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Refers to a specific pedagogy supported by the online digital learning environment Brightspace. Through this environment, instructors engage with students, provide learning activities and materials, and conduct assessments. Student can expect to find engagement, activities and assessment, provided by their instructors, to fully participate in the course. Distance education is an attractive option for individuals who need flexibility and are self-motivated and can work independently. There is no difference in what you are expected to learn; it is the modality delivery that is different. The different types of online education courses include: Online (ONLINE) – engagement and instruction is provided by the professor through Brightspace the college’s learning management system, and students interact with faculty, other students and content working on their own time while adhering to course deadlines; Hybrid/Blended –Instructors meet with students in a classroom on one of the campus locations and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace; or the instructor meets with students in a virtual classroom i.e. Zoom and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace. Ergo, this is a blended format. Blended meetings may be weekly, monthly, or a specific number of times per semester as dictated by an instructor but meeting dates must be clearly advertised in the Banner course schedule and displayed in the course outline; Combined Online 50% Online and 50% online in real time; Real Time Online recreates a classroom experience with your instructor and other class members using live virtual instruction (Zoom) on scheduled days and times; and HyFlex – Simultaneously, some students attend on-campus and some students attend online in real time while all are enrolled in the same course. Call for detailed information regarding, system requirements, course offerings, registration and more.

Offers courses in: Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse; Preparation for the Level I NYS Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam; Preparation for the Level I NYS Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam with NYSED Mandated Workshops and Safe Schools Against Violence Education Training. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Dedicated to fostering a sense of community and to developing a channel of communication among student veterans and with faculty, staff, administration and community. We welcome and support veterans and recognize the contributions they have made for our nation. We are also proud of the level of diversity and academic excellence that our veterans bring to our campus. Services for Veterans include: Counseling Referral; Ombudsman for Student Veterans; Support of Student Veterans of America (NCC Chapter); Educational and leadership workshops and Programs and Services. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in Fine Arts and Photography. Sample course offerings include: Basic Digital Photography; Basic Portrait Photography; Intermediate Digital Photography; Customize Your Leather Accessories with Paint; Introduction to Painting in Color and Mandala Dot Painting. Courses vary each semester and are located at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Offers entrepreneurial training courses as well as technical and management seminars to those who are interested in starting or expanding their own businesses. Special efforts are made to recruit and select minorities, women, dislocated workers and persons with disabilities. The ten(10)-week program is designed for client entrepreneurs to interact in sixty (60) hours business courses and seminars. Each class is three (3) hours in duration. Client entrepreneurs receive one-on-one counseling, assistance with packaging business loans, mentor support, peer group support and a Small Business Resource Guide. A major requirement of the grant is the successful completion of a business plan by the participants. Call for detailed information.

Offers a curriculum, which is approved by the American Bar Association, provides students with a background in law as practiced in legal offices and trains them to prepare documents such as probate forms, title searches and closing statements, pleadings and discovery proceedings, legal memoranda, and corporate minutes and filings. Skilled use of the English language is essential and a high level of verbal competence is required for completion of the curriculum. Knowledge of word processing software packages is strongly recommended. Call for more detailed information.

Offers students the opportunity to earn the most sought after credential in the human resources management profession. Earning your SHRM® credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. HR teams are assuming increasing responsibilities in managing diverse staff and workplaces as well as setting strategic direction. SHRM®’s global HR credentials provide you tangible recognition and prepare you for advancement. Based on SHRM®’s Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™), SHRM® certification is applicable across industries, job responsibilities, and career levels as well as recognized globally. SHRM® certifications directly link to on-the-job scenarios and realistic work situations. Our program is open to anyone that wants to attend. However, if you are seeking certification, please review SHRM’s exam eligibility requirements. Included in the course fee are the required text and online access to resources. access to SHRM® online resources. The exam fee is not included in this course fee. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in: Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse; Preparation for the Level I NYS Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam; Preparation for the Level I NYS Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam with NYSED Mandated Workshops and Safe Schools Against Violence Education Training. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers many different computer courses including Microsoft Office, programming, web design, page layout, and database administration. Students are required to bring their own USB flash drive with a minimum of 1GB of storage to all computer classes. Sample course offerings include: 75-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Course; Advanced Word; Basic Keyboarding and Computer Skills; Computer Orientation and Windows; Computer Fundamentals with Microsoft; Intermediate Adobe Photoshop; Intermediate Excel; Intermediate Microsoft Access; Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint; Intermediate Quickbooks; Introduction to Adobe Indesign CS; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop; Introduction to Computing; Introduction to Microsoft Access; Introduction to Microsoft Excel; Introduction to Microsoft Office for Windows; Introduction to Microsoft Word; Introduction to Powerpoint; Introduction to Quickbooks; Intermediate Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel Advanced. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details.

Offers a Cybersecurity Certificate which will introduce students to the world of information security. Confidentiality, integrity and availability will be a key focus as those three topics are a benchmark for evaluation of an information systems security. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of security related topics including physical security, encryption, security planning, disaster response, and will gain hands-on experience through Virtual Labs. Sample course offerings include: Operating Systems Management; Data Communications and the Internet; Information Security; Network Management I; Computer Forensics; and Hacking Techniques and Defensive Technology. Call for more detailed information.

