Small Business Marketing Classes & Workshops
Practical skills you can start using right away.
Essential Marketing Group offers online and in-person classes designed for small business owners, teams and community groups. Register for an upcoming public class, request a class you would like us to schedule or bring private training directly to your office or organization.
Choose the Right Way to Learn
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Register for a Public Class
Join one of our scheduled online or in-person classes. Public classes range from free to $25 per person, depending on the topic and format.
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Request a Public Class
Interested in a topic that is not currently on our calendar? Tell us which class you would like us to offer. Your request helps us decide which public classes to schedule next.
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Schedule a Private Class
Bring practical, small business-focused training to your office, team or organization. Private classes are available in person or through Google Meet and typically range from $200 to $300 per class.
Small Business Classes We Offer
Our classes are designed to make marketing feel easier and more manageable. You will leave with practical information you can use, not a pile of marketing jargon you do not understand.
Available as a Public or Private Class.
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New to Canva? Learn how to navigate the platform, customize templates, use your brand colors and fonts and create clean, professional graphics for your business. No previous design experience is needed.
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Ready to move beyond the basics? Learn practical ways to work faster, keep your designs consistent, organize your content and create more polished marketing materials in Canva.
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Not sure what to post or where your business should be showing up? This beginner-friendly class covers social media basics, choosing the right platforms, creating content ideas and developing a realistic plan you can maintain.
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Learn how to plan, record and create short-form videos without making the process more complicated than it needs to be. Because this is a hands-on class, Reels and TikTok training is available in person only.
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Have an idea for a podcast but do not know where to begin? Learn how to develop your concept, choose a name, plan episodes, select equipment, record and edit your show, publish it and begin building an audience.
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Upcoming Public Classes
Ready to learn something new? This is where you will find and register for all upcoming Essential Marketing Group classes.
Our public classes are offered online and in person and range from free to $25 per person. Each listing will include the class topic, date, time, location or Google Meet information and everything you need to know before registering.
Is there a class you would like to attend that is not currently scheduled? Let us know!
You can request an online or in-person public class. Submitting a request does not reserve a seat, but it helps us determine which topics our community is most interested in. If the class is added to our calendar, we will send you the registration information.
Public classes range from free to $25 per person.
Private Classes for Teams, Offices and Groups
Want to bring everyone together for a class created around the needs of small business owners and professionals?
Essential Marketing Group offers private classes for businesses, networking groups, nonprofit organizations, professional groups and offices. We can come to your location or teach your group live through Google Meet.
Private classes typically range from $200 to $300 per class, depending on the topic and format.
Choose from one of our current class topics and tell us more about what your group wants to learn. We will help you select the class and format that make the most sense.
Looking for a Speaker?
Mandy is also available to speak at meetings, conferences, networking events, retreats and other group gatherings.
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Growth usually requires doing something that feels unfamiliar. This talk explores how to move through discomfort, take meaningful chances and build confidence along the way.
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A brand is more than a logo. Learn how to communicate your personality, values and message consistently across your website, social media and other online platforms.
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An honest and practical conversation about boundaries, workloads and building a business or career that does not require sacrificing your well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about Classes & Workshops
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Public classes range from free to $25 per person, depending on the topic, location and format. The exact price will be included with each class listing.
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Private classes typically range from $200 to $300 per class. Final pricing depends on the topic and format.
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The exact location will be listed with each public class. In-person private classes may be held at your office, meeting space or organization, depending on availability and location.
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Most classes are designed for beginners and small business owners who want clear, practical guidance. Canva Intermediate is best for people who are already comfortable with Canva’s basic tools.
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Tell us what your group wants to learn when you submit your inquiry. We will recommend the best topic and approach based on your needs.
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Requirements will be included with each class listing. Depending on the topic, you may be asked to bring a charged laptop or phone and have access to the platform being taught.
