EdVenture offers continuing education, career training and professional development courses in a wide range of topics including Food Innovation, Computers and Technology, Business, Languages, Hawaiian Culture, Art, College for Kids, Agriculture and Energy through the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui. No matter where you are in life, EdVenture is your source for lifelong learning on Maui.
Agriculture and Horticulture
Introduction To Plant Propagation
Section AGR6158 - 003
Maui College | $89
Meet at Hooulu 104 and greenhouse complex.
The ABC's of Bees: Basic Beekeeping Part D
Section AGR6160 - 002
Maui College | $89
What is Bugging you? Home Garden Pest Control Overview
Section AGR6159 - 003
Maui College | $79
Meet at Hooulu 104 and greenhouse complex
Art and Design
Composition in Photography: Learning to See
Section ART6002 - 005
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $149
Navigating Your Digital Camera
Section ART6100 - 003
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $149
Using Your Digital Camera in the Field
Section ART6101 - 006
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $179
Photography
Composition in Photography: Learning to See
Section ART6002 - 005
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $149
Navigating Your Digital Camera
Section ART6100 - 003
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $149
Using Your Digital Camera in the Field
Section ART6101 - 006
Maui College | Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog., CPP | $179
Business and Professional Studies
Customer Service Training
Section HOSP6310 - 032
Maui College | Charen Kepler | $299
Did you know that 75% of all people making decisions are based on the first 2 minutes of an interaction? Positive human communication is crucial in representing and branding your business. Knowledge and experience in customer service can make the difference between growing or diminishing your business. This class will benefit front line staff, and representatives, and will deliver the following learning objectives interactively: Define “Customer Service” Identify the difference between internal and external customers Explore techniques for delivering excellent customer service. Examine the impact of unsatisfactory customer service Share techniques for helping customers with complaints. Greeting customers. Phone etiquette (this is a must for some). Identify ways to communicate effectively and respectfully with customers, and co-workers.
Apple Technologies
Introduction to iPad
Section COM6040 - 031
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Introduction to iPhone
Section COM6043 - 036
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Photos: Mac and iOS
Section COM6044 - 031
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Business Computing
Computers for Beginners
Section COM6001 - 055
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 056
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 057
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 058
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Microsoft Excel Essentials
Section COM6017 - 032
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6017 - 034
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6017 - 035
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
Section COM6018 - 028
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 029
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 030
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 031
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Microsoft Word Essentials
Section COM6015 - 028
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6015 - 030
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6015 - 031
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Microsoft Word Intermediate
Section COM6016 - 024
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Spreadsheets for Beginners
Section COM6005 - 039
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 040
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 041
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 042
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Word Processing for Beginners
Section COM6004 - 042
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6004 - 043
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6004 - 044
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Computers and Technology
Computers for Beginners
Section COM6001 - 055
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 056
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 057
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Section COM6001 - 058
Maui College | Ben Howard | $139
Introduction to iPad
Section COM6040 - 031
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Introduction to iPhone
Section COM6043 - 036
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Microsoft Excel Essentials
Section COM6017 - 032
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6017 - 034
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6017 - 035
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
Section COM6018 - 028
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 029
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 030
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Section COM6018 - 031
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Microsoft Word Essentials
Section COM6015 - 028
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6015 - 030
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Section COM6015 - 031
Maui College | Ben Howard | $269
Microsoft Word Intermediate
Section COM6016 - 024
Maui College | Ben Howard | $289
Photos: Mac and iOS
Section COM6044 - 031
Maui College | Rick Ortiz | $89
Spreadsheets for Beginners
Section COM6005 - 039
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 040
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 041
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6005 - 042
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Word Processing for Beginners
Section COM6004 - 042
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6004 - 043
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Section COM6004 - 044
Maui College | Ben Howard | $149
Health and Safety
American Heart Association CPR, AED & First Aid for Adult, Child and Infant
Section HLTH6621 - 052
Maui College | Leo Domingo | $269
Healthcare And Caregiver Services
American Heart Association CPR, AED & First Aid for Adult, Child and Infant
Section HLTH6621 - 052
Maui College | Leo Domingo | $269
Pharmacy Technician Immersion
Section HLTH6700 - 009
Maui College | $1800
Mandatory Orientation Thursday, February 1, 2024 Week 0
Zoom sessions each Thursday from 7 to 8 pm
Course Starts Thursday, February 8, 2024 Week 1
Last day of Zoom Thursday, April 18, 2024 Week 12
Industrial Automation
3D CAD: Intro to Products & Advanced Manufacturing
Section TRAD6900 - 002
Maui College | $2000
Industry and Trades
3D CAD: Intro to Products & Advanced Manufacturing
Section TRAD6900 - 002
Maui College | $2000
Electrical Technology Program - Journey Worker Electrician (EJ)
Complete the academic coursework required by Hawaii Revised Statute HRS 448E for journey worker electrical apprentices. Participants gain foundational skills in electrical safety, as well as applied math, AC/DC theory, motors and motor control, NEC, and transformers.
