Computers & Information Technology
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Spring 2021
Computer Students: Classes are taught with Windows 10 and Office 365 except as noted.
All participants will be provided with Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account.
Most of these classes will move to a remote learning environment if necessary.
Participants of remote computer courses will be required to watch a short orientation video prior to class.
Many of our programs align with certification exams offered by leading companies.
All of the courses below will be facilitated remotely by a live instructor at the scheduled times!
The IBM Skills Academy 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.
For prerequisites or further info, please contact Kristine Bunyea at Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7904.
New Dates! Classes begin March 2nd!
CE-COMP 2205, 24 T/Th, Mar. 2-May 20, 6:00-9:00 pm, and 3 Sat., March 6, 13 & 20, 1:00-4:00 pm,$2,450. # 21456
The IBM Skills Academy Artificial Intelligence 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 Artificial Intelligence program covers several open source technologies including the premier IBM Watson Studio platform.
Course modules include:
- Artificial Intelligence: Evolution and relevance in today’s world
- The Intersection of Human Expertise and Machine Learning
- Analyze AI solutions across many industries
- Learn and use AI Tools and Machine Learning algorithms
- Understand AI Technology building blocks such as natural language processing, machine learning, virtual agents and computer vision
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking
In the exciting course labs, you will learn how to gain insights from data, such as AirBnB reviews using Node-RED, you will design and create a chatbox that can handle simple inquiries such as “Can I see your gluten-free menu options?” and “What are your store hours?”, you will use Watson Visual Recognition Service to train your model to classify images, create a multi-language chatbot translator and more! Upon successful completion of this course and exam, participants are eligible for the IBM Artificial Intelligence Practitioner digital badge. Additional credentials may be earned, including IBM Watson Studio Essentials and IBM Design Thinking Practitioner digital badges.
For prerequisites or further info, please contact Kristine Bunyea at Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7904.
CE-COMP 2233, 24 T/Th Jan. 26-Apr. 8 (skip 2/16&18), 6:00-8:30 pm, $2,450. #21458
One-on-One Computer Training
Get the benefits and 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.
These sessions are available in-person or in a remote format. A 2-hour session is $240; a 3-hour session is $360.
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
File Management
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. This is a must-have skill!
CE-COMP 2002, $150.
Sec. A: 2 Sat., Jan. 23 & 30, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21459
Sec. B: 2 Fri., Feb. 5 & 12, 9:00 am-12:00 noon,. #21460
Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace
Whether you are new to computers or want to enhance your computer skills, this course is for you. Increase your computer literacy with techniques and shortcuts. Build your confidence and gain control of your computer by managing, organizing, and searching for your files and folders. Learn the benefits of different internet browsers and search engines, as you manage your email folders and attachments. Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 365, three of the most fundamental software programs used in everyday life, educational and professional settings. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account.
CE-COMP 2235, 8 T/Th, Feb. 23-Mar. 18, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $496 (+ textbook). #21461
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., Mar. 6, 1:00-4:00 pm, $73. #21463
Microsoft Office 365 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: Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace or equivalent experience. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account.
CE-COMP 2173, 6 T/Th, Mar. 23-Apr. 8, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $403 (+ textbook)..#21464
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., Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (skip 2/20 & 4/3), 9:00-11:00 am, $217. #21462
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.
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 Microsoft Office 365 unless otherwise stated.
Computer Skills for Job Readiness Noncredit Certificate
Achievement of this noncredit certificate series requires the completion all levels of at least two of the Microsoft at Work courses listed below and successful completion of all classroom assignments and exercises. For more information email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu.
Our “At Work” series of programs will enhance your skills and help you advance your career! From beginner to professional, these programs are comprehensive and lead to digital badges and add-on certifications.
Microsoft Excel at Work–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, $310 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Feb.6-Mar. 6 (skip 2/20), 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21466
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Feb. 22-Mar. 3, 6:00-9:00 pm. #21467
Sec. C: 4 T/Th, Mar. 16-25, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21468
Microsoft Excel at Work–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, $310 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Mar. 13-Apr. 10 (skip 4/3), 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21470
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Mar. 8-17, 6:00-9:00 pm. #21471
Sec. C: 4 T/Th, Mar. 30-Apr. 8, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21472
Microsoft Excel at Work–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, $310 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Sat., Apr. 17-May 8, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21474
Sec. B: 4 M/W, Mar. 29-Apr. 7, 6:00-9:00 pm. #21475
Sec. C: 4 T/Th, Apr. 13-22, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #21476
Save $$ when you register for all three Excel classes during this term for just $837.
Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling.
