Westchester Community College, State University of New York

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Computer students: please bring a USB flash drive to class. Classes are taught with Windows 10 and Office 2016 except as noted. Where required, textbooks can be purchased at the bookstore at 914-606-6475 or ordered online at sunywcc.edu/student-services/bookstore

One-on-One Computer Training
Get the benefits of the expertise of our experienced training facilitators in a one-on-one, private session! For targeted, specific assistance with any software application, our One-on-One program can help. Email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu to match you with one of our training professionals and to set up an appointment.
A 2-hour session is $240; a 3-hour session is $360.

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

File Management
Never lose your work again! Organizing and managing your files is essential for the workplace and for the home. Learn best practices to organize your files; create and organize folders; search for files; work with shortcuts; and set some custom features to make it easier to work with Windows.
CE-COMP 2002, $145.
Sec. A: 2 Sat., Sept. 14 & 21, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215. #87610
Sec. B: 2 M/W, Sept. 16 & 18, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-209. #87611
Sec. C: 2 T/Th, Nov. 12 & 14, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-203. #87701

Computing Fundamentals for Windows
Knowledge of computers is not a prerequisite for this course. Whether you are new to computers or just want to brush up on your computer skills, this course is for you. Increase your proficiency using Windows-based computers with techniques and shortcuts. Build your confidence and get control of your computer by managing, organizing, and searching for your files and folders. Learn the benefits of different internet browsers and search engines, including safe and efficient internet use. Manage your email folders and attachments and get a glimpse of popular social media sites including Facebook and Twitter.
CE-COMP 2163, $375 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus:
Sec. A: 6 T/Th, Sept. 10-26, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215. #87612
Sec. B: 6 M/W, Nov. 18-Dec. 9 (skip 11/27), 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-215. #87613
At Mt. Vernon Center: Sec. C: 6 T/Th, Oct. 15-31, 1:00-4:00 pm. #87614

Keyboarding for Accuracy and Speed
This course provides students with the basic skills necessary to learn touch-typing on a computer keyboard. The ability to type faster and more accurately saves time and increases productivity. A great course for anyone who uses the computer, including healthcare professionals who have to make entries in patient electronic records. Only basic operational computer skills are required for this hands-on class.
CE-COMP 2016, 9 Sat., Sept. 21-Nov. 9, 9:00-11:00 am, GTW-203, $210. #87615

Save $$  when you register for Computing Fundamentals and Keyboarding for Accuracy and Speed classes during this term for just $525. Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling. If classes are cancelled for any reason, discount no longer applies.
Keyboarding is also offered online.  Email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu for info.

Social Networking with Facebook
Facebook and other social networks enable millions of older adults to stay involved with children, grandchildren, and distant family members. Learn how to find and connect with old friends and family members to share activities and renew relationships. Join millions of others of all ages in the fun of interacting via social media networks. Share photos and videos to stay in touch.
CE-COMP 2071, 2 Sat., Nov. 9 & 16, 12:00 noon-3:00 pm, GTW-203, $130. #87623

Cut the Cord: Online TV Streaming Solutions
The non-techie’s guide to living without cable. Learn about TV streaming solutions that will save you money. Showcases devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Chromecast. Learn about Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. Discussion on internet requirements and how to determine which devices and services may work best for you.
CE-COMP 2148, 1 Sat., Nov. 9, 1:00-4:00 pm, GTW-209, $70. #87618

MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS

Get the computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today’s fast-changing workplace. Our Microsoft applications courses are taught using MS Office 2016 unless otherwise stated.

