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Mastering Project Management: Strategies for Success

$349

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 11, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Successful project management is less about rigid deadlines and more about effectively managing expectations. In today's fast-paced global business environment, the ability to juggle multiple projects, resources, and budgets is essential. This comprehensive Project Management course provides both theoretical insights and hands-on experience to equip you with the skills needed to drive projects to success—no prior project management experience required.

Through structured workshops, you’ll gain practical expertise by designing and implementing simulated project plans. You'll learn how to organize, plan, and control project deliverables using industry best practices. By the end of the course, you’ll understand why project management demands a high level of professionalism and attention to detail—and how to apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

Key topics include the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, the project lifecycle, and essential techniques for work planning, control, and evaluation. You’ll also explore system tools and project management methodologies to ensure project objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

This course is your gateway to mastering project management with confidence and precision.

Topics:

  1. What makes a good project?
  2. Documentation of a project
  3. Common pitfalls
  4. Ownership versus governance of the project
  5. Project communication
  6. What to do when things go wrong
  7. What to do when things go right

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! 
Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session.  

Dental Assisting Radiology

$519

with Arlene Alves

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 14, 2025

This hybrid course educates dental assistants in the fundamentals of dental radiology and is for participants who have some working experience in Dental Assisting. Must be familiar with basic dental and dental radiology related terminology.

This course consists of a 24-hour online and 6-hour clinical lab comprised of learning modules, clinical simulation software and a final exam. Upon successful completion of all components of this course participants will be qualified to submit their application for certification to expose radiographs in dental practices in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Board of Registration in Dentistry. 30 CEUs available upon the successful completion of this course.

Course format: 

  • Online/didatic portion begins on Monday, 4/14/2025
  • In person clinical lab runs Saturday, 5/10/2025 from 8am-3:30pm (including lunch break)

Foundations in Digital Marketing (WIT286-65)

$219

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 17, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to digital marketing, focusing on strategy development, content creation, and website optimization. Students will learn essential techniques to engage audiences effectively across various digital platforms. Through practical applications and industry insights, participants will gain the foundational skills needed to drive online visibility, attract target audiences, and enhance brand presence.

Course format: This course is offered using Zoom.

Certified Fiber Optics Technician - CFOT

$950
Calendar Next session starts Apr 22, 2025 at 8 am

*This program is open for registration by phone. Although it shows as 'Add to Wait List', we are actively taking registrations. Please call 508.375.5013 to register, or email workforce@capecod.edu.  

This introductory 24-hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) fiber optic technician course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optic Association) and given and graded the final class day.

This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician should attend this class.

Note: The student must pass both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Certified Fiber Optics Programs are offered in partnership with BDI Datalynk. 

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

*Waitlist Status - Seats are available! Please register by phone at 508-375-5013.

MS Excel for Self-Taught Users (WIT281-65)

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 23, 2025 at 5 pm

Build on your existing Excel skills in this course designed for self-taught users. Learn how to freeze and unfreeze cells, apply conditional formatting, protect worksheets, and explore a variety of other useful functions to boost your efficiency and confidence.

We will also explore how to create a multiple sheet workbook and link the formulas between the sheets. This will include the difference between Relative and Absolute cell referencing, Pivot Tables and Charts, and a review of Protecting a worksheet.  You will also learn how to use the IF and Vlookup along with other functions.

Course format: This program is offered in-person. 

People Skills in the Workplace

$69

with Monet Viens

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 23, 2025 at 6 pm

We’ve all met and/or worked with someone whose communication skills drew us in, and we wished we could be just as skilled. Good news: people skills can be learned! We don’t all have to be natural-born people-persons to have good people skills. This course sets the foundation for improving your relationships, communications, rapport, and first impression, all through people skills. Additional learning points will include:

  • Self-awareness
  • Persuasion and influence
  • Assertive communication and being able to say ‘no’
  • Active listening
  • Navigating various situations such as business lunches, networking, and more! 

Who Should Attend? 

This course is an excellent introduction or refresher for supervisors/managers, executives, owners, and HR professionals. Attend this course as part of the bundle program for a well-rounded learning experience and a plethora of information to set a foundation for success.

About the Instructor: 

For over 10 years, Monet Viens has been helping a wide variety of businesses with their HR and employee needs. As an adaptable and innovative HR professional, she has a keen ability to translate visions and strategies into actionable goals, strengthen processes, and increase efficiencies.

Monet’s favorite aspect of human resources is training and development. Having been an HR department of 1 for her entire career, she enjoys coaching, mentoring, and guiding other professionals through the tricky waters of HR so they don’t have to learn the hard way. Monet’s initiatives extend beyond HR, as she also provides training and development in topics such as communication, supervisor skills, management, leadership, and much more. Monet currently teaches per-diem at Cape Cod Community College and Bristol Community College. She has also been a keynote speaker for NEHRA, SCORE, and the One SouthCoast Chamber.

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance(CFOS/T)

$875
Calendar Next session starts Apr 24, 2025 at 8 am

*This program is open for registration by phone. Although it shows as 'Add to Wait List', we are actively taking registrations. Please call 508.375.5013 to register, or email workforce@capecod.edu. 

This 16-hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands-on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of singlemode fiber optic networks, and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.

This course is recognized by The US Department of Labor and is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).

Prerequisite
FOA CFOT course. As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending the CFOS/T, CFOS/S, and/or the CFOS/O FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions. Students are encouraged to register for all courses being offered at the individual locations with the understanding that the CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other specialist courses.

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

*Waitlist Status - Seats are available! Please register by phone at 508-375-5013.

Certified Fiber Optics Programs are offered in partnership with BDI Datalynk. 

MS Excel for Self-Taught Users (WIT281-67)

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

This virtual seminar will explore how to freeze and unfreeze cells, conditional formatting, protecting a worksheet, and many functions.  Some of these functions are commonly used and other are not used very much. This is to give you experience using different functions. We will also explore how to create a multiple sheet workbook and link the formulas between the sheets. This will include the difference between Relative and Absolute cell referencing, Pivot Tables and Charts, and a review of Protecting a worksheet.  You will also learn how to use the IF and Vlookup functions among a few other.

Course format: This program is offered using Zoom. 





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