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Managerial Communications (WPG119-64)

$249

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This course focuses on communications for managers and the activities they perform. The student is presented the opportunity to develop clear and concise written and oral responses to a variety of situations in a business setting. The management topics of communications strategy, business writing, listening, nonverbal communications, conflict resolution, negotiating, cross-cultural communications, and oral presentations will be emphasized. 

This course will provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Recognize that effective management is dependent on excellent communication skills.
  • Discuss communication skills and activities that are required for managers at all levels of management. 
  • Create business memos and letters. 
  • Write a clear and concise analytical business report 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in giving oral presentations 
  • Create a professional visual presentation including graphics
  • Prepare and maintain an e-portfolio 

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn (WIT260-64)

$179

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

How do you choose which social media platforms to use for your business? Which social media platform will work best for you and your business? When you understand your target audience, your ideal customer, you'll know which social media platform you're most likely to find them on.

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Create effective social media posts and how to create a social media presence on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN.
  • Set up an online presence for a business or hobby/passion with the free tools and features of an Instagram business account, Facebook business account, and a LinkedIn business account.
  • Establish an influential online presence, manage social media accounts, and develop impactful posts, all while creating a powerful brand image with this beginner-level program.
  • Create effective cross-platform campaigns that drive results, and gain understanding of evaluating and interpreting the performance of your social posts and presence.

Course format
Tis class is offered using Zoom.

Burnout: Get Unstuck and Reset (WED031-64)

$49

with Elise Tofias Phillips

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2024 at 6 pm

Do you feel like you're burning the candle from both ends? Are you craving time to feel more balance, energy, and excitement? During this zoom session we will explore what burnout is, how it is affecting you, how to acknowledge and manage these feelings, and how to set priorities and boundaries.

We will look at how to notice and reframe the narrative you may be experiencing, and ways to integrate personal time into your daily life so that you feel refreshed and engage with renewed energy. You will leave this session with a plan that includes reframing your thoughts, and goals and strategies for change.

Goal: To understand and manage burnout for renewed energy

You will learn:

  • What burnout is and ways to change and manage the narrative
  • How burnout affects you
  • How to set boundaries and priorities
  • Strategies to become refreshed with renewed energy

Course format
This class is offered using Zoom.

What’s Next? It’s Your Time! (WED259-64)

$139

with Elise Tofias Phillips

Calendar Next available session starts May 1, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Discover your superpowers, plan for your next phase of life, for mature and savvy women 

You’ve accomplished a lot. You may have raised a family. You have built a career. You have worked hard. This next chapter is about you and what you want to do. This 4-week  interactive, educational, and supportive workshop will set the stage for exploration,  discovery, and design. It will help you to navigate next steps and explore possibilities with a well-being lens by clarifying values, and focusing on self-care, relationships, interests, and techniques for health, happiness, and balance. There are enormous possibilities for growth during this time of your life. Discover your superpowers, understand, and live your values. Your way.  

Questions we will consider: 

  • Thinking about a different career choice?  
  • Preparing to retire at some point? 
  • Learning to navigate the many relationships in your life? 
  • Figuring out a new self-care routine? 
  • Looking to follow your dreams and values for your next chapter? 

Course Format
This course is offered using Zoom. 

About the Instructor
Elise Tofias Phillips, MEd, is the CEO of Navigate, Health and Wellness Coaching and Consulting. She has developed an innovative, interactive, and engaging behavior change approach through her consulting and coaching, and is passionate about working with her clients. She has worked in health education, health promotion, health and wellness coaching, and health communications her entire career. She has held positions as the Founding Director of the Office of Health Promotion and the Health Coach Institute at Boston College, the Director of Health Education at Simmons College, Manager of The Be Well! Tanger Center for Health Management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and taught in public and independent schools. She is a certified Health and Wellness Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor through WellCoaches and Intuitive Eating Pros. Elise received an M.Ed. from Boston University and B.S. from Ithaca College. 

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

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep Course

$1,399

with Monet Viens

Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2024 at 6 pm
1 additional session

The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.

Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the operational level. Work at this level includes duties such as implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders.

Refer to the SHRM BASK for detailed information on proficiency standards for this credential (i.e., Proficiency Indicators only For All HR Professionals).

Course Format: This is offered in an online/remote learning capacity with Zoom session dates as follows:
Session 1: 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7 & 5/21/2024
OR
Session 2:
 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27 & 7/11/2024

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. 

40 Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep (WRE038-66)

$499

with David Harris

Calendar Next available session starts May 7, 2024 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.

Course Format: This program is offered in person. 

Certified Fiber Optics Technician - CFOT

$950
Calendar Next session starts Aug 19, 2024 at 8 am

This program is on waitlist status until the college is open for late summer registrations. We will contact you once open to finalize your registration.

This introductory 3-day, 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.

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

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

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

$875
Calendar Next session starts Aug 21, 2024 at 8 am

This program is on waitlist status until the college is open for late summer registrations. We will contact you once open to finalize your registration.

This 2-day, 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. 

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





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