Continuing Education Catalog

OTHER UPCOMING COURSES

HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp

Dates and times to be announced

This course will begin with the basics of HVAC/R and move into an in-depth breakdown of each category within HVAC/R knowledge needed to build a solid technical foundation. Content will focus 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

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Instructor and Happy Brands Co. owner Stephanie Poulin is a reformed corporate and agency professional who turned a layoff into a full-fledged six-figure business. Before starting her company, she worked more than 12 years in a corporate setting at marketing agencies and a few startups running marketing departments and social media management, as well as working in a variety of roles in sales and operations. Happy Brands Co. is a fully remote social media agency in Saratoga Springs that employs six to eight contracted employees nationwide. 

Poulin has worked with more than 50 companies, brands and influencers locally and nationally on social media management, content creation, short-form videography, startup launches for new businesses or products, marketing strategy, rebranding and more.

Social Media Marketing 101 Masterclass

June 3 

Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous 

Learn why every business and brand should invest in a social media marketing (SMM) strategy, as well as do’s and don’ts. Poulin will share her successes, failures and lessons learned along the way of building a six-figure marketing agency and how these valuable lessons can be implemented for brands, businesses and influencers. 

Topics will include:

• SMM: The new way to advertise
• Social media marketing 101: Best practices
• Strategy and consistency
• Understanding your audience
• How to build a content calendar
• Master your brand to master your audience
• Is implementing an influencer or user-generated content (UGC) strategy right for you?
• Continued education in marketing, tools, tips and tricks

Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and owner of Happy Brands Co.

Price: $75

CRN: 70003 

Influencer Marketing

June 17 

Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous 

Learn the who, what, when and why of influencer marketing, and why every business and brand should leverage it to grow. In this course, Poulin will share her successes, strategies, how she was able to leverage her company to spin off into The HB Collective, her influencer marketing arm, and experience in managing influencers and working with countless brands to find the right talent to represent them. Poulin started by building out her six-figure social media marketing agency and is on her way to building her second six-figure business in influencer marketing in just two years.

Topics will include:

• Influencers: What are they?
• Influencers vs. user-generated content (UGC)
• Who should use this strategy and why?
• How to find influencers and UGC creators
• How to manage and set expectations
• How to measure results and to know what and how much to spend
• Tips and tricks from a seasoned influencer and UGC creator

Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and owner of Happy Brands Co.

Price: $75

CRN: 70004 

AI Agility Challenge

Six-week online program beginning June 2, 2025

15 minutes per day

Is your business feeling overwhelmed by rapid AI advancements? Are your employees struggling to effectively leverage AI tools? SUNY Adirondack is partnering with HumanSkills.ai to help regional employers implement AI practices that will be beneficial to individual employees as well as entire organizations by offering an AI Agility Challenge. This six-week program starts June 2, 2025 and is $500 per person.

To learn more about HumanSkills.ai Agility Challenge, please visit the HumanSkills.ai website. To register yourself or your business for the program, please complete the Noncredit Course Registration Request Form and reference course registration number (CRN) 70026.

Benefits:

• Accelerate adoption across teams
• Ensure responsible AI use
• Increase productivity
• Drive strategic value

The experience:

• Six weeks, 15 minutes a day
• Learn alongside your peers
• Value-added activities

Price: $500 per person

CRN: 70026

DRIVER TRAINING

Five-Hour Prelicensing Course 

July 7

Monday | 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 through Continuing Education 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 Driving School

Price: $55

CRN: 70001

FITNESS

Please note: Consult your physician before starting any exercise program.

Co-Ed Volleyball 

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs 

March 20 to May 22 (No class April 15 or 17)

• Preregister for all sessions: $153 (CRN: 20008)
• Preregister for one session per week: $77 (CRN: 20009)
• Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20010) 

Join in this semi-weekly pickup volleyball course for intermediate BB/B level players. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the CRN above. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis and invoiced $11 per session they attend.

Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended. No payment will be accepted on site.

Instructor: Patrick Baldwin 

Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)

May 3 to June 28 (No class May 10, May 24 or June 14)

Saturdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Hudson River Park, Queensbury 

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 of pickleball but want to better their pickleball 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.

Instructor: Kayla Benner

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

CRN: 20056

FOOD, COOKING & BAKING

Please note: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify Continuing Education when registering for any 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, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.

Create Gnocchi (currently full; waitlisted)

May 25 

Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

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

Gnocchi is as versatile as it is delicious. In this class, you will learn about two different types of gnocchi that are perfect with light sauces and summer vegetables. We will create several combinations to prepare and share with each other during class.

Please note: Registration for this course closes May 16. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil. 

Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack

Price: $79 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)

CRN: 20069

HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS

Please note: 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.

Creative Writing Workshop

April 10 to June 5 (No class April 24)

Thursdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus 

This workshop is for writers at all stages of development who want to take advantage of a structured forum that offers instruction, encouragement and accountability conducive to achieving progress in the writing project and genre of their choice. Each session will feature in-class writing exercises, peer and instructor feedback, and references to masters of their chosen genre.

Instructor: Nanci Vineyard

Price: $85

CRN: 20096

Advanced Photographic Skills & Techniques NEW! 

April 28 to June 2 (No class May 26)

Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus

This class provides a deeper look into the tools, skills and techniques required to shoot portraits, landscapes, commercial products and sports. We will be shooting in the classroom and outdoors, with a critique of student submissions in the last class. 

