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The Advanced Manager

$349

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 6, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Elevate Your Leadership for Greater Impact!

Take your leadership to the next level with The Advanced Manager, a high-impact course designed for managers ready to tackle complex workplace challenges and drive strategic results. Building on the foundation of the Essentials course, this program expands your leadership toolkit to help you lead people and projects with confidence, empathy, and clarity.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Coach individuals effectively and build high-performing teams
  • Strengthen organizational competencies by applying emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ)
  • Address difficult employees and sensitive situations with professionalism
  • Engage and motivate both in-person and remote staff
  • Use strategic thinking to align leadership with organizational goals

This course combines leadership theory with practical application through a variety of engaging methods:

  • Instructor-led presentations
  • Individual and group exercises
  • Peer discussion and real-world case studies
  • Hands-on projects
  • Self-assessments and guided reflection

Designed for experienced managers looking to grow, this course offers tools you can immediately apply to lead with purpose and precision.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control for the Funeral Service Provider

$99

with Dan Shea

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 29, 2025 at 10 am

This three-hour training program is designed to fulfill the bloodborne pathogen and infection control requirements for licensure or registration as a funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, or assistant. The course fully complies with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards pertaining to bloodborne pathogens in operatory and clinical settings.

Distinctively tailored to the funeral service profession, this course offers specialized instruction that exceeds the scope of generic bloodborne pathogen training commonly available to licensees and candidates. Its curriculum addresses the specific occupational risks faced in post-mortem environments while maintaining relevance to infection control practices in anti-mortem care.

Key topics include regulatory guidelines, standard and universal precautions, components of an effective infection control program, methods for preventing transmission, personal hygiene protocols, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and a detailed overview of relevant infectious agents.

Course Format: This course is offered using Zoom. 

Questions? Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Marine Technician Training: An Introduction to Outboard Systems

$999

with Curt Ainsworth

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 8, 2025 at 6 pm

An Introduction to Outboard Systems
Start a New Career in Marine Technology

The Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is offering a Marine Technician/Mechanic Training Program, in partnership with Yamaha Motor University, to meet the demands of the booming Massachusetts boating industry!

This Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems course covers all components and functions of an outboard engine and is designed to be an entry-level course for students desiring to pursue careers with Yamaha Outboard dealers on Cape Cod and beyond. The focus is on basic outboard systems and maintenance to prepare you for a variety of positions including Marine Technicians, Sales, Parts and Administrative roles. It is primarily lecture with some hands-on experiences. The online portion includes quizzes and exams administered by Yamaha Marine University. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Yamaha that allows you to pursue their next level training once employed by a Yamaha dealer.

Students will also participate in an OSHA 10 Safety Program to improve classroom safety while earning this additional certification.

Who Should Take This Program
This 100-hour program is for entry-level participants with little or no experience in the field. Previous experience is desirable but not required. Interested participants should have a high school diploma/equivalent or 1-3 years' experience in the field.

This program is not designed for do-it-yourself home repair, but for those looking for a career path entry level program in the recreational marine industry with a focus on Yamaha Outboard products.

What to Expect
This in-person program includes classroom instruction, onsite technical instruction, and online instruction. Students will receive career coaching, curriculum support, as well as hands-on training. 

Program Timeline:

  • 10 student maximum. 
  • Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 9/8/2025 on Mon./Wed./Thu., from 6-9pm.
  • OSHA 10 Certification program will run twice weekly during the first two weeks of the program on Wed./Thu., 9/10, 9/11, 9/17 & 9/18/2025, from 6-8:30pm.

Class FormatThis program is held in person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Payment plans are available with $500 down. Please let us know if you have additional financial needs.

Questions?
Contact Curt Ainsworth, Marine Technology Coordinator/Instructor, at 774.330.4606 or email cainsworth@capecod.edu.

All Staff Groups Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging ( In-Person Training)

Free

with Jessica Wilson

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2025 at 9 am
6 additional sessions through Sep 29, 2025

This In-persom program is an opportunity for employees across all levels and departments to gain a common language and a shared understanding and appreciation for diversity within the organization.  Extending this program widely to all staff imparts on employees the high value leadership places on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through instructor-guided activities and discussions, participants will have the opportunity to begin to understand and accept their own biases. The instructor will provide a safe environment to address often-avoided topics that can lead to conflict and dissatisfaction in the workplace.  By nurturing a collective commitment to valuing differences, employees will contribute to creating a culture of belonging, supporting long-term sustainable organizational change. 

Acceptable terms 

Acceptance 

Bias Awareness 

Communication 

Conflict Resolution 

Cultural Competency 

Diversity Appreciation 

Inclusive Communication 

Relationship building 

Team building

Equity Leaders Program-Info Session

Free

with Melissa Michal Slocum

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 19, 2025 at 5 pm

Equity Leaders Program Info Session – Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Are you applying to the Equity Leaders Program? Please rgister for the Zoom Information Session on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at 5:00pm:00 PM to:

  • Meet the Equity Leaders Implementation Team
  • Get to know your Instructor
  • Learn about the Program Overview
  • Participate in a Q&A Session

As a pre-requisite to the course, we ask that applicants from all sectors attend a session.

We’ve received a large number of applications, and this session is your chance to connect with our team, hear more details about the program, and get your questions answered before the cohort kicks off.

Zoom link to follow upon RSVP.

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, Administrative Assistant, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu

Equity Leaders Program-Info Session

Free

with Melissa Michal Slocum

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2025 at 4 pm

Equity Leaders Program Info Session – Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Are you applying to the Equity Leaders Program? Please rgister for the Zoom Information Session on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm to:

  • Meet the Equity Leaders Implementation Team
  • Get to know your Instructor
  • Learn about the Program Overview
  • Participate in a Q&A Session

As a pre-requisite to the course, we ask that applicants from all sectors attend a session.

We’ve received a large number of applications, and this session is your chance to connect with our team, hear more details about the program, and get your questions answered before the cohort kicks off.

Zoom link to follow upon RSVP.

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, Administrative Assistant, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu





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