Arlington Community Learning

Registration is now open for our spring 2026 semester. Register online at www.apsva.us/acl. Classes start in April. :)

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Dear Arlington Community,
We appreciate your support and wish you a Happy Labor Day!

We have tons on self paced online classes that are super convenient, affordable and interactive!
SQL Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Social Media Certificate
Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate
WordPress Certificate
Certificate in Data Analysis
Certificate in Marketing
and much, much more. Check out this link for the latest offerings. Many start the beginning of September.

Computer Classes

Turkish Coffee Fortune Readings
Students will learn how to make traditional Turkish coffee and how to interpret the patterns and images from the leftover coffee grounds in the cup to tell their fortune. This is a rich custom that is still practiced in Turkiye today. The course fee will cover a Turkish coffee cup and saucer, a small pack of Turkish coffee, and a cezve (long-handled copper Turkish coffee pot) for each student to take home.

https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UCN418

Ready for Fall learning?? Check out our latest catalog with over 200 classes to choose from.https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2025/07/2025-Fall-Catalog-Interactive.pdf

Get Smart with Your iPhone (or iPad)

It's more than just a phone! Your iPhone or iPad puts an incredibly powerful computer in the palm of your hand, but it can be daunting to harness all that power. We'll give you plenty of tips so you can use it more effectively, and we'll highlight add-on programs ("apps") which improve your productivity and maybe even provide some fun.

https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UBE537

Smartphone Photography
The best camera is the one you have with you. Learn how to take great photos with your smart phone! We'll explore different photography apps and find which are best for uploading to different sites such as Facebook and Instagram. Well also cover which phones have the best cameras and techniques to get the best picture with the phone you have (Both iPhone and Android will be covered).

https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UPH15

Build Your Free Website Using Wix.com

Learn to use the many templates and options available through Wix.com to create your free
website. Use it as a personal website, or for the family, or for business or non-profit use. The
options are endless. No programming required. Ages 18+

Registration link:
https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UBE355

AI & Machine Learning in Everyday Life

Discover how Artifi cial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming our world. This beginner-friendly workshop demystifi es core concepts in AI and Data Science through real-world examples. Learn 15 practical applications of AI in both personal and professional settings. Perfect for curious minds wanting to understand how AI works and its impact on society. No technical background required.

Registration link:
https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UBE275

A How-to on Tofu

Learn about the different types of tofu commonly available in grocery stores and the ways in which tofu is similar to, and different from, its other soy food cousins (tempeh, soy milk, soy curls, TVP, and edamame). You will make marinades and dressings to add flavor and work with the tofu in different ways to change its texture. Along the way, you'll prepare some veggies and a couple of quick cooking grains, so that by the end of class you will have the building blocks of a meatless mix-and-match meal.

Registration link:
https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UCN195

Cake Baking and Decorating

Learn how to make your best cake ever using a hybrid approach! In this class you will learn how to combine the convenience of quality store bought ingredients with a homemade touch to create a delicious cake for yourself and your family. After learning professional baking techniques in your first class, be prepared to learn how to make your own buttercream icing and decorate your cakes the following week. Designs and techniques will be taught to give your cake a professional look.

Registration link:
https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25UCN160B