Description In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. Students will identify and describe core data concepts such as relational, non-relational, big data, and analytics, and explore how this […]
Description This course will provide foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking further Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services courses. The course will cover general cloud computing […]
Description In this course, students will learn general strategies for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an IoT system through various case studies and by assembling and configuring an IoT device to work in a sensor network. Students will create an IoT device based on an ESP8266 microcontroller, implementing various common IoT features, such as […]
Description In this course, you will cover how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. Objectives Use administrative techniques […]
Description This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases. Pre-Requisites In […]
Let's Talk! The HR Roundtable is a professional group that discusses workplace challenges and helps solve problems through the sharing of ideas and innovative thinking. Facilitated in partnership with Bonnie Troyer, HR Strategies & Solutions, participants learn or update best practices with peers, hear from subject matter experts, create a networking and support group, and […]
Description The power of extracting value from data utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning exposes the learning differences between humans and machines. Humans can apply ethical principles throughout the decision-making process to avoid discrimination, societal harm, and marginalization to maintain and even enhance acceptable norms. Machines make decisions autonomously. So how do we […]
Description This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data. This course will […]
Join us for the September Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, September 11, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region. […]
REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 GSC HERE! September 2026 GSC: Program: AED Maintenance Presenter: Sarah Saeflow Location: Kent State Geauga REGISTRATION Please note: Members will be expected to cover the cost of their lunch fees. This will be $300 for 10 meetings if paid in advance or $35 per meeting. For non-members this cost is $40 […]
Description In this course you will cover how to develop web applications that aren’t subject to common vulnerabilities, and how to test and validate that their applications are secure, reliable and resistant to attack. Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Establish industry acceptable auditing standards with current best […]
Description This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify […]