This course is designed to introduce the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign in 18 hours, broken into a series of 90-minute remote classes. While each program has a specific creative purpose, there is a significant overlap in each program’s functions meaning it is relatively easy to acquire basic skills in both.

Using Illustrator you will learn to create and edit full-color illustrations exhibiting line and shape, volumetric form, shading, depth and randomness by using a vector illustration software application. Typography features, tools that automate drawing tasks, libraries of brushes, patterns and colors will also be explored. We will cover, in depth, all the basics which will allow you to start making professional looking graphics immediately. The main goal is to give you enough experience in Adobe Illustrator that you will leave this class confident in your ability to create any type of basic art or design you conjure.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard layout program that takes desktop publishing and design to a high level, combining extraordinary production power and creative freedom integrated with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software. In this class students will learn the basics to create layout documents and prepare them for print or export as a PDF. They learn the work area, work with typography and graphics, and create simple vector-based graphics, and import images (features that are shared by both programs).

At the conclusion of the course, students will be familiar with Illustrator and InDesign enough to create a variety of basic designs and layouts. Students will also have a basic understanding of both programs, tools, menus and basic functions in layout, typography, image manipulation, and production techniques to create finished projects. 

Class Requirements:

• Basic working knowledge of Zoom
• Understanding of either Windows or Mac OS interface
• Ability to work independently between classes
• A free account set up on Adobe Creative Cloud
• Access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Ability to use cloud-based file sharing using Microsoft One Drive

Visit www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html for student plans and pricing. Free trials are available. 

This course is offered in a remote learning capacity. Zoom guidance and instructions will be provided in advance of the first session. 

These skills not only top the list of what’s important for success in the 21st century workplace (and beyond), they’re an expectation! During this highly interactive program, you’ll learn how to apply state-of-the-art innovative and critical thinking strategies to envision exciting new products, deliver better existing products or services, change a business model, and tackle stubborn problems to adapt and grow in the marketplace. And it begins by cultivating certain thinking dispositions (attitudes toward thinking) that are essential to catalyzing these processes! Together, we'll take “a different view” on to how turn workplace challenges into innovative and critical thinking opportunities and have fun doing it too!

This course is offered in a remote learning capacity. Zoom guidance and instructions will be provided in advance of the first session. 

Cape Cod Community College is excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want.

If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of this session. 

Questions? Contact Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5010 or email workforce@capecod.edu. 

Cape Cod Community College is excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want.

If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of this session. 

Questions? Contact Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5010 or email workforce@capecod.edu. 

PORTABLE. STACKABLE. CAREER ADVANCING. New Micro-credentialing Badge Program Available at Cape Cod Community College

Virtual Information Session: Digital Badge Showcase
We are excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

• Wed. November 18th 3PM
• Thurs. November 19th 6PM

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want. If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Introductory Pricing
Purchasing this full mastery badge bundle provides additional cost savings, if you plan to take all courses in a badge program. You can also choose only the courses you want to take, and build your own unique set of credentials. Introductory course pricing is available only for a limited time. 

• Intercultural Fluency Program (Starting December 2, 2020)
  Intercultural fluency in the 21st century includes the capacity to operate and communicate in different cultural contexts. Individuals who are fluent interculturally exhibit these core four sub-competencies: recognize and challenge their own cultural biases; show curiosity; demonstrate self-awareness; and incorporate diverse perspectives.
• Resilience Program (Starting December 7, 2020)
  Resilience in the 21st century includes the capacity to learn from experience and the capacity to adapt. Resilient individuals exhibit four core sub-competencies: learn from experience; exhibit flexibility; demonstrate self awareness; and focus on solutions. 
• Initiative Program (Starting January 6, 2021)
  Initiative in the 21st century includes self-efficacy and the capacity to identify needs and respond proactively. Individuals who exercise initiative show four core sub-competencies: self-awareness, learning from both “failure” and “success” as opportunities to learn and develop. They lead without an official. 
• Collaboration Program (Starting January 11, 2021)
  Collaboration in the 21st century includes the capacity to work productively with different individuals and groups toward a common goal. Effective collaborators exhibit four core sub-competencies: ability to strengthen relationships; incorporating diverse perspectives; using active listening skills; and focusing on solutions rather than problems. 

