Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

11 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid REMOTE IBM Skills Academy Data Science Practitioner The IBM Skills Academy Program is IBM’s premier training and digital badging worldwide program with curriculum aligned to high-demand jobs in the new digital-age technology job market. The Data Science program covers several open source technologies including the premier IBM Watson Studio platform. COURSE MODULES INCLUDE:  Data Science Methodology  Data Science on the Cloud  Data Cleansing  Data Modeling  Data Visualization  IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Upon successful completion of this course and exam, participants are eligible for the IBM Data Science Practitioner digital badge. Additional credentials may be earned, including IBM Watson Studio Essentials and IBM Design Thinking Practitioner digital badges. For prerequisites or further info, please contact Kristine Bunyea at Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7904. CE-COMP 2205, 27 T/Th, Feb. 1-May 3, 6:00-9:00 pm, $2,450. #18563 REMOTE Google IT Support Certificate This instructor-led training program provides the skills you need for an introductory-level job in IT support, with no relevant experience required. Topics include troubleshooting and customer care, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. For more information on schedule, cost, and registration email Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu . IN-PERSON Entry-Level IT Helpdesk Technician This 173-hour certificate program will prepare you to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The course provides hands-on instruction, covering the skills required to assemble, refurbish, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot personal computers. The skills you will gain will give you a clear understanding of network, hardware, security, software, server, virtualization, management, as well as troubleshooting mobile devices. Additionally, you will benefit from attending a Career Development session once per week to refine your job search skills so that you are successful finding employment in the IT field. Go to the following link to sign-up. www.sunywcc.edu/locations/ technician-application. For more information including class schedule, contact Eridania Camacho at 914-606-7558. COMPUTER ESSENTIALS IN-PERSON File Management Organizing and managing your files is essential for the workplace and for the home. Learn best practices to organize your files; create and organize folders; search for files; work with shortcuts. This is a must-have skill! CE-COMP 2002, Sec. B: 3 T/W/Th, Jan. 18-20, 9:00-11:00 am, $150, GTW-209. #18878 IN-PERSON Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace Whether you are new to computers or want to enhance your computer skills, this course is for you. Increase your computer literacy with techniques and shortcuts. Build your confidence and gain control of your computer by managing, organizing, and searching for your files and folders. Learn the benefits of different internet browsers and search engines, as you manage your email folders and attachments. Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 365, three of the most fundamental software programs used in everyday life, educational and professional settings. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account. This class is best suited for PC, not Mac. CE-COMP 2235, 8 T/Th, Jan. 25-Feb. 17, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $496 (+ textbook), GTW-209. #18564 IN-PERSON Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace, the Next Level Go beyond the basics with the latest version of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint--three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings. Learn to Mail Merge and work with images, section breaks, columns, styles, tables, headers, and footers in Word. Apply advanced formatting techniques to your spreadsheets and work with dates and lookup functions in Excel. Create presentations that include charts, tables, and hyperlinks. Prepare a presentation for delivery with PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace or equivalent experience. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account. This class is best suited for PC, not Mac. CE-COMP 2173, 6 T/Th, Mar. 1-17, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $403 (+ textbook), GTW-209. #18593 IN-PERSON Keyboarding for Accuracy and Speed This course provides students with the basic skills necessary to learn touch-typing on a computer keyboard. The ability to type faster and more accurately saves time and increases productivity. A great course for anyone who uses the computer, including healthcare professionals who have to make entries in patient electronic records. Only basic computer operational skills are required for this hands-on class. CE-COMP 2016, 9 Sat., Feb. 12-Apr. 9, 9:00-11:00 am, $217, GTW-203. #18565 In need of a flexible schedule? Try our online self-paced Keyboarding class: www.ed2go.com/sunywcc.edu/online-courses/keyboarding Textbook Required