CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS | |
| Computer | |
| CompTIA A+ Certification Program | |
| Gregory Howe | No. 10121W |
| Total: $2,400.00 | 12 sessions |
| Tuition: $2,000.00 | Fee: $400.00 |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep. 22-Oct. 29, 5:30pm-9:30pm | |
| For individuals who want to prepare for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the A+ Certification course should be the first step taken. It is the industry’s most popular entry-level certification. This course will build on existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware to present fundamental skills and concepts that will be used on the job. CompTIA A+ Certification has become a minimum requirement for many entry-level jobs in the industry of information systems support.
To become CompTIA A+ Certified two exams must be passed: the Essentials and one of the following: IT Technician, Remote Technician or Depot Technician. This course covers the material needed to take all four exams. In this course, students will acquire the essential skills and information they will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. Possible job environments include mobile or corporate settings with a high level of face-to face client interaction, remote-based work environments where client interaction, client training, operating systems, and connectivity issues are emphasized, or settings with limited customer interaction where hardware activities are emphasized. The program consists of twelve (12) four-hour evening sessions. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning September 22 and ending October 29. Classes begin at 5:30pm and end at 9:30pm. Training will be held on ACC’s main campus. The cost of the program, including tuition, exam fees, and book is $2,400. Prerequisites: End-user skills with Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet, start up and shut down the computer, log on to a computer and computer network, run programs; move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer, basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems, the function of a computer network. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course. | |
| CompTIA Network+ Certification Program | |
| Gregory Howe | No. 10120W |
| Total: $2,100.00 | 11 sessions |
| Tuition: $1,850.00 | Fee: $250.00 |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov. 3-Dec. 10, 5:30pm-9:30pm (No class Thurs., Nov. 26) | |
| CompTIA Network+ is an entry-level install and repair certification for professionals. The course builds on an individual’s existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that will be used on the job in any type of networking career. The Network+ certification covers a technician’s ability to describe the features and functions of networking hardware, protocols, and services. To become Network+ certified, students must pass an 85-question, 90-minute exam with a score of 62% or better. This course is a combination of lectures and labs. All labs are supervised by the instructor.
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or to prepare for the Network+ certification exam. A typical student in the Network+ Certification course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A+ certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required. The program consists of eleven (11) 4-hour sessions. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning November 3 and ending December 10. (Please note there will be no class on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.) Classes begin at 5:30pm and end at 9:30pm. Training will be held on ACC’s main campus in Queensbury. The cost of the program, including tuition, exam fees, and book is $2,100. Prerequisites: An introductory course in a Windows operating system, or equivalent skills and knowledge, is required. A+ Certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course. | |
| IC3--Internet and Computing Core Certification -- GS3--Global Standard 3 | |
| No. -SPRING 2010W | |
| Tuition: $1,475.00 | 11 sessions |
| COMING IN JANUARY 2010!
Get the training needed to succeed in today’s digital world. IC3 is the perfect first step in career development for individuals entering the workplace as well as individuals making career changes because IC3 provides a solid foundation in computing skills, a foundation that can be built upon to advance to higher level skills and certification programs such as Microsoft Certified Application Specialist and/or A+ training. The IC3 program is comprised of three modules: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Some of the topics covered in each module are outlined below: Module 1: Computing Fundamentals Introducing Computers, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Essential Computer Skills, and Using Technology to Solve Problems Module 2: Key Applications Using Microsoft Office, Word Essentials, Excel Essentials, PowerPoint Essentials, PowerPoint/Multimedia Effects, Access Essentials, Access Reporting Module 3: Living Online Networks and Telecommunication, Email/Effective Electronic Communication, Internet Essentials, Researching on the Internet, Evaluating Online Information, Technology and Society, Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online IC3 provides a wide variety of information on a broad range of computer technology. Successful completion of the IC3 certificate program demonstrates to employers a commitment to continued learning and a willingness to embrace today’s technology. The cost of the program, including tuition, exam fees, and book is $1,475.00. | |
| Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Series | |
| Mary Ann Powell and Leza Wood | No. See below |
| Total: $3,125.00 | 41 sessions |
| Tuition: $2,050.00 | Fee: $1,075.00 |
| The above cost covers the complete series which includes all five programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook). You may also register for each certification individually