Section TRAD8910 - 053
Maui College | Michael Yap | $3595
Link to State of Hawaii DCCA website for further information on licensing requirements:
http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/
FAQs on licensing:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2017/12/EP-FAQs_3-15.pdf
Electrical Technology Program - Maintenance Electrician (EM)
The Electrical Technology Program – Maintenance Electrician provides participants with the academic coursework required by Hawaii Revised Statute HRS 448E for maintenance journey worker electrical apprentices. Participants gain foundational skills in applied math and electrical safety as well as the required subjects in AC/DC theory, motors and motor control maintenance, NEC, and transformers. This program fulfills Requirements of HRS 448E, 80 hour electrical academic coursework.
Participants gain foundational skills in applied math and electrical safety as well as the required subjects in AC/DC theory, motors and motor control maintenance, NEC, and transformers. This program fulfills Requirements of HRS 448E, 80 hour electrical academic coursework. Participants are required to attend at least 75% of each module, and satisfactorily pass all exams to successfully complete the program.
Section TRAD8940 - 033
Maui College | Michael Yap | $1695
Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons
Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons
An OSHA competent person; is defined as "One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. Risk assessment is defined as an overall process for the management of safety; a process that involves looking at the risks we face and ensuring adequate safety measures have been put into place.
Section TRAD6011 - 001
Maui College | Dennis Terpin | $199
The Value of Public Works Departments in Community Disaster Response
“The HAZWOPER standard for the construction industry (29 CFR 1926.65) is identical to 29 CFR 1910.120. For brevity, the HAZWOPER standard is referenced as 29 CFR 1910.120 throughout the remainder of this web page”. 1910.120(e)(1)(i)
All employees working on site (such as but not limited to equipment operators, general laborers and others) exposed to hazardous substances, health hazards, or safety hazards and their supervisors and management responsible for the site shall receive training meeting the requirements of this paragraph before they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations that could expose them to hazardous substances, safety, or health hazards, and they shall receive review training as specified in this paragraph.
This course introduces The Value of Public Works Departments in Community Disaster Response.
The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after disasters.
First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release.
Section TRAD60112 - 001
Maui College | Dennis Terpin | $199
Safety and Compliance
Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons
Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons
An OSHA competent person; is defined as "One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. Risk assessment is defined as an overall process for the management of safety; a process that involves looking at the risks we face and ensuring adequate safety measures have been put into place.
Section TRAD6011 - 001
Maui College | Dennis Terpin | $199
The Value of Public Works Departments in Community Disaster Response
“The HAZWOPER standard for the construction industry (29 CFR 1926.65) is identical to 29 CFR 1910.120. For brevity, the HAZWOPER standard is referenced as 29 CFR 1910.120 throughout the remainder of this web page”. 1910.120(e)(1)(i)
All employees working on site (such as but not limited to equipment operators, general laborers and others) exposed to hazardous substances, health hazards, or safety hazards and their supervisors and management responsible for the site shall receive training meeting the requirements of this paragraph before they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations that could expose them to hazardous substances, safety, or health hazards, and they shall receive review training as specified in this paragraph.
This course introduces The Value of Public Works Departments in Community Disaster Response.
The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after disasters.
First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release.
