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The Advanced Manager
with Angela Ackerman

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.
Marine Technician Training: An Introduction to Outboard Systems
with Curt Ainsworth

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 Format
This 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.
OSHA 10 Safety Training

Minimize exposure to hazardous conditions, be in compliance with Federal and State laws, and reduce your organizations liability exposure. This OSHA 10 safety training is designed for entry-level workers in the trades and is beneficial to ensure individuals are following the correct guidelines for on the job safety.
Format:
This program is offered in person.
Questions:
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.
Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training

The Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training may be taken as a stand-alone program or as a part of our Welding Basics with Hot Work Certification Program.
In Massachusetts, individuals who perform, supervise, or delegate hot work activities—such as welding, cutting, or brazing—must hold a state-approved Hot Work Safety Certificate. To earn the certificate, participants must complete approved training and pass an assessment. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed upon expiration.
Our Massachusetts state-approved program covers all aspects of the new Hot Work requirements. This 3-hour training meets state guidelines and includes OSHA standards as well as the Hot Work permitting process.
Training will include:
- 527 CMR 1.00 Chapter 4129
- CFR 1910.252 Subpart Q
- NFPA 51B
- NFPA 241A
- NSI Z49
- Responsibilities for Hot Work
- Fire Prevention and Precautions
- Sole Proprietors and Individual Operators
- Potential Hazards
- Basic Precautions for Fire Prevention
- Confined Spaces
- Public Exhibitions & DemonstrationsSpecific Processes
- Process Hazards
Course format:
This course is offered in person.
Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu, or 508-375-5017.
Welding Basics with Hot Work Certification

This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of welding through small-scale projects relevant to various regional industries. Participants will learn essential welding techniques and safety practices, earning their Hot Work Safety Certification on the first day of the program.
Designed for those interested in basic welding for minor repairs and maintenance, this course does not provide welding certification and is not intended for individuals seeking advanced welding skills or structural welding training.
Format: This 2-part program is offered in person
Important: Please note that this program is split between two locations:
- Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training: Friday at the CCCC Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis
- Welding Basics: Wednesdays at the CCCC Plymouth Aviation Center, 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth
Two Sessions Available:
- Friday, 9/26/2025; 8:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays, 10/1 & 10/8/2025; 8:30am - 4pm
- Friday, 10/31/2025; 8:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays, 11/5 & 11/12/2025; 8:30am - 4pm
Questions? Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.
OSHA 40 Certification

This 40-hour course contains the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulatory overview, site and safety health plan, job hazard analysis, waste characterization, site investigation/audit, personal protective equipment, air monitoring, decontamination, SCBA use, basic principles of emergency response, introduction to confined space, and chemical hazards vs. physical hazards.
Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/14-10/28/2024; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Class Format:
This program is offered in person.
Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.
1C, Rules & Regulations, 1B & 3A Massachusetts Hoisting License

Earn your 1B, 1C & 3A Hoisting Licenses with Cape Cod Community College!
We now offer comprehensive 1B, 1C, and 3A Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer Training, ensuring compliance with DPS regulations that require employees operating specific equipment to receive proper training and certification.
This course covers essential topics to help you prepare for the state licensing exam while also offering CEUs for current Hoisting License holders. The curriculum aligns with Massachusetts and OSHA regulations, including:
- Mass General Law 146
- Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 6.00 & 14.00
- OSHA 29CFR 1926 & 1910
- ANSI B30 Standards
- Massachusetts General Laws 82 sec. 40, 82A, and 164 sec. 76D
Designed for state compliance and federal mandates, this standardized training provides the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and legal specific equipment operation.
Please note: Completion of this state-approved training does not include the state licensing exam. Participants are responsible for scheduling their own exam separately upon completion of the training.
Take the next step in advancing your career with expert instruction and industry-aligned training!
Course Format:
In-person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center.
Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.
OSHA 8 Hazwoper Refresher

This 8-hour hazwoper refresher course covers the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation, work-site safety, hazard communication, emergency action plans/contingency plans, fire protection/prevention, back safety and container handling, confined spaces, air monitoring, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection.
Who Should Attend
This class is for those responsible for workplace safety and building and/or job site management.
Course Format:
This program is offered in person.
Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.