To earn a micro-credential, a student must demonstrate proficiency via a performance-based assessment in each of the course's four core sub-competencies. Once a student successfully completes each of the course's four assessments, they are awarded a digital badge for that particular course.

These are instructor-led online courses. Exact Zoom session dates and times are listed under each badge. In addition to live Zoom sessions, students should plan for approximately 15 hours to complete each course's online modules and assessments. Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of each program. 

Our Education Partner
The 21st Century Skills Digital Micro-credentials are authorized by Education Design Lab and issued by Cape Cod Community College. The micro-credentials have been co-designed with employers and are assessed by institutional facilitators. Across the suite of micro-credentials, learners engage in rigorous learning experiences that intentionally develop workplace skills.

Questions? Contact Barb Howell at 508-375-5004. Space is limited.

PORTABLE. STACKABLE. CAREER ADVANCING. New Micro-credentialing Badge Program Available at Cape Cod Community College

Virtual Information Session: Digital Badge Showcase
We are excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

• Wed. November 18th 3PM
• Thurs. November 19th 6PM

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want. If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Introductory Pricing
Purchasing our full mastery badge bundle provides additional cost savings, if you plan to take all courses in a badge program. You can also choose only the courses you want to take, and build your own unique set of credentials. Introductory course pricing is available only for a limited time. 

Intercultural Fluency Badge Course
Intercultural fluency in the 21st century includes the capacity to operate and communicate in different cultural contexts. Individuals who are fluent interculturally exhibit these core four sub-competencies: recognize and challenge their own cultural biases; show curiosity; demonstrate self-awareness; and incorporate diverse perspectives.

To earn a micro-credential, a student must demonstrate proficiency via a performance-based assessment in four core sub-competencies. Once a student successfully completes the four assessments, they are awarded a digital badge.

1. Recognize + Challenge One’s Cultural Biases: Individuals reject “othering”; working effectively in multicultural settings; and avoiding ethno-centricism.
2. Demonstrate Curiosity: Individuals demonstrate cognitive and affective openness to and interest in change and difference.
3. Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Individuals evaluate their own performance; recognizing their motivations; and managing their anxiety.
4. Incorporate Diverse Perspectives: Individuals enlarge the conversation; challenging their own thinking; and maximizing group effectiveness.

Zoom Session Dates:

• Wed. December 2, 2020 from 2:00 - 3:30PM
• Wed. December 16, 2020 from 2:00 - 3:30PM

This is an instructor-led online course. In addition to the two live Zoom sessions, students should plan for approximately 15 hours to complete the online modules and assessments. Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of this program. 

Additional Digital Badges Offered:

• Resilience
• Initiative
• Collaboration

Our Education Partner
The 21st Century Skills Digital Micro-credentials are authorized by Education Design Lab and issued by Cape Cod Community College. The micro-credentials have been co-designed with employers and are assessed by institutional facilitators. Across the suite of micro-credentials, learners engage in rigorous learning experiences that intentionally develop workplace skills.

Questions? Contact Barb Howell at 508-375-5004. Space is limited.

PORTABLE. STACKABLE. CAREER ADVANCING. New Micro-credentialing Badge Program Available at Cape Cod Community College

Virtual Information Session: Digital Badge Showcase
We are excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

• Wed. November 18th 3PM
• Thurs. November 19th 6PM

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want. If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Introductory Pricing
Purchasing our full mastery badge bundle provides additional cost savings, if you plan to take all courses in a badge program. You can also choose only the courses you want to take, and build your own unique set of credentials. Introductory course pricing is available only for a limited time. 

Resilience Badge Course
Resilience in the 21st century includes the capacity to learn from experience and the capacity to adapt. Resilient individuals exhibit four core sub-competencies: learn from experience; exhibit flexibility; demonstrate self awareness; and focus on solutions. To earn a micro-credential, a student must demonstrate proficiency via a performance-based assessment in four core sub-competencies. Once a student successfully completes the four assessments, they are awarded a digital badge.