Section TRAD60112 - 001
Maui College | Dennis Terpin | $199
Language and Communication
Intermediate American Sign Language
Section LANG6707 - 004
Maui College | Gary Hall | $199
In this intermediate course, students will learn to apply communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL) based on previous training. The course will focus on observing expressive and receptive skills through the use of hand signage. Students will be introduced to members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to practice acquired language skills in social settings. All students are welcome but, the instructor strongly suggests taking LANG6709 Introduction to ASL prior to this intermediate class.
Personal Enrichment
Kung Fu for Exercise and Self-Defense (Weds)
Sifu Dan Takamura, offers Taichi classes for health and wellness and Kung Fu/Self defense for cardio and fitness at UHMC. Part of the Maui Chinese Martial Academy for about 25 years, he has done Lion Dances, Kung Fu and Taichi . He received a certificate to teach from the Grandmaster Andrew Lum, Sijyo Patrick Moon and Sifu Steve Catugal.
We offer students 4- one hour sessions per month (on Wednesdays). Classes will be held outdoors on our beautiful UHMC Quad. Please bring water and a towel if necessary.
All students must complete a UHMC Liability Waiver Form before partaking in our fitness classes.
Section ENR6060 - 009
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Classes meet on the lawn in front of the Ka'aike Mural
Section ENR6060 - 010
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Classes meet on the lawn in front of the Ka'aike Mural
Section ENR6060 - 011
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Classes meet on the lawn in front of the Ka'aike Mural
Tai Chi: Meditation and Martial Arts (Weds)
We offer students 4- 90 min sessions per month (on Wednesdays). Classes will be held outdoors on our beautiful UHMC Quad. Please bring water and a towel if necessary.
All students must complete a Liability Waiver Form before partaking in our fitness classes.
Section ENR6064 - 017
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Section ENR6064 - 018
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Section ENR6064 - 019
Maui College | $39
This class will be held on the campus lawn near the UHMC Quad Mural
Zumba Fitness
Zumba Fitness Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Location: Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore Area
Note: We are offering outdoor classes on the UHMC campus with required CDC Social Distancing, although this venue may change without notice due to the pandemic. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water and light weights if needed.
Section FIT6610 - 020
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
Section FIT6610 - 021
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
No classes Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday
Section FIT6610 - 022
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
No classes Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday
Sports and Fitness
RIPPED Fitness Class
Join our awesome and fun fitness instructors as they introduce you to R.I.P.P.E.D; Resistance, Intervals, Power, Polymetrics, Endurance and Diet. This one-hour activity uses aerobic components for a cardio workout for your entire body. Classes are scheduled 5:30PM-6:30PM Wednesday evenings each month.
Location UHMC Center Quad Lawn
Note: We are offering outdoor classes on the UHMC campus lawn with required CDC Social Distancing, although this venue may change without notice due to the pandemic. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water, and light weights.
Our Awesome Instructors are Certified through RIPPED
Section FIT6617 - 048
Maui College | $24
Section FIT6617 - 049
Maui College | $24
Section FIT6617 - 050
Maui College | $24
Zumba Fitness
Zumba Fitness Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Location: Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore Area
Note: We are offering outdoor classes on the UHMC campus with required CDC Social Distancing, although this venue may change without notice due to the pandemic. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water and light weights if needed.
Section FIT6610 - 020
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
Section FIT6610 - 021
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
No classes Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday
Section FIT6610 - 022
Maui College | Charlene Pali | $35
Held outdoors near UHMC Bookstore
No classes Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday
Green Energy
Renewable Energy Certificate
Join the Photovoltaic Associate Program designed for renewable energy career pathways, including the opportunity to take the NABCEP PV Associate Exam at no cost to earn an in-demand industry credential. Students gain basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems. Requirement: must complete both PV Associate and Battery-based Photovoltaic Design to be eligible for the certification exam.
Section SUS6026 - 014
Maui College | $2000
Required orientation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 7pm via Zoom.
To receive 100% tuition sponsorship funding through Hana Career Pathways, participants must either be currently working in the renewable energy sector or have at least 6 months prior work experience in solar.
