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. 

An Introduction to Outboard Systems
Start a New Career in Marine Technology

The Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is offering a Marine Technician/Mechanic Training Program, in partnership with Yamaha Motor University, to meet the demands of the booming Massachusetts boating industry!

This Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems course covers all components and functions of an outboard engine and is designed to be an entry-level course for students desiring to pursue careers with Yamaha Outboard dealers on Cape Cod and beyond. The focus is on basic outboard systems and maintenance to prepare you for a variety of positions including Marine Technicians, Sales, Parts and Administrative roles. It is primarily lecture with some hands-on experiences. The online portion includes quizzes and exams administered by Yamaha Marine University. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Yamaha that allows you to pursue their next level training once employed by a Yamaha dealer.

Students will also participate in an OSHA 10 Safety Program to improve classroom safety while earning this additional certification.

Who Should Take This Program
This 100-hour program is for entry-level participants with little or no experience in the field. Previous experience is desirable but not required. Interested participants should have a high school diploma/equivalent or 1-3 years' experience in the field.

This program is not designed for do-it-yourself home repair, but for those looking for a career path entry level program in the recreational marine industry with a focus on Yamaha Outboard products.

What to Expect
This in-person program includes classroom instruction, onsite technical instruction, and online instruction. Students will receive career coaching, curriculum support, as well as hands-on training. 

Program Timeline:

• 10 student maximum. 
• Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 9/8/2025 on Mon./Wed./Thu., from 6-9pm.
• OSHA 10 Certification program will run twice weekly during the first two weeks of the program on Wed./Thu., 9/10, 9/11, 9/17 & 9/18/2025, from 6-8:30pm.

Class FormatThis program is held in person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Payment plans are available with $500 down. Please let us know if you have additional financial needs.

Questions?
Contact Curt Ainsworth, Marine Technology Coordinator/Instructor, at 774.330.4606 or email cainsworth@capecod.edu.