Career Training
New! Online! Using the Internet to Support your Career Search
The Internet is full of amazing and valuable resources to support a successful job
search! This class will build and strengthen participant’s skills in using the Internet
to support their job search and career exploration. We will review best practices,
shared ideas, resources, and successes! Practical, helpful, and fun - this course
is offering an invaluable resource to support you in your job search journey! Class
will include individual, small, and large group exercises, discussion, self-reflection,
sharing best practices, multi-media tools, and action planning. Course Login information
will be sent prior to start date. (6 Hours) $149
02/23 - 03/09 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 941 33 CRN: 20014 Professor KANGAS
NEW! ONLINE! Crucial Conversations
Crucial conversations are a part of everyday life and increasingly important for successful
teams - whether at work or in your personal life. This class offers a powerful and
candid look at best practices to lead and collaborate in these vital conversations
for improved business and personal success. Class will include individual, small,
and large group exercises, discussion, self-reflection, sharing best practices, and
multi-media tools. Course Login information will be sent prior to start date. (6 Hours0
$149
03/23 - 04/06 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 940 33 CRN: 20010 Professor KANGAS
NEW! ONLINE! Capitalizing on Lessons from the Pandemic
We have just gone through one of the most extraordinary events in the history of the
planet. During that time many of us learned valuable life lessons - priceless in terms
of giving you an opportunity to truly reflect on your life path. Given your past
life experience and building on what motivates you to an even brighter future, which
may, or may not, include your current profession, this course supports that journey.
Possibly it is time to make other talents and skills be a part of your future? This
class helps you explore that with practical and realistic tools and data. Class will
include individual, small, and large group exercises, discussion, self-reflection,
sharing best practices, multi-media tools, and action planning. Course Login information
will be sent prior to start date. (6 Hours) $149
04/13 - 04/27 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 939 33 CRN: 20009 Professor KANGAS
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NEW! ONLINE! Legal Interpreting for Depositions, Due Process Hearings and Unemployment
Hearings
This 48-Hour class is open to all language interpreters who would like to expand their
interpreting skills in legal settings. The course will cover the most in-demand types
of hearings such as Due Process Hearings, Unemployment Hearings, and Depositions.
Students will learn legal terminology and procedural protocols needed to interpret
for these various types of hearings. In addition, students will have the opportunity
for intense practice through mock hearings. These mock hearings will give the students
the experience and comfort-level needed to apply for work in the field. Trained legal
interpreters are in demand throughout Massachusetts and nationwide in law offices,
schools, state agencies and contracting agencies.
Prerequisite: Students must provide a certificate of completion for a minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training or a letter from your employer confirming a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working interpreter in any setting. Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Please register early as a brief telephone interview will be required before acceptance into the course. (48 Hours) $1,079
03/23 - 05/13 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday/Thursday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 945 33 CRN: 20033
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Accounting Fundamentals
Understanding basic accounting principles and maintaining accurate financial records
is critical for all businesses. You will be introduced to theory and practice of basic concepts
in accounting and bookkeeping. This hands-on program introduces participants to documents
and journals required to establish a computerized set of accounts for a small business.
Individuals who are interested in starting on this career path, small or home based
business owners, and others with little to no experience will benefit. Combine with
ed2go Quickbook class for a certificate of completion.
Accounting/Bookkeeping Fundamentals - Online (Live) with Accounting Instructor Vikram Sharma
Learn essential terms and concepts for starting an accounting system, understand
debits and credits, classify items as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue/sales and
expenditures. Use practice scenarios and complete basic procedures such as journalizing
entries and posting transactions to a general ledger. Explore the bookkeeping and
accounting cycle, cash systems, create and understand financial reports. Learn to
create a Trial Balance and Post-Closing Trial Balance, understand an Income Statement
and Balance Sheet as well as adjusting entries and bank statement reconciliation.
Topics Include: understanding accounts; debits and credits; analyzing transactions;
journaling; general ledger; closing/adjusting entries; post-closing trial balance;
financial reporting. This professional development class does not have a pre-req.
