Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 12 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING 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, 23 T/Th, Sept. 21-Dec. 16 (skip 11/25, 11/30 & 12/2), 6:00-9:00 pm, and 4 Sat., Oct. 2-23, 1:00-4:00 pm. $2,450. #83846 IN-PERSON 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 914-606-5616. 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, 2 M/T, Sept. 13 & 14, 6:00-9:00 pm, $150. #83847 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. This class is best suited for PC, not Mac. CE-COMP 2235, 8 M/W, Sept. 20-Oct. 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $496 (+ textbook). #83848 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