Cost of class includes a $25 perishable fee.

Audit Paper Trail: Best Practices for Financial Documentation

This course provides a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a solid audit paper trail. You will learn essential documentation techniques to support financial records, including income, expenses, and asset management. The course covers key topics such as understanding audit triggers, which explains who gets audited and why, and income documentation, which details the types and best practices for accurate reporting. You will also learn about record retention, including how long to keep financial records and documents, as well as efficient filing systems to help organize documents for quick access and compliance. Additionally, the course covers expense management, focusing on how to properly document business and office expenses, including those related to sub-contractors and fixed assets. It will also explore best practices for tracking income and expenses related to rental properties. The course will teach you how to develop internal procedures for a robust audit trail to ensure accuracy and accountability. By the end of this course, participants will have the skills to create and maintain a reliable audit trail, ensuring compliance and reducing audit risk. Course Requirement: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class.

Holiday Boxwood Trees

These beautiful trees are a standard for the holiday decor. They are a featured centerpiece for the month of December and beyond. These will be individualized to complement to your home decor. Care, handling and floral and winter green choices are discussed. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Course fee includes a $30 perishable fee.