Sustainable Development
Renewable Energy Certificate
Join the Photovoltaic Associate Program designed for renewable energy career pathways, including the opportunity to take the NABCEP PV Associate Exam at no cost to earn an in-demand industry credential. Students gain basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems. Requirement: must complete both PV Associate and Battery-based Photovoltaic Design to be eligible for the certification exam.
Section SUS6026 - 014
Maui College | $2000
Required orientation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 7pm via Zoom.
To receive 100% tuition sponsorship funding through Hana Career Pathways, participants must either be currently working in the renewable energy sector or have at least 6 months prior work experience in solar.
Culinary Arts
MFIC Applied Studies in Fundamental Food Manufacturing
Section CULN6020 - 017
Maui College | $79
Students work in the fully certified MFIC R&D kitchen environment to increase understanding of manufacturing efficiencies, good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures and adherence to best practices in kitchen safety and sanitation procedures. Access is by appointment only via instructor. Proper safety and sanitation procedures will be reviewed and monitored. Establishment and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and facilities SOPs will be encouraged. Students will work toward increased manufacturing efficiencies, establishment of process controls, internal assessments concerning ingredients used, packaging required, and integration of product specific SOPs necessary for high quality manufactured foods. Successful completion or current enrollment in a MFIC program or participation by consent of MFIC Facilities Manager required for registration in this class. This course is a supplement to BUS 6822, BUS 6821, BUS 6820 and for advanced students undertaking independent study. An individual interview and an onsite MFIC Kitchen LAB orientation and training are required prior to first day of class. Copy of your current Sanitation or Food Handlers Certification required. Students may be subject to additional fees based on MFIC kitchen equipment and lab hours of use. Completion of an online Survey application required prior to acceptance. Curriculum development for this course is supported in part by the US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Grant MB21OBD8020251.
MFIC Food Business Start Up
Section BUS6822 - 027
$99
This class is designed to help you learn the basics of launching a successful food business and provide you a foundation for a systematic approach towards developing a profitable food business. The class is suited for beginners thinking about or just starting a business and product concept and applies to food manufacturers, restauranteurs, food truck operators, farmers, chefs, and individuals interested in creating value-added food products. Offered in a hybrid format of online modules (via laulima.hawaii.edu) and face-to-face coaching (by appointment with instructor), total class time is 16 hours. Completion of an online Survey application required prior to acceptance. Concurrent enrollment in CULN6020 for Kitchen access highly recommended. Curriculum development for this course is supported in part by the US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Grant MB21OBD8020251.
MFIC Food Product Concept to Consumer Incubator
Section BUS6821 - 011
$299
Have a Food Product Idea or Recipe Consumers Would Love? The Concept to Consumer Incubator Program, is an in depth class that teaches food industry best practices for taking your recipe idea or concept and turning it into a viable value-added food product for the retail marketplace! This course is suited for individuals that already have a product prototype and basic recipe and will provide access to educational resources and professional consultants to help you learn what it takes to build a food business and brand. Learn product development for food manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, costing, branding their products and how to manage the intricacies of a small supply chain, building alliances to lower costs, and valuable best practices for growing a business. Convert a basic recipe into a manufacturing formula. Participants will have the opportunity to introduce their products to industry experts and receive valuable feedback on the their products market readiness. Offered in a hybrid format of online modules (via the laulima.hawaii.edu) and face-to-face coaching (by appointment with instructor), total class time is 30 hours. Concurrent enrollment in CULN6020 for Kitchen access highly recommended. Completion of an online Survey application required prior to acceptance. Curriculum development for this course is supported in part by the US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Grant MB21OBD8020251.
Pasta la Vista Sauces
Course Description:
Are you bored of the same old sauces?
Learn lesser known but delicious Italian sauces!
1-Drunken pasta cooked in red wine.
2-Norma Pasta sauce with Eggplant (vegetarian)
3-Papalina Sauce
4-Red Beet and Pesto (vegetarian)
This class is a Lecture and Demonstration class so you can sit back and relax, but partial volunteer participation is welcome!
We will also discuss pairing Italian wines with our products.
Section CULN6019 - 001
Maui College | Rosa Mariotti | $199