Provides non-credit continuing education personal enrichment courses at each of the campuses. Sample course offerings include: Basic French for Travelers; Basic Italian for Travelers I; Basic Italian for Travelers II; Basic Spanish for Travelers; Community Spanish I; Community Spanish II; Creative Writing for Fiction/Non-Fiction; Intensive Practical Spanish and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details and a brochure.

Offers Business courses. Sample course offerings include: Real Estate Salesperson Qualifying Course; Notary; Introduction To The Medical Office and Medical Billing/Invoicing; ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding; Grant Writing Suite; Computer Skills for the Workplace; A to Z Grant Writing Series; Start Your Own Small Business; Keys to Effective Communication; Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners; Start Your Own Edible Garden; Get Assertive; Self-Improvement Suite; Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business; Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business; Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow; Building Teams That Work; Start Your Own Online Business; Resume Writing Workshop; Where Does All My Money Go?; Get Grants!; Starting a Consulting Practice; Advanced Grant Proposal Writing; Starting a Nonprofit; Growing Plants for Fun and Profit; Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel; Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring; Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant; Writing Effective Grant Proposals; Start Your Own Gift Basket Business; Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay; A to Z Grant Writing II - Beyond the Basics and New Career Suite. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Community College that serves the residents of Dutchess County. Provides classes in many areas, and offers degree and certificate programs in over 60 academic and vocational fields of study.

Offers a 120 hour Dietary Managers Program. This is a two-semester course which trains and educates food service managers. This course has been granted full approval by the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals (ANFP). Graduates are eligible for membership in the ANFP and may take the National Certification Examination for Dietary Managers. Supervisors, cooks and other dietary personnel who have demonstrated leadership potential are eligible to enroll in the program. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Course offerings include: Blueprint Reading for the Construction Trades; OSHA 10-Hour for Construction Certification; OSHA 30-Hour for Construction Safety Certification and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Certification. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Provides non-credit continuing education personal enrichment courses at each of the campuses. Sample course offerings include: Basic French for Travelers; Basic Italian for Travelers I; Basic Italian for Travelers II; Basic Spanish for Travelers; Community Spanish I; Community Spanish II; Creative Writing for Fiction/Non-Fiction; Intensive Practical Spanish and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details and a brochure.

Offers courses in workforce training. Sample course offerings include: Mastercam; Advanced Mastercam; Mastercam for CNC Lathe; AWS Certification Testing Wel; Communicating Your brand Throu; Soldering Training; CNC Machine Operator; Electronic Assemblies; G-Code Programming- CNC L; IPC 610 Certification; IPC 610/IPC J STD001; and Welding. Courses and locations vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Offers foreign language courses. Sample course offerings include: Basic French for Travelers; Basic Italian for Travelers I; Basic Italian for Travelers II; Basic Spanish for Travelers; Community Spanish I; Community Spanish II and Intensive Practical Spanish. Courses vary each semester and are located at various locations. Call for further information.

Course offerings include: Blueprint Reading for the Construction Trades; OSHA 10-Hour for Construction Certification; OSHA 30-Hour for Construction Safety Certification and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Certification. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers a non-credit Ophthalmic Assistant Technician and Optician Programs. This program provides enrollee’s with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in optical centers under the supervision of a licensed optician; or in an ophthalmic office as an ophthalmic assistant. Participants must have a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency. Call for detailed information.

Offers culinary courses that are designed to provide the best hands-on experience with our skilled chefs. Many of our classes have a seat limit of 12 to 16 students allowing for personalized instruction. Sample course offerings include: A Great Wine and Cheese Party and The Art of Hors d’oeuvers. Courses vary each semester and are offered at various locations.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Is offered to students in 7th through 12th grades in selected school districts. STEP is designed to motivate and prepare financially disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students for careers in science, technology and mathematics-related disciplines, along with licensed professions such as nursing and accountancy. Academic activities that encourage critical thinking, along with intensive instruction in mathematics, science and computer science, are teamed with support services such as counseling and tutoring. This provides a nurturing environment which builds self-esteem as it prepares minority and disadvantaged students for entry into STEM and licensed professions. Services include 16 enrichments sessions in: Science and science research (biology, Genomics/microbiology, physics, earth science, engineering, robotics, nursing/allied health); Math; Communication skills; Leadership; Computer applications; Career awareness; Research program; School-based "club" meetings and Parents' Advocacy Group. The Program Eligibility: Students accepted into the program must meet the guidelines of NYSED, and will include those who have been identified as underrepresented minorities (African-American, Latino, Hispanic-American and Native-American) and/or financially disadvantaged students in grades 7-12. For further information, please call the STEP office at (631) 451-4402.

Partners with local business and industry to provide workforce training and development solutions, tailored to meet your organizational goals. We work with client companies of all sizes to: assess learning needs of your employees; discuss training options; and determine the best training solutions to achieve your key business object. The Corporate Training Center offers a broad array of workforce and professional development training courses designed to meet the needs of the region’s business and industry sectors. These courses are designed to upgrade and improve the performance of current employees, while adding value to a company by improving their efficiency. The Corporate Training Center is located in the Sally Ann Slacke Building on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. Call for detailed information.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.