The Technical Skills You Need for Today's Business Environment The MCAS series provides individuals with the opportunity to become certified in one or more of the Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft certification programs are widely known and respected in the business world. Achieving the MCAS certification identifies an individual as having a specific advanced set of application skills that increases his or her employability and demonstrates to current or potential employers an individual motivated to excel. The specific technical skills individuals develop during MCAS training prepares them to enter a business office environment equipped with the skills and knowledge that are in demand in today’s business office environment. Take One Course or Take Them All The MCAS certification is available individually for 2007 Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. However, many people choose to earn the MCAS credential in all these products to equip themselves with a strong competitive edge. Students must pass a certification exam to earn each MCAS credential. Both Evening and Daytime Classes The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Series is offered in both daytime and evening formats in an effort to accommodate the schedules of as many interested individuals as possible. Classes will be held both at ACC’s main campus in Queensbury and at the college’s location in Wilton, with the exception of Outlook classes which will be held in the Hudson Falls School District. Everything You Need to Get Certified, Dates include all levels of instruction, an exam preparation workshop, and the certification exam. Students are expected to attend every session. Because of the rigorous schedule and amount of material covered in each of the MCAS programs, in addition to the hours of classroom instruction, individuals enrolled in the program are expected to do work on their own computer using Microsoft Office 2007 to solidify the concepts and skills learned in the classroom. Homework will be distributed at the discretion of the instructor. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: Word 2007 Mary Ann Powell No. 10084W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 ACC Wilton Center Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Sep. 22-Oct. 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Leza Wood No. 10109W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 Wednesdays, Sep. 23-Nov. 11, and Friday, Nov. 6, 9:00am-12:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Topics covered include creating a document and entering text; opening and editing a document; text and paragraph formatting including working with borders and shading, indents and tabs, bulleted and numbered lists, outlines, and line spacing; creating and editing basic tables; Word timesavers including templates, wizards, find and replace, spelling and grammar check; and setting page display and printing options. Also included--managing data in lists; customizing tables, including performing calculations; creating charts; modifying pictures; creating customized graphic elements, including text boxes, shapes, and WordArt; controlling text flow, including section breaks and columns; creating and modifying templates; sending form letters using a mail merge; and creating and running macros. In addition, using Word with other programs, including Excel and PowerPoint; collaborating on documents, including reviewing documents, tracking changes, and working with document versions; adding reference marks and notes, including bookmarks, footnotes, and cross-references; making long documents easier to use, including table of figures, table of contents, master document, and automatic summarization; and securing a document. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: Excel 2007 Leza Wood No. 10104W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 Wednesdays, Sep. 23-Nov. 11, and Friday, Nov. 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Mary Ann Powell No. 10077W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 ACC Wilton Center Thursdays, Sep. 24-Oct. 29, Wednesdays, Oct. 21 & Oct. 28, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:00pm-9:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Topics include: the Excel environment; creating a basic worksheet, including navigating, selecting, and entering data; performing simple calculations, including formulas and functions; formatting a worksheet, including borders, coloring, and number formats; working with multiple worksheets; and setting page display and printing options. Also covered--working with advanced formulas; organizing worksheet and table data, including sorting and filtering data; creating and modifying charts; working with graphic objects, including ClipArt and AutoShapes; and customizing and enhancing workbooks, including templates. Excel 2007 also includes creating PivotTables and PivotCharts and managing themes. In addition, streamlining workflow, including working with macros, conditional formatting, and data validation criteria; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets to locate errors or watch formulas; analyzing data, including trendlines, scenarios, and what-if analyses; working with multiple workbooks; and importing and exporting data. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: Access 2007 Leza Wood No. 10098W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 Thursdays, Sep. 24-Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 13, 9:00am-12:00pm (no class 10/8) Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Mary Ann Powell No. 10070W Total: $675.00 9 sessions Tuition: $450.00 Fee: $225.00 ACC Wilton Center Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Nov. 3-Dec. 