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CONTINUING EDUCATION
SUMMER 2020
CONTENTS Arts ................................................................................. 3
Introduction to Welding ...................................
Computers & Technology .............................
Online Courses ........................................................ 10
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Home Inspection Certificate ....................... 5
Languages ..................................................................
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Process Technology ........................................... 6
Professional & Business .....................................
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Finance ....................................................................... 7
Mascaro Construction ........................................ 13
Health & Wellness ...............................................
Special Interests ..................................................... 14
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EXPERIENCE. ACHIEVE. DISCOVER. Welcome to the Community College of Beaver County’s Summer Continuing Education catalog. We trust that you, our loyal learners, have remained healthy throughout some of the most challenging months for our community and country. With so many uncertainties about returning to work, we have decided to offer an expanded series of online courses. We are extremely grateful for your commitment to our lifelong learning classes.
SPECIAL SUMMER RATE! As a special thank you to our loyal customers, we are offering all of our 6 week online classes for only $99! Take advantage of these outstanding savings during June, July, and August only! Pick from over 400 courses!
For certificate programs visit: careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ For 6-week enrichment courses visit: www.ed2go.com/ccbc/ Stay safe, healthy, and eager to learn! Enjoy! John S. Goberish, Dean, School of Industrial Technology and Continuing Education
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ARTS Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
If you've always been interested in drawing but don't really know how to get started, then this is the course for you. Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be! You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it's like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
Learn how to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia. Using Photoshop, this online course will teach you how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine traditional and digital scrapbooking. Take scrapbooking to a whole new level. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
Introduction to Interior Design
Are you a creative person with an eye for design? Discover how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. basics. Explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Bring out the best in your photos! Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to do everything from quick fixes to detailed enhancements that will greatly improve the look of your digital images. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Secrets of Better Photography
Learn how to take outstanding photos. Whether you use a DSLR, a point and shoot camera, or your iPhone for your photography, you’ll learn how to get the best results from your camera. This hands-on course will teach you how to choose the right photographic equipment to compose images with style. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ Digital Game Artist Certificate
Discover how to become a professional video game artist to pursue a career in Digital Art, 3-D Art, Modeling, Character Design and Environmental Art Design. You will have multiple employable skills including modeling game props and characters, importing required elements into game specific software, animation of game assets and more. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $2,595
Hours: 600
Time: 18 Months
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
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Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer
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SUMMER 2020
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Computer Skills for the Workplace
Introduction to SQL
Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the function and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not. Learn fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace.
Learn the concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language.
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365
Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. Most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Microsoft Excel. Learn tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Introduction to JavaScript
You may already know how to use HTML and CSS to create websites. If so, you’re ready to add more power to your programming with JavaScript. This programming language lets you add interactivity to your pages by creating features such as buttons, picture carousels, and collapsible panels to your web pages. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6
$99 discount price
Lost a job through no fault of your own? Tuition assistance may be available to those who qualify.
https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ CompTIA Security+ Certification (voucher included)
Gain the skills you need to be a security professional, and prepare to take the CompTIA™ Security+ certification SY0-501 exam, as you master the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control, and organizational security. Discover installation and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; performing threat analysis and responding with appropriate mitigation techniques; participating in risk mitigation activities; and operating with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $1,695
Weeks: 26
Time: 6 Months
Hours: 80
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2019 (software included)
QuickBooks is the most commonly used financial software tool for small business bookkeeping. If you're a small business owner who wants to take control of your company's finances, this course is for you. This course will teach you how to utilize QuickBooks for everything from handling accounts receivable and accounts payable to accounting for fixed assets. You’ll learn standard bookkeeping skills, including running general ledger reports, working with the chart of accounts, managing inventory accounts, and more. Software cost is included in the course price. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $2,195
Weeks: 26
Time: 6 Months
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Hours: 120
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https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ AutoCAD 2018 Certified User (voucher included)
Whether you're already working in a design-related industry or building your career from the ground up, this course will provide you with a working knowledge of computer-aided drafting software. AutoCAD 2018 is the latest version of this software, and it's used by everyone from architects and interior designers to surveyors and engineers. Learn basic
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and more advanced design skills as you gain handson practice using the 2D tools in AutoCAD 2018 to create site and building layouts. Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be prepared to take the Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 Certified User exam. This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam (exam fee included). Date: Begin anytime Time: 6 Months
Cost: $2,595
Weeks: 26 Hours: 155
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FINANCE Personal Finance
Mastery of Business Fundamentals
Do you have clear financial goals? Are you confident you will be able to retire someday? How can be sure you are making the right investments? Do you know how to change your credit report to reduce your expenses and increase your financial security? Do you know how to keep good financial records? This course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning.
Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management and finance without enrolling in an MBA program. You’ll learn in-depth knowledge of the business environment including ethics, organizational structures, performance measures, financial investment models, budgeting and more.
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
HEALTH & WELLNESS Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
Emergency Medical Technician (National Registry Certification)
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach where root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. If you’ve ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course is for you.
Tuition assistance may be available to those who qualify.
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
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CCBC’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course provides entry level certification for those interested in a career in emergency medical services. This program follows the National Registry curriculum. Topics covered include: patient assessment, basic cardiac life support, trauma care, burn care, scene safety, Basic Haz Mat and Incident Command System (ICS).
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Date: Starts 9/10
Cost: $550
Hours: 203
Time: 6-10p.m. (tues-
approx. $350 addi-
Months: 5
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CBCS Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing & Coding (Vouchers Incl.)
You’ll learn the type of information stored in an electronic health record (EHR) system, what steps are required to implement a system in a medical practice, how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, and what benefits these systems provide compared to traditional paper records. Gain handson practice using real EHR software and have direct access to expert facilitators who will provide firsthand knowledge of what it is like to work as a CEHRS.
This comprehensive program will provide a foundation of medical vocabulary, to help you better understand doctors' notes and medical record contents. It will teach essential medical office management skills that healthcare managers look for, when hiring new front office staff. Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams offered by National Health Career Association (NHA). Exam fees for the (CBCS) and (CMAA) included. This program prepares you for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.
Date: Begin anytime
Date: Begin anytime
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist & Medical Terminology
Cost: $2,295
Time: 6 Months
Weeks: 26 Hours: 194
Cost: $2,695
Weeks: 56
Time: 12 Months
Hours: 500
Pharmacy Technician (voucher included)
Clinical Dental Assistant
Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it's a great time to join this growing field. Pharmacy technician classes can get you started on this fulfilling career path. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and be prepared for national certification. You may qualify for a 40 to 100-hour internship.
Enjoy a career that is not only fulfilling but in demand. Caring dental assistants make a difference with patients providing comfort and care. Learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting including essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventative dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, employment strategies and much more.
Date: Begin anytime
Date: Begin anytime
Time: 12 Months
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Cost: $2,495
Weeks: 52 Hours: 400
Cost: $1,995
Hours: 240
Time: 6 Months
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LANGUAGES Discover Sign Language
Learn how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Discover signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6
Instant Italian
Learn to express yourself comfortable in Italian. You’ll be surprised how quickly and easily you are able to learn Italian in this course which provides knowledge of practical, everyday words and phrases. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Hours: 24
$99 discount price
Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development. In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your child's life by stimulating their continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
Grammar Refresher
Develop your English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence in the course. Explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, and foundational sentence construction. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence! Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Speed Spanish
Converse in Spanish in just a few weeks. You will learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences so you can engage in conversational Spanish quickly. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Spanish for Law Enforcement
With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important. In the law enforcement field, mastering basic Spanish will give you more power to handle situations involving Spanish-speaking victims, witnesses, or criminals. It's also a smart career move, because adding Spanish skills to your resume can open doors to new job opportunities. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
$99 discount price
https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ Professional Translator
As the world becomes more interconnected, demand for professional translators is booming! Gain the skills to become an English/Spanish Translator. This course will prepare you for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $1,895
Hours: 180
Time: 18 Months
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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS Accounting Fundamentals
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You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transaction. You will get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and various common banking activities. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
A to Z Grant Writing
Do you love writing and building rewarding, long-lasting relationships? Do you have a passion for a cause? As a grant writer, you can help nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions and research organizations acquire the funds they need to operate and thrive. You’ll learn how to put together a Gold Medal Proposal Package-one that will capture the attention and the funds of donors. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Business Operations Specialist
Gain the fundamentals of business management and operational planning. You will learn essential skills and strategies that can put you into action at your workplace, such as risk management, scheduling and control. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $1,895
Hours: 200
Time: 6 Months
Chartered Tax Professional
A Chartered Tax Professional is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completing coursework towards the CTP professional credential.
