Union Spring 2021 Programs

• Continuing Socially Distanced
Education
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• Professional
Development

• Personal Enrichment
• Youth Programs
• Grant Opportunities
• Business Solutions
• Senior Scholars

Spring 2021
www.ucc.edu/ce

ALL CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH REMOTE INSTRUCTION

Spring Offers Growth! Interested in learning something new? We invite you
to browse our catalog for a full look at instructor-led
Welcome to Union County College Continuing programs by our professional experts and self-paced
Education and Workforce Development. 2020 has independent, online courses through www.ed2go.
been a year of challenges. With the New Year upon com/ucc/ and www.UGotClass.com/ucc. Class
us, the spring season is all about growth, and this schedules include evenings, daytime and Saturdays.
spring we encourage you to grow with us! Investing Programming includes business, education,
in yourself is a sure way to grow your current skill computers and technology, fitness, healthcare,
set and enhance your career. Employers value languages and science and more.
employees who continue to enhance their skills
and knowledge, and we have many opportunities Review our offerings, talk to our staff. We can help
available. Remote-live instruction, self-paced on-line you choose the right path and the right program for
programs, and opportunities to earn industry-valued your journey.
credentials are waiting for you in this brochure!
We look forward to working with you this spring!

Are you currently unemployed? Enhance your Lisa Raudelunas Hiscano, Ed.D., M.B.A.
employability through our professional training Executive Director, Continuing Education and
and education opportunities. Check our Workforce Workforce Development
Development pages for our occupational training
opportunities.

Position yourself for a big career move with
PMP® Certification

Become a Certified Project Manager

PMP® Exam Preparation Why Enroll in This Course?

Establish yourself as a globally-recognized project manager This intensive six-week program combines live instruction with
by earning the most sought-after credential in the profession: The CertWise® Learning System for PMP® Exam Preparation to
Project Management Professional (PMP)®. PMP certification expand and test your knowledge in areas critical for project
is a proven way to enhance your resume, elevate your career management career success.
potential, and boost your earnings.
Our instructors focus on the PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition
PMI, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project content to help you prepare for the exam, and our structured
Management Institute, Inc. classroom environment accelerates learning and improves
retention. You’ll be better prepared for the updated
Benefits of PMP® certification: certification exam and more effective in your project
management role.
• Earn a higher salary and a prestigious global certification
AEBU 176 086 Remote Live
• Build skills and knowledge that are transferable between T, Th, 3/16-4/29, (no class 3/23 & 3/25) 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,395
industries, market segments and geographic locations.

• Prove your project management knowledge, commitment,
and experience.

• Join a global network of over 774,000 PMP credential holders.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................... 1 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT........................ 13 Program
Locations
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS............................ 2 Opportunities and Programs
Business and Management.............................2 for Unemployed, Underemployed or Cranford Campus
Education.........................................................2 Dislocated Workers......................................... 13 1033 Springfield Ave.
Facility Management.......................................2 Cranford, NJ 07016-1599
Fitness Careers.................................................2 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.............. 16 (908) 709-7600
Healthcare........................................................2 Elizabeth Campus
Information Technology and Learn to speak English.................................... 16 40 West Jersey St.
Computer Training..........................................2 Elizabeth NJ 07202-2314
Real Estate........................................................3 CURSOS EN ESPAÑOL.................................... 19 Plainfield Campus
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution.....3 CUIDADO DE NIÑOS .................................19 232 East Second St.
Uniform Construction Code .........................2 GED (PREPARACIÓN) ................................19 Plainfield, NJ 07060-1308
Programas de Computadora.........................19
CAREER DEVELOPMENT.................................. 4 Contact
CAREER DEVELOPMENT................................ 20 Information:
Business and Management............................... 4
Healthcare Careers.......................................... 20 Continuing Education
Accounting ......................................................4 908-709-7600
Administrative Professional ..........................4 CPR First aid, and AED
Bookkeeping ...................................................5 Certification Courses................................... 20 Industry-Business
Human Resource Management......................5 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic......... 20 Institute
PMP® Certification..........................................8 Patient Care Technician................................21 908-965-2359
The Child Development Associate (CDA).....8 Pharmacy Technician....................................21
EKG Technician Program............................. 22 Center for Economic and
Grant Supported CAREER Training................... 6 Phlebotomy Technician............................... 22 Workforce Development
Medical Billing and Coding 908-659-5114
Skills for Entrepreneurs...................................6 Professional................................................... 23
Skills for Management (Managers) ...............7 Workforce Innovation
Skills for Personal Growth .............................6 Facility Management....................................... 24 Business Center
Technology Skills.............................................7 908-965-6037
Transportation, Logistics and Distribution... 25
Education .......................................................... 9
Certified Customs Specialist................................... 25
NPTNJ Alternate Route Teacher Certified Export Specialist...................................... 25
Preparation ......................................................9 CSCMP – Supply Chain Management
Program ........................................................ 25
Fitness Careers................................................... 9
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE.................... 26
Personal Trainer National Certification .......9
Nutrition Specialist Certification..................9 LEISURE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT..... 28

Information Technology and YOUTH PROGRAMS........................................ 30
Computer Training.......................................... 10 Academic....................................................... 30
Black Rocket.................................................. 30
APP Development.........................................10
CompTIA Network +.....................................10 SENIOR SCHOLARS........................................ 32
Cyberforensics...............................................11 Art • 60+.........................................................32
Microsoft Office Software.............................11 Computers/Technology................................32
Dance..............................................................33
Remote Live: Fitness.............................................................33
Special Interest...............................................33
Learn online with scheduled
class times through a GENERAL INFORMATION............................... 34
computer or tablet
ADULT REGISTRATION FORM........................ 36
Real Estate........................................................ 12

Social Media Marketing .................................. 12

Test Preparation .............................................. 12

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Industry Certifications

Earn industry certifications through EDUCATION HEART SAVER AID / CPR / AED..................... 20
Union County College and take control of Certification
your career. The following schedule lists CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE............... 8 American Red Cross
the program name, the certification you NJ Child Development Associate
can earn, the certifying agency and the Credential MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
page number where you can find complete Council for Professional Recognition PROFESSIONAL................................................ 23
course descriptions.
NPTNJ ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER Certified Professional Coder
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PREPARATION..................................................... 9 American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA);
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN.......................... 14 Certificate of Eligibility American Association of Professional Coders
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification, NJ Department of Education (AAPC)
Intuit QuickBooks Certification, Certiport
FACILITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST..................... 23
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT...................... 14 Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016, FACILITY MANAGEMENT American Association of Professional Coders
Microsoft Office Certiport PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL....................... 24 (AAPC)

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL................ 4 International Facility Management PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN......................... 21
Professional Administrative Certification Association (IFMA) Certified Patient Care Technician
of Excellence (PACE) National Healthcare Association
American Society of Administrative FITNESS CAREERS
Professionals PHARMACY TECHNICIAN.............................. 21
PERSONAL TRAINER NATIONAL Pharmacy Technician Certification
ASQ SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT.......................... 8 CERTIFICATION.................................................. 9 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Six Sigma Green Belt
American Society for Quality Certified Personal Trainer PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN.......................... 22
World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) Certified Phlebotomy Technician
CERTIFIED BOOKKEEPER................................. 5 National Healthcare Association
Certified Bookkeeper HEALTHCARE
American Institute of Professional INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
Bookkeepers BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN COMPUTER TRAINING
CERTIFICATION................................................ 20
COMPUTERIZED OFFICE SKILLS A+ HARDWARE (ESSENTIALS)...................... 10
CERTIFICATION................................................ 14 BloodBorne Pathogens Certification CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI) CompTIA
M icrosoft Office Specialist Word and Excel
Certiport BLS CPR CERTIFICATION................................ 20 A+ SOFTWARE
BLC CPR Certification (PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS)........................ 10
PMP CERTIFICATION AND EXAM American Heart Association (AHA)
PREPARATION..................................................... 8 CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
CPR/AED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS CompTIA
Project Management Professional (PMP) AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS................... 20
Project Management Institute APP DEVELOPMENT WITH SWIFT............... 10
Certification App Development with Swift Level 1 and
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE American Red Cross Level 2 Certifications
Apple
BUILDING INSPECTOR.................................... 26 EKG TECHNICIAN............................................. 22
R.C.S., I.C.S. and H.H.S., Electrical Inspector Certified EKG Technician CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORKING
I.C.S. and H.H.S., Elevator Inspector, Fire National Healthcareer Association ASSOCIATE (CCNA).......................................... 10
Inspector I.C.S. and H.H.S., Subcode
Official, Construction Official and EMERGENCY MEDICAL Cisco Certified Networking Associate
Technical Assistant TECHNICIAN - BASIC....................................... 20 Cisco Systems Inc.
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Emergency Medical Technician Basic NETWORK+ SERVICE TECHNICIAN............. 10
State of NJ CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
CompTIA
FIRST AID CERTIFICATION............................. 20
First Aid Certification
American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI)

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Industry Certifications

REAL ESTATE Our Non-Credit Departments at
Union County College are recruiting
REAL ESTATE..................................................... 12
Real Estate Sales Associate for Part-Time Instructors!
NJ Real Estate Commission
Continuing Education Industry-Business
TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION Institute
• Accounting
SCPRO FUNDAMENTALS • MS Office Suite, English/
CERTIFICATION................................................ 25 • Child Care (mornings and Spanish
CERTIFICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING: evenings
• Change ­Management
Supply Chain Management Principles, Customer Service, Inventory • Project Management
Management, Demand Planning, Transportation Operations, • Customer Service
Manufacturing and Service Operations, and Supply Management • Computerized Medical Management
and Procurement. Billing
Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (SCMP) • Supervisory ­Training
Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, • EKG
National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders • Team Building
Association of America................................... 25 • Phlebotomy
• Operations M­ anagement
REGISTER ONLINE! • Anatomy and Physiology
Parts 1 and 2 • Problem Solving
It’s Fast!  It’s Easy! 
It’s Convenient • CPT-4 Coding • ESL

www.ucc.edu/ce • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS • Business ­Communications
Coding
• Technical Writing
• GED Test Preparation in
English and Spanish • TLD Logistics (experienced
in logistics, w­ are­
• Pharmacy Technician—
English and Spanish housing, and s­ upply chain
management)
• Real Estate
• Job Search and Workplace
• Youth Programs Readiness

• SAP Technologies

• Spanish for the Workplace

Non-Credit Program Staff

Lisa Hiscano, Ed.D. Maritza Batista Center for Economic
Executive Director, Program Coordinator, and Workforce
Continuing Education and Center for Economic and Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Development • ESL Daytime –
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Joanne Kula Marlene Loff • ESL Evenings –
Assistant Director, Interim Director, Center for
Continuing Education Economic and Workforce 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Annette Castro Development Apply online at https://ucc.peopleadmin.com/
Office Manager/Coordinator,
Denise Petrosky
Continuing Education Training Operations Manager,

Michelle Douglass Industry-Business Institute
Secretary,
Isaias Rivera
Continuing Education Center Director, Union County

Workforce Innovation
Business Center

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ACCOUNTING Intermediate ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
QuickBooks
Continuing Education American Society of Administrative
Credits for Accountants To expose students to the more Professionals Professional
advanced functions in QuickBooks, Administrative Certification of
The New Jersey State Board of a case study based on a typical Excellence (PACE)
Accountancy has approved Union small business is used in all sessions.
County College as a CPE sponsor of These functions include setting up Administrative Professionals in today’s world have stepped into the
continuing education. Accountants a company, security protection, responsibilities previously associated with middle management. They are
are eligible for Continuing backing up business information, executive assistants, office managers, paralegals, program analysts, benefits
Education credits for computer user information and their administrators, meeting and event planners and supervisors. Being an
training courses, finance and accounting functions, automatic Administrative Professional is more than your job, it’s your profession. That’s
certain courses in human resource functions to create and operate why getting PACE certified is an important step forward in your career.
management. For additional a general ledger, invoice register,
information, call (908) 709-7600. accounts payables, employee The four learning modules are presented in an adult-friendly format and
payroll functions, cash control and all course materials and assessment exams are included in the tuition cost.
Accounting 101 bank reconciliation. Learn how With the guidance of our expert instructors and the comprehensive course
QuickBooks can help manage a materials, you will explore topics that are critical to getting ahead and
In this course, you will learn the business through tracking of all staying ahead in today’s fast-moving, global environment. (30 hrs)
basic elements of accounting transactions such as purchase orders,
in an overview of practices and inventory, invoices, receipts, and Benefits of PACE Certification: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
functions for recording business statements. Prerequisite: Introduction • Learning from experienced
transactions. The focus is on a to QuickBooks Accounting or instructors who present the
general knowledge of modern equivalent experience. (18 hrs) curriculum in an easy to understand
business practices and includes format.
terminology, journals, ledgers, AECO 348 Sec 076 Remote Live
registers, banking, billing and M, W, 5/24-6/14, 6:30-9:30pm, $329 • A learning environment structured to keep busy professionals on schedule
invoicing. You will use accounting and on goal.
forms, understand current
developments in accounting Accounting Technician • Opportunity to expand your professional network
and build an understanding of
accounting for partnerships and The Accounting Technician The PACE Learning Management Skills
corporations. Textbook required. program prepares you for an entry Curriculum is organized into
(18 hrs) level position in the accounting four (4) modules: • Vision, mission and values
AEFI 102 Sec 060 Remote Live field. Earn the following industry Interpersonal Communication • Leadership
S, 2/20-4/10, 9:30am-12:30pm certifications: Microsoft Office • Persuasion • Staff relations
(no class 3/27 & 4/3) $329 Specialist Excel Certification, • Written Communications • Managing teams
Certiport, and Intuit QuickBooks • Confidentiality • Decision making
Introduction to Certification, Certiport. (315 hrs) • Self-promotion
QuickBooks Course Materials
Spring 2021 start Remote Live Task and Project Management • A digital copy of the
This introductory course will M , T, W, Th, 12 pm-5 pm, $4,325 • Time management strategies comprehensive Pace Study Guide
teach you the basic capabilities See page 16 for details. • Event and meeting management • On-demand training videos for
of QuickBooks, such as how to • Travel management each Proficiency Module
navigate through the QuickBooks Administrative • Sample PACE exam questions
Pro interface, create a company Assistant • Workspace management • The online assessment is
file and the basics of setting up comprised of 120 multiple-choice
accounts. You will learn the must- The Administrative Assistant Computer and Internet Technology questions and takes 60–90
know basic QuickBooks features program provides training in the • Critical hardware, software, minutes to complete
that every business owner should use of current software employed operating systems • Students will have up to three
know including tracking inventory, in today’s modern office. Earn the • Productivity tools opportunities to pass the final
sales tax, working with employees, following industry certifications: • Online research exam
and using QuickBooks business Microsoft Office Specialist Word • Security and network computing • Online tools to help track CEUs so
financial reports. Prerequisite: Certification, Certiport; Microsoft that you can recertify every two
Accounting 101 or equivalent Office Specialist Excel Certification, years
experience. (18 hrs) Certiport; and Microsoft Office
AECO 347 Sec 060 Remote Live Specialist Outlook Certification, AEOF 069 Sec 076 Remote Live
S, 4/17-5/22, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $329 Certiport. (315 hrs) M, W 3/29-4/28, 6:30-9:30 pm, $750

Spring 2021 start Remote Live
M , T, W, Th, 12 pm-5 pm, $4,075
See page 16 for details.

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BOOKKEEPING Compensation

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM In this course you will learn the basis
of compensation management
Certified Bookkeeper to serve as a primary resource as
you implement new programs or
The American Institute of improve existing ones. This course
Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) covers the basics and elements
has established a professional of compensation; job evaluation,
certification, the Certified competitive surveying, salary
Bookkeeper (CB) credential, a structure, pay performance,
high professional standard for management reward systems,
bookkeepers. By successfully and other benefits. Book included
passing tests in six subjects, (16 hrs)
signing a written code of ethics,
and demonstrating two years’ AEBU 273 Sec 060 Remote Live
work experience as a bookkeeper, S, 2/20-4/24, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, $329
you can earn the right to put “CB” (no class 3/27 & 4/3)
after your name. The experience
requirement may be completed HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Communication Skills
before or after the examinations. for Managers
This course focuses on preparing Earn a certificate in Human CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
you for the National Certified Resource Management from The ability to communicate clearly
Bookkeeper examination by helping Union County College and is the critical core competency for
you master the skills and knowledge the AMA University Certificate successful managers at all levels
required for certification. (75 hrs) Program and in all industries. Whether
Prerequisite: High School Diploma written, or spoken, in person or via
or equivalent. Some bookkeeping To earn the revised certificate, awarded by Union County College in e-mail, effective communication is
experience necessary. All six cooperation with AMA, you must complete all five courses, attend all class essential. You will learn to choose
workbooks included plus exam fees. sessions and participate in projects, class studies, and pass the assessment the most appropriate mode for
AEBU 005 Sec 096 Remote Live for each course. Courses use the internationally recognized self-study communicating your message.
W, Th, 3/31-6/23, 7-10 pm, $1,350 curriculum developed by the AMA. (80 hrs) You will also learn to ask the
right type of question to elicit
Prerequisite: information, encourage a response,
AEBU 045–Fundamentals of Human Resources Management (16 hrs) or create a relationship. This solid
overview of all facets of business
Required Courses: communication offers numerous
AEBU 264–Communication Skills for Managers (16 hrs) opportunities to practice and apply
AEBU 269–Coaching for High Performance (16 hrs) your communication skills. Book
AEBU 270–HR Law (16 hrs) included. (16 hrs)
AEBU 273–Compensation (16 hrs)
AEBU 264 Sec 060 Remote Live
HR Law S, 5/1-5/22, 9 am- 1 pm, $329

In this course you will learn fundamental legal issues, employee relations,
and factors for handling substandard job performance challenges,
terminations, layoffs, etc., The class will cover the legal considerations
in the hiring process. Legalities involving interviewing, final selection,
performance management, progressive discipline, and termination for
cause and summary. Book included (16 hrs)

AEBU 270 Sec 060 Remote Live Remote Live:
S, 2/20-4/24, 9-11 am, $329
(no class 3/27 & 4/3) Learn online with scheduled
class times through a
computer or tablet

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GRANT SUPPORTED CAREER TRAINING All classes are held Remote Live.

CAREER TRAINING AT NO COST SKILLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
TO NEW JERSEY EMPLOYEES
JANUARY – MAY 2021 How to Run an Effective
Meeting (virtual and in-person)
Grant funding is not available to government entity employees.
See alternate registration below. Whether meetings are in person or via online
video platforms, they often feel like a waste of
To register for grant-supported training, time. This program will dissect a good meeting
visit https://form.jotform.com/IBIatUCC/NJBIAregistration and show participants what makes various types
of meetings successful. You will learn: deciding
If you are an employee of a government agency, or unemployed, you may register for all of who should attend, setting meeting objectives,
these courses by going to https://form.jotform.com/IBIatUCC/NJBIAregistration and click on setting meeting agendas, reaching agreements,
the link to One-Day Skills Training. Select the section number that corresponds to the class listening skills, setting priorities, assigning follow
and register instantly at https://form.jotform.com/IBIatUCC/NJBIAregistration. All one-day up tasks and reaching consensus. Methods for
courses are $199 each. Half-day courses are $99. using the technology to encourage participation,
to set up break out rooms, to share content
SKILLS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH online will be included. (8 hrs)
Wednesday and Friday, 3/10/2021 and 3/12/2021
Personal Financial Public Speaking Session 1 9 am - 5 pm, $199
Management: Health Benefits,
Social Security, 401k Value The number one greatest fear most Americans Writing Good Content
have is of public speaking. Eliminating the
Personal financial literacy is one of the most emotional anxiety around this and channeling Writing good content means hitting the mark
important skills to acquire. In this class, you your nerves into a positive energy is a skill you with what your customers care about. Not what
will begin to develop an understanding of the will learn in this program. In addition, you will you’ve got to offer, but what they know (or don’t
benefits offered by employers and the value learn the principles and practices and focus you know) they need. How do you create content that
of these benefits for your life. Included are need for successful presentations: Preparation, makes every potential client feel like you know
subjects related to healthcare benefits and understanding your audience, speaking directly who they are and how you can give them what
plans, employer sponsored or individual (from to your audience and listening to what they care they are seeking? This 4-hour class will help you
the exchange), the long-term impact of social about. This is the first session in a series. Add to ask and find the answers to the questions that
security, and what and how to take advantage to what you learn here with Public Speaking will engage your audience and bring them back
of your employer’s 401k plan and/or individual Session 2: Storytelling, using content to illustrate for more. Whether you’re writing a brochure, a
retirement accounts. Creating and maintaining a your points, the importance of preparation and press release, website content, a blog or more.
personal budget and short term and long-term practice, and unself-conscious body language. (4 hrs)
plans is emphasized. (4 hrs) (4 hrs) Wednesday, 3/17/2021
9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday, 4/7/2021 Wednesday, 2/17/2021
9 am - 1 pm, $99 9 am - 1 pm, $99 Social Media for Business

Personal Financial Public Speaking Session 2 Social media applications like Facebook, Twitter
Management: Credit ratings, and YouTube can help you get your business
consumer loans, mortgages This program will build on what you experienced message out to the masses. In this course, we
and mastered in Public Speaking Session 1. will look at six social media solutions: Facebook,
Building on the first Personal Financial Public speaking is essentially storytelling and Twitter, YouTube, blogging, Flickr and LinkedIn.
Management course, this session will provide persuasion, and you will learn the principles We will explore examples where individuals, non-
vital information on how credit ratings are of appealing to your audience through fact/ profits and businesses successfully used these
assigned, how to ensure yours stays adequate, evidence, emotion/sympathy, their sense of what tools to make new connections with fans and
what it means for consumer loans such as for is right or wrong. From there, you will develop customers. We will also develop a plan for your
automobiles, furniture, electronics. This program the knowledge you will need to sequence/ business to incorporate targeted social media
will discuss different types of mortgages for organize your material to create curiosity about solutions and how to measure the impact these
purchasing a home, (condo, coop, townhome, your topic and then fill the audience’s ‘need to tools will make over time. (8 hrs)
single family, etc.) (4 hrs) know’ by using effective content in delivering Wednesday, 3/31/2021
your message. (4 hrs) 9 am - 5 pm, $199
Friday, 4/9/2021
9 am - 1 pm, $99 Wednesday, 2/24/2021
9 am - 1 pm, $99

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GRANT SUPPORTED CAREER TRAINING All classes are held Remote Live.

SKILLS FOR MANAGEMENT (MANAGERS)

Ensuring a Diverse and Customer Service Skills expectations. Participants will be introduced
Inclusive Workplace to the five essential project management body
This course is designed around six critical of knowledge (PMBOK) principles, project
More than ever, a workplace is a diverse elements of customer service that, when the management process groups and the essential
collection of individuals proud of who they company and its people live them, brings to activities that must be performed in each process
are: their gender, their sexual orientation, their life a customer-service culture that outdoes the group. (8 hrs)
religion, their ethnic background, and all the competition. Demonstrate a customer service
other components that make an individual approach. Understand how your own behavior Friday, 4/30/2021
unique. One of the challenges for workplace affects the behavior of others. Demonstrate 9 am - 1 pm, $99
leaders is how to help these diverse individuals confidence and skill as a problem solver. Apply
work as a team. We all know what happens techniques to deal with difficult customers. Problem Solving
to organizations that don’t have effective Measuring effectiveness of your customer service
teamwork: they fail. And, failing to embrace skills. Make a choice to provide customer service. Obstacles to success are found in the everyday
diversity can also have serious legal costs for You will internalize the values of customer challenges we face in the workplace. This course
corporations. This workshop will give you ways service, make them a part of your work ethic and will teach you to identify and characterize
to celebrate diversity in the workplace while through example share them with your team. problems, to accept and assign responsibility
bringing individuals together. (4 hrs) (4 hrs) and to assume the required authority to offer
Friday, 4/16/2021 Wednesday, 1/20/2021 solutions with excellent outcomes for all
9 am - 1 pm, $99 9 am - 1 pm, $99 involved. Learn to break down the essential
elements that create obstacles and use
Employee Handbooks: Project Management teamwork, knowledge and leadership traits to
Diversity and Anti-Harassment solve them. (4 hrs)
In today’s business environment you are often
To create a diverse and a harassment-free expected to take on extra assignments to get Friday, 1/22/2021
workplace, training is necessary and so are the job done well, under budget, and on time. 9 am - 1 pm, $99
the enduring resources to ensure employees This workshop will familiarize participants
adhere to the rules, law and culture you want to with the basic understanding of project
implement. This course teaches you to create, management, while introducing some easy-to-
communicate and deliver expectations and use tools that can be employed to help you and
procedures in an employee handbook. (4 hrs) your team complete projects on time, within
Friday, 4/23/2021 budget and meet
9 am - 1 pm, $99 quality specifications
and stakeholder

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

MS Excel Level 1 and PivotCharts; insert how to create pivot charts from the pivot table
and modify graphic for a dynamic graphic representation. (4 hrs)
Create and edit basic MS Excel worksheets and objects in a worksheet; Friday, 2/12/2021
workbooks. Create a basic worksheet; perform and customize and 9 am - 1 pm, $99
calculations in a worksheet; modify and format enhance workbooks
a worksheet; print the contents of and manage a and the MS Excel
workbook. (8 hrs) environment. (8 hrs)
Wednesday and Friday,
1/13/2021 - 1/15/2021 Wednesday - Friday,
9 am - 5 pm, $199 1/27/2021 - 1/29/2021
9 am - 5 pm, $199
MS Excel Level 2
Pivot Tables
Organize table data, present data as charts, and for Data Analytics
enhance the look and appeal of workbooks
by adding graphical objects. Use advanced Prerequisite: Experience working with Excel. This
formulas; organize worksheet and table data course will introduce individuals to pivot tables,
using various techniques; create and modify a tool that allows you to summarize and analyze
charts; analyze data using PivotTables, Slicers, large quantities of data quickly and easily. Learn

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PMP® CERTIFICATION Introduction to Lean THE CHILD
Six Sigma DEVELOPMENT
Establish yourself as a globally- ASSOCIATE (CDA)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM recognized project manager by This six-hour mini course introduces
students to the basic concepts CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
earning the most sought-after of Lean Six Sigma process
credential in the profession: Project improvement. It explains how The Child Development Associate
Management Professional (PMP)®. PMP certification is a proven way to Lean Speed is combined with Six (CDA), a national credentialing
enhance your resume, elevate your career potential, and boost your Sigma Quality to deliver products program, is a competency-based
earnings. and services faster, better and credential, and New Jersey
cheaper, resulting in increased licensing regulation recognizes
PMI, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management customer satisfaction and higher the CDA credential as equal to
Institute, Inc. profit. Students learn the basic tools the Group Teacher title. This 120-
used within the DMAIC (Define– hour certificate program may
Why Enroll in This Course? Measure–Analyze –Improve– be used toward the educational
Control) methodology such as requirements for the CDA. Part 1 of
This intensive six-week program combines live instruction with The Process Mapping, Cause and Effect each course must be taken before
CertWise® Learning System for PMP® Exam Preparation to expand and test Diagrams, 5S Housekeeping, Kaizen Part 2.
your knowledge in areas critical for project management career success. and Fool Proofing, to name just a Prerequisite (60 hrs)
few. Students will see examples of AEDU A81–Child Care: The
Our instructors focus on the PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition content to help successful Lean Six Sigma Projects. Foundations Part 1 (30 hrs)
you prepare for the exam, and our structured classroom environment This course can be taken as a AEDU B81–Child Care: The
accelerates learning and improves retention. You’ll be better prepared standalone course or as a lead in Foundations Part 2 (30 hrs)
for the updated certification exam and more effective in your project to the Six Sigma Green Belt Course. Required Courses (60 hrs)
management role. (6 hrs) AEDU A82–Child Care Professional
Practices Part 1 (30 hrs)
Benefits of PMP® certification AEBU 013 Sec 086 Remote Live AEDU B82–Professional Practices
T, Th, 2/23 - 2/25, 6:30-9:30 pm, $95 Part 2 (30 hrs)
• Earn a higher salary: According to PMI®, PMP credential holders can earn Additional Course
upward of US $20,000* more annually than non-credentialed jobholders. Six Sigma Green Belt AEDU 183–CDA Portfolio Preparation
• Earn a prestigious certification recognized around the globe. Body of Knowledge (30 hrs)
• Build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries,
market segments and geographic locations. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Child Care:
• Gain an advantage over non-certified project managers. Professional Practices
• Prove your project management knowledge, commitment, and This course covers the entire
experience. American Society for Quality Become more knowledgeable and
• Join a global network of over 774,000 PMP credential holders. (ASQ) Six Sigma Green Belt Body better qualified as a child-care
• Course materials align with the PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition and updated of Knowledge (SSGB BOK). (See professional. Learn all about a
PMP exam content. www.asq.org.) It is taught by an quality child care program from
• Learn more about PMP certification, prerequisites and exam at ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt scheduling, room arrangement,
www.PMI.org. (ASQ CSSBB) using the Quality positive guidance, field trip
• Learn the entire PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition with our experienced and Council of Indiana CSSGB Primer. procedures, curriculum, observation
certified PMP instructors. Students can purchase the textbook and assessment. Learn how to
• Prepare for class and the exam with The CertWise® Learning System for at www.qualitycouncil.com. This get parents involved and build
PMP® Exam Preparation, included in tuition. You will have access to the course is designed for students children’s self-esteem. (30 hrs each
online study tools for an entire year. preparing to take the ASQ CSSGB part)
• Discuss topics and network with peers from a variety of industries. Exam and/or planning to apply the Part 1
• Stay on track to complete your PMP studies with our structured learning SSGB methodology in the work AEDU A82 Sec 186 Remote Live
environment. place. Students unfamiliar with T, Th, 2/16 - 3/18, 6-9 pm, $250
• Meet the 35 hour project management education prerequisite for the Six Sigma are encouraged to take Part 2
PMP Exam. the Introduction to Lean Six Sigma AEDU B82 Sec 186 Remote Live
mini-course first. (30 hrs) T, Th, 3/30 - 4/29, 6-9 pm, $250
Comprehensive Reading Materials provide an in-depth exploration of the
five knowledge domains tested on the PMP exam and include a glossary of
key PMP terminology and progress check questions.