MS Office 2016 Basics
Learn to use the basic features of the 2016 version of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings. Provides skills for creating basic documents, working with spreadsheets, and creating effective presentations. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2155, 6 T/Th, Oct. 1-17, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $390 (+ textbook). #87616

MS Office 2016 Beyond the Basics
Go beyond the basics with the latest version of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint–three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings. Learn to Mail Merge and work with images, section breaks, columns, styles, tables, headers, and footers in Word. Apply advanced formatting techniques to your spreadsheets and work with dates and lookup functions in Excel. Create presentations that include charts, tables, and hyperlinks. Prepare a presentation for delivery with PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Microsoft Office Basics or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2173, 6 T/Th, Oct. 22- Nov. 7, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $390 (+ textbook). #87617

 Microsoft Office 365-A Brief Overview
Office 365 is a subscription-based service offered by Microsoft that provides file storage and Office capabilities across multiple computers and devices. Data is stored encrypted in OneDrive, safely and securely. Westchester Community College has collaborated with Microsoft to bring our students a free download of Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus and Office Mobile upon activation of your WCC account. This course will provide an overview of Microsoft OneDrive, Word and Excel in the 365 version, and requires no previous knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Laptop required.
CE-COMP 2200, 3 M/T/Th, Oct. 28-31, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, GTW-219, $300. #87770

Microsoft Excel Basics
Learn the fundamentals: enter and edit text and values; create simple formulas; select cells and ranges; move around the worksheet; change column widths and row heights; insert and delete rows and columns; format numbers; copy and move data from one location to another using menus, fill-handle and drag and drop; save, retrieve and print worksheets. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2023, $150
Sec. A: 2 Fri., Sept. 20 & 27, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-209. #87635
At Mt. Vernon Center: Sec. B: 2 M/W, Nov. 11 & 13, 1:00-4:00 pm. #87636

Microsoft Excel–Introduction
Get started with Excel even if you have never used a spreadsheet before. Includes building and editing worksheets, formatting a worksheet, working with charts and working with formulas and functions. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2020, $300 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Sept. 28-Oct. 19, 1:00-4:00 pm, GTW-215. #87625
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Oct. 14-23, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209. #87626

Microsoft Excel–Intermediate
Expand your skills in Excel by learning to use and analyze tables and enhance your charts and worksheets. Explore techniques for managing workbooks, sharing Excel files, and incorporating web information. Prerequisite: MS Excel Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2021, $300 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Oct. 26-Nov. 16, 1:00-4:00 pm, GTW-215. #87627
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Oct. 28-Nov. 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209. #87628

Microsoft Excel–Advanced
Master more advanced features of Excel such as analyzing data with PivotTables, exchanging data with other programs, and advanced worksheet management. Prerequisite: MS Excel Intermediate or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2022, $300 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Nov. 23-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 1:00-4:00 pm, GTW-215. #87629
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Nov. 11-20, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209. #87630

Save $$ when you register for all three Excel classes during this term for only $810. Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling. If classes are cancelled for any reason, discount no longer applies.

Microsoft Excel 2016 Certification Exam Prep
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification helps you stand out to employers! This course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Excel 2016: MOS Exam #77-727. Prerequisite: MS Excel Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced or equivalent experience and use of Microsoft Excel for six months. Exam can be scheduled and taken at Westchester Community College, with no proctor fee for WCC students. Exam voucher not included, discount code available upon course completion.
CE-TESTG 2013, 6 M/W, Dec. 2-18, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209, $390 (+ textbook). #87631

Master Microsoft Excel 2016
Boost your confidence and learn Excel inside and out, with a trainer certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals and office professionals who need to master the capabilities of Microsoft Excel 2016. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam #77-727 for MS Excel 2016, with no proctor fee for WCC students. Exam voucher not included, discount code available upon course completion.
Course format includes instructional time, a 30-minute lunch break, and lab practice time with a Technical Assistant. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience and familiarity with Excel.
CE-COMP 2153, 9 M/Th, Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, (30-minute lunch break),
1:30-3:00 pm lab, GTW-215, $930 (+ textbook + exam voucher fees). #87705

Microsoft Word–Introduction
Get started with Word even if you have never done word processing before. Covers editing documents, formatting text, paragraphs and documents, and creating and formatting tables–fundamental skills for creating letters, reports and documents. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2029, 4 Sat., Sept. 28-Oct. 19, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $300 (+ textbook). #87632

Microsoft Word–Intermediate
Expand your skills and enhance your documents by adding graphics, using styles and templates, and managing multi-page documents. Create personalized mailings by merging data into your documents. Learn how easy it is to turn your Word document into a web page. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2030, 4 Sat., Oct. 26-Nov. 16, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $300 (+ textbook). #87633

Microsoft Word–Advanced
Master more advanced features of Word such as building forms, creating charts and diagrams, collaborating with others on a document, working with references, advanced graphics, and integrating Word with other applications. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Intermediate or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2031, 4 Sat., Nov. 23-Dec. 21 (skip 11/30), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $300 (+ textbook). #87634

Save $$ when you register for all three Word classes during this term for only $810.
Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling.

