Workforce Development and Community Education: Summer 2021

9 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLASSES IN THIS SESSION ARE TAUGHT WITH WINDOWS 10 AND OFFICE 365 EXCEPT AS NOTED. All participants will be provided with Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account. Participants of remote computer courses will be required to watch a short orientation video prior to class. Many of our programs align with certification exams offered by leading companies. REMOTE The 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, 24 T/Th, May 25-Aug. 12, 6:30-9:30 pm, and 3 Sat., June 5-19, 1:00-4:00 pm. $2,450. #6546 COMPUTER ESSENTIALS REMOTE 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. A: 2 M/W, May 17 & 19, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $150. #6547 REMOTE 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. CE-COMP 2235, 8 M/W, June 7-30, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $496 (+ textbook). #6549 Where required, textbooks can be purchased through the campus bookstore by calling 914-347-3858 or by visiting the bookstore’s website at sunywcc.bncollege.com REMOTE Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace, Part 2 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. CE-COMP 2173, 6 M/W, July 12-28, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $403 (+ textbook). #6550 REMOTE 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 T/W/Th, May 18-June 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, $217. #6551 The Certification Center at Westchester Community College Through the Division of Workforce Development and Community Education, The Certification Center at Westchester Community College offers a wide range of industry-recognized certification exams designed to take your career to the next level. Our Certification Center is a convenient, professional space that welcomes current students, alumni, and all members of the community. Email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu  for more information or to schedule your exam. Proctor fee may apply. Textbook Required