Interactive Online Study Tools including pre-test evaluation, chapter AEBU 015 Sec 086 Remote Live
quizzes, flashcards, post-test, PMP practice exam, progress reports to track T, Th, 3/2 - 4/8, 6:30-9:30 pm, $750
your scores and a resource center providing test- taking tips, feedback links (no class 3/23 & 3/25)
and more.

AEBU 176 Sec 086 Remote Live
T, Th, 3/16-4/29, 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,395
(no class 3/23 & 3/25)

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Career Development

EDUCATION FITNESS CAREERS

PERSONAL TRAINER NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Included in this course is a student
workbook and access to online
student study tools to take the
Get all the information needed to World Instructor Training Schools
start an exciting fitness career and (W.I.T.S.) Certified Personal Trainer
become a Certified Personal Trainer. exams.
Our personal trainer course is a great
way to become a successful Certified You can work right after passing
Personal Trainer with an option to the exams with proof of CPR/AED to
complete an employer internship obtain your Level 1 Certified Personal
that can walk you into jobs! This Trainer. (36 hrs)

challenging course is for candidates Book available at Union County
wanting LIVE instruction with in- College bookstore. Students must
depth, hands-on practical lab to purchase the textbook prior to the
master the essential career skills and first day of class.
knowledge. The course consists of
NPTNJ ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER PREPARATION 15 hours of lecture on key topics like AEEX 120 Sec 086 Remote Live
biomechanics, exercise physiology, T, Th, 2/16-3/25, 6:30-9:30 pm $649

Introduction to Teaching: 50-Hour Pre-Service fitness testing, equipment usage,
Component for the New Pathways to Teaching health assessment and 15 hours
in New Jersey, Alternate Route Program of hands-on practical training labs
with role playing drills on assessing

The New Jersey New Pathways to clients, programming, performing
proper exercises, presentation skills
Teaching program is an alternate and more.
route to teacher certification CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

program. The program allows
students with four year college
degrees who meet the program criteria to become a certified New Jersey NUTRITION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
teacher even though they did not complete a traditional undergraduate
teacher preparation program. This nutrition certification course will
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM enable you to implement successful
Effective September 1, 2017, the New Jersey Department of Education has
significantly changed the educational requirements for teacher education strategies for effective nutritional
programs. guidance. It will cover the essentials
of nutrition and explore the dynamics of the dietary supplement industry.
Under the new program, all New Pathways students must take a 50-hour Case studies and methods for practical application and coaching techniques
Introduction to Teaching class prior to obtaining a teaching position. will be discussed. You will have the documents necessary to implement
This class includes 30 hours of instruction in classroom management, nutrition programs for individuals, groups, and children. The curriculum
assessment tools, lesson plans, learning strategies, technology and diversity meets the training program standard for the American Academy of Sports
in the classroom, as well as job search strategies for teachers. The student Dietitians and Nutritionists’ (AASDN) Nutrition Specialist credential. On-
must observe a classroom for an additional 8 hours. Twelve hours of clinical line Certification exam available on the last day of class. For additional
experience in which the student teaches or tutors, or is involved in other information regarding course content and certification, call Greg Mahadeen
hands-on instruction work, is also required. at 732-695-1649. Please send email to [email protected] to purchase required
textbook for course. (24 hrs)
The entire New Pathways Program (Semesters 1-4) is now online and
offered ONLY at New Jersey City University (NJCU): https://www.njcu.edu/ AEEX 123 Sec 086 Remote Live
academic/new-pathways-teaching-nj-nptnj/masters-programs S, 3/6-3/27, 9 am-4 pm, $669

A E D U   1 4 4   S e c   1 8 6    C r a n f o r d  Remote Live:
 T , T h,   2/16-3/18,   6- 9 p m ,   $ 3 9 5 
Learn online with scheduled
For more information, please contact Annette Castro at 908-709-7601 class times through a
or email [email protected]. computer or tablet

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER TRAINING

COMPTIA NETWORK + APP DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM New! Intro to App Development with Swift

CompTIA Network + Certification Swift is the powerful and intuitive programming language created by
Apple for building apps. It makes programming easier, more flexible,
Do you want to enter the growing IT field but have no or and more fun. Swift is not only great for getting you started with
little prior knowledge of network technology? This class is ideal if you have coding, it’s also super powerful. It’s designed to scale from writing the
little networking experience and will prepare you to sit for the CompTIA simplest program to the world’s most advanced software.
Network + certification exam. Many companies such as Dell, HP, Ricoh,
Sharp and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Network+ for their This introductory 90-hour course is designed to help students build
networking technicians. a solid foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as the
language. You will get practical experience with the tools, techniques,
If you take this course and pass the Network + certification exam you will and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app. App Design lessons
be prepared for jobs such as network administrator, network installer, help will take you through the process of designing an app, including
desk technician, or IT cable installer. Several topics covered will include brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating an app of
network basics, network-to-network communications, network security, their own. Even though you might not yet have the skills to build the
wireless networking standards, and others. (80.5 hrs) app, the work you put into the prototype will set you up for future
development. (90 hrs)

AECO A17 Sec 076 Remote Live AECO 038 196 Remote Live
T, Th, 2/16-6/3, 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,080
M, W, 2/22-6/2, 6-9 pm, $985 (no class 3/23 & 3/25)
(no class 3/22, 3/24 & 5/31)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CERTIFICATE PROGRAM App Development with Swift: Part 1&2

A+ Hardware A+ Software These two 90-hour courses feature many content specific lessons,
(Essentials) Certificate (Practical Applications) each designed to teach a specific skill related to either Swift or app
The fundamentals of supporting and Certificate development. Each type of lesson takes a different approach: Swift
troubleshooting computer hardware lessons will focus on specific concepts. The labs for each are presented
are brought to you in this course The fundamentals of supporting and in playgrounds so that you can experiment with code and see the
in a step-by-step approach. You troubleshooting computer software results immediately. Playground files are provided. App development
will learn the hardware common to are brought to you in this course in a lessons focus on building specific features for iOS apps. These lessons
virtually every personal computer step-by-step approach. You will learn typically take students step by step through a mini-project. The labs
including: microprocessors, RAM, how to install, maintain, configure, help you apply what you learned to a new scenario.
power supplies, motherboards, and upgrade all current versions of
BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, Windows: XP, Vista and 7 and learn App Development with Swift: Part 1
removable drives and hard drives. how to use the DOS-style command AECO B38 194 $1,080
The course maps fully to CompTIA’s line for performing tech tasks. The Will be offered Summer 2021
A+ Exam objectives to prepare you course maps fully to CompTIA’s A+
for the exam (test fee is not included) Exam objectives to prepare you for App Development with Swift: Part 2
(63 hrs) the exam. (59 hrs) AECO C38 194 $1,080
Will be offered Summer 2021
AECO A15 Sec 086 Remote Live AECO B15 Students who complete all three courses and certification exam will
T, Th, 2/23-5/11, 6-9 pm, $889 earn the App Development with Swift Level 1 Certification.
(no class 3/23 & 3/25 Will be offered Summer 2021.
For information about these programs, contact Continuing
Education at 908-709-7600.

Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) 7.0

Are you looking to get ahead or to find a new job in the ever-changing IT industry? The Cisco Networking Academy
Program at Union County College will prepare you to take the newly revised, globally-recognized, CCNA 7.0
Certification. The Cisco CCNA program offers comprehensive associate-level training and certification focused
on the solutions and technologies you need to implement and administer a broad range of modern networking
and IT infrastructure. If you complete all three semesters, you will be prepared to sit for the CCNA (Cisco Certified
Networking Associate) 200-301 certification exam. See inside back cover for details.

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Career Development

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER TRAINING

CYBERFORENSICS MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE

Introduction to The following classes Computerized Office AECO A27 Sec 186 Cranford
Cyberforensics - will run Fall 2021: Skills T, Thu, 3/30-4/1, 6:30 - 10 pm, $159
Non-Credit Certificate
Linux Fundamentals CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Microsoft Word
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (CST 135) Intermediate
The Computerized Office Skills
Interested to learn the basics of This course provides an introduction program provides training in the Creating professional-looking
cyberforensics? Looking to get a to the Linux operating system and use of current software employed documents and implementing time-
better job? Advance at your current its applicability to digital forensics. in today’s modern office. In this saving features such as document
job? Enroll in our Introduction to Topics include Linux scripting, program, the student with little or templates and automated mailings
Cyberforensics non-credit certificate installation, configuration, boot no computer proficiency or work helps you and your organization
program this spring. loaders, mounting drives and experience will become adept with reduce expenses (7 hrs).
Cyberforensics requires the images, process control, user and the applications most utilized in
collection, preservation and analysis group administration, file system office operations today. Computer Learn to:
of digital evidence for presentation administration and management, applications include: Microsoft • Organize content using tables and
in criminal or civil court. This as well as setting up a secure Linux Word; Microsoft Excel and charts.
introduction to Cyberforensics login environment. 3 lecture hours Introduction to Microsoft Outlook.
program provides students with per week. (45 hrs) Upon successful completion of • Customize formats using styles
knowledge of the Linux operating program requirements, you will and themes.
system and its applicability to AECO 039 Sec 275, $649 be able to sit for the following
digital forensics, an overview of the industry certification exam: • Use templates to automate
fundamental principles of forensic Digital Forensics Microsoft Office Specialist Word document formatting.
science, the technical and legal Essentials (CST 170) Certification, Certiport and
aspects of digital forensics, and Microsoft Office Specialist Excel • Simplify and manage long
an introduction to cybersecurity. This hands-on course introduces the Certification, Certiport. (315 hours) documents.
Begin preparation to become fundamental principles of forensic
a cyberforensics technician or science generally, and the technical Prerequisite: Word Beginner
advance your current career path. and legal aspects of digital forensics
To earn a certificate of completion specifically, including forensic Spring 2021 Remote Live Book available at Union County
the following three courses must procedures, imaging, hashing, College bookstore; must be
be completely satisfactorily. file recovery, file system basics, purchased prior to the class.
Students need to enroll in Linux mismatched file types, reporting,
Fundamentals (AECO 039 Sec 275) and the laws governing digital M, T, W, Th, 12-5 pm, $4,075 AECO B27 Sec 086 Remote Live
as their first course. evidence. Students will use both T, Th, 3/30-4/1, 6:30-10 pm, $159
AECO 039 Sec 275 open-source and court-approved See page 14 for program
Linux Fundamentals (CST 135) (AccessData) forensic software details. AECO B27 Sec 186 Cranford
AECO 040 Sec 292 tools to conduct digital forensic
Digital Forensics Essentials examinations. 4 lecture hours per Microsoft Word T, Th, 4/6-4/8, 6:30 - 10 pm, $159
(CST 170) week. (60 hrs) Beginner
AECO 054 Sec 275 Microsoft Word
Principles of Cybersecurity AECO 040 Sec 292, $879 Microsoft® Word is designed to help Advanced
(CST 210) you move smoothly through the
Books can be purchased from Principles of Cyber- task of creating professional-looking Word includes advanced image
the College bookstore. security (CST 210) documents. In this course, you’ll manipulation tools, collaboration
learn how to use Word to create, features, cross-referencing and
This course introduces the student edit simple documents; format linking tools, entry forms and
to the field of cybersecurity. It documents; add design elements data collection, security features,
presents a comprehensive survey of and layout options; and proof and tools to automate document
the breadth of cybersecurity. This documents. (7 hrs) production. (7 hrs)
includes local host, network, web,
and databases that are prone to Learn to: Learn to:
attack. The student will focus on the • Format text and paragraphs. • Create custom graphic elements.
identification of security threats and • Enhance lists by sorting, • Collaborate on documents.
countermeasures that can be taken renumbering, and customizing list • Create and manipulate forms.
to make these systems more secure. styles. • Create macros to automate tasks.
Students will also learn about the • Create and format tables.
legal, compliance, ethical and • Format the overall appearance of Prerequisite: Word Beginner and
professional issues in cybersecurity. a page. Intermediate
(45 hrs)
Book available at Union County Book available at Union County
AECO 040 Sec 292, $879 College bookstore; must College bookstore; must be
be purchased prior to the class. purchased prior to the class.

AECO A27 Sec 086 Remote Live AECO C27 Sec 086 Remote Live
T, Th, 4/6-4/8, 6:30-10 pm, $159

T, Th, 3/16-3/18, 6:30-10 pm, $159 AECO C27 Sec 186 Cranford

T, Th, 4/13-4/15 6:30 - 10 pm, $159

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COMPUTER TRAINING REAL ESTATE

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel REAL ESTATE
Beginner Advanced
Principles of Real Estate
This course aims to provide you with The more you learn about how to
a foundation for Excel knowledge get Excel to do the hard work for Consider the real estate market as a means to change careers or seek
and skills, which you can build upon you, the more you’ll be able to focus additional income. If you are new to this field, you must meet the
to eventually become an expert in on getting the answers you need requirements for the state examination and you must work as a sales
data manipulation. (7 hrs) from the vast amounts of data your associate within one year of completing the course and passing the exam.
organization generates (7 hrs). Topics include property interest, mortgages, deeds, title closing, liens real
You will learn to: estate law and ethics, agency relationships and real estate calculations. This
You will: 75-hour course meets the Real Estate Commission requirements for the
• Perform calculations. N.J sales/licensing examination. Once you pass the state exam you must
• Modify and format a worksheet. • Work with multiple worksheets maintain an active license at a real estate office within a one-year period
• Print and manage workbooks. and workbooks. or you will have to repeat the course and test (there are no exceptions).
• Use Lookup functions and formula Textbook included in course fee. (75 hrs)
Book available at Union auditing
County College bookstore; • Automate workbook functionality. AERL 101 Sec 076 Remote Live
must be purchased prior to the • Forecast data. M, W, 2/22-5/24, 6:30-9:30 pm, $495, (no class 3/22 & 3/24)
class. Prerequisite: Excel Beginner
AECO A48 Sec 076 Remote Live and Intermediate or equivalent Note: S tudents must pass the final exam with a grade of 70% or better to
M, W, 4/5-4/7, 6:30-10 pm, $159 knowledge receive a certificate of completion. Students will be permitted to re-
take the final examination two times for a fee of $50 each attempt
AECO A48 Sec 176 Cranford Book available at Union County and must register the re-test. It may or may not be the same exam
M, W, 3/29-3/31, 6:30 - 10 pm, $159 College bookstore; must be (make-up date will be announced). Failure to pass the exam after the
purchased prior to the class. second time will require the student to retake the course.
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate AECO C48 Sec 076 Remote Live
M, W, 4/19-4/21, 6:30-10 pm, $159
This course builds upon the
foundational knowledge presented AECO C48 Sec 176 Cranford SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
in the Microsoft® Office Excel®: M, W, 4/12-4/14, 6:30-10 pm $159
Beginner course and will help
start you down the road to Microsoft PowerPoint Social Media Marketing for Business
creating advanced workbooks Beginner
and worksheets that can help Social media applications like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can help you
deepen your understanding of Gain the ability to organize your get your business message out to the masses. In this course, we will look at
organizational intelligence. (7 hrs) content, enhance it with high- six social media solutions: Social media applications like Facebook, Twitter
impact visuals, and deliver it with a and YouTube can help you get your business message out to the masses.
Learn to: punch. (7 hrs) In this course, we will look at six social media solutions: Facebook, Twitter,
• Work with functions and lists. YouTube, blogging, Flickr and LinkedIn. We will explore examples where
• Analyze and visualize data with You will: individuals, non-profits and businesses successfully used these tools to
charts. make new connections with fans and customers. We will also develop a
• Use PivotTables and Pivot Charts. • Identify the basic features and plan for your business to incorporate targeted social media solutions and
functions of PowerPoint. how to measure the impact these tools will make over time. (6 hrs)
Prerequisite: Excel Beginner or • Develop a PowerPoint
equivalent knowledge presentation. AEEN 041 Sec 060 Remote Live
• Perform advanced text editing S, 3/13-3/20, 12-3 pm, $129
operations.
Book available at Union • Add graphical elements to your TEST PREPARATION
County College bookstore; presentation.
must be purchased prior to the GED Preparation - Boost your test taking skills!
class. Book available at Union County
College bookstore; must be Develop a reliable study program for the four areas required to obtain your
AECO B48 Sec 076 Remote Live purchased prior to the class. GED: Reasoning through Language Arts; Mathematical Reasoning; Science;
M, W, 4/12-4/14, 6:30-10 pm, $159 and Social Studies. You should be prepared to do work at home as well as in
class. Learn strategies to maximize your chances for success. (48 hrs)
AECO B48 Sec 176 Cranford AECO A72 Sec 076 Remote Live
M, W, 4/5-4/7, 6:30 - 10 pm $159
M, W, 4/26-4/28, 6:30-10 pm, $159 For your convenience, all books and required materials are available at the
college bookstore (908) 965-6068.