Microsoft Certification Training–Online Programs
If our class schedule does not match your availability, you can still train for a new career and develop or enhance your technology skills by enrolling in our online classes offered in partnership with Education to Go. For more information, see page 28, email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu or visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sunywcc

WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY TRAINING

Whether you are interested in learning how to use specific applications or would like to obtain a non-credit certificate in Social Media for Business we have a course to help you achieve your goals.

Social Media for Business
Non-Credit Certificate
With new ways to reach clients, companies find themselves grappling to understand social media and implement new strategies. This course will introduce the social media landscape, how it works, and how much of a game changer it could be for your business. Explore how a variety of social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube can increase your business’s visibility and consumer impact. Get hands-on training on how to open accounts and participate in these networks to drive traffic to your company website. Look at tracking how effective your social media campaigns are and how to gather information for targeted marketing, as well as the data, decisions, and tools you will need to develop the social media plan for your business. Explore different methods such as video and photo production, writing techniques, and more. Participants are encouraged to share ideas and get feedback to help in defining a successful and robust strategy. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-BUS 2108, 6 M/T/W/Th, Sept. 16-24, 6:30-9:30 pm, GTW-203, $390. #87702

Microsoft Outlook for the Workplace
Go beyond email to improve your time and task management with advanced features of Outlook mail, the powerful calendar, meeting scheduler, contacts, address book, and task manager. Organize your inbox with techniques for managing your email. Learn the many options Outlook provides for creating, reading and sending email, working with attachments, flagging and categorizing messages, and working with distribution lists and your contacts. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2024, 4 T/Th Sept. 24-Oct. 3, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-215, $300 (+ textbook). #87624

Email Marketing
33% of email recipients open email based on subject line alone; emails that include social sharing buttons have a 158% higher click-through rate. Capitalize on this method of advertising by exploring which platforms to use, how to decipher the stats, how to merge your social platforms and website with your email marketing campaign, how to deal with those who unsubscribe, and the ethical requirements of email.
CE-BUS 2023, 2 W/Th, Sept. 25 & 26, 6:30-9:30 pm, GTW-203, $130. #87622

NEW! Microsoft Project
Use Microsoft Project to think through and organize your project’s details, develop a schedule, sequence tasks, assign resources and costs, track your progress, identify and analyze variances, manage your budget and revise your project plan. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2113, $300 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 2 Sat., Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 9:00 am-3:30 pm (30-minute lunch break), GTW-209. #87726
Sec. B: 2 Sat., Nov. 23 & Dec. 7, 9:00 am-3:30 pm (30-minute lunch break), GTW-209. #87727

Constructing Microsoft Excel Formulas
Learn how to build complicated formulas, use functions and combine them in powerful ways. Covers using absolute and relative references in formulas and the order of precedence of operations. Troubleshoot formulas using the auditing tools. Document the formulas that you create. Use named ranges and cells in your formulas to better understand the purpose of the formula. Prerequisite: Excel Basics, MS Excel Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2052, 2 Fri., Oct. 4 & 11, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-209, $150. #87637

Create a Powerful Profile with LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site and is a valuable tool for creating and maintaining a list of contacts with others. Job seekers, employers, and those looking for business opportunities all benefit from the power of LinkedIn. Find out how to improve your profile to be most effective and how to navigate LinkedIn. Prerequisite: Computing Fundamentals for Windows or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2099, 1 Sat., Oct. 5, 12:00 noon-4:00 pm, GTW-203, $75. #87621

Individual LinkedIn sessions available. Please email pdc@sunywcc.edu for more information.