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm (no class 11/24 & 11/25) Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes The focus of the course is on basic database activities: designing a database, including understanding relational databases, planning a database, and determining fields and relationships; building a database, including creating tables and relationships; managing data in a table; querying data using select queries; and creating basic forms and reports using Wizards. Also covered--controlling data entry, including field properties, input masks, and list of values fields; joining tables; creating flexible queries and action queries; creating and improving forms, including adding command buttons and subforms; and creating and customizing reports, including adding subreports and creating mailing labels. In addition, analyzing existing data and improving table structure; writing advanced queries, including subqueries, unmatched and duplicate queries, and creating PivotTables and PivotCharts; creating and using macros; improving form design, including displaying a calendar and using tab pages; making reports more effective, including charts and columns; and maintaining databases. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: Outlook 2007 Mary Ann Powell No. 10119W Total: $550.00 7 sessions Tuition: $350.00 Fee: $200.00 Hudson Falls High School Mondays, Sep. 28-Nov. 9, 6:00pm-9:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last five evenings of classes Leza Wood No. 10118W Total: $550.00 4 sessions Tuition: $350.00 Fee: $200.00 Hudson Falls School District Office Fridays, Oct. 2-Oct. 23, 9:00am-4:00pm (Class meets Fri., Oct. 23, from 9am-12pm) Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes This course will provide you with the skills needed to start sending and responding to email in Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007, as well as maintaining a calendar, scheduling meetings, and working with tasks and notes. Composing and sending email, scheduling appointments and meetings, managing contact information and tasks, and using notes. How to customize the Outlook environment, calendar, mail, folders, and also track, share, assign, and quickly locate various Outlook items will also be covered. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: PowerPoint 2007 Leza Wood No. 10091W Total: $550.00 7 sessions Tuition: $350.00 Fee: $200.00 Thursdays, Oct. 15-Nov.19 and Friday, Nov. 13, 1:00pm-4:00pm Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Mary Ann Powell No. 10061W Total: $550.00 7 sessions Tuition: $350.00 Fee: $200.00 ACC Wilton Center Thursdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 10, Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm (no class 11/26) Test preparation and the actual test will take place on the last three days of classes Topics covered include: getting started in PowerPoint; creating a presentation, including inserting, modifying, and arranging slides; formatting text on slides; adding clip art, shapes, WordArt, tables, and charts; and preparing to deliver a presentation, including adding slide transitions, and speaker notes. In addition, applying animation effects. customizing a design template, including working with master slides; adding organizational charts and diagrams; adding sound, movies, and special effects; customizing a slide-show presentation, including setting up custom shows and automatic slide-show repetition; collaborating in PowerPoint; and securing a presentation and customizing the PowerPoint environment. *Sorry, we cannot allow audits for certificate programs. | |
| Management Development | |
| The Art and Science of Leadership--Certificate Program | |
| Alan Kreiger | No. 10128W |
| Tuition: $650.00 | 4 sessions |
| Thursdays, Oct.8-Nov. 12, 9:00am-4:00pm | |
| The above cost covers all four sessions...you may register for each session individually. Please see Workforce Development section for more details.
Invest your time in this four-day program to learn the core skills all supervisors need to get the best performance from their staff. Both new and experienced supervisors will find this fast-paced program engaging and informative. The program is highly interactive and engages participants in small group discussions that focus on practical strategies that can be used right away on the job, and it covers the core skills all supervisors need to get the best performance from their staffs. Case studies and video clips present realistic, every day challenges that help participants become more skilled in handling many types of situations effectively. | |
| Medical | |
| MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION--Hybrid Certificate Program | |
| A & H Training Corporation | No. See Below |
| Total: $2,750.00 | 31 sessions |
| Tuition: $2,190.00 | Fee: $560.00 |
| The above cost covers the three modules needed to complete the program.
This hybrid approach to learning Medical Transcription was developed in order to provide students the flexibility of doing most of their schoolwork at home. Using a combination of instructor guided and work-on-your-own scheduling, students attend intermittent classes on the ACC campus, but complete assignments and testing at home in an “online” classroom. Conducted over 3 modules, the medical transcription course is structured, but the hybrid learning format requires students to be very disciplined. Upon successful completion of the course, students are then prepared to enter the health services industry as a professional medical transcriptionist. An informational session will be held on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. during which the medical transcription program and related career opportunities will be discussed. A demonstration covering how online learning actually works will also be given. Please contact the ACC Center for Personal and Professional Development at 743-2238 to register for this free informational session. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have what they need to: Module I: Medical Terminology (5 week course) A & H Training Corp. No. 10059W TOTAL: $400.00 5 sessions Tuition: $360.00 Fee: $40.00 Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 21, 2009 (Class meets on campus Sep. 23 & Oct. 21, 1:00pm-3:00pm) A & H Training Corp. No. 10043W TOTAL: $400.00 5 sessions Tuition: $360.00 Fee: $40.00 Saturdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 24, 2009 (Class meets on campus Sep. 26 & Oct. 24, 9:00am-11:00am) This course involves learning approximately 400 medical word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and combining form/word root) their meanings, origins, and how they combine to make medical terms. Medical terms will cover all body systems—cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, etc. WEEK 1: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom for an orientation on the Medical Terminology module and distribute textbook, CD, testing, and homework assignments. Students will also be asked to complete Chapter 1. WEEKS 2-4: Students will work on their own and log on to the A&H iLinc classroom on a weekly basis to take tests on Chapters 2-10. WEEK 5: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom to complete chapters 11 & 12 and administer the final exam. Students will receive their certificates of completion for Module 1 and they will also receive an orientation to the anatomy textbook along with homework assignments for Module II. Prerequisites:
Module II: Anatomy (11 week course) A & H Training Corp. No. 10058W TOTAL: $575.00 11 sessions Tuition: $515.00 Fee: $60.00 Wednesdays, Oct. 28, 2009-Jan. 27, 2010 (Class meets on campus Oct. 28, Dec. 9, Jan. 27, 1:00pm-3:00pm--no class Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30) A & H Training Corp. No. 10039W TOTAL: $575.00 11 sessions Tuition: $515.00 Fee: $60.00 Saturdays, Oct. 31, 2009-Jan. 30, 2010 (Class meets on campus Oct. 31, Dec. 12, Jan. 30, 9:00am-11:00am--no class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2) In this course students will learn the structure and function of the human body to include all body systems, body organs, diseases, disorders and treatments. WEEK 1: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom for an orientation on the Anatomy module and receive the textbook, CD, testing process, and homework assignments. Instructor will review with students Chapters 1 and 2 and administer a test covering both chapters. WEEKS 2-4: Students will work on their own and log on to the A&H iLinc classroom on a weekly basis to take tests on Chapters 3-8. WEEK 5: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom to discuss any issues or problems and to complete Chapters 9 and 10 followed by chapter review and testing. WEEKS 6-10: Students will work on their own and log on to the A&H iLinc classroom on a weekly basis to take tests on Chapters 11-20. WEEK 11: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom to complete Chapter 21 and take the final exam. Students will be awarded their certificates of completion and they will be given their first assignment for the Module III class. Module III Medical Transcription (15 week course) A & H Training Corp. No. 20005W TOTAL: $1,775.00 15 sessions Tuition: $1,315.00 Fee: $460.00 Wednesdays, Feb. 3—May 12, 2010 (Class meets on campus Feb. 3 & May 12 from 1:00pm-5:00pm and Feb. 10 & Mar. 24 from 1:00pm-3:00pm) A & H Training Corp. No. 20006W TOTAL: $1,775.00 15 sessions Tuition: $1,315.00 Fee: $460.00 Saturdays, Feb. 6—May 22, 2010 (Class meets on campus Feb. 6 & May 22 from 9:00am-1:00pm and Feb. 13 & Mar. 27 from 9:00am-11:00am) The student is provided with 10 hours of hands-on medical dictation in all specialties and work types. In addition, the student is provided with intense training in the use of transcription resources, English grammar and punctuation, and medical abbreviations. Discussion of the various methods of advanced technology used in the industry, such as voice recognition, downloading wave files, and use of internet resources is also provided. WEEK 1: Instructor will meet with students for a 4-hour session in the ACC classroom for an orientation on the Medical Transcription module and receive textbook and resource books, homework assignments, CD, and foot pedal. WEEK 2: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom to review and correct the first set of documents students have been assigned. By working with the instructor 1-on-1 with their own documents, students will have a clear understanding of what a professionally transcribed document should look like. The instructor will mentor students on how to properly proofread and scrutinize their documents for errors and mistakes. WEEKS 3-7: Students will work on their own and submit their assigned documents to the instructor on a specified time schedule. The instructor will then contact and grade students’ documents and provide constructive feedback by direct phone call or email. WEEK 8: Instructor will meet with students for a 2-hour session in the ACC classroom to go over documents, reinforce their commitment to the program, and discuss what will happen at the end of the program. WEEKS 9-14: Students will work on their own and submit their assigned documents to the instructor on a specified time schedule. The instructor will then correct and grade students’ documents and provide constructive feedback by direct phone call or email. WEEK 15: Instructor will meet with students for a 4-hour session in the ACC classroom to go over their final documents, talk about the medical transcription profession and current job market and complete paperwork for placement opportunities. Students will also be awarded their certificates of completion. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this program Andrews and Holbrook Training Corporation specializes in medical and non-medical transcription and medical coding education centered on career development. A&H has been recognized since 1999 as one of the Capital District's pre-eminent training firms for health information vocations. Andrews and Holbrook provides job placement services for their graduates with a 96% placement rate. | |
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