Register for Remote Noncredit Classes at MCC

In the face of this global crisis, Middlesex Community College has had to move quickly in transitioning coursework and support services to remote, virtual and limited contact systems. MCC’s Corporate & Community Education & Training has consistently offered online class options, but in order to protect its students and employees, many of the traditional face-to-face courses in the program were transferred to remote learning.

Middlesex has been a leader of online education for over 20 years. Because of the college’s vast history of success with online learning, the transition to remote learning has been done efficiently and successfully. Online classes offer flexible schedules and easy access to resources with the same quality of education as face-to-face options.

As more people stay at home, this is a great time to take courses. Professional development and personal enrichment courses teach valuable knowledge and skills students can use in the workforce or in life. Students can choose to finish a certificate program or take specific classes based on their – or their company’s – needs.

High Performance Work Style in a Virtual World is a live webinar that will take place 6 – 8:30 p.m. on April 21. The webinar covers the RESPECT model – Recognition, Empowerment, Supportive Feedback, Partnering, Expectations, Consideration and Trust – for new managers, contributors and teams now working in a remote environment.

The live webinar Leader as a Team Builder in a Virtual World will take place 6 – 8:30 p.m. on April 28. For new managers, contributors and teams learning to work in a remote environment, the webinar will help establish leadership skills.

An Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia live webinar for healthcare professionals, front line staff and students provide fundamental knowledge and skills related to caring for patients. The webinar will start 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on May 12.

MCC’s Nonprofit Management Certificate courses have moved online. Classes include Program Development & Evaluation, Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations, and Strategic Planning & Capital Campaigns. The certificate program introduces concepts and skills related to management components for nonprofits. Classes start as early as April and go into June.

Beginning 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1, CompTIA Exam Prep will prepare students interested in entry-level IT technician work. Students must have basic computer user skills and during class will be prepared to troubleshoot, problem solve and understand issues related to networking, operating systems, mobile devices and security.

Classes such as Adobe Photoshop, Digital Media Marketing and Social Media cover topics important to enhancing communications skills. Adobe Photoshop teaches students how to batch process images and add advanced masking techniques, special effects and filters to create the best photos possible.

In Digital Marketing Media, students learn how to gain the most out of different media outlets, including how to use platforms, emails, search engine and web optimization, and mobile and online advertising to build a marketing campaign.

Classes for the Social Media Certificate provide a foundation and skill set in a range of social media platforms. Courses begin May 26 and cover Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and blogging sites, as well as how to build a social media marketing plan.

The online Medical Interpreting course starts 6 – 9 p.m. on June 1. The 60-hour program trains medical interpreters with knowledge of standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency and medical terminology.

MCC’s Personal Trainer National Certification teaches biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessments starting 9 a.m. to noon on June 6.

SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management is an introductory certificate course providing the necessary foundational knowledge needed to start a career in HR. The course also benefits managers interested in improving leadership and training skills. Students will learn topics such as HR Function, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Learning and Development, Performance Management and Employment Law. The course begins June 10.

Check out MCC’s Corporate & Community Education & Training’s spring 2020 catalogue – www.middlesex.mass.edu/uniflip/sp20noncredit/ – to learn more about the above classes and all that MCC has to offer.

To register, call 1-800-818-3434 or email career_training@middlesex.mass.edu. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining/ for more information.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!