Continuing Education
Workshops & Seminars for Professional Growth
NCSF-CPT Exam Prep Course
This course will prepare you to take the examination for a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification provided through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Board for Certification. The course bridges the gap between exercise science related coursework and the practical application skills required for personal training. Learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program; design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations for successful goal attainment; proficiently supervise clients; and be prepared to sit for a NCSF- CPT Exam. The registration fee includes the textbook, study guide, reference guide, CD-ROM and DVD, cost of the exam, certificate of completion and a 1-year membership to NCSF. (CED 136 701)
Instructor: Kimberly Sell-Hicks/ Cost: $700
Tuesday & Thursdays, August 19-September 4, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SHRM Pre-Certification Course
This pre-certification course prepares you for the Human Resources Certification Institute’s National Exam for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Resources (SPHR) certification. This course is also appropriate for human resource staff looking for career advancement, human resource employees with limited work experience, employee benefits personnel, employee relations managers, training directors, and managers seeking skills enhancement. The cost includes the cost of the SHRM Learning Systems modules/workbook and mastery tests. It does NOT include the PHR or SPHR certification. Registration is limited. (CED 667 701)
Instructor: Mary Lu Moriarty/ Cost: $800
Tuesdays, September 2-November 25, 2008/ 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Stress Management Skills
Are you quick to resort to bickering or fighting to solve problems? Learn the signs of stress and the effect it can have on the body and mind. Learn how to reframe irrational beliefs that often cue stress at school, work or home. Also, learn self-counseling skills and positive self-talk as well as how to communicate compassionately with others in a variety of contexts. (CED 117 701)
Instructor: Todd Bettinger/ Cost: $35
Monday & Tuesday, September 22 & 23, 2008/ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Enterpreneurial Mindset
Participants will learn the basics of implementing entrepreneurial principles in all facets of life, including an existing position or in the classroom. This workshop also inspires participants to “think outside of the box” to create synergies in assignments, find an existing job or create new employment opportunities should traditional employment opportunities not be available. (CED 692 701)
Instructor: Matt Lambert/ Cost: $25
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Marketing Your Business Online
Learn how to market your business online using tried and true marketing methods. Participants can relate and discuss use of these ideas for their own Web site. Establish a store on eBay, register sales, track trends. The SBDC will discuss the need forbusiness planningand marketing techniques. Linda Morrison, a certified eBay instructor, will address eBay specific information. Participants will learn the tools needed to sell products over the Web. (CED 545 701)
Instructor: Linda Morrison/ Cost: $65
Wednesdays, October 8, 15, & 22, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Conflict Management & Team Building
Participants will learn the key to maintaining a well-balanced workplace environment by helping individuals understand their own and others’ behavior in conflict, and providing them with the problem-solving skills needed to manage adversity in any team-based situation. Learn all the valuable skills and techniques needed for individuals to perform and be part of a team. Overcome the causes of team conflict, coordinate team efforts to reach a common goal, resolve team problems and much more. Use these skills in school or work teams to remedy nearly any problem and learn how to help team members set aside their differences and work together as one. (CED 147 701)
Instructor: Todd Bettinger/ Cost: $50
Monday & Wednesday, October 20 & 22, 2008/ 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Me and My Aging Parent - The Financial Future
One of the most difficult situations an individual can face is dealing with the incapacity, disability and long term care of a parent. Along with the emotional aspects of dealing with these situations, there are a myriad of financial considerations. The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of these considerations and the role that financial planning plays in addressing them. Topics that will be covered include managing assets during incapacity, personal and medical care decision making, options for long term care and paying for long term care. The role of private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and long term care insurance as sources of funding for long term care will be discussed. (CED 556 701)
Instructor: Pierre Gagnon/ Cost: $55
Monday & Wednesday, October 20 & 22, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Effective Presentations
Learn how to plan, prepare and execute a presentation successfully in this course. Focus not on the software behind a slide show, but how to make a presentation professional and to raise your own level of self-confidence in public speaking. You will also have the opportunity to practice making a presentation for work or school purposes. (CED 135 701)
Instructor: Ray Terwilliger/ Cost: $50
Wednesday & Thursday, October 22 & 23, 2008/ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-Star Leadership
This non-credit workshop is a highly interactive and extremely rewarding adult learning experience. Using a personal discovery exercise we will identify for the participants the timeless principles of effective leadership. The program is transformational in nature and provides participants with insights to more effective communication; stronger and better personal relationships; the ability to inspire trust and loyalty; key self management techniques; and influencing others through personal power. (CED 561 701)
Instructor: Ray Terwilliger/ Cost: $45
Wednesday, October 22, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Managing Your Time at Work
Learn how to use time to your advantage. This course teaches how to get focused on critical items by de-cluttering the to-do list. Being organized and efficient will help you accomplish more as a student, employee and person. A former CEO, and Corporate Officer, for several Fortune 500 Companies, the instructor now runs his own consultant company called: Ray Terwilliger and Associates. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Scanlon Leadership Network. (CED 563 701)