(30 hours) $565
2/3 - 4/7 Wednesday night at 5:45p - 9p
No class March 24
Course Number CAR 797
Note: Online (Live) with Professor Sharma
Intro to QuickBooks Online –Course Number EDG 928
In this ONLINE course in partnership with Ed2go, you will learn to manage the financial
aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. Gain
hands-on experience as you learn all the ways this well-designed accounting program
makes it a snap to manage your business' finances—from recording income and expenses,
to entering checks and bank transfer entries, to setting up a chart of accounts. Learn
to reconcile your checking account and manage credit card and loan payments; create
and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and
receivables; create estimates; generate reports; and much more. When your course
starts, you will be directed to access and utilize the free QuickBooks Online practice
site to complete lessons and assignments. You do not need to purchase a subscription
or additional software. Please note that this course is suitable only for the QuickBooks
Online version. The desktop versions of QuickBooks are not compatible with this course
and should not be used. Classes begin monthly. $150 Tuition. 24 hours. Not eligible
for tuition waivers
Registration and payment is through Ed2go: https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/online-courses/quickbooks-online?tab=requirements
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Veterinary Assistant - ONLINE
This ONLINE course and training program prepares students for an exciting new career
as an administrative veterinary assistant. Students in the program learn about the
care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This online
program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their
animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative
duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are emphasized, and
the program contains basic information about pet insurance. Textbooks are included.
170 hours. ONLINE. $2,695. To enroll for MCC, call (877) 221 - 5151. Not eligible
for waivers.
Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications. Course # EDG 709
In this ONLINE course you will learn how to effectively apply the elements and methods
of Six Sigma. Understand how more than 25 tools and methods relate to the DMAIC (define,
measure, analyze, improve, and control) model. Determine the relationship of basic
statistics to Six Sigma and learn about the Six Sigma business case including strategic
planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking,
and financial investment methods. Discover how to use brainstorming, Pareto charts,
and critical to quality help define processes, problems, and opportunities. Master
the use of other key tools such as cause and effect diagrams, check-sheets, scatter
diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and force field analysis.
In this online course, you will learn how to apply the DMAIC model each step of the
way. You’ll learn how to define, plan, implement, and close a Six Sigma project. You’ll
also know how to use process capability and how to apply lean thinking. And you’ll
understand the basics of advanced Six Sigma tools such as sampling, design of experiments
(DOE), analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, control charts, and probability
distributions. Pre-Req: Course # EDG 708 Total Quality Fundamentals. Classes begin
monthly. (24 hours.) $150. Enrollment and payment is through ed2go:https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/
Not eligible for tuition waivers. For questions, e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3663
Introduction to Google Analytics. EDG 757
In this ONLINE course, you’ll learn to use Google Analytics to make the most of your
online web traffic. See how you can track not just the traffic to all of your online
content, but also determine which content is the most appealing, where your visitors
came from, what devices they used, how long they stayed, which links they clicked,
and where they went when they left.
The ONLINE course guides you step by step, report by report, through the major parts
of the Google Analytics interface. From setting up your Google Analytics account and
getting the all-important code you’ll need to add to your website’s pages to begin
tracking your visitors, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get everything
you can from the data that Google Analytics provides. You’ll even find out about Google
AdWords and other tools to enhance your traffic as well as your Google Analytics reporting.
ONLINE COURSE. Classes begin monthly. (24 hours.) $150. Enrollment and payment is
through ed2go:https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/ Not eligible for tuition waivers. For questions,
e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3663
Total Quality Fundamentals. Course # EDG 708
In this ONLINE course Learn how to effectively apply the fundamentals of total quality.
Understand what quality is and learn about the history of the quality movement. Discover
the role of customers in quality and determine the major elements of a quality system.
Master key concepts such as the cost of non-quality, variation, and total employee
involvement (TEI). Increase your value to your company by learning about various motivational
models, leadership, and teamwork. Determine how to effectively apply quality standards
by creating and implementing internal and external auditing activities. Learn the
ins and outs of ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
In this ONLINE course, you will learn how successful organizations apply quality to
their everyday activities. You will find out how to use teamwork to make the most
of employees’ abilities and potential. I will help you manage the process of change,
reduce customer complaints, and increase customer service. You will learn of a number
of quality fallacies and how to lessen their impact. ONLINE COURSE. Classes begin
monthly. (24 hours.) $150.Enrollment and payment is through ed2go:https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/
Not eligible for tuition waivers. For questions, e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3663
Grammar Refresher. Course # EDG 622
This ONLINE course will help you gain confidence in your ability to produce clean,
grammatically correct work. You'll explore the basics of English grammar—like sentence
structure and punctuation—as well as more sophisticated concepts—like logic and clarity.
A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises
will give you ample opportunity to put what you learn into practice. Reacquaint yourself
with old, forgotten rules, meet some new ones. 24 hours. $150. ONLINE. Classes begin
monthly. Enrollment and payment is through ed2go:https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/ Not eligible
for tuition waivers. For questions, e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3663