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Beginner Brazilian Portuguese

$229

with Poliana Bellan Wilson

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

Our Brazilian-Portuguese courses go beyond traditional teaching methods, offering meaningful, real-life experiences that build confidence and deepen cultural understanding.

Through engaging conversations, reflective discussions, and a supportive learning environment, participants embrace the richness of Brazilian culture while developing their language skills. Every session becomes a journey of discovery—where language is not just learned but lived.

Our program builds bridges and embraces our differences, recognizing that our greatest strengths and growth come from our differences.

Language is more than grammar and vocabulary; it’s about building confidence, connections, and community.

Let’s explore how this program can benefit you and your team!

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

Excel at Lunch: Getting Started with Spreadsheets

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 12 pm

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

Designed for beginners or anyone needing a quick refresher, this 1-hour lunchtime session will guide you through the basics of creating spreadsheets and introduce a few essential keyboard commands to boost your efficiency.

Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you'll pick up helpful tips to get started with confidence. Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—perfect for getting your questions answered in real-time.

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

Excel Beginner Basics
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Excel Beginner Basics

$219

with Elaine Moore

This beginner-friendly seminar is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Participants will explore the Tabs and Ribbons to become familiar with the layout and location of key commands. The course will also cover essential keyboard shortcuts and basic tools used for formatting spreadsheets. Students will learn how to create simple formulas using the Order of Operations, build basic worksheets, and generate charts to visually represent data.

No prior experience with Excel is required—just a willingness to learn and explore!

iPhone-tography: Mastering the Art of Smartphone Photography

$69

with Jonathan Fonseca

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 10, 2025 at 6 pm

Tired of scrolling through your phone’s camera roll and seeing the same old boring photos? Say hello to Phone-tography, where you’ll transform your phone camera into a powerhouse of photographic potential!  

This workshop is designed to help you capture stunning, professional-quality photos that will make your followers, friends, and family drool with envy.

You’ll learn essential photography principles like composition, lighting, and focus, and how to apply them to your phone’s camera. You’ll also get a look at the latest photo editing apps and techniques. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be snapping photos that capture the beauty of the world around you like never before. Say goodbye to bland and hello to bold with Phone-tography. 

Format: Class held via Zoom

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

Bonjou Kreyòl! A Beginners Guide to Haitian Creole

$189

with Magda Celin

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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. 

Excel at Lunch: Mastering Basic Formulas

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 17, 2025 at 12 pm

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. 

40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Information Session

Free

with David Harris

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 24, 2025 at 4 pm

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. 

40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep

$499

with David Harris

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 31, 2025 at 9 am

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. 





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