AETP 124 Sec 077 Remote Live
M, W, 2/22-5/19, 7-9 pm, $329 (no class 3/22 & 3/24)

For GED Preparación and other courses in Spanish see page 19.

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Workforce Development

THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC
AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR UNEMPLOYED,

UNDEREMPLOYED OR DISLOCATED WORKERS

Union County College is committed to supporting community and the underemployed to be better positioned to enter and
members who are unemployed, underemployed, or dislocated compete in today’s workforce as well as to develop lifelong
from employment. Through our partnerships with the American learning skills. We offer a wide variety of programs and courses
Job Centers, the County of Union, the NJ Department of Labor to over 4,000 adults each year. The Center’s model includes
and Workforce Development, the NJ Department of Children and standardized assessment, student support services, occupation-
Families and other agencies that support workforce development related basic skills instruction, and occupational training and
programs, Union County College has many programs to assist job placement services. In keeping Union County College’s
people in getting a job, getting a better job, or becoming more commitment to provide access to education for all, instruction is
effective in your current choice of professions. scheduled during the evenings, weekends and daytime hours so
that adults can choose a schedule most convenient for themselves
The Center for Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) and their lifestyles.
provides training and support services to help the unemployed

See Workforce Development programs on pages 14 & 15 for details.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THESE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT P ROGRAMS,
PLEASE CONTACT 908-659-5114 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

UNION COUNTY WORKFORCE INNOVATION
BUSINESS CENTER

The Workforce Innovation Business Center (WIBC) at our Elizabeth
campus is a Union County American Job Center partner affiliate
funded by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Union
County Workforce Development Board and Union County College. The
Workforce Innovation Business Center builds on the success of the Union
County American Job Center and on the Freeholder Board’s partnership
with Union County College. Through this rapidly growing relationship,
job seekers can access training and other career services that help match
them with prospective employers.

The WIBC provides training and career coaching to individuals preparing
to enter the w orkforce and explore new careers. We assist businesses
in training, recruiting and hiring qualified employees through job fairs,
job postings, pre-screening job candidate pools a nd potential employee
referral services.

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Workforce Development Programs

EARN INDUSTRY-VALUED CREDENTIALS IN OUR SHORT-TERM

The following programs are offered in an intensive format to Fundamentals
provide individuals the opportunity to earn industry credentials of Supply Chain
and seek employment within a three to four-month period. These Management Program
programs are approved through the New Jersey Eligible Training
Providers List (ETPL) and individuals may be eligible for grant CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
funding. Courses are also offered on a tuition-basis.
Training programs listed on this page include job placement The Fundamentals of Supply Chain
assistance, certification exam fees, books and course materials. Management program provides
Assessment testing is required prior to enrollment. you with the fundamentals of
the transportation, logistics and
Accounting Technician Administrative distribution industry sector. Learn
Assistant about warehousing, transportation
and customer service operations,
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM supply management and
procurement, demand planning,
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM manufacturing and service
operations, and inventory
The Accounting Technician program The Administrative Assistant Computerized Office management. This program
prepares you for an entry level program provides training in the Skills provides the entry level student
position in the accounting field. This use of current software employed with the knowledge to obtain
program will provide instruction in today’s modern office. In this CERTIFICATE PROGRAM an entry level job in the industry
in financial language, preparation program, students will become or an experienced individual
of accounts, journals, ledgers, and adept with the applications most The Computerized Office Skills with other industry experience
financial statements, Microsoft utilized in office operations today. program provides training in the the opportunity to apply their
Excel and QuickBooks. All areas of This course is designed for the use of current software employed former work experience with a
instruction will include the use of student who has some computer in today’s modern office. In this layer of new industry credentials
computerized accounting software. and keyboarding proficiency and program, the student with little or to the TLD industry sector. Upon
Topics include: Accounting Basics; work experience. Topics include: no computer proficiency or work successful completion of program
Microsoft Excel; and QuickBooks. Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; experience will become adept with requirements, you will be able
Upon successful completion of and Microsoft Outlook. Upon the applications most utilized in to sit for the following industry
program requirements, you will be successful completion of program office operations today. Computer certification exams: SCPro
able to sit for the following industry requirements, you will be able applications include: Microsoft Fundamentals (CSCMP) Certificates
certification exams: Microsoft to sit for the following industry Word; Microsoft Excel and in: Supply Chain Management
Office Specialist Excel Certification, certification exam: Microsoft Office Introduction to Microsoft Outlook. Principles, Inventory Management,
Certiport, and Intuit QuickBooks Specialist Word Certification, Upon successful completion of Transportation Operations, and
Certification, Certiport. Certiport; Microsoft Office Specialist program requirements, you will Customer Service Operations.
Total Hours: 315 hours Excel Certification, Certiport; and be able to sit for the following Total Hours: 180 hours
Program Cost: $4,325 Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook industry certification exam: Program Cost: $4,000
Location: Remote Live Certification, Certiport. Microsoft Office Specialist Word Location: Remote Live
Program Schedule: Total Hours: 315 hours Certification, Certiport and Program Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 12-5 pm Program Cost: $4,105 Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-2 pm
Spring 2021 start Location: Remote Live Certification, Certiport. Spring 2021 start
Program Schedule: Total Hours: 315 hours
Monday-Thursday, 12-5 pm Program Cost: $4,075 IC3 Digital Literacy
Spring 2021 start Location: Remote Live Certification Training
Program Schedule:
Remote Live: Monday-Thursday, 12-5 pm Program Coming
Spring 2021 start Soon!
Learn online with scheduled
class times through a See online brochure for more
computer or tablet information.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS — CONTACT US AT 908-659-5114 OR [email protected]
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Workforce Development Programs

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Medical Billing submissions; Knowledge of CPT, Patient Care include: Anatomy and Physiology;
Specialist ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II Technician EKG Technician; Phlebotomy
coding guidelines; Knowledge of Technician (CPT); Bloodborne
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM navigation of healthcare industry CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Pathogens; BLS CPR; First Aid;
The Medical Billing Specialist rules and regulations, including Pharmacology and Drug Interaction;
program provides students with HIPAA, False Claims Act, Fair Debt The Patient Care Technician plays and Patient Care Technician. Upon
skills and knowledge to begin Collections Act, and Stark Law; a key role in any health care successful completion of program
a medical billing career. You An understanding of the life facility. Patient Care Technicians requirements, you will be able
will learn how to submit claims cycle of a medical billing claim are authorized to administer basic to sit for the following industry
compliant with government and how to improve the revenue medical care to patients. Multi- certification exams: National
regulations and private payer cycle; and Training in effective skilled Patient Care Technicians Certified EKG Technician (CET), NHA;
policies, how to follow-up on claim claim follow-up, patient follow- will provide quality care to National Certified Phlebotomy
statuses, resolve claim denials, up, and denial resolution. Upon patients by assisting with ADLs Technician (CPCT), NHA; National
submit appeals, post payments successful completion of program (activities of daily living), taking Certified Patient Care Technician
and adjustments, and manage requirements, you will be able vital signs, assisting with medical (CPCT), NHA
collections. Topics include: Medical to sit for the following industry examinations and treatment. Total Hours: 312 hours
Terminology; an introduction certification exams: Certified Additional responsibilities of Program Cost: $ 4,954
to various types of insurance Professional Biller (CPB), American the PCT may include EKG and Location: Remote Live
plans; knowledge in applying Association of Professional Coders phlebotomy. In this course students Program Schedule:
payer policy, Local Coverage Total Hours: 315 hours will learn collaboration and patient Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-2 pm
Determinations (LCDs), and Cost of Program: $4,810 management processes, body Spring 2021 start
National Coverage Determinations Location: Remote Live mechanics, vital signs, ambulatory
(NCDs) for successful claim Program Schedule: care and patient positioning for
Monday-Thursday, 4:30-9:30 pm treatment and rehabilitation. Topics
Spring 2021 start

Eligibility Requirements for grant funding include:

••Unemployed or ••Collecting UI Benefits or ••Age 18 or older ••NJ Resident
Underemployed Recently Expired
••HS Diploma or GED

Contact your American Job Center / One Stop Career Center for additional eligibility and scheduling information.

Or, contact us at 908-659-5114 or [email protected].

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English as a Second Language

LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH

Learn English through a combination of listening, speaking, reading and writing classes. Classes are available for students at all levels.
Students in the ESL program improve their English to meet their job, academic, and life goals. After placement testing, students enter an
appropriate ESL level of instruction depending on their abilities. The placement test is available on all three campuses throughout the year.

To get started: Elizabeth Campus Classes –
Call 908-659-5114 for questions/registration
1. C omplete a College application online at www.ucc.edu or in
person at College One Stop Centers. Plainfield Campus Classes –
Call 908-412-3557 for questions/registration
2. A fter you apply, you will receive a College ID number and then
take an ESL Placement test in person or online. For testing Cranford Campus Classes -
information, go to www.ucc.edu/testing and click on Make ESL Call 908-709-7600 for questions/registration
Testing Appointment.

3. A fter you have tested, register for courses.

Cost is $270 per course/three required courses per level/$810 total cost per level

PCA 014 Listening & Conversation The course provides students
with exposure to the social and cultural life in the US, such as
greetings, introductions, and forms of address. Students will
learn to follow basic classroom commands identify everyday
activities and classify sounds.

ESL Beginner Program - Level 1 ESL Intermediate Program - Level 2

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the English Language This program continues to develop and expand on the ESL material
with emphasis on reading and vocabulary, grammar and writing skills and introduced in Level 1. Students will continue to develop reading
speaking and comprehension. The three courses in Level 1 prepare students comprehension and vocabulary skills, enhance their grammar skills by
for academic-level courses and corresponding career paths in various writing short compositions, express themselves through conversations
industries. (135 hrs.) and listening activities. The three courses in Level 2 prepare students
for academic-level courses and corresponding career paths in various
Prerequisite: College ESL Placement test. industries. (135 hrs.)
Required Courses:
PCA 009 Reading & Vocabulary This course provides students Prerequisite: College ESL Placement test
or successful completion of Level 1 courses.
with exposure to the social and cultural life in the US, such Required Courses:
as greetings, introductions, and forms of address. Students PCA 034 Reading & Vocabulary Students will learn to recognize topics,
will learn how to read complete sentences define words and
understand short paragraphs. get meaning from context and read stories and text passages.
PCA 012 Grammar & Writing This course provides students with Students will review and reinforce the concepts presented
exposure to the social and cultural life in the US, such as through the use of ESL software and reading, writing, listening,
greetings, introductions, and forms of address. Students and speaking activities.
will learn to ask questions, interact in parenting roles and PCA 036 Grammar & Writing Students will learn to write letters,
communicate and express feelings through written composition. express likes/dislikes and provide personal information. Students
will review and reinforce the concepts presented through the
use of ESL software and reading, writing, listening, and speaking
activities.
PCA 041 Listening & Conversation Students will listen to and
participate in role plays, student interviews, and describe real
life scenes. Students will review and reinforce the concepts
presented through the use of ESL software and reading, writing,
listening, and speaking activities.

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TRAINING The Industry Business Institute is
your number one resource in Union County.

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We: Customized Training Learning solutions
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•• Are business focused, business We think
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and deliver them with expert •• Customer Service
instructors, high-quality materials •• Harassment Prevention
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•• Offer comprehensive cost-effective
training packages.

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Cursos en Español

PARA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL, VAYA WWW.UCC.EDU

Para registrase en las clases Este certificado de Cuidado de Niños: Los Concilio. También le proveeremos
en español por favor llame al 120 horas puede Fundamentos con información sobre cómo
(908) 709-7600 ser usado para los recopilar documentaciones
requisitos del CDA. Conviértase en un profesional adicionales requeridas para
PROGRAMAS DE del cuidado de niños instruído el portafolio. Finalmente lo
COMPUTADORA Los cursos tienen que ser tomados en y mejor capacitado. Tópicos prepararemos para el examen oral
orden. La parte 1 debe ser tomada incluirán requisitos de un ambiente y escrito dado por un representante
Introducción a la antes de la parte 2. seguro y saludable, nutricion, del concilio de CDA. En “Union
Computación (7 hrs) actividades educativas, crecimiento County College” lo preparamos para
AEDE 083–CDA preparación del y el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, cumplir con todos los requisitos
AECE 020 Sec 060 En Linea en Vivo portafolio (30 hrs) comunicativo y creativo de los del Concilio para poder solicitar el
Sáb, 2/20-2/27 niños. El candidato tambien examen. El Concilio de Washington,
9:00 am-12:30 pm, $159 Cuidado de Niños: aprendera a definir entrenadores D.C. después de recibir su solicitud
Prácticas Profesionales de orientación positiva para apoyar la examinará y ellos le otorgarán la
CUIDADO DE NIÑOS el desarrollo social y emocional certificación CDA. (30 hrs)
Conviértase en un profesional del apropiado para los niños pequeños. AEDE 083 Sec 036 En Linea en Vivo
Cuidado de Niños cuidado de niños instruído y mejor (30 hrs) Mie, 5/12-7/14, $250
capacitado. Prepárese para una
Directora del Programa: posición de supervisión en este Parte 2 GED (PREPARACIÓN)
Nilda Gaud (908) 380-8483; repaso del medio ambiente de un AEDE B81 Sec 076 En Linea en Vivo
Email: [email protected] centro de cuidado de niños el cual Lun, Mie, 1/11-2/17, 6-9 pm, $250 Preparación para GED
¿Usted disfruta trabajar con niños? cubre las pautas para los manuales (no clase 1/18 & 2/15)
Si desea desarrollar sus habilidades del estado, procedimientos Mejore sus habilidades para tomar
como proveedor(a) del cuidado para establecer un centro de CDA Portfolio exámenes! Desarrolle un programa
de niños, este certificado de cuidado de niños, técnicas para Preparación de estudio confiable para las cuatro
multi-cursos lo preparará para la entrevista y cómo preparar áreas requeridas para obtener su
ser un verdadero profesional del su “resume.” Topicos tambien Este curso le proveerá con la GED: Razonamiento a través de las
cuidado de niños, y le puede dar incluiran observación y registro de información necesaria para artes del lenguaje; Razonamiento
la opción de trabajar con otros en progreso y el comportamiento de construir su “Portafolio CDA.” Usted matemático; Ciencias; y estudios
una facilidad de cuidado de niños o los niños, relaciones positivas con debe de haber completado las 480 sociales. Debe estar preparado
establecer su propio negocio. las familias, y compromiso con el horas de experiencia profesional para trabajar en casa y en la clase.
Libros requeridos: Fundamentos profesionalismo. (30 hrs) en un centro de aprendizaje o Aprenda estrategias para maximizar
para trabajar con niños pequeños jardín antes de participar en sus posibilidades de éxito (48 hrs).
- Segunda edición y Normas de Parte 1 este curso. Además, debe tener Para su conveniencia, todos los
Competencia (Edición para Pre- AEDE A82 Sec 086 En Linea en Vivo buena alfabetización y ortografía. libros y materiales requeridos, están
escolares). CDA council website Mar, Jue, 2/23-4/1, 6-9 pm, $250 El requisito educacional de 120 disponibles en la librería del colegio.
https://store.cdacouncil.org (no clase (3/23 & 3/25) horas para obtener su CDA puede La preparación en español para
satisfacerse al completar nuestro el examen de equivalencia (GED)
Requisitos previos Parte 2 programa de certificado “Children’s está disponible en Elizabeth Union
AEDE B82 Sec 086 En Linea en Vivo Care-Giver.” Usted aprenderá a County College. (48 hrs)
AEDE A81–Cuidado de Niños: Los Mar, Jue, 4/6-5/6, 6-9 pm, $250 construir las seis composiciones AETE 124 Sec 086 En Linea en Vivo
Fundamentos–Parte 1 (30 hrs) requeridas para la evaluación del Mar, Jue, 2/16-5/13, 6:30-8:30 pm,
AEDE B81–Cuidado de Niños: Los $329 (no clase 3/23 & 3/25)
Fundamentos–Parte 2 (30 hrs)