Instructor: Ray Terwilliger/ Cost: $45
Friday, October 24, 2008/ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Notary Public Prep Course
Do you want to apply for appointment as a New York State Notary Public? This workshop will help you to prepare. The cost of text materials is included. Attendees do not have to attend both seminars. This is aseminar to prepare individuals for the NY State notary public exam. The instructor expects to have those dates for distribution at the class. (CED 453 701)
Instructor: Nicholas Tulve/ Cost: $65
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Me and My Aging Parent - Getting Organized
In the event of an emergency, do you know where to find critical information regarding your aging parent? Rather than sort through drawers, phonebooks and folders, have all the information you need, such as bank account numbers, insurance and personal information in one booklet – ready at a moment's notice. Each participant will leave with The Locator, a compact tool that will hold it all, and learn the skills necessary to use it and keep it viable. Participants are urged to bring documents that would begin the process. (CED 557 701)
Instructor: Pierre Gagnon/ Cost: $55
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Transforming Stress to Success
Stress is a primary occupational hazard for working professionals. This non-credit workshop will focus on ways to transform stress into success. Learn how to manage the significant demands placed upon you, and set realistic goals for yourself and others under your management. (CED 559 701)
Instructor: Matt Lambert/ Cost: $25
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Performance Evaluation Basics
The performance evaluation provides an opportunity to provide feedback to staff members and managers about job effectiveness and career development. The performance review is intended to be a fair and balanced assessment of an employee's contribution to the organization. Learn how to navigate the yearly process, put your best foot forward, and learn from constructive criticisms. (CED 560 701)
Instructor: Matt Lambert/ Cost: $25
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Progressive Employee Discipline
This seminar will present an overview of discipline and its functional role in the workplace including the hazards of failing to discipline and the messages inaction can send. It will also teach the critical steps to conducting an effective disciplinary session and key trouble spots to avoid. (CED 503 701)
Instructor: Mary Shechter, PHR/ Cost: $100
Monday, November 10, 2008/ 8:30 a.m. –NOON
Adding Value: The Top Ten List and How to Start Today
Did you ever wonder why some people get all the breaks? Why when you are perfectly capable and competent, it is someone else who gets the accolades and even promotions? It is not a mystery and you need not give up all hope of being seen for the skills and value you bring to the table TODAY. What you need to know is HOW to get recognized by adding the value that your employer can “see” and reward. Join us if you have been confused and frustrated in your career path. Join us if you are ready to take the next step in your career and are not sure how to sell yourself. It is time to let go of working “hard” as your only adage; start today to add working “smart” to your career toolbox. (CED 566 701)
Instructor: Mary Shechter, PHR/ Cost: $100
Monday, November 10, 2008/ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS SERIES
This series of courses was designed by and is offered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego Counties. Whether it is assisting entrepreneurs who have an interest in e-commerce, or the burgeoning local tourist industry, or in developing procurement contacts with nearby Fort Drum, the SBDC has the expertise to bring success to your new or emerging business. Visit them at the web: http://watertown.nyssbdc.org
Intro to Financial Statements
What is a profit-loss statement? Just how important is the balance sheet? Need a basic understanding of financial statements for the workplace and home budgeting? This non-credit workshop will cover practical and simple accounting fundamentals, generally accepted accounting principals, and analysis of basic Financial Statements for budgeting. (CED 554 701)
Instructor: John Gould/ Cost: $40
Wednesday, October 15, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Basic Business Start-Up
Have you always felt you were meant to have your own business, but you didn't know where to start? Determine if you are entrepreneurial and if so, what kind of an entrepreneur you are. Then investigate what type of business suits you the best. This course is a great way to prepare for BUS 150: Introduction to Entrepreneurship. This workshop is offered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center. (CED 118 701)
Instructor: Robin Stephenson/ Cost: $40
Thursday, November 6, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Guerrilla Marketing
What is guerilla marketing? It's a low-cost yet highly effective technique to bring new customers into your small business, and keep old customers coming back. We'll discuss a variety of methods that other companies have used to increase their revenues without huge investments in advertising. By the end of the class, you'll have a couple of ideas to take back to your business to try out! This workshop is offered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center. (CED 536 701)
Instructor: Sarah O'Connell/ Cost: $40
Monday, December 1, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
POWER OF THE PEOPLE SERIES
Know your Candidates!
Join local attorney Scott Otis to inform your vote in theupcoming elections. He'll discuss the past and promises of every candidate on the ballot in November, as well as their positions on key issues affecting citizens of the North Country. (CED 123 701)
Instructor: Scott Otis, Esq / Cost: $35
Thursday, August 28, 2008/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Give Yourself a Vocie on the War in Iraq
Do you have a strong opinion on the war in Iraq? The North Country has many families with friends and loved ones who are employed or deployed to the Middle East. Join local attorney Scott Otis for a two-hour non-credit workshop to explore ways you can effectively express your thoughts and opinions about the war and related issues. (CED 122 701)
Instructor: Scott Otis, Esq / Cost: $35
Thursday, October 16, 2008/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PRACTICAL SPANISH SERIES
Do you wish that you could communicate more effectively with your Spanish-speaking clients, classmates, customers or co-workers? This course focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary to ease communication. Participants will develop listening comprehension and speaking skills in a variety of common situations.