Using PivotTables in Excel
A PivotTable is an interactive table that automatically extracts, organizes, and summarizes your data, making it easier to analyze. If you work with large data sets, PivotTables can help you make comparisons, detect patterns and relationships, and analyze trends with ease. Prerequisite: MS Excel Intermediate or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2086, 1 Thurs., Oct. 17, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, GTW-203, $85. #87638

Fillable Forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Need an electronic form? Adobe Acrobat Pro can create forms from existing Word or Excel files or you can scan a form in. Adobe will allow you to add new fields and adjust how your form looks. You can then save your forms and share them with others. Prerequisite: File Management and basic Word or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2202, 2 Fri., Oct. 18 & 25, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $150. #87772

Marketing Metrics with Google Analytics
“Marketing Metrics” is an important part of a successful marketing strategy, where marketing professionals are able to create a campaign, measure the results and improve upon what is working while discarding what’s not. In this course, you will learn about marketing metrics including setting up website analytics, finding meaningful data, running reports, creating customized reports and tracking the data. Specific Google Analytics metrics such as Events, UTM settings and Conversion Tracking will be discussed. Prerequisite: Computing Fundamentals for Windows or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2178, 4 M/W, Oct. 28-Nov. 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-203, $215. #87620

Visual Data Analytics with Tableau
Tableau is a business intelligence tool used for data visualization. In this introductory course, you will be introduced to Tableau Desktop to connect Tableau to an Excel dataset and to see live visual analytics. Learn features that allow you to explore, prepare and present data quickly and easily. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience and familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
CE-COMP 2183, 4 M/W, Nov. 4-13, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-215, $300. #87639

Excel Dashboards
Excel Dashboards track complex data in one visual, dynamic, often interactive, central, and compact sheet. Learn to build dashboards that simplify data analysis and enhance decision-making. Prerequisite: MS Excel Intermediate or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2170, 2 Sat., Nov. 23 & Dec. 7, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-203, $150. #87640

PowerPoint for the Advanced User
Develop techniques to enhance your presentations with multimedia and web resources. Create more efficient and effective slide decks by using Slide Masters, creating your own templates and mastering drawing tools and objects. Integrate with Excel to represent data graphically for more impact. Keep your audience engaged with tips and tricks for live delivery, including rehearsal and timing tools. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience and knowledge of PowerPoint.
CE-COMP 2174, 2 M/W, Nov. 11 & 13, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-203, $150. #87706

Microsoft Office OneNote 2016
Get organized in notebooks that can be easily divided into sections and pages. Organize files, notes, receipts, screen clippings, downloaded and scanned files. Revise your notes with highlighting or ink annotations. Easily navigate and search your notes, and share notebooks with coworkers.
CE-COMP 2201, 2 T, Nov. 19 & 26, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-215, $150. #87771

Advanced Excel Graphics
Tell your story. Visualize your message. Learn which graphic types are appropriate for different kinds of data. Learn how to use new graphic types such as Geographic Maps, Stock Market Charts, Tree Maps, Histograms, and more. Prerequisite: MS Excel Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2198, 1 Sat., Dec. 7, 1:00-5:00 pm, GTW-203, $85. #87708

ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Excel Non-Credit Certificate
Earn this non-credit certificate by completing our QuickBooks Fundamentals class, Excel Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced or Master Microsoft Excel 2016 and Accounting & Bookkeeping 1 (see page 4). Apply for the certificate upon completing all requirements.

Behind the Scenes of QuickBooks
Debits, credits, journals, ledgers…having a working knowledge of the principles behind the bookkeeping capability of QuickBooks will simplify your mastering of this software. The goal is to understand the “behind the scenes” of how business transactions are correctly recorded and how QuickBooks handles them. No QuickBooks experience is needed; the perfect first class for someone who plans to learn QuickBooks, but also useful for QuickBooks users who need additional understanding of bookkeeping processes.
CE-COMP 2132, $185.
Sec. A: 4 T/W/F, Sept. 10-17, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-209. #87641
Sec. B: 4 T/Th, Oct. 15-24, 6:00-8:00 pm, GTW-215. #87642