Cursos requeridos

AEDE A82–Cuidado de Niños:
Prácticas Profesionales–Parte 1
(30 hrs)
AEDE B82–Cuidado de Niños:
Prácticas Profesionales–Parte 2
(30 hrs)

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HEALTHCARE CAREERS

Basic Certifications CPR FIRST AID, AND AED CERTIFICATION COURSES
Package
Union County College offers BLS for Healthcare Heart Saver CPR/AED
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM American Heart Association’s Providers–Classroom Course (AHA)
courses for health care providers (AHA)
This 16-hour course is highly and/or anyone in the community CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
recommended for healthcare looking to learn this life saving skill. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
professionals. The class will provide Upon successful course completion This class is designed for non-
the allied health student with of the Heart Saver or BLS Health This program combines discussion, healthcare providers and is
instruction and certification in the Care provider course, participants video, and hands-on training for intended for lay-rescuers, teachers,
following areas: (16 hrs) will receive certification that is valid healthcare professionals who need corporate personnel, or anyone else
for two years. to know how to perform CPR, as who wants to learn important CPR
BLS CPR (4 hrs)—American well as other lifesaving skills, in a and use of an AED. Heartsaver® CPR/
Heart Association certification. The American Heart Association wide variety of in-hospital and out- AED is a classroom, video-based,
Learn to recognize life-threatening (AHA) strongly promotes of-hospital settings. instructor-led course that teaches
situations. Adult and pediatric knowledge and proficiency in BLS, This course covers how to adult CPR and AED use, as well as
CPR, two-rescuer CPR, airway ACLS, and PALS and has developed respond to breathing and cardiac how to relieve choking in an adult.
obstruction and AED instruction will instructional material for this emergencies in adult, children, This course teaches skills with
be covered. purpose. Use of these materials in and infants until more advanced AHATs research-proven Practice-
an educational course does not medical personnel take over. Topics While-Watching (PWW) technique,
First Aid (8 hrs)—Learn standard represent course sponsorship by include: Primary assessment, which allows instructors to observe
level first aid providing you with the American Heart Association. ventilations, (Including use of CPR the students, provide feedback
the knowledge and skills required Any fees charged for such a course, breathing barriers and use of BVMs, and guide the students learning
to provide care in an emergency except for a portion of fees needed choking (Including conscious and of skills. Certificate available upon
situation. American Heart for AHA course material, do not unconscious), CPR (one and two completion. (4 hrs)
Association (AHA) certification. represent income to the association. rescuers), and AED. Certificate
available upon completion. (4 hrs)
Bloodborne Pathogens AEHL 961 Sec 116 Cranford
(4 hrs)—Learn safeguards and M, 4/5, 6-10 pm, $129
management procedures to protect
yourself against hazards caused by AEHL 962 Sec 116 Cranford
exposure to blood, human tissue M, 3/15, 6-10 pm $129
and infectious materials. American
Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
certification.

AEHL 959 Sec 140 Cranford CERTIFICATE PROGRAM be eligible to take the New Jersey Mandatory online orientation
M, 3/15, 6-10 pm, $299 certification exam, which is required January 19, 6-8 pm and January 21,
W, Th, 3/17-3/18, 6-10 pm Program Chairperson: to act as an EMT in NJ. (120 hrs) 6-8 pm. Students must be registered
M, 3/29, 6-10 pm Laurie Sheldon to attend an orientation session.
Email: [email protected] This course is held in the Plainfield
This program meets the Annex. The College offers three EMT
requirements of the National sections:
Highway and Transportation Cost: $1,500 OR NJ Training Fund
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Eligibility (for eligible AEHL 100 Sec 340 $1,500
Safety Administration’s Emergency First Aid Squad volunteers). T,Th, 1/26 – 5/20
Medical Technician-Basic: National Remote Live Lecture: T, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Standard Curriculum. Prerequisite: Current CPR/ Skills: Th, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm,
This course is designed to instruct certification at the healthcare/ Plainfield Campus
you to the level of Emergency professional level by the Field Work: TBD Plainfield Campus
Medical Technician Basic (EMTB) American Heart Association,
and to introduce all the necessary American Red Cross, or the AEHL 100 Sec 095 $1,500
skills to provide emergency medical National Safety Council. T,W,Th, 1/26 – 5/20
care at a basic life support (BLS) Required text: Emergency Remote Live Lecture: W, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
level with an ambulance or other Care, 12th Edition by Limmer. Skills: T,Th, 6:15 – 9:15 pm,
specialized service. Upon successful Book is available at the Plainfield Campus
completion of this program, you will Plainfield Campus Bookstore. Field Work: TBD Plainfield Campus
Please note: Students need to
have access to a computer for AEHL 100 Sec 090 $1,500
online assignments. M, S, 1/25 – 5/22
Remote Live Lecture: M, 7:10 – 10:0 pm
Skills: S, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm,
Plainfield Campus
Field Work: TBD Plainfield Campus

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HEALTHCARE CAREERS

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Patient Care Technician
Assistant plays a key role in the
any allied health care facility.
Patient Care Technicians are
authorized to administer basic medical care to patients. Multi-skilled Patient
Care Technicians will provide quality care to patients by assisting with
ADLs (activities of daily living), taking vital signs, assisting with medical
examinations and treatment. Additional responsibilities of the PCT may
include EKG and phlebotomy. Work places include physician’s offices, clinics,
nursing homes, medical centers, and hospitals. In this course, students will
learn collaboration and patient management processes, body mechanics,
vital signs, ambulatory care and patient positioning for treatment and
rehabilitation.

Upon completion of these courses, students will be awarded the Patient
Care Technician Certificate: (297 hrs)

Prerequisites PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
• AEHL 111–Part I: Anatomy and Physiology (36 hrs)
• AEHL A11–Part II: Anatomy and Physiology (32 hrs) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Pharmacy Technician plays a
• AEHL 147–EKG Technician (48 hrs) key role in the allied health field.
• AEHL 146–Phlebotomy Technician (90 hrs) Working under the supervision
• AEHL 134–Pharmacology and Drug Interaction (15 hrs)
• AEHL 959–Basic Certifications Package (16 hrs) of a Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians assist in dispensing
prescriptions in both retail and private pharmacies. Pharmacy Technicians
Required Courses speak with customers to acquire information, count tablets and measure
• Patient Care Technician Part I (30 hrs) amounts of medications for prescriptions, package and label prescriptions,
• Patient Care Technician Part II (30 hrs) and handle insurance issues. To become a Pharmacy Technician, one must
At the conclusion of the “Patient Care Technician Certificate Program” the possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a strong mathematical
student will have the opportunity to take exams to obtain the following background, and pass a criminal background check. Most states require
certifications (additional study material is recommended to prepare for any some sort of formal training. Some states and employers may also require
national certification examination): their Pharmacy Technicians to acquire national certification. (120 hrs)

• National Certified EKG Technician (CET) through NHA Job Outlook: Employment for Pharmacy Technicians is expected to
• National Certified PHL Technician (CPT) through NHA increase by 32% from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all
• BLS CPR Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• First Aid Certification through the American Health and Safety Institute
(AHSI) Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded the
• BloodBorne Pathogens Certification through the American Health and Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to
Safety Institute (AHSI) hold the following certifications/license:
• National Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) through NHA
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board—Additional study
Patient Care Technician – material is also recommended to prepare for the PTCB examination.
Short Term Intensive Program Please contact PTCB at 877-782-2888 or www.ptcb.org for more
information.
The Patient Care Technician plays a key role in any health care facility. Earn
the following industry certifications: National Certified EKG Technician NJ Licensing—To be eligible to be registered as Pharmacy Technician in
(CET), NHA; National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPCT), NHA; National the State of New Jersey, you must register by contacting the New Jersey
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), NHA. (312 hrs) Office of the Attorney General at 973-504-6450 or www.state.nj.us/org/ca/
pharm/form/pharmtech.pdf.
M, T, W, Th, 8:30 am-2 pm, $4,954 Elizabeth Campus
Spring 2021 start Required Course

See page 15 for details. AEHL 955 Sec 076 Remote Live
M, W, 3/29-8/18, 6:30-9:30 pm, $1,500
(no class 5/31 & 7/5)

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EKG TECHNICIAN PROGRAM PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Part II: Anatomy and CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Phlebotomists are medical
Physiology professionals who gather blood
samples from patients for correct
In this course, you will learn basic diagnosis and treatment. Many
An electrocardiogram is a record anatomy and physiology and a basic phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical practices, or other healthcare
of the electrical activity of the overview of medical terminology. facilities. As a student, you will be required to perform 30 successful
heart. As an EKG Technician, you Topics will include the nervous, venipunctures and 10 successful capillary sticks prior to program
will perform electrocardiograms endocrine, respiratory, urinary and completion. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit
(EKGs) on patients in various reproductive systems from the for the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician
medical facilities for interpretation perspective of structure, processes Certification Examination.
and diagnosis by the physician. and regulation. Special senses and
Upon completion of this program, human development/genetics Prerequisites
you will be eligible to sit for the will also be covered. This course is • AEHL 111–Part I: Anatomy and Physiology (36 hrs)
National HealthCareer Association a mandatory requirement for all • AEHL A11–Part II: Anatomy and Physiology (32 hrs)
(NHA) EKG Technician Certification Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Examination. (116 hrs) and the EKG Technician Certificate Note: Part I: Anatomy and Physiology must be taken before the main
students and should be taken in Phlebotomy Technician class; Part II: Anatomy and Physiology can be taken
Prerequisite conjunction with those courses. (32 before or concurrently.
• AEHL 111–Part I: Anatomy and hrs)
Physiology (36 hrs) Required Courses
• AEHL A11–Part II: Anatomy and Program requirements: • AEHL 146–Phlebotomy Technician (90 hrs)
Physiology (32 hrs) Textbook required for first
class; available at College Recommended Elective
Note: Part I must be taken bookstore. • AEHL 959–Basic Certifications Package (16 hrs)
before the required EKG class Prerequisite: AEHL 111 - Part
and Part II can be taken before 1: Anatomy and Physiology Program requirements
or concurrently. AEHL A11 Sec 060 Remote Live • Textbook required for first class; available at College bookstore.
Required Courses S, 2/27-5/22, 9am-12 pm, $355 • Students must wear scrubs and closed-toe shoes in class.
• AEHL 147–EKG Technician (48 hrs) (no class 3/27, & 4/3)
Phlebotomy Technician
Recommended Elective
• AEHL 959–Basic Certifications EKG Technician In this course, you will learn to identify the different parts of the
Package (16 hrs) integumentary system, proper handling and transportation of blood
samples, and proper set-up of phlebotomy equipment. In addition, you will
Part I: Anatomy and In this course, you will learn learn and practice proper venipuncture techniques. Discussion will include
Physiology to identify the anatomy and proper usage of the centrifuge system, obtaining blood components and
physiology of the cardiovascular patient complications. As a student, you will be required to perform 30
In this course, you learn basic system, the phases of the cardiac successful venipunctures and 10 successful capillary sticks prior to program
anatomy and physiology and an cycle, set-up of equipment and completion. You will be required to sign a personal health insurance and
overview of medical terminology. strip interpretation. As a student,
Topics include the integumentary, you will be required to set up the notification statement on the first day of class. Upon completion of this
skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, EKG equipment and perform live program, you will be eligible to sit for the National HealthCareer Association
cardiovascular and circulatory EKGs on fellow students. You will be (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination. Anatomy and
systems from the perspective of required to sign a Confidentiality Physiology Part 1 must be taken before the main Phlebotomy class and Part
structure, processes and regulation. Waiver provided by your instructor II may be taken before or concurrently. (90 hrs)
This course is a prerequisite for the on the first day of class. (48 hrs)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate AEHL 146 Sec 286 Elizabeth
and the EKG Technician Certificate. T, Th 5/25-9/2, 6-9 pm, $900
(36 hrs)
Program requirements: Textbook Note: Not all courses are offered every semester.
Program requirements: Textbook required for first class; available at
required for first class; available at College Bookstore. EKG Calipers are Remote Live:
College bookstore. recommended; available at College
Bookstore. Students must wear Learn online with scheduled
scrubs and closed-toe shoes in class. class times through a
computer or tablet
AEHL 111 Sec 076 Remote Live AEHL 147 Sec 276 Elizabeth
M, W, 5/24-7/21, 6-9 pm, $450
M, W, 2/22-4/7, 6-9 pm, $395 (no class 5/31 & 7/5)
(no class 3/22 & 3/24)

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MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM NOTE: Not all courses are
offered every semester.