Spanish for Human Services
Instructor: Sam Larkin/ Cost: $100
Tuesdays, September 9-30, 2008 / 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Instructor: Sam Larkin/ Cost: $100
Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2008 / 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY SERIES
Intro to QuickBooks 2007
Learn how to use QuickBooks accounting software to organize your small business financial documents. (CED 010 701)
Instructor: Mary Hayes, North Shore Accounting / Cost: $175
Mon. & Wed., July 28 – August 13, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Intro to Music Downloading
Learn how to move music from your CD collection to your PC. From there you can make custom music CDs with just your favorite songs. We will also teach you about “free ware” which is software you can use to convert these songs to another format for use on other devices like an MP3 player. We will discuss the many music sites available on the Internet and what legalities to watch out for before using them. (CED 053 701)
Instructor: Gregory McBroom / Cost: $40
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Intro to Power Point
This non-credit workshop is for the person who wants to learn the skills necessary to harness the easy to use Microsoft PowerPoint software to make a presentation in class or at work. Emphasis is placed on learning the software vs. presentation skills. A thumb drive or pen drive is needed to save your work for this class. (CED 027 701)
Instructor: Arleen Burgess/ Cost: $25
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Excel Forms Basics
Learn the basics of Excel forms. See how easy it is to transform those hand drawn lists into neat and functional electronic versions. These forms can then be filled in and printed with any necessary data for organization, leading to time management and effectiveness in study groups, the office, team work and everyday life.(CED 038 701)
Instructor: Greg McBroom/ Cost: $45
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 2008 / 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Intro to Excel
Learn Microsoft Excel at an easy and understandable pace. Starting with the basics you’ll learn how to turn Excel into your most powerful productivity tool. You’ll learn many new ways to use this spreadsheet application to succeed in school and work situations. Create a database, learn sorting and alphabetizing. Learn how to create data filters, find records, password protect files, customize and toolbars. Move Excel worksheets to Word and Word documents to Excel. (CED 007 701)
Instructor: Kathy Doe/ Cost: $100
Wednesdays, October 22, 29, & November 5 & 122008 / 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Computer Basics
This workshop is designed for those without any computer experience. Learn the fundamentals of computer operation, the Internet, e-mail, basic letter creation and word processing, myths and reality about security, and choosing a computer. A bagged lunch is suggested. (CED 031 701)
Instructor: Kathy Doe/ Cost: $90
Saturdays, September 13, 20 & 27, 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Intro to Access
Learn what an Access database is and how it works. Start with a step-by-step approach to creating a table then learn how to modify it. Learn how to use queries to get the information you need and how to create forms and reports for use in projects, papers, and at work. (CED 029 701)
Instructor: Kathy Doe/ Cost: $100
Wednesdays, September 3-September 24, 2008 / 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Intro to Word
Not familiar with word processing? Are you ready to create a paper, letter, or memo? You’ll learn how to use Word to create a document that effectively and professionally represents what you want to say. In our computer lab you will work hands-on to familiarize yourself with the technology and to integrate specialized text, graphics and/or photos into your final creation. (CED 054 701)
Instructor: Kathy Doe/ Cost: $50
Saturday, October 11 , 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Intro to Quickbooks
This introductory course about QuickBooks accounting software will help organize personal and small business financial documents. This workshop is perfect for those that want to understand the basics. (CED 010 701)
Instructor: Mary Hayes/ Cost: $175
Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 20, 22, 27, 29, Nov. 3 & 5, 2008 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Intro to the Web
Learn the basics of navigating the worldwide web. The instructor will discuss browser issues, compatibility, search engines, blogs, online/Internet marketing, and navigation in this interactive session. Domain registration, Web hosting andthe basics of Web design will also be discussed. (CED 055 701)
Instructor: Mark Holberg/ Cost: $25
Wednesday, October 15, 2008/ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
REFRESHER NON-CREDIT SERIES
Basic Reading Skills
This course will teach basic reading comprehension and vocabulary. Learn helpful tips and practices for better understanding of documents. This class is also a great way to refresh prior to assessment testing. (CED 143 701)
Instructor: Martha Papworth/ Cost: $45
Tuesdays, September 9, 16, & 23, 2008 / 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Basic Survival Skills for Students
This is an introductory course for students who are adult learners, or new to College life and expectations. The course will cover such things as: the basics of online learning, critical thinking, and study habits. (CED 144 701)
Instructor: Carlton Fisher/ Cost: $35
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 / 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 28, 2008/ 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CED 144 702)