This dynamic and interactive introduction course is crafted to explore the language and culture of Brazil. This engaging journey navigates through the unique phonemes of Brazilian Portuguese, offering a comprehensive practice of word spelling, greetings, numerical fluency, vocabulary related to the calendar. Additionally, the course exposes participants to essential language skills for navigating key questions commonly encountered when filling out a form.

Class Format: Remote via Zoom

Do you want to be able to use a computer but do not know where to start? Have no fear, the content of this course will help you to learn the basics of using a personal computer such as understanding the desktop and start menu and creating and saving a document. You will also get guided exposure to the finer points of computing in Microsoft Word.

This is a fun and highly interactive course where students learn through instructor-led hands-on exercises.Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Identify Windows Ribbons and Bars and demonstrate Window function by utilizing scroll, minimize, restore, resize, move, and close.
• Demonstrate basic Word Processing skills by formatting text into a project such as a list, letter, or flyer.
• Create, save, and organize documents in Files and Folders.
• Build basic Columns & Tables.
• Show basic navigation in Word, Excel, and Power Point. 

Course format
This program is offered in person at our Hyannis Center location.

Whether you are planning a trip to Mexico or abroad, or simply looking to brush up on the Spanish-speaking skills you learned in class years ago, this program can help!

This course provides a foundational understanding of Spanish grammar for translation and communication. Students will learn sentence structures in Spanish and English, gender and articles, adverb and adjective placement, the usage of the verbs "ser" and "estar," and translating present perfect tense. Additionally, students will discover the relationship between English phrasal verbs and Spanish reflexive verbs through practical translation exercises that highlight key differences between the two languages.

By the end of this program, you will be more comfortable with your basic Spanish communication skills, and on the road to speaking and interacting more naturally with the Spanish-speakers around you.

Roll up your sleeves and step into the world of cinematic wizardry with “Premiere Pro PlayLab: Hands-On Editing”.

We're not about snoozy lectures or confusing jargon. It's all about hands-on action, where you'll be wielding the editing magic of Adobe Premiere Pro like a seasoned editor. From trimming clips to adding jaw-dropping effects, you'll be creating movie-worth content in no time.

With guidance from an expert editor, you'll learn the ropes while having a blast. Whether you're a video editing newbie or just looking to level up your skills, our PlayLab has got your back.

The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification Program is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. 

The program is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. It also meets the ACA guidelines.

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.

There is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WFA certification, which is good for two years.

Class Format
This program is offered in person.

About the Instructor
Kevin Rosenberg has been hiking since 1991 and has thousands of miles under his boots from the deserts of the Southwest, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, the arctic tundra of Greenland, to the legendary Appalachian Trail. As one of the few military trained guides in the industry, Kevin has had unparalleled survival training and can navigate on land, sea or even in the air. He is not only certified as a Wilderness EMT, but also teaches both Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid courses.