Medical Billing and Coding Understanding
Specialists organize and manage Medical Insurance/
health information data by ensuring HIPAA
its quality, accuracy, accessibility
ALLIED HEALTH MEDICAL BILLING and security in both paper and This class introduces the student
COURSE WAIVER SPECIALIST electronic systems. They utilize to the processes of medical
PROCEDURES coding languages to categorize insurance billing, Topics include
The Medical Billing Specialist various diseases and treatments and HIPAA, managed care systems,
Students may apply for a program provides students with may also review billing and private insurance, medical costs
course waiver to fulfill part skills and knowledge to begin a insurance claim files and recom­ and reimbursement. The instructor
of the curriculum program medical billing career. Earn the mend them for approval or further leads discussions on medical billing
requirements if they have following industry certifications: investigation, subsequently pro­ basics, health insurance claim
taken a course or have prior Certified Professional Biller viding information to ensure forms, claims submission and the
work experience which led to (CPB), American Association of accurate insurance reimbursement. reimbursement process. Procedural
certification or licensure by Professional Coders. (315 hrs) This program teaches the required coding is briefly discussed. This
submitting documentation coding languages to become a course is taught through lecture
and evidence of certification/ Medical Billing and Coding and practice exercises.  (50 hrs)
licensure. Students must submit Specialist. Students will learn both
the following documentation: diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedural Prerequisite: Anatomy and Medical
coding (CPT-4), in addition to Terminology for Billers and Coders. 
1. A n email addressed to anatomy and physiology, pro­ce­du­
[email protected] requesting ral terminology, and medical billing. Program requirements: Textbook
a course waiver for a specific required for first day of class;
course. This program requires you to available at the college bookstore.
have a high school diploma or the
2. W aiver for a didactic course: equivalent prior to enrolling. Also AEHL 137 Sec 086 Remote Live
an official transcript for the highly recommended are basic T, Th, 2/16-4/20, 6-9 pm, $625
considered course and a Spring 2021 start Elizabeth secretarial skills, minimum typing (no class 3/23 & 3/25)
detailed course syllabus. The M, T, W, Th, 4:30-9:30 pm, $4,810 of 35 wpm and basic computer
syllabus should include the knowledge and basic math skills.
course outline including the See page 15 for details CPT-4 Coding (40 hrs)
textbooks used and/or other Students are advised to contact
learning experiences. All the American Health Information Procedural codes identify the
previous classes considered Management Association (AHIMA) various procedures and services
for waivers must have a and/or the American Association performed for patients by
minimum of “B” GPA. PLEASE of Professional Coders (AAPC) with healthcare providers. The use of
DO NOT SEND ANY OF YOUR regard to certification information the CPT codes allows healthcare
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. Scan after completion of this program. providers to communicate
and email documents to (230 hrs) effectively with insurance
[email protected]. companies about the procedures
Prerequisite and services provided to the
• AEHL 135–Anatomy and Medical patient. In this course, students
Terminology for Billers and Coders will learn each section of the CPT
(50 hrs) manual, including Guidelines.
Students will gain extensive practice
Required Courses using a series of clinical scenarios
• AEHL 136–ICD-10-CM and ICD-10- that stimulate real medical records.
PCS Coding (60 hrs) Prerequisite: Anatomy and Medical
• AEHL 137–Understanding Medical Terminology for Billers and Coders.
Insurance/HIPAA (50 hrs)
• AEHL 138–CPT-4 Coding (40 hrs) AEHL 138 Sec 086 Remote Live
• AECO A61–Computerized Medical T, Th, 4/27-6/17, 6 -8:30 pm, $480
Billing (MediSoft v.23 Software
(30 hrs)

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Career Development

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

FSetbar1ru6tasry Earn the Must-Have Credential in Facility Management

IFMA’S FACILITY MANAGEMENT
P­ ROFESSIONAL (FMP®)
CREDENTIAL

This program is the only tool you need to gain a solid understanding of the facility
management profession and develop the knowledge and practical skills demanded
by employers. This 60-hour professional development program is presented as four
courses in a convenient, structured format.

THE IFMA FMP CREDENTIAL PROGRAM teaches the knowledge and skills demanded by today’s facility
management employers, as defined by the IFMA global job task analysis.
Learn from experienced instructors in a structured learning environment with opportunities to build your
peer network and increase your professional standing.

The IFMA FMP Credential Program materials include online FMP final assessments. to keep you on schedule.
• Opportunity to build your peer
Course 1: Operations and Maintenance Course Materials network.
Course 2: Project Management The IFMA FMP Credential Program • Course fees often qualify for
Course 3: Finance and Business curriculum was developed by a tuition reimbursement.
Course 4: Leadership and Strategy team of global industry experts • Up to 7.8 IFMA-issued continuing
Instructor: Dennis Kowal, AIA, LEED AP, FMP®, SFP to teach the knowledge and skills education units (CEUs) and
demanded by today’s facility 60 general CE hours for LEED
If you are an early to mid-career facility management practitioner, management employers, as defined credential maintenance for
transitioning into the profession, or a supplier to the industry, by enrolling by the IFMA global job task analysis. successful completion of the four
in Union County College’s IFMA FMP Credential Program®, you will improve These materials include: courses.
your knowledge, enhance your skills, gain immediate credibility with Note: No additional FMP final
employers, clients, and peers, and have access to everything you need to • Printed and e-version course exam is required. After passing
earn the FMP credential. materials the four FMP final assessments
The four courses are presented in a convenient, adult-friendly format and • Interactive online study tools with a score of 75% or higher, the
all course materials and final assessment exams are included in the tuition • Online FMP final assessments FMP application (with fee) must be
cost. With the help of our expert instructors and the comprehensive print submitted to IFMA.
materials, you will explore the topics deemed critical by employers and Program Requirements
practitioners worldwide. There are no prerequisites to enroll FMP Credential Requirements
in this program. The IFMA FMP Credential Program
Note: Please register AT LEAST one week before the start date so materials include online FMP final
that materials are received in time for the first class. By enrolling in this course, you’ll assessments. To earn the FMP
benefit from: credential, you must pass each of
the four FMP final assessments
• Experienced instructors who with a score of 75% or higher.
present the IFMA FMP Credential Once completed, you must submit
Program materials in an easy-to- an FMP application and pay an
understand format. application fee (information at
• A structured learning environment (www.ifma.org) to IFMA to validate
your credential.

® AEBU 029 Sec 025 Remote Live

Tue, 2/16-6/1, 5:30-9:30 pm, $2,395 (no class 3/23)

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TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

Ideally situated near the ports of Newark and Elizabeth, Union County CSCMP – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
College offers specific training developed in partnership with the
Transportation, Logistics and Distribution (TLD) industry. One in every ten This program leads to certification CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
jobs in New Jersey is in the TLD sector. Our programs aim to qualify our by the Council of Supply Chain
students for these jobs.
All programs require individual study time in addition to online classroom Management Professionals
work. Online materials to reinforce classroom contents, certification exam
costs and student manuals are included in the cost of each course. (CSCMP) in any or all eight (8)

subjects. Each is a 40-hour course and requires study time outside the

classroom for success on the exams. Courses below include the SCPro exam,

CERTIFIED CUSTOMS SPECIALIST student manual and online supporting study materials.

The National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Supply Chain Management (CSCMP
Association of America (NCBFAA) Certified Customs Specialist Certification)
(CCS) Certification Program assists trade professionals in
the import industry to become experts in current import Success in the transportation, logistics and distribution (TLD) sector
regulations. The CCS course covers fundamental points of the importa­ requires an understanding of eight different areas that impact the
tion process and delves into practical, relevant subject matter not generally movement, costing, and stocking of goods. For entry level or mid-level
tested on the Customs licensing exam. This six-month, self-paced, online employees in this industry,The SCPro Fundamentals of Supply Chain
program consists of 23 modules, checkpoint quizzes, and a cumulative, certification from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
proctored final exam. Students are required to provide their own proctor. (CSCMP) gives you the essential knowledge to succeed. Investing in yourself
with this training proves to your current or future employer that you’ve got
• Expand knowledge. the essential knowledge and drive for a career in this growing sector.
• Gain in-depth insight into every aspect of import logistics management.
• National professional recognition. We are offering training and testing this fall through online, self-paced
• Peers, staff, customers, and leaders all value the CCS designation. instruction in each of these 8 essential areas. Courses require approximately
40 hours of study each. Successful participants who pass the exam will
Key Topics: The importation of goods, licensing requirements and agency earn important industry recognized credentials in their choice from 8
agreements, The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification System, Tariff areas. The fee for each course is $450 and includes the exam. For complete
treatments and trade agreements, Valuation and Classification, Informed program details and course descriptions, https://www.ucc.edu/continuing-
Compliance, Assessment of Duties, Marking of Imported Goods, Drawback and-professional-education-and-workforce-development/supply-chain-
and refunds, Special Requirements, Anti-dumping and Countervailing management-curriculum-cscmp-certification/
Duties, Foreign Trade Zones, and Record keeping.
• Supply Chain Management Principles
Course Code: AEBU 030 • Warehousing Operations
Tuition: $1,299 • Transportation Operations
Number of In-class Hours: 75 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM • Customer Services Operations
• Demand Planning
Course includes and requires • Manufacturing & Service Operations
independent student work with online materials outside of classroom • Inventory Management
Exam Fee included. Retake exam fee: $25 • Supply Management & Procurement

CERTIFIED EXPORT SPECIALIST

The NCBFAA Certified Export Specialist (CES) certification program Fundamentals of Supply Chain
helps trade professionals become knowledgeable in current Management Program
regulations. This one-year, instructor-led online course has an online
proctored final exam. Perfect for Individuals working in the forwarding industry The Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management program provides you
interested in expanding their fundamental knowledge. with the fundamentals of the transportation, logistics and distribution
industry sector. Earn the following industry certifications: SCPro
• Expand your knowledge of export procedures Fundamentals (CSCMP) Certificates in: Supply Chain Management
• Keep current with recent changes affecting the export industry Principles, Inventory Management, Transportation Operations, and
• Gain recognition and increase stature among colleagues and clients Customer Service Operations.
Key topics: Export Control Basics, Regulations, Destination Country
Controls, State Department– ITAR, Office of Foreign Assets and Control, Total Hours: 180 hours
Other Government Agencies, Census, Record keeping, Security, Payment Program Cost: $4,000
Terms, Bookings, Air Freight, Bills of Lading, , Marine Cargo Insurance, Conducted remotely
Licenses, ECCN Classification, Anti-Boycott Regulations, Drug Enforcement Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday,
Agency, Violations, Quotations, Letters of Credit, NVOCC, AES/EEI, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm,
Documentation, Carnet, and Federal Maritime Commission Regulations. Spring 2021 start

Course Code: AEBU 031 Tuition: $2,500 CONTACT US AT [email protected]
Number of In-class Hours: 150 25
Course includes and requires independent student work with online
materials outside of classroom
Exam Fee included. Retake exam fee: $25

Career Development

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE

Elevator Inspector Fire Inspector H.H.S.
H.H.S.
This program prepares students
Elevator Inspector inspects, adjusts, to obtain the licensing in the Fire
and maintains installed freight and Protection discipline of the NJ UCC,
passenger elevators and escalators after they have completed Fire
to meet specifications and safety Protection ICS program. Course
codes. Course topics include work includes the building use
inspection, testing, rules and groups, types of construction,
regulations for elevators, escalators, height and area, fire protection
lifts, and other lifting and elevator systems and means of egress.
equipment. In addition, the Students will learn when the
course will focus on planning and building codes require such systems
review of inspection techniques. and equipment in new renovated
Prerequisites: Seven years related structures along with the standards
experience. (90 hrs) for systems installations and
acceptance testing, course textbook
AEIC 192 Sec 076 Remote Live information is provided the first day
M, W, 3/29 - 7/14, 6- 9 pm, $925 of class. (60 hrs)
These classes are for general contractors who are looking to No class 5/31 and 7/5
advance their careers and become New Jersey State Inspectors AEIC 191 Sec 196 Remote Live
for local municipalities. They are open to anyone with an interest T/Th, 2/9-5/27, 6-9 pm, $650
in construction and mandatory for those desiring licensure in Building Inspector
building, electrical, elevator, fire protection, plumbing; and R.C.S. New! Technical
administrative licensure in sub code official, construction official,
and technical assistance. This course covers the following: Assistant Certification
structural systems, structural Program
designs and analysis techniques,
The courses focus on technical Textbooks: The Uniform fire protection systems, systems This 45-hour certification for
needs for contractors, estimators, Construction Code Act and design and installation practices, Technical Assistants to Construction
architects, engineers, and Regulations (Blue Book) is a mechanical systems, general Officials is designed for the
government officials as they relate required text if you are taking requirements of electrical and individuals working in a municipal
to the design, construction, and the administrative courses of plumbing sub-codes, and plan building department, or contractors
maintenance of building structures. the Uniform Construction Code review and field inspection. (90 hrs) and their staff wanting to under­
Courses are approved for licensure Courses. Additional textbooks may stand the construction permit
by the New Jersey Department of be required depending upon the AEIC 102 176 Remote Live process as required by the State. 
Community Affairs (DCA) pursuant specific course. Call the Publications M/W, 2/22 - 6/9, It provides an understanding of
to NJAC 5:23-5.20 and must be Office at 609-984-0040 or order 5:30-8:30 pm, $925 the Uniform Construction Code
taken in the proper sequence (RCS- online at www.state.nj.us/dca/ as it relates to permit processing.
ICS-HHS). Licensing application divisions/codes/forms/pubs_subs_ Electrical Inspector This course covers: UCC Law,
packets and related inquiries should orderform.pdf I.C.S. Regulations, Administration,
be directed to the DCA Licensing For specific information, visit the UCC Standard Blue Form, Blue
Unit at 609-984-7834. respective college’s website. This course has been designed Print Reading, Reporting & time
Participate in these courses through to meet the State’s educational management and Technical
It is recommended to review this a combination of in-person and program requirements to become Problem Solving and Conflict
packet before undertaking a course. online sessions. See specific dates licensed as a New Jersey ICS Resolution, and critical thinking.
Students who successfully complete and times listed below. In-person electrical inspector [N.J.A.C. 5:23- Book is included in this class.
a course and apply for licensing may sessions are held on the Cranford 5.20(g)]. The course provides
be refunded up to 100% of tuition campus. the State-required 60 hours of AEIC 465 Sec 086 Remote Live
by submitting a license number classroom instruction and deals T, Th, 3/30-5/18, 6-9 pm, $575
or log number to the college they Technical and system require­ with the electrical inspector’s
attend. (Information provided in ments: Computer with speaker administrative, plan review and
class.) and microphone and Chrome inspection requirements for class II
browser; valid email address and III structures. Topics included
are: electrical service sizing and
Learning platform: Canvas design, branch circuit and feeder
design, requirements for special
fixtures, methods and devices. Text
book required: NFPA 70 - National
Electrical Code (NEC) 2017. (60 hrs)

AEIC 211 Sec 186 Remote Live
T, Th, 3/30-6/3, 6-9pm, $650

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The community colleges listed below offer a regional schedule of classes for Uniform Construction Code training. For a complete list
of the courses offered statewide, see the DCA website at: www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/forms/pdf_licensing/ucc_c_grid.pdf

College Building Electrical Fire Protection Plumbing Elevator Administrative
RCS ICS HHS ICS HHS ICS HHS ICS HHS HHS SO CO TA

Brookdale Community College 1/14/2021- 2/2/2021- 1/6/2021- 1/5/2021- 3/29/2021- 1/5/2021- 2/3/2021-
6/17/2021 5/11/2021 4/14/2021 4/15/2021 7/14/2021 3/23/2021 3/18/2021
732-224-2394
www.brookdalecc.edu

Mercer County College MERCER COUNTY COLLEGE SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED •VISIT www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/forms/pdf_licensing/ucc_c_grid.pdf FOR INFORMATION
609-570-3311
www.mccc.edu

Middlesex County College 2/1/2021- 2/9/2021- 5/24/2021- 3/9/2021- 4/7/2021- 2/9/2021- 3/30/2021- 2/6/2021-
732-906-2556 5/12/2021 4/29/2021 7/28/2021 5/13/2021 5/26/2021 3/27/2021 5/15/2021 4/10/2021
www.middlesexcc.edu

Union County College 2/22/2021- 3/30/2021- 2/9/2021- 3/29/2021- 3/30/2021-
908-709-7600 6/9/2021 6/3/2021 5/27/2021 7/14/2021 5/18/2021
www.ucc.edu

Follow this path
to become a
New Jersey
Certified Teacher!

