This beginner-level course is designed to help students develop foundational skills in both spoken and written Haitian Creole. Through engaging, real-life contexts, students will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations—from introducing themselves to talking about the weather, time, and personal preferences. In addition to language instruction, the course offers an immersive exploration of Haitian culture, including music, art, cuisine, and other vibrant traditions. By connecting language learning with cultural insights, students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Haiti and its people.

Course Objectives:

• Introduce oneself and engage in basic conversations in Haitian Creole.
• Discuss everyday topics such as the weather, time, and personal likes or dislikes.
• Gain insight into Haitian culture through language associated with music, art, food, and more.

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

Join us mid-day for a quick and focused overview of Microsoft Excel formulas!

In this 1-hour lunchtime session, you'll learn how to effectively and efficiently use formulas to calculate and manage numerical data. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this session will cover the most commonly used formulas in Excel and how to apply them in everyday work scenarios.

Whether you're watching or following along, you'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use right away. A Q&A session will follow the presentation—bring your questions!

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

Join us to learn more about our 40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep Course starting on August 31st and meet our instructor, Dave Harris. Find out more about available scholarships as well! 

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. Our course prepares students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

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

Scholarships Available! With support from the Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies, we are able to offer a $400 scholarship based on student need. The scholarship reduces the cost per student to $99.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. This course will prepare students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wishes to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

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

This virtual, interactive, and hands-on course is designed for users ready to deepen their Excel skills. Ideal for those who need to customize worksheets, create long-range spreadsheets, or present data visually, this session focuses on expanding your knowledge of formulas and functions, as well as working with multiple sheets and advanced data tools.

Topics will include:

• Advanced Functions in Excel
• Understanding Absolute vs. Relative Cell Referencing
• Creating and Linking Multiple Sheets in a Workbook
• Building and Customizing Charts
• Sorting and Filtering Data
• Inserting and Using Pivot Tables

Attendees are encouraged to bring current spreadsheet projects to work on in real-time with private support from the instructor.

Note: To get the most out of this Zoom-based session, it is recommended that participants use a second monitor, iPad, or tablet to view the training while working hands-on on their own computer.

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

Boost your Excel expertise in just one hour!

This lunchtime session is packed with valuable tips and tricks to help you work smarter, not harder. Discover new keyboard shortcuts, hidden features, and time-saving techniques that will enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow in Excel.

Whether you're a regular user or just looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed to take your Excel game to the next level. Stay after the presentation for a brief Q&A—bring your questions and get expert answers!

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

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. 

Reclaim Your Time! Are you constantly trying to get things done? Are you struggling to accomplish all the things that need to happen? Are you looking for more balance in your life, while getting to do the things you enjoy?

Did you know most people do not use a time management system? Are you looking for a time management system that is results-oriented and supports you to become more organized, efficient, effective?

Join us for this time management course where you will learn a system that really works: from identifying and eliminating time wasters, determining priorities, creating lists that really work, prioritizing, breaking up and managing large and small projects, tips for digital and paper planning, and developing daily habits that will support your needs to accomplish what is most important to you professionally and personally.

This course will support the balance in your life that you have been craving.

Goal: To learn a result-oriented time management system that will support getting more accomplished for a more balanced life.

Participants will learn to:

• Develop positive time management strategies and systems that really work
• Identify and eliminate time wasters· Understand priorities
• Set daily goals
• Prioritize what needs to be accomplished
• Calendar
• Develop to do lists
• Develop daily habits to support managing personal and professional time
• Plan time digitally and on paper

Class Format
This course is offered live via Zoom. 

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