If classes are cancelled for any reason, discount no longer applies.
Microsoft Word at Work–Introduction
Get started with Word even if you have never done word processing before. Covers editing documents, formatting text, paragraphs and documents, and creating and formatting tables–fundamental skills for creating letters, reports and documents. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2029, 4 T/Th, Jan. 26-Feb. 11, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21483
Microsoft Word at Work–Intermediate
Expand your skills and enhance your documents by adding graphics, using styles and templates, and managing multi-page documents. Create personalized mailings by merging data into your documents. Learn how easy it is to turn your Word document into a web page. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2030, 4 T/Th, Feb. 23-Mar. 11, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21484
Microsoft Word at Work–Advanced
Master more advanced features of Word such as building forms, creating charts and diagrams, collaborating with others on a document, working with references, advanced graphics, and integrating Word with other applications. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Intermediate or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2031, 4 T/Th, Mar. 16-Apr. 1, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21485
Save $$ when you register for all three Word classes during this term for just $837.
Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling.
If classes are cancelled for any reason, discount no longer applies.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, call, meet and collaborate! Teams is a collaboration suite that provides individuals with the ability to share and work together on projects and information in real-time. With Microsoft Teams on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can stay in the loop via Instant Messaging, Voice and Video Calls, Screen Sharing and White boarding, File Sharing and Collaborative Editing. In this workshop, learn how to schedule a Teams meeting, use channels, chat, video call, and collaborate in real time on files using Microsoft Office applications.
CE-COMP 2238, 2 M/W, Mar. 1 & 3, 6:00-9:00 pm, $155. #21486
Microsoft Outlook
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, Apr. 13-22, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310. #21487
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is the leading tool for creating professional and visually engaging presentations. Learn to effectively create slides, use design tools, add charts and tables, as well as insert video, animation and sound. Be more efficient with customized themes and slide masters. Use rehearsal and timing tools, along with tips and tricks to keep your audience engaged. During this course you will master the features of PowerPoint to deliver dynamic presentations! Prerequisite: File management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2230, 6 M/W, Apr. 26-May 12, 6:00-9:00 pm, $290. #21488
Microsoft Access – Level 1
Get started with Access, the Office Suite’s powerful database program. Includes building and editing tables, using queries, forms and reports, and modifying your database structure. Prerequisite: File Management or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2017, 4 M/W, Apr. 5-14, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21489
Microsoft Access –Level 2
Expand your skills in Access by learning to create multiple table queries, develop forms and subforms, create charts and PivotTables, and build advanced queries. Explore how to share Access data.
CE-COMP 2018, 4 M/W, Apr. 19-28, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21490
Microsoft Access –Level 3
Master more advanced features of Access such as creating macros, creating modules, and developing advanced forms and reports. Learn how to simplify the database interface for other users and tips for maintaining your database. Prerequisite: Microsoft Access Level 2 or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2019, 4 M/W, May 3-12, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310 (+ textbook). #21491
Save $$ when you register for all three Access classes during this term for just $837.
Savings will be reflected when your course fees are calculated after enrolling.
If classes are cancelled for any reason, discount no longer applies.
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
TECHNOLOGY COURSES FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
Whether you are interested in learning how to use specific applications or would like to obtain a noncredit certificate in Social Media for Business we have a course to help you achieve your goals.
Social Media Specialist Noncredit Certificate
This 60-hour noncredit certificate will prepare you with the latest tools and technology to enhance your skills or begin a new career as a Social Media Specialist. Contact Sherry.Mayo@sunywcc.edu for details.
Workshops For Today’s Workplace
Microsoft Excel 365/2019 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 Excel Associate exam: MOS Exam #MO-200 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, Apr. 26-May 12, 6:00-9:00 pm, $403 (+ textbook). #21477
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. Prerequisite: MS Excel Introduction or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2052, 2 Fri., Mar. 12 & 19, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $155. #21478
Excel Dashboards
Excel Dashboards track complex data in one visual, dynamic, 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 Fri., Mar. 26 & Apr. 2, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $155. #21479
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 Fri., Apr. 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, $88. #21480
Business Intelligence and Analytics using Tableau
Tableau is a business intelligence tool used for data visualization. In this 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.
CE-COMP 2183, 4 Wed., Mar. 3-24, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310. #21481
Marketing Metrics with Google Analytics
“Marketing Metrics” is an important part of a successful marketing strategy. 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.
