Continuing Education Catalog

Use this catalog to find Continuing Education classes that fit your goals and schedule. Each listing includes course details, dates, costs and easy links to registration, so you can quickly move from browsing to enrolling in the workforce training or enrichment courses that fit your life.

The Office of Continuing Education offers learning opportunities for people of all ages. These noncredit classes include workforce training and personal enrichment opportunities to encourage lifelong learning. 

Registration: 

Youth culinary arts courses: In Summer 2026, we’re excited to offer noncredit culinary arts courses for youth! Visit the youth culinary arts courses page for details, specific grade levels and how to register.

Policies: View our Continuing Education registration information page for important details about noncredit course registration, payment, refund/tuition liability policy, college closings and delays, parking and more

Noncredit course registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All courses and programs are subject to cancellation for insufficient enrollment, so please register early.

Workforce training

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider – CPR/AED & Stop the Bleed (2-year cert)

SUNY Adirondack Saratoga

 

To register, complete the Noncredit Workforce and Health Care Training Registration Request Form.

 

Those 18 and older are invited to register for one of our one-day CPR courses, which are free for participants. These CPR courses are sponsored by Healthcare Pathways, a program funded by Healthcare Education and Life-Skills Program (HELP), a New York State Department of Health grant.

 

  • Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon (CRN: 70018)
  • Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon (CRN: 70019)
  • Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon (CRN: 10197)

 

Instructor: Clint McCarthy

Price: Free

HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp

Dates and times to be announced

 

This course begins with the basics of HVAC/R and moves to an in-depth breakdown of HVAC/R knowledge needed to build a solid technical foundation. Content focuses on various topics, including but not limited to:

 

  • Electrical skills and troubleshooting
  • Refrigeration and principles of thermodynamics
  • Pipe sizing and types of fittings used in HVAC/R
  • Reading and interpretation of wiring schematics
  • Use and handling of HVAC multimeter, manometer, psychrometer, refrigeration gauges and temperature probes
  • Compressor types and how they mechanically move refrigerant through a system
  • Types of heat exchangers
  • Electrical motors, controls and switches
  • Volt/multimeter
  • Interpreting electrical diagrams and symbols
  • Brazing and soldering techniques
  • Identifying types of pumps/water flow controls/water zone valves
  • Common piping configurations in residential and commercial boilers

 

Price: $1,008

Personal enrichment

Five-Hour Prelicensing Course 

July 14

Tuesday | 5 to 10 p.m. | Live synchronous

 

This Five-Hour Prelicensing Course is required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who want to take a road test for a driver’s license. A MV-278 completion certificate needed for road test appointments will be issued at the conclusion of this class.

 

Please note:

  • Preregistration is required using the Five-Hour Prelicensing Course Registration Request Form.
  • A New York state Learner’s Permit (photo ID) is required.
  • Students should join the class 15 minutes early. Class starts promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Students must have their cameras on at all times during the course; the instructor must be able to see each student to confirm attendance for the duration of the class.
  • No refunds will be issued after noon the Friday before class.

 

Instructor: Bell’s Auto Driving 

Price: $55

CRN: 70001

Please note: Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.

 

 

Cardio & Strength Circuit 

May 19 to June 25

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus

 

Protect bone health and muscle, be stronger and fitter, develop better body mechanics and relieve stress. We work different muscle groups every week. You will be instructed every step of the way. This class offers low-, medium- and high-intensity options for men and women of all age groups. All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is required. Join in the fun!

 

Please note: Students should wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water and a mat.

 

Instructor: Ann Giroux

Price: $82

CRN: 20187

 

 

 

Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)

Hudson River Park, Queensbury

 

Saturdays, April 25 to June 6 (No class May 23), from 10 a.m. to noon, plus additional makeup day(s) to be announced by instructor after any meetings canceled due to rain

 

Join us for one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States: pickleball. This game combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, and is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball like a Wiffle® ball on a short solid court with a low net. Pickleball can be enjoyed by all ages. This course is for beginners and those who know the rules but want to improve their game. Learn about proper scoring, how to serve, how to drop the ball and perform drills.

 

Please note: Students must provide their own paddles designed for outdoor courts, wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water. Student email addresses provided upon registration will be given to the instructor so she can notify participants of any cancelations due to weather. 

 

Instructor: Kayla Benner

Price: $99 (Course price includes a $42 materials fee.)

CRN: 20081

Please note: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify Continuing Education when registering for food-related courses. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

 

Handmade Ravioli: Pasta & Filled Pasta Techniques 

July 18

Saturday | 1 to 5 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

 

Learn the art of handmade ravioli from scratch in this hands-on pasta class. Students will mix and roll fresh pasta dough, prepare a flavorful filling and practice proper filling, sealing and shaping techniques to create beautifully crafted ravioli. This course is perfect for home cooks seeking to expand their pasta-making skills.

 

Please note: Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

 

Instructor: Chef Emily Audette, SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education instructor

Price: $89 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)

CRN: 70009

 

 

 

Pizza Your Way

Aug. 15

Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

 

Discover the art of pizza-making as you craft two personal pizzas — one classic and one gluten-free — customized with toppings of your choice. This course is perfect for beginning cooks and pizza lovers.

 

Please note: Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

 

Instructor: Chef Emily Audette, SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education instructor

Price: $79 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)

CRN: 70010