If you have 3 hours and $60, you should seriously consider taking this class, offered through MSU Extended University. You'll add a significant tool to your skill set as a marketing professional, even if you're not interested in "creative" work (i.e., advertising).
Graphic Design Fundamentals for Non-Designers
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Education Center
Through critical analysis learn the basic strategies
of graphic design for use in posters, brochures, ads and other
promotional materials. Become a more successful designer of printed
materials. Learn about the "job" of a design and analyze if your designs
fit your needs. If you work or plan to work on developing printed
material, this class is for you.
Info and registration here:
https://eu.courses.montana.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=13FWGRAPHIC