Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 26 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING REMOTE Attaining Financial Wellness Learn the necessary steps to put yourself on the path towards a successful financial future. This course will be a fun interactive 10-week program covering the basics and beyond along with must follow steps to secure your finances well into the future including Investment Basics, Life Events, Debt Management, Retirement Income Planning and more! This course is taught by a Chartered Financial Analyst/Certified Financial Planner. CE-FIN 2077, Tues., Oct. 5-Dec. 7, 6:00-7:30 pm, $195. B Yam. #83965 REMOTE Mastering Student Debt Student debt is crushing the American Dream. Last year, student debt in the US surpassed $1 Trillion, and for the first time, exceeded the total amount of credit card debt. Minimize the financial impact of student loans! Learn the different types of repayment options, income driven loan forgiveness payments and public loan forgiveness programs. Take control of your finances NOW! This course is taught by a CSLP—Certified Student Loan Professional. B.Yam. CE-FIN 2079, Thurs., Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, & 18, 6:00-7:30 pm, $145. B Yam. #83964 IN-PERSON Coaching for Performance Improvement Coaching is not simply a best practice—it is essential to fostering employee and organizational development for maximum results. As a supervisor, manager, team lead or someone aspiring to these, you play a significant role in supporting and guiding this development toward optimizing performance. Learn the processes and best practices to be an effective coach to advance staff development and increase levels of performance for your department and organization. CE-BUS 2122, 4 M/W, Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room TBD, $225. #83974 REMOTE Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Every workplace has conflict. Participants will learn the different types of conflict and the process to diagnose, understand and resolve these conflicts. Learning how to handle disputes and conflict effectively is a necessary skill for anyone both personally and professionally. CE-BUS 2123, Sept. 28 & 29, 6:00-8:00 pm, $99. #83973 REMOTE Effective Communication-From Ordinary to an Extraordinary Business How you communicate to others, especially your staff and clients can make all the difference in growing your practice. Most business professionals listen to respond versus to relate and understand others. Communication that is clear and specific free from assumption and speculation leads to better results long term. Higher engagement is the key to growth while being productive and efficient. CE-BUS 2135, Oct. 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, $49. #83980 REMOTE Red Hat Linux System Administration I Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) equips you with Linux® administration “survival skills” by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. You will learn how to apply command- line concepts and enterprise-level tools, starting you on your journey toward becoming a full-time Linux system administrator. This path continues with the follow-on course, Red Hat System Administration II (RH134). CE-COMP 2231, T/Th, Oct. 5-Nov. 30, 6:00-8:30 pm, $2,400. #83975 REMOTE Introduction to Python and R Programming for Data Science and Machine Learning With the enormous volume and variety of data being created and collected daily, Data Science is one of today’s fastest-growing and critically important fields for businesses, organizations and government. These skills are in high demand and robust job growth is expected well into the next decade. This hands on, project- based course is an introduction to the R and Python programming languages as well as to higher-level Microsoft Excel features. CE-COMP 2239, M/W, Sept. 20-Dec. 8, 6:00-8:30 pm, $2,400. #83976 REMOTE Introduction to Lean Six Sigma This course is perfectly suited for individuals, including experienced business professionals interested in learning about the concepts and fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma. Participants will learn the essentials of a quality management framework and Lean approach to operations management. Students will gain an understanding why it is being used in businesses around the world to streamline operations and optimize efficiencies. CE-BUS 2124, 2 Sat., Oct. 16 & 23, 9:00-11:00 am, $99. #83977 REMOTE Foundations of Lean Six Sigma: A Yellow Belt Equivalent This course will pick up where the White Belt training left off. Participants will go deeper into the philosophy of establishing an organizational quality mind-set, leveraging metrics to solve difficult business problems, and each phase of a Lean Six Sigma project including basic statistical analysis. Successfully completing this course will position participants to enter a formal Green Belt program through an accredited certification program. CE-BUS 2125, 5 Sat., Nov. 6-20, Dec. 4 & 11, 9:00-11:00 am, $249. #83978 REMOTE Managing Change and Transformation 2020 has brought about an unprecedented rate of change not only for US businesses but businesses across the globe. This course will provide a framework to enable organizations to support their customers and protect their business, while laying the seeds for future growth and success. Participants interested or involved in change management and transformation will gain insight into the process and learn strategies to collaborate and solve complex issues. CE-BUS 2126, 10 Mon., Oct. 4-Dec. 6, 7:00-8:30 pm, $295. #83979 Methods of Instruction: REMOTE Students and instructors report virtually to classes on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for. HYBRID Combination of remote and in-person instruction. You will meet virtually and in-person on scheduled days. IN-PERSON Students and instructors meet in-person on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for.