Whether you are
• contemplating a career change
• just discovering you want to teach
• or looking to fulfill a lifelong dream

New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)
could be the way you get there.

The courses are graduate level, and the program can be taken for credit or non-credit.

NPTNJ is a Partnership with New What are the Requirements For More Information:

Jersey City University to Apply? Refer to the student handbook online at www.
ucc.edu/ce/NPTNJ for complete details.
The NJCU New Pathways Alternate Route • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an
If you have questions about NPTNJ after
Program provides a process for individuals accredited institution with a major in or closely reading the student handbook, contact
­Annette Castro: (908) 709-7601; ­
who already hold a bachelor’s degree (or related to the intended teaching field. [email protected].

higher) to become licensed teachers. The • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in underg­ raduate studies
program includes 400 hours (24 credits) of or the highest degree earned.
education courses that are taken during
candidates’ first two years of teaching. NPTNJ • A passing score on the Praxis II
credit option students earn 15 graduate credits content area exam in the field in which you
from NJCU. There are several graduate degree intend to teach.

program options at NJCU that will accept from • Certificate of Eligibility issued by the state of NJ.
12 to 15 of the graduate credits earned
through NPTNJ course work. The program • Starting January 2021 candidates must have a
may also be taken on a non-credit basis for contract teaching position to begin Semester 1.

certification only.

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Leisure and Personal Development

LIFELONG LEARNING ENRICHES YOUR LIFE

Fiction Writer’s New! Instagram
Workshop
Marketing Techniques

Love to write? Have great ideas? Join us for a FUN program on
Strengthen your creative writing Instagram marketing! Learn how to
skills while learning how to develop optimize your Instagram account
interesting characters, plots, as well as integrate it with Google
dialogue and conflicts. Learn also to bring traffic directly to your
about e-publishing and finding an business. We will discuss the steps
agent. Come prepared to write and to create a marketing strategy that
share your work with fellow writers. leads the right audience to your
(16 hrs) business. During this program,
attendees will become familiar with
AEEN 015 Sec 137 Cranford the best ways to optimize their
W, 3/31-5/19, 7-9 pm, $189 Instagram account, build a brand
for themselves and monetize every
New! Basics of post. It’s a known fact that building New! Reiki Level I New! E-Commerce
a brand following on Instagram
Interior Design increases revenue for your business and II – Self- for Business
fast. Join us and receive actionable Empowerment and
This course teaches basic room steps that you can apply right away Healing Certification This program is for anyone with
design elements to a novice who for your business. All industries Course an interest in online business can
is overwhelmed by his/her new welcomed! Rajeeyah Madinah, benefit from the tools discussed in
home or to the homemaker who Ecommerce Instructor (10 hrs) this program. We will discuss how to
has been told that he/she has style create, operate, manage and grow
and is now contemplating a career AECO 407 Sec 016 Remote Live an online business. This program
in design. It will discuss the finer M, 3/29-4/26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $169 is beneficial to all industries.
points and details of upholstery CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Attendees will become familiar with
wear ability and uses of different New! SEO and Email how to leverage their social media
fabrics, goals of room traffic, and Students will learn the principles of marketing to dominate the online
discuss several example “problem” Marketing reiki and biofield healing, practice business platforms of Amazon,
rooms to show the process of good and become comfortable working Shopify, Etsy, and eBay. Rajeeyah
room designing. (16 hrs) This presentation is for anyone with energy, become empowered Madinah, Ecommerce Instructor
interested in learning how to rank in managing their own energy (10 hrs)
AEIN 064 Sec 147 Cranford on Google, and maximize their and receive attunements to Reiki
Th, 4/29-6/17, 7-9 pm, $189 business using search engine energy. Upon completion, students
optimization, email and text will be certified in Usui Reiki Level 1
Spanish message marketing. Business and 2 and able to give treatments. AEBU 409 Sec 036 Remote Live
owners will become empowered (6 hrs)
Level 1 classes will teach foreign by learning the best ways to W, 3/31-4/28, 6:30-8:30 pm, $169
language skills essential for create their own powerhouse,
communicating with co-workers, organic email list and maximize AEEX 081 Sec 126 Cranford
clients or even on a trip to another their presence with Google and T, 4/27-5/11, 6:30-8:30 pm, $129
country. Instruction in elementary text message marketing. Rajeeyah
grammar and useful daily Madinah, Ecommerce Instructor
expressions will be presented. (10 hrs)
(15 hrs)

Level 2 classes will teach more AECO 408 Sec 026 Remote Live
advanced dialogue and grammar. T, 3/30-4/27, 6:30-8:30 pm, $169
Class activities include interactive
exercises, role-playing, and Don’t Miss Out!
exposure to customs, holidays, and
cuisine. (15 hrs) Classes fill quickly, so

Spanish 1 Register Early
AELA A10 Sec 037 Remote Live
W, 3/3-4/14, 7-9:30 pm, $159 for upcoming courses!
(no class 3/24)

Spanish 2
AELA B10 Sec 037 Remote Live
W, 4/21-5/26, 7-9:30 pm, $159

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Upgrade your skills – be ready for
new opportunities!

Online Courses Skills for the 21st Century Spanish For Medical Professionals

In partnership with UGotClass these online certificate programs (taught by Frustrated by the communication gap that can
subject matter experts) are designed to fit your schedule, enhance your career occur between you and your Spanish-speaking
knowledge and expand your professional horizons. The following certificate patients? You will practice the basic, practical
programs will be offered this spring beginning February 1 - April 30 and language skills needed to effectively communicate
April 5 - July 2. with your Spanish-speaking patients, gain an
understanding of the culture, and know how to ask
Certificate in Data Analysis Accounting and Finance for Non- the questions crucial to quality healthcare. $290
Financial Managers Certificate
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most Certificate in Business Writing
sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies Every successful person in the workplace utilizes
have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have financial information to aid effective decision Discover the keys to successful writing for the
someone with the ability to analyze that data to see making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance workplace and enhance your career by improving
trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial this critical communication skill. Begin with
set to your portfolio and make a big difference in concepts and accounting processes used in most understanding the format, construction, editing
the success of your organization by acquiring data businesses and will provide practical techniques and proofreading skills and successful techniques
analysis skills. $495 that will increase your effectiveness. $495 of writing good business reports and
proposals. $495
Certificate in Project Management Management Certificate
New! Hot! Coding Certificate
Project management provides visibility of Discover the keys for effectively managing
project health to the business and the customer. your employees. Find out how to create clear Coding has become a core skill that bolsters
Through continuous monitoring, early detection expectations, engage and motivate employees, and one’s chances of becoming a higher value to
of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be increase your effectiveness. $595 organizations. Begin by getting introduced to the
communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, basics of computer programming and acquire all
including project cancellation. $495 Supervisory Leadership Certificate the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the
relationship between these two industry-standard
Social Media for Business Certificate Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key web page coding languages and the step by step
to your success and is your most important process of hand coding and building web pages.
Get in on this exciting and growing way to responsibility. Learn about effective delegation, $595
communicate, market and serve your customers performance management, writing performance
and clients. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, reviews, the supervisor’s role and responsibilities, New! Hot! Graphic Design Software
YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new and strategies for improving your overall Essentials Certificate
principles of communication that apply across all effectiveness as a leader. $395
networks, how these social networks work and the Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to draw shapes
uses for your organization. $495 Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate and design logos, flyers, posters, banners,
business cards or any other vector graphics for
Digital Marketing Certificate LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants print or web. Adobe InDesign allows you to create
problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, simple to complex multi-page documents such
Earn a fundamental yet advanced introduction to Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use
eMarketing, including improving email promotions, After completing this challenging course, Six Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection
analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch
optimization, and how to successfully employ a trained specialist able to work on projects that and enhance existing images or create your own
online advertising. $495 benefit the organization. $495 composite digital artwork. Access to the Adobe
software tools required. $545

To Register: Visit http://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Ucc

Youth Programs

AGES 8-17

Middle School Math Better Thinker,
Review Better Writer,
Better Grades
This course is designed to review
each of the New Jersey Core This course will help you improve
Curriculum Content math standards your critical thinking and
for middle school students. strengthen your writing skills when
Students will review numerical reading literature and writing
operations, geometry and measure- school essays. Learn strategies that
ment, algebra, data analysis and will help you get better grades,
mathematical processes. (12 hrs) while also improving your ability to
understand, discuss and write about
AEKE 117 Sec 160 AGES 11–13 the literature you read throughout
S, 2/20-4/24, 8:50-10:20 am, $275 the school year. (12 hrs)

Algebra Review AEKE 022 Sec 160 Ages 11-13
S, 3/6-5/8, 10-11:30 am, $275
This course addresses the material
covered in a middle or high school The Writer Within: We are pleased to partner with Black Rocket to deliver educational and fun
Algebra course. Through interactive Creative Writing classes designed to mirror real experiences and the collaborative nature of
lessons and practice problems, the creative process. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the
students will strengthen their Develop your skills as a creative programs.
Algebra knowledge. Students will writer. Learn how to create
be pre-tested to determine their interesting plots, characters and
proper level and need. (12 hrs) dynamic conflicts. Whether you
enjoy writing short stories, poetry
AEKD 115 Sec 160 AGES 14+ or planning to write a novel, this
S, 2/20-4/24, 8:50-10:20 am, $275 course will help you hone those
creative writing skills. Students
SAT Exam Preparation will also learn how to e-publish, Code Your Own eSports Apprentice -
find a publisher and enter writing Adventure! Interactive Streamers and Gamers
Learn important test-taking contests. Ages 11-14. (16 hrs) Storytelling
strategies and prepare to take Whether you want to be the next
the upcoming SAT exam. Specific AEKE 235 Sec 060 Watch as the characters in your pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster
concepts covered include math, S, 3/13 – 5/1, 10:00 – 11:30 am, $289 imagination come to life in this this course will teach you the basics
verbal and writing. Course price unique course that blends classic to get started! No longer just a
includes the SAT textbook. (12 hrs) storytelling with animation hobby, eSports is the fastest-
techniques and coding. Start with growing career for the next
VERBAL/READING/WRITING a concept, design the characters, generation. Over 400 million people
and choose not just one ending, watched YouTube videos and Twitch
AEKD 211 Sec 160 Ages 14+ No class on but many! Learn how to create your streams of video game competi­
S, 2/20-4/24, 8:50-10:20 am, $275 3/27 & 4/3 own text-based adventure games tions this year alone! In this course,
with variables, conditional logic, students will develop game-play
MATH images, HTML, CSS, and Twine skills and compete using Black
scripting syntax. Student projects Rocket’s eSports games and apps,
AEKD 107 Sec 160 Ages 14+ will be available on a password learn how to produce commentary
S, 2/20-4/24, 10:30 am-12 pm, $275 protected Black Rocket website for live tournaments, use profes­
to share with friends and family. sional streaming software, and most
Ages: 8-14. *Compatible with MAC, importantly practice online safety.
Windows and Chrome OS. Student recordings will be available
on a password protected website to
AEKD 053 Sec 074 share with friends and family.
M, W, 3/1 - 3/24, 4 - 5:30 pm, $149 Videos will not be broadcast
publicly but will be shared with all
AEKD 053 Sec 084 students in the class. Ages: 8-14
T, Th, 3/2 - 3/25, 4 - 5:30 pm, $149
*A webcam is required for this
ALL CLASSES OFFERED course. Software is compatible with
THROUGH REMOTE INSTRUCTION MAC and Windows OS only.

AEKD 012 Sec 074
M, W, 4/12 - 5/5, 4 - 5:30 pm, $149

30 UNION COUNTY COLLEGE • NON-CREDIT • SPRING 2021 CLASS OFFERINGS

Youth Programs

AGES 8-17

UPDATED! ALL CLASSES OFFERED ROBLOX® Makers
THROUGH REMOTE INSTRUCTION
Minecraft® Modders Unlock the power of ROBLOX®
NEW! Virtual Reality: The Studio, the world creation tool used
Customize your own Minecraft Future is Now by real-world ROBLOX® developers!
world and mod the classic game Young Authors Learn how to build 3D models
in this one of a kind class. Learn Embark on an EPIC adventure in and create an adventure in your
scripting and logic statements as Children at this age have an virtual reality! In this cutting-edge ROBLOX® world. Bring characters
you create your first mods. Students unlimited supply of imagination class, you will learn the foundations to life with unique animations you
will create a wide variety of new and ideas. The goal is to show of VR design by creating your own design. Student-created projects
elements, gameplay mechanics, and children just how much fun creative virtual worlds, exploring simulated will be available on a password
world generating mods to change thinking can be if they let their environments, and crafting protected Black Rocket website
the way you play Minecraft. Projects imagination soar. Students will memorable 3D experiences. A to share with friends and family.
will be available on a password develop their own story from cardboard VR headset is optional Ages: 8-14.
protected Black Rocket website start to finish, ending with their for this course. Students may order
to share with friends and family. own published soft cover book. one from blackrocket.com/store, *Compatible with MAC and
Students must own a Java version of Learn plot development, character take the class without a headset, or Windows OS only.
Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, creation, review literary techniques, use any headset that works with a
phone, and game console versions and self-expression activities, mobile phone. VR projects will be AEKD 038 Sec 060
of Minecraft are not compatible. including illustration, dialogue, and available on a password protected S, 3/6 - 4/10, 9:30 - 11:30 am, $149
Returning students can create more more. Typing support provided. Black Rocket website to share with
advanced projects that build on Ages 8-10 and 11 - 14 friends and family. Ages 8 - 14 AEKD 038 Sec 06A
previous years. Ages: 8-14 *Compatible with MAC, Windows S, 3/6 - 4/10, 12 - 2 pm, $149
and Chrome OS. *Compatible with MAC, Windows
*Compatible with MAC and and Chrome OS. NEW!
Windows OS only. Purchase AEKE 057 Sec 060 Ages 8 - 10
Minecraft Java Edition S, 1/9 - 2/13 AEKD 008 Sec 060 YouTube® FX Masters
10 am - 12 pm, $199 S, 1/23 - 2/27
AEKD 306 Sec 091 AEKE 057 Sec 074 Ages 8-10 9:30 - 11:30 am, $149 In the digital age, nothing is
M, T, W, Th, 3/29 - 4/1 M, W, 1/11 - 2/3 AEKD 008 Sec 06A impossible! Become a master of
1:30 - 4:30 pm, $149 4 - 5:30 pm, $199 S, 1/23 - 2/27 illusion by learning the techniques
AEKD 306 Sec 09A AEKD 057 SEC 060 Ages 11-14 12 - 2 pm, $149 used by Hollywood masters to
M, T, W, Th, 4/5- 4/8 S, 1/9 - 2/13 AEKD 008 Sec 074 create FX magic. Whether you want
9:30 am - 12:30 pm, $149 1 - 3 pm, $199 M, W, 1/25 - 2/22 to enhance your YouTube videos or
AEKD 306 Sec 084 AEKD 057 Sec 074 Ages 11-14 4 - 5:30 pm, $149 create a cool scene to amaze your
T, Th, 4/13 - 5/6 T, Th, 1/12 - 2/4 AEKD 008 Sec 084 friends; this class teaches the tools
4 - 5:30 pm, $149 4 - 5:30 pm, $199 T, Th, 1/26 - 2/18 you need. Experiment with visual
4 - 5:30 pm, $149 effects as you learn the dynamics
of camera angles, editing, graphic
layering, and sound effects. Then
watch as your new creations take
your channel content to the next
level! Student projects are available
on a password protected Black
Rocket website to share with friends
and family. Ages 8-14.