CE-COMP 2178, 4 Wed., Mar. 3-24, 6:00-9:00 pm, $223. #21492
NEW! Math for Big Data using Excel
If you are new to data analysis, then you will need to understand what data is, particularly Big Data, and how to describe data by categorizing it, summarizing it, and visualizing it. Learn to calculate summary statistics with Excel math functions, select data-appropriate graphics and create summary tables. Then explore inferential statistics with correlation and regression and use these tools for forecasting and predictions. This course is designed for the Excel user, from beginner to advanced, who is interested in enhancing their Big Data analytic tools, methods, and skills. The focus is on Excel math tools for data analysis such as measures of central tendency and dispersion. Visualizations for Big Data including histograms are explored, as well as relationships between two data sets and making predictions.
CE-COMP 2236, 4 Mon., Mar. 1-22, 6:00-9:00 pm, $310. #21482
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.
CE-COMP 2099, 1 Sat., Mar. 6, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, $78. #21493
LinkedIn Individual Session
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. Work on your specific profile with our expert consultant. Email Michele.Maya@sunywcc.edu to schedule your individual 2-hour session.
CE-COMP 2212, $166.
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 T/Th, Jan. 26 & 28, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $155. #21494
Google Productivity Tools
Google is more than just search! This course introduces the move to cloud-based storage and online collaboration. Learn Gmail, Docs, Drive, Forms and Sheets. Create a free account with Gmail, then learn to organize your mail with folders and labels; search, delete and archive mail. Integrate with Google Calendar to keep track of daily and recurring events. Work with Google Forms to create free surveys using various question types, distribute surveys by email or links, then review and interpret the results you receive in Google Sheets. Increase your productivity with free Google software!
CE-COMP 2182, 6 T/Th, Jan. 26-Feb. 11, 6:00-9:00 pm, $385. #21495
Google Sites
Create a website—no programming skills needed! With Google Sites you can drag and drop content, including videos, images, calendars, presentations, documents and text where you need it, then quickly personalize and share your site. Learn to set up permissions to make your site public or private. This easy-to-use tool comes bundled with your Google account. Prerequisite: Google Productivity Tools or a Gmail account and equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2181, 4 T/Th, Mar. 2-11, 6:00-9:00 pm, $214. #21496
NEW! ZOOM: Enhancing the Classroom and/or Meeting Experience in a Remote World
Businesses, schools, houses of worship and other organizations use Zoom to conduct meetings, hold classes, and host virtual events. As we continue to work remotely, and organizations integrate Zoom into their webinars, this workshop will
combine how to use the technology with best practices for facilitators. You’ll hear examples from an experienced online instructor that will streamline your meetings and help you structure classroom dynamics. This course will cover: Installing the Zoom client for meetings, scheduling a meeting, joining & configuring audio & video, meeting controls, such as muting
all participants, using Chat, Breakout rooms and Polls, sharing your screen, co-host controls, how to record your Zoom meeting, what to do with the recorded files, and more!
CE-COMP 2237, 2 M/W, Feb. 8 & 10, 6:00-9:00 pm, $155. #21497
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Excel Non-Credit Certificate
Earn this noncredit certificate by completing our QuickBooks Fundamentals class, Excel Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Excel 365 and Accounting & Bookkeeping 1 (see page 3). 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, $192.
Sec. A: 4 M/W, Feb. 1-10, 6:00-8:00 pm. #21498
Sec. B: 4 T/Th, Mar. 16-25, 8:30-10:30 am. #21499
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, $563 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 8 M/W, Feb 22-Mar. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm. #21500
Sec. B: 8 T/Th, Mar. 30-Apr. 22, 8:30-11:30 am. #21501
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/Th, Apr. 27-May. 13, 6:00-9:00 pm, $403 (+ textbook, + exam fees). #21502
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks–Online Program Get full details at careertraining.ed2go.com/sunywcc
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
NEW! Computer Programming for the Absolute Beginner
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming in this beginner course. This course will introduce programming and algorithmic problem solving in a high-level language. Topics covered include basic data types, operators and expressions, control structures and loops. No previous programming experience is required; only basic computer skills are required.
CE-COMP 2217, 6 M/W, Feb. 8-Mar. 1 (skip 2/15), 6:00-9:00 pm, $388. #21503
Introduction to Python Programming
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; however, some basic typing ability is recommended.
CE-COMP 2140, 6 M/W, Mar. 8-24, 6:00-9:00 pm, $403. #21504
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 Python Programming or equivalent experience.
CE-COMP 2191, 6 M/W, Apr. 12-28, 6:00-9:00 pm, $403. #21505
UNIX/LINUX Administration Basics
Gain basic systems administration skills to manage and deploy small to large systems. You will 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., Mar. 20 & 27, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, $202. # 21506