QuickBooks 2018 Fundamentals
Learn how to handle accounts payable and receivable, customer info, inventory, and track your business’s financial health. These sections are open to all students but are particularly suitable for those who have some previous experience with bookkeeping. This class will use the QuickBooks 2018 Desktop Version. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2013, $545 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 8 T/W, Sept. 24-Oct. 23 (skip 10/15 & 10/16), 10:00 am-1:00 pm, GTW-209. #87643
Sec. B: 8 T/Th, Oct. 29-Nov. 26 (skip 10/31), 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-215. #87644

QuickBooks User Certification Exam Preparation
Master skill and proficiency to become an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User. Thorough preparation for the certification exam for QuickBooks 2017/2018. Intensive and extensive overview encompassing all aspects of this bookkeeping software. Timed practice, sample exam, and review included. Prerequisite: Behind the Scenes of QuickBooks, QuickBooks Fundamentals, and Running Payroll or existing advanced QuickBooks experience.
CE-TESTG 2011, 6 T/W, Nov. 26-Dec 17 (skip 11/27), 10:00 am-1:00 pm, GTW-209, $390
(+ textbook + exam fees). #87645

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks–Online Program. Get full details at careertraining.ed2go.com/sunywcc

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Introduction to Programming with Python
This course will give you an understanding of basic programming concepts as implemented in Python. Topics include data types, assignment and conditional statements, basics of flowcharts and analysis. No previous programming experience is required.
CE-COMP 2140, 6 T/Th, Oct. 10-29, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209, $390 (+ textbook). #87646

Intermediate Programming with Python
This course will give you an understanding of programming concepts as implemented in Python. Topics include Functions, Objects and Classes, GUI Programming Using Tkinter, Recursion, Lists, Tuples, Sets, and Dictionaries. Prerequisite: Introduction to Programming with Python or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2191, 6 T/Th, Nov. 5-21, 6:00-9:00 pm, GTW-209, $390 (+ textbook). #87647

Once Upon Python–An Introduction to Python for Ages 10-15
This course will introduce students to the use of code as a springboard for their creativity. It will also cover some of the basic expressions of the Python coding language and basic computer programming concepts such as data types, assignment statements, conditional statements, and loops. No previous programming experience is required; however, some basic typing ability is recommended.
CE-COMP 2199, 2 Sat., Oct. 12 & 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, GTW-209, $155. #87768

Introduction to SQL
This course will allow the student to understand and write SQL (Structured Query Language), the language used to read, store, retrieve and manipulate data from relational databases such as Access, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. Prerequisite: Some familiarity with a relational database system (ex: MS Access).
CE-COMP 2102, 6 M/W., Oct. 14-30, 6:00-9:00 pm GTW-215, $390 (+ textbook). #87648

UNIX/LINUX Administration Basics
Gain basic systems administration skills to manage and deploy small to large systems. You’ll get a conceptual and hands-on understanding of UNIX/LINUX administration for a business environment. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2123, 2 Sat., Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9:00 am-12:30 pm GTW-209, $165 (+ textbook). #87649

The Certification Center at Westchester Community College

Through the Division of Workforce Development and Community Education, The Certification Center at Westchester Community College offers a wide range of industry-recognized certification exams designed to take your career to the next level. Our Certification Center is a convenient, professional space that welcomes current students, alumni and all members of the community.
Email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu for more information or to schedule your exam. Proctor fee may apply.

The IBM Skills Academy at Westchester Community College
Data Science Practitioner

The IBM Skills Academy Program is IBM’s premier training and digital badging worldwide program with curriculum aligned to high-demand jobs in the new digital-age technology job market.

The Data Science program covers several open source technologies including the premier IBM Watson Studio platform. Course modules include: Data Science Methodology | Data Science on the Cloud | Data Cleansing | Data Modeling | Data Visualization | IBM Enterprise Design Thinking

Upon successful completion of this course and exam, participants are eligible for the IBM Data Science Practitioner digital badge. Additional credentials may be earned, including IBM Watson Studio Essentials and IBM Design Thinking Practitioner digital badges.

CE-COMP 2205 A, Sept. 24-Dec. 7, GTW-203, $1,350. #89283
This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 pm, with some Saturdays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for a total of 80 hours of training. Please call for detailed schedule.

For prerequisites, curriculum, and schedule, please contact Kristine Bunyea at Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7904.