*A webcam is required. Compatible
with MAC and Windows OS only
and requires a 64-bit operating
system.

AEKD 018 Sec 090
M, T, W, Th, 3/29 - 4/1
9:30 am - 12:30 pm, $149

AEKD 018 Sec 091
M, T, W, Th, 4/5 - 4/8
1:30 - 4:30 pm, $149

908-709-7600 • WWW.UCC.EDU/CE • FOR REGISTRATION FORM SEE PAGE 36 31

Senior Scholars

SPONSORED BY THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

This program is funded by the Union County Board of Commissioners for Pastel Beginner COMPUTERS/
Union County residents who are at least 60 years old. (14 hrs) TECHNOLOGY
All classes are Remote Live.
Enjoy the pure, vibrant color of soft Everything Seniors
ART • 60+ Intermediate pastel. Explore techniques such as Want to Know about
Drawing (14 hrs) layered color mixing, mark making Computers
Materials list for all art classes can techniques and deciding when and
be picked up at the Continuing This class is designed for those how to blend color. Gain a solid AECS 030 Sec 080
Education Office at registration. with past drawing experience who foundation of composition, color T, Th, 2/2 - 2/4,
Please bring all materials to the first would like to expand or refresh their and values through a variety of 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
class. Fees for materials are extra. drawing skills. Demonstrations, subject matter. Each student will be
discussions and critiques will focus encouraged to discover their own Windows 10
Beginning Watercolor on refining values, composition, unique, artistic voice in a supportive
perspective and edge quality. A and creative atmosphere. AECS A22 Sec 080
The class will provide students with variety of subject matter will be Background in drawing preferred. T, Th, 2/9 - 2/11,
a foundational understanding in utilized to inspire each student AEAS 007 010 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
watercolor painting techniques as to discover their unique drawing M, 1/25 - 3/15, 9:30 - 11:30 am
well as the principles of color theory style and interests. Students will (no class 2/15) Word Beginner (8 hrs)
and two-dimensional composition. work at their own level and will be
AEAS 010 encouraged to initiate their own Intermediate Pastels AECS A23 Sec 080
Dates TBA personal drawing projects by the (14 hrs) T, Th, 3/9 - 3/11,
conclusion of the course. Bring a 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
Beginner Drawing newsprint pad, eraser and 5B pencil Take your pastels to the next level!
(14 hrs) to the first class. This class will include weekly Word Intermediate
demonstrations, discussion and (8 hrs)
Drawing is a skill based on eye-hand AEAS 003 Sec 030 critiques focusing on nuanced,
coordination and the basis for all W, 3/17 - 5/5, 9:30 - 11:30 am layered color mixing, creating an AECS B23 Sec 080
art. An interest in art, not talent, (no class 3/24) expanded range of mark making T, Th, 3/16 - 3/18,
is the most important tool for and blending techniques as well 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
learning. Fundamentals including as developing compelling and
contour line, shape, shading and creative compositions. Subject Excel Beginner (8 hrs)
perspective will all be addressed matter including still life and
while working from life. Students portraiture will be explored in this AECS A47 Sec 080
will receive individual attention class. Students will be encouraged T, Th, 4/13 - 4/15,
based on their level. Bring a 5B to initiate their own personal 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
pencil, eraser and newsprint pad to projects by the conclusion of the
the first class. course. Previous experience in both Excel Intermediate
AEAS 001 Sec 030 drawing and pastel are preferred. (8 hrs)
W, 1/20 - 3/3, 9:30 - 11:30 am Bring a newsprint pad and pastels
to the first class. AECS B47 Sec 080
AEAS B07 Sec 010 T, Th, 4/20 - 4/22,
M, 3/29 - 5/10, 9:30 - 11:30 am 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm

Mixed Media PowerPoint Beginner
(8 hrs)
The class will explore approaches to
mixed-media processes, focusing on AECS A71 Sec 080
collage and painting. Students will T, Th, 2/16 - 2/18,
be exposed to several techniques, 11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm
and will be guided through two
main projects, each of which allows
for individualized direction.
AEAS 058
Dates TBA

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Senior Scholars

Google Apps (8 hrs) ALL CLASSES OFFERED The Beatles Next …
THROUGH REMOTE INSTRUCTION The Solo Years (16 hrs)
You get so much more than
email when you create a Google Yoga (16 hrs) Knit & Crochet for This eight-week course will follow in
Account! Google apps are either Beginner and Beyond the footsteps of The Beatles story as
free, or if you need a professional AEES 080 Sec 090 (15 hrs) they embark on their post Beatles-
version, you can purchase a G-Suite M, F, 1 /11 - 3/12, 10 - 11 am solo careers. Our journey will start
subscription. In this course you will (no class 1/18 & 2/15) AEAS 020 Sec 020 with John Lennon from his peace
learn about the free and paid plans, AEES 080 Sec 09A T, 1/12 - 3/16, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm and political activism to his Plastic
Google Drive, Google Docs, Google M, F, 3/29-5/24, 10 - 11 am Ono Band and solo recordings.
Sheets, Google Photos and more, (no class 4/2) AEAS 020 Sec 02A We will explore the extraordinary
all of which are available across T, Th, 3/30 - 5/25, career of the multi-instrumentalist
multiple devices and operating SPECIAL INTEREST 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Paul McCartney as he becomes the
systems. most successful composer of the
AECS 040 Sec 080 Conversational The Sixties: The modern age from his Wings and
T, Th, 4/27 - 4/29, Spanish I (15 hrs) American Pop Era solo recordings to his world-wide
11 am - 1 pm and 3 - 5 pm (20 hr) sold out performances. Our journey
AELS 010 Sec 060 with George Harrison will include
Introduction to Social S, 1/23 - 3/6, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm This ten-week course will focus on his solo catalog, his music and
Media (9 hrs) (no class 2/13) the many innovative artists that film productions. We will end with
created new sounds that captivated the greatest ‘backbeat’ drummer
AECS 005 Sec 050 Conversational a generation, and whose influence of all time - we will survey Ringo
F, 2/5 - 3/12, 11:00 am– 12:30 pm Spanish II (15 hrs) endures five decades later. From Starr’s career as a musician, singer,
the remarkable Brill Building songwriter and actor.
Social Media II ( 9 hrs) AELS B10 Sec 060 songwriting teams to the art of Bob
S, 3/13 - 5/1, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Dylan, from The Wrecking Crew AEVS 087 Sec 052
AECS A05 Sec 050 (no class 3/27 & 4/3) studio musicians to the California F, 4/9 - 5/28, 2 - 4 pm
F, 4/9 - 5/14, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm magic of Brian Wilson & The Beach
Boys, from Motown to The Monkees The Writer Within:
DANCE and many other artists. Our journey Creative Writing (8 hrs)
Zumba (16 hrs) will examine folk rock (Simon &
Garfunkel), pop/soul (Sly and Family Have a story to tell? This workshop
AEES 531, Sec 112 Stone), psychedelic rock (The Doors) will help you develop your story,
M, 1/25-5/24, 2-3 pm and the rock festivals that defined characters and plot into a cohesive
(no class 2/15 & 3/22) the era. work. Learn how to develop an
outline, as well as information about
FITNESS AEVS 086 Sec 052 self-publishing. Come prepared to
F, 1/15 - 3/19, 2 - 4 pm write and share your work and turn
Chair/Barre (12 hrs) your ideas into a finished project.

AEES 536 Sec 070 AEVS 089 Sec 041
M, W, 2/1-3/15, 12-1 pm Th, 3/11 – 5/6, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
(no class 2/15) (no class 3/25)
AEES 536 Sec 07A
M, W, 3/29-5/5, 12-1 pm Emotional Wellness
(9 hrs)
Tai Chi (18 hrs)
This workshop lead by Diane Lang
AEES 091 Sec 080 will be held every other Thursday
T, Th, 1/12 - 3/11, 10 - 11 am and cover the following topics:
AEES 091 Sec 08A Living with Uncertainty, Stop
T, Th, 3/30 - 5/27, 10 - 11 am the Panic and Anxiety, How to
Deal with Change and Triumph
908-709-7600 • WWW.UCC.EDU/CE • FOR REGISTRATION FORM SEE PAGE 36 Over Loss, Releasing Anger and
Finding Forgiveness, Declutter
your Life and Reduce Stress, and
Positive Psychology: Finding your
Happiness.

AEVS 088 Sec 043
Class will meet every other Thursday
Th, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, & 4/1,
3-4:30 pm

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course begins, if space is available. be made as follows: Student
Please be sure you provide a • With written notification received Inclement Weather/ Accommodation
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you can be reached in the event of a session—100%
class cancellation. • Refunds are not issued for online In case Union County College Ms. Karen Cimorelli, Coordinator
courses. cancels or delays operations due of Services for Students with
Online • Schedule changes must be to weather or other emergencies, Disabilities, Nomahegan Hall, Room
requested in writing. the Office of College Relations will N-3; 908-709-7164; karen.cimorelli@
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course(s) you wish to register for before prior to completion, the amount Non Discrimination Requests
calling so we can provide the best charged for tuition, fees and other
assistance. charges shall not exceed the Union County College does Mr. Vincent Lotano,
approximate pro rata portion of the not discriminate and prohibits Union County College
Tuition and Fees total charges for tuition, fees and discrimination, as required by 1033 Springfield Avenue,
other charges that the length of the state and/or federal law, in all Cranford, NJ 07106
All tuition and fee information is non-accredited program bears to programs and activities, including 908-709-7046
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Continuing ­Education does not the total costs for tuition, fees, and Title IX, as indicated: and ADA Coordinator. All matters,
accept Financial Aid. Payment other charges. other than student accommodation
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enrollments are not met. You will available. Parking tags in Cranford including those concerning Title IX,
be notified 48 hours prior to class cost $10 per semester regardless Section 504, and the ADA should be
cancellation by phone or email and of the number of times the course directed to Mr. Vincent Lotano.
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or enrolling in another Continuing receipt has been issued, it MUST Remote Live:
Education course. be presented with valid vehicle
registration at the Public Safety Learn online with scheduled
Office in Cranford (room SD-108). class times through a
Tags may be obtained weekdays computer or tablet

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Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest Our instructor-led online courses are informative, fun,
careers with a comprehensive, affordable, and self paced convenient, and highly interactive. We focus on creating
online Career Training Program. You can begin these warm, supportive communities for our learners.
Programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Upon New course sessions begin monthly, are project-oriented
successful completion of all required coursework, you will and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments,
receive a Certificate of Completion. discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.
For a full listing of available programs, go to https://
For a full listing of available programs, go to https:// careertraining.ed2go.com/ucc
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Instructor-led short courses include:
Career training programs include:
Accounting and Finance Healthcare and Medical
Graphic Arts and Design Accounting Alternative Medicine
Video Game Design and Development Fundamentals Health Information
Web Design Technology
Business Business Ethics, Law and
Court Interpreter Business Software Compliance
Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belt Business Writing
Computer Applications Personal Development
Android App Developer College Readiness Languages
Microsoft Application Certification GED, SAT/ACT and Arts
Computer Programming GRE Test Prep Job Search
Java Programmer Personal Enrichment
Python Developer Computer Applications
Health and Fitness Microsoft Applications Writing and Publishing
Certified Medical Transcriptionist QuickBooks Business Writing
Medical Interpreter Database Management Creative Writing
Hospitality Networking and Grant Writing
Corporate Event Planner Communication
Retail Customer Service Skills Training Computer Programming
Information Technology
CompTIA Certification Design and Composition
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Web Design

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Cisco Certified N­ etworking
Associate (CCNA) Program

Newly retooled for the Cisco Networking Academy FopInurtCotnhrCgdeoNradNaAtumieocwninagl
latest technologies and
job roles, the CCNA Are you looking to get ahead or break into the ever-changing IT industry? Software, networking, and
program at Union County infrastructure are growing more and more interconnected every day. To move forward in the ever-changing
College will give you the technology landscape, you need to know the latest networking technologies plus security, automation, and
foundation you need to programmability. The Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA) Program at Union County College will prepare
take your career in any you to take the newly revised, globally-recognized, CCNA 7.0 Certification. The Cisco CCNA program offers
direction. comprehensive associate-level training and certification focused on the solutions and technologies you
need to implement and administer a broad range of modern networking and IT infrastructure.
• Three courses and one
exam covering a breath of Through the NEW CCNA curriculum:
topics including network
fundamentals, network • Advance through three separate modules focused on IP foundation and security topics along with wireless,
access, IP connectivity, virtualization, automation and network programmability.
IP services, security • Study with an in-class instructor while accessing improved course layouts, tools emphasizing hands-on
fundamentals, automation practice and a new user experience with enhanced accessibility.
and programmability. • Practice what you learn using Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool.
• Prepare for the workplace with collaborative projects and presentations
• Demonstrate to employers
that you have mastered Who should enroll in the Cisco Academy Programs
the important key
competencies needed Students interested in starting or advancing their career in Information Technology. The curriculum
for all networking recommends that you have basic knowledge of computers and networking, and at least an eighth-grade
technologies including reading, writing, and math proficiency level as well as the desire to learn. If you do not have basic computer
security, automation and skills it is suggested that you enroll in A+ Essentials class prior to taking the Cisco CCNA program. By
programmability. completing the Cisco program, you can increase your ability to secure employment in the IT field.

• Complete all three courses
and you will be prepared
to sit for the CCNA (Cisco
Certified Networking
Associate) 7.0 exam.

CCNA 1 - Introduction to Networks Three Required Courses (200 hours total):
AECO A75 Sec 096, $949 • AECO A75–CCNA 1, Introduction to Networks, 65 hrs, $949
• AECO B75–CCNA 2, Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials, 65 hrs, $949
W, 3/17-6/2, 6:30-10:00 pm Remote Live • AECO C75–CCNA 3, Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation 70 hrs, $1049
(no class 3/24)

S, 3/20-5/22, 8:30 am-12:00 pm Remote Live
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analysis.
Course 1: Operations and Maintenance
Course 2: Project Management
Course 3: Finance and Business
Course 4: Leadership and Strategy
Learn from experienced instructors in a structured
learning environment with opportunities to build your
peer network and increase your professional standing.
The IFMA FMP Credential Program materials include online FMP final assessments.

See page 24 for more details.

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