Weeks: 6
Date: Begin anytime
Hours: 24
Time: 18 Months
Cost: $1,895
Hours: 180
Project Management Fundamentals
Human Resources Professional
Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products and reorganize company operations. If you’re organized, perceptive, detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management.
Explore the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations. You’ll learn industry-recognized practices that align with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Be prepared to take the HRCI's Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. The PHR certification recognizes that an individual holds the knowledge and experience needed to excel in human resource management.
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
Start Your Own Online Business
Today, the internet has changed everything. Create, launch and build a profitable business from the convenience of your own home with little or no upfront investment. Gain a solid foundation for building and growing a successful digital business.
You’ll also learn information useful to sitting for certification exams taken at more advanced stages in a human resources career, including the SHRM's Certified Professional exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional Human Resources exam. Date: Begin anytime
Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
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Cost: $1,795
Weeks: 26
Time: 6 Months
Hours: 180
Hours: 24
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https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ Paralegal Certificate
This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system. It will also teach you practical skills including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The demand
for trained legal professionals has never been higher. The U.S. Department of Labor projects an 18% rise for legal support personnel by 2026. Paralegal Certificate Course is a 14-week training program (therefore a student must take two 7-week sessions to complete the training). Online format is a 14-week course delivered in two 7- week sessions. Session Date: 5/4 - 6/19, 6/29 - 8/14, 8/14 - 10/9, 10/19 - 12/4 Cost: $1,595 (Additional fees for supplies) Register: www.legalstudies.com/vendor/ccbc/
SPECIAL INTERESTS https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc/ Household Manager
This course is designed to train for the role of household manager. You will learn the necessary administrative skills and HR procedures needed to manage an entire staff and run a home. This course covers subjects from selecting property vendors, planning and managing events, interviewing staff to home systems and how to manage these operations. Date: Begin anytime
Cost: $1595
Hours: 80
Time: 6 Months
How to Make Money from Your Writing
You really can make money with your writing. Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement, or boost what you're earning as a writer, you'll find the how-to's here. You'll learn secrets, methods, and tips to help you generate income with your writing. This class includes all the practical information that so rarely gets taught in writing classes. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129 $99 discount price
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Introduction to Guitar
Learn to play the guitar and become the musician you always wanted to be! In this fun and informative lessons, you’ll build basic guitar skills step by step with the help of hands on exercises audio and video recordings and detailed illustrations. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6
$99 discount price
Hours: 24
Music Made Easy
If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work, this is the course for you. You’ll gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody and harmony. Recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the keyboard. Each lesson will build on previous lessons, while also introducing new musical concepts. Date: 6/17, 7/15 or 8/12 Cost: $129
Weeks: 6
$99 discount price
Hours: 24
Weeks: 6 Hours: 24
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REGISTRATION PROCESS All summer classes are onine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are offering two different types of online courses:
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6 Week classes:
Career Training Programs:
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You must register online for these courses at careertraining.ed2go.com/ccbc
Each 6-week course consists of 24 hours. Lessons are released two times a week. These courses typically list at $129. NOW – all courses reduced to $99 for June, July, and August!
• Start dates are June 17, July 15, or August 12. If you have any questions about these programs, please email
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These courses can be diferentiated from the six week classes by the blue background
• The Career Training Programs operate from 3 to 12 months in duration.
• Training can start at any time and course is accessible 24/7.
• Facilitators assigned to every course and can be reached via email 24/7.
If you have any questions about these programs, please email
workforce@ccbc.edu
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYERS YOUR COMPANY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $100,000! FREE TRAINING MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES STARTING JULY 1, 2020!
Is your company is involved in:
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Bio-Medical Building and Construction Business Services Commercial Repair Services Distribution Centers
Energy Healthcare Information Technology Logistics/Transportation/ Warehousing
• Manufacturing • Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Hospice Care
• Real Estate, Finance, Insurance? • Web-Based Retail Firms (not brick and mortar)
If so, the Workforce and Economic Development Network of PA (WEDnetPA) may be the answer to upskilling your current workforce. How much money is available? Your company is eligible for up to $100,000. How much can each employee spend? Up to $2,000 each year.
FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT WORKFORCE@CCBC.EDU
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