1. Learn from Experience: Individuals welcome and apply feedback; resisting defensiveness; seeing “failure” as an opportunity for greater understanding; and cultivating optimism by consciously challenging negative self-talk.
2. Exhibit Flexibility: Individuals adapt and adjust to new and changing situations.
3. Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Individuals evaluate their own performance; recognizing their motivations; and managing their anxiety.
4. Focus on Solutions: Individuals create the forward momentum that advances the work of the organization.

Zoom Session Dates:

• Mon. December 7, 2020 from 2:00-3:30PM (start date)
• Mon. Decemebr 21, 2020 from 2:00-3:30PM (completion date)

This is an instructor-led online course. In addition to the two live Zoom sessions, students should plan for approximately 15 hours to complete the online modules and assessments. Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of this program. 

Additional Digital Badges Offered:

• Intercultural Fluency
• Initiative
• Collaboration

Our Education Partner
The 21st Century Skills Digital Micro-credentials are authorized by Education Design Lab and issued by Cape Cod Community College. The micro-credentials have been co-designed with employers and are assessed by institutional facilitators. Across the suite of micro-credentials, learners engage in rigorous learning experiences that intentionally develop workplace skills.

Questions? Contact Barb Howell at 508-375-5004. Space is limited.

PORTABLE. STACKABLE. CAREER ADVANCING. New Micro-credentialing Badge Program Available at Cape Cod Community College

Virtual Information Session: Digital Badge Showcase
We are excited to host two virtual information sessions to learn more about our new Digital Badge Program.

• Wed. November 18th 3PM
• Thurs. November 19th 6PM

Each 1-hour facilitated session will provide you with the opportunity to meet your Badge facilitator and explore how you can build an online digital badge portfolio to supplement your resume and showcase the tangible skills employers want. If you participate in an information session, you are eligible to receive a $50 discount per badge! Information sessions are free of charge, pre-registration is required. Full participation in the information session is required to receive discount code.

Introductory Pricing
Purchasing our full mastery badge bundle provides additional cost savings, if you plan to take all courses in a badge program. You can also choose only the courses you want to take, and build your own unique set of credentials. Introductory course pricing is available only for a limited time. 

Initiative Badge Course
Initiative in the 21st century includes self-efficacy and the capacity to identify needs and respond proactively. Individuals who exercise initiative show four core sub-competencies: self-awareness, learning from both “failure” and “success” as opportunities to learn and develop. They lead without an official. To earn a micro-credential, a student must demonstrate proficiency via a performance-based assessment in four core sub-competencies. Once a student successfully completes the four assessments, they are awarded a digital badge.

1. Lead Without a Title: Individuals motivate and guide others; raising the morale of their group; and taking responsibility for what needs to be done.
2. Act as a Catalyst: Individuals galvanize action; identifying and seizing opportunities for change; and overcoming inertia.
3. Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Individuals evaluate their own performance; recognizing their motivations; and managing their anxiety.
4. Learn from Experience: Individuals welcome and apply feedback; resisting defensiveness; and seeing “failure” as an opportunity for greater understanding.

Zoom Session Dates:

• Wed. January 6, 2021 from 2:00-3:30PM (start date)
• Wed. January 20, 2021 from 2:00-3:30PM (completion date)

This is an instructor-led online course. In addition to the two live Zoom sessions, students should plan for approximately 15 hours to complete the online modules and assessments. Zoom guidance will be provided prior to the start of this program. 

Additional Digital Badges Offered:

• Intercultural Fluency
• Resilience
• Collaboration

Our Education Partner
The 21st Century Skills Digital Micro-credentials are authorized by Education Design Lab and issued by Cape Cod Community College. The micro-credentials have been co-designed with employers and are assessed by institutional facilitators. Across the suite of micro-credentials, learners engage in rigorous learning experiences that intentionally develop workplace skills.

Questions? Contact Barb Howell at 508-375-5004. Space is limited.