Excel allows users to create rich, stylized spreadsheets used for storing, organizing, sorting, calculating, and charting data. Learn calculations, basic functions, graphs, formatting and printing. The basic class is ideal for those with limited experience, looking to expand their knowledge of this program. 8 hrs

JAMES RADER holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology and Training and has taught Microsoft programs to hundreds of students.

What is the future of energy efficiency for buildings? We keep hearing things like "Net Zero" and "Electrification" thrown into the conversations now as we talk about energy efficiency and sustainability. What do those even mean? What do they entail? What can we be doing to prepare ourselves for the future of energy codes and the future of our buildings? Let's take a look at the different meanings associated with Net Zero as well as all of the different aspects of an all-electric building to understand what might be coming and how we can begin to prepare for it.

ServSafe is administered by the National Restaurant Association:

“We understand the importance of our program in teaching and certifying responsible food service measures. We stay on top of the various and changing regulatory requirements for every state and ensure that our certifications will prepare you to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety.”

Upon completion of the class and a passing exam score of at least 75%, students will receive their ServSafe certification, good for 5 years. Class includes 2-day in-person instruction, current manual, and proctored exam.

Register by 4/17 as students will be given books ahead of time to prepare for class. Reading pre-class materials is highly recommended.

Want to schedule this class to fit your company or department needs?  Contact our Operations Coordinator at 505-566-4208

Is advanced framing and insulation the smarter strategy of construction and a contributor to our energy efficient future? Explore the concepts of advanced framing for commercial buildings and how this practice may impact the way the building community designs for the future.  The use of advanced framing provides more opportunity for various forms of insulation to have an impact on the building energy efficiency in ways that have not been presented in traditional construction. This class will cover the various forms of traditional and nontraditional insulation and how they perform in various conditions.

We’ll use pictures, videos, code books and plans to understand the concepts of advanced framing and how to apply them in practice.

You have the power to turn on or turn off the productivity of the people who report to you. You are the crucial interface between the employee on the shop floor or the service desk and the managers of the organization. Although you usually have more technical experience than the employees you supervise, you may not have had a lot of leadership experience. Get ready with the skills you need to be successful. 8 hrs

KIRK CARPENTER has over 30 years of educational and administrative experience, recently retiring as Superintendent of Aztec Municipal Schools.

Heat pumps are all the craze right now, but questions surround them. What exactly is a heat pump and how can it be energy efficient?  Discover how heat pumps works, some of the code requirements, and resources available to support the design of a system utilizing heat pumps.  We’ll use pictures, videos, code books and plans to understand the concepts of heat pumps and how to apply them in practice.

Is advanced framing and insulation the smarter strategy of construction and a contributor to our energy efficient future? Explore the concepts of advanced framing for commercial buildings and how this practice may impact the way the building community designs for the future.  The use of advanced framing provides more opportunity for various forms of insulation to have an impact on the building energy efficiency in ways that have not been presented in traditional construction. This class will cover the various forms of traditional and nontraditional insulation and how they perform in various conditions.

We’ll use pictures, videos, code books and plans to understand the concepts of advanced framing and how to apply them in practice.

Lighting systems and their controls play a large role in the energy efficiency of a building.  This class will look at Section C405 of the NM IECC to understand the role of electrical power and lighting in building efficiency.  We will also look at the U-Factor Alternative path of compliance through the energy code and determine if any of the lighting requirements will change using that path vs the Component Performance Alternative path, with the common compliance verification tool - COMcheck.