Please note: This advanced class is for students who have attended the instructor’s previous classes or have some advanced photography education. Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera to use in class, a notepad and a pen. A telephoto or long zoom lens would also be appropriate.

Instructor: Phillip Bacon

Price: $125

CRN: 20094

Intermediate Bridge 

March 20 to May 22

Thursdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga

This course is designed for intermediate-level bridge players. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the basics of bidding and play of the hands. Instruction will be focused on bidding and play of the hands with guidance and suggestions by the instructor.

Instructor: Hal Bigelow

Price: $29

CRN: 20024

Spirituality for the 21st Century — Life Between Life 

May 14 to 28

Wednesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus 

This course builds upon the Spirituality for the 21st Century — Reincarnation & Past Lives class. Continue to explore the research of psychiatrists, psychologists and medical doctors into the realm of spirituality with a special focus on the afterlife. We look at questions such as: What does it feel like to die? What do we see and feel right after death? What is the spirit world really like? Will we see our loved ones there? Will we see our animal friends, our pets? Are we judged and, if so, by whom? Is there a hell? What do we do as souls in the “interlife”? Will we learn the purpose of life? Will we “see” our creator? Do we plan our next lives — the time, place and reason for our return? All these questions and others will be explored in this intensive presentation based on actual case histories of past-life regression subjects who recalled their “life between life.” This multimedia presentation will include videos, course materials and a lively discussion.

Instructor: Louis Mondor

Price: $45 

CRN: 20101

The Science of Everything NEW! 

April 10 to May 22 (No class April 24)

Thursdays | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Queensbury campus 

This creative, unique discussion group will gather weekly to focus on the sweet spot where physics and metaphysics meet. Share insights and developments on such disparate topics as epigenetics, the singularity, the law of attraction, Drake’s equation, Occam’s razor and much more. Each week's meeting will focus on a new topic, selected from recommendations from the facilitator and participants, and will include handouts with excerpts from the works of Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman, Masuru Emoto’s water experiments and astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s Institute of Noetic Sciences. A different topic will be discussed each week. No previous readings are required, but curiosity is a must!

Instructor: Nanci Vineyard

Price: $49

CRN: 20097

LANGUAGE

Conversational French (currently full; waitlisted)

April 30 to June 4 

Wednesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School

Parlez-vous français? Would you like to learn to speak French? Are you planning a trip to a French-speaking country? Maybe you’d like to refresh your French knowledge from years ago. This class is an introduction to basic French conversation for beginners with little or no knowledge of French. Participants will learn and practice everyday expressions and conversation skills in practical situations. Some aspects of French culture and history will be included. Topics may include greetings, directions, food, travel and shopping, as well as interests of the participants. Allons-y!

The instructor, Susan Frost, is a retired French teacher who spent 40 years teaching in New York state public schools. She has traveled extensively to francophone countries including France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and Senegal.

Instructor: Susan Frost

Price: $69

CRN: 20109

MUSIC

Intro to Drums & Drumming 

April 29 to May 27 

Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School

Join international drummer, four-time Grammy/recording academy commendation recipient and LIDC drummer of the year Larry Levine on a rhythmic journey of learning to play drums. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about equipment, musical styles and technique behind this art form. Drums and literature will be provided. All levels, including repeat students, are welcome.

Instructor: Larry Levine, Larry Levine Drum Studio

Price: $89

CRN: 20123

TOURS & TRIPS

Please note: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather when attending any tour, as some may be outside. 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.

Feeder Canal’s Extraordinary Impact on Glens Falls & The Adirondacks NEW! 

May 28

Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Tour meets by the silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls

Discover how the historic Feeder Canal impacted the economic growth of the region in the past and today. Get updates about the Feeder Canal Alliance’s amenity and improvement projects for the trail and canal, and this year’s exciting special events at the Howard Raymond Field School at the Historic Coal Silos in Hudson Falls.

Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the Historic Coal Silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls for a presentation in the Howard Raymond Field School, then walk the Towpath Trail to the Five Combines in Hudson Falls. 

Instructor: Pattie Simone, executive director, Feeder Canal Alliance

Price: $19

CRN: 20129

A Walk Through Warrensburg’s History: Early Residential & Civic District (currently full; waitlisted)

May 21

Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Warrensburg

This tour will take you through the main residential area of early Warrensburg, where many affluent business owners lived and entertained. They were doctors, lawyers, owners of major industries and businesses living on elm tree-lined streets. Learn about the history of people who lived there and the architecture of the buildings. The tour will be approximately one mile, round trip; accessible parking is available on some streets. 

Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather. A water bottle and sunglasses are recommended.

Instructors: Sandi Parisi, Warrensburg town historian, and Delbert Chambers

Price: $19

CRN: 20149

Shushan Covered Bridge Museum Tour

May 30

Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Shushan Covered Bridge Museum, Shushan

Shushan Covered Bridge Museum is housed in a covered bridge built in 1858 by Stevens Bros. The bridge is of Town Lattice Truss construction, 161 feet long. The Town Lattice Truss design was one of about 20 wooden-bridge truss types developed during the 19th century. Patented Jan. 1, 1820, by Ithiel Town, an architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut, it was extensively promoted by him throughout the south. By 1840, it had become one of a few standard types chosen by local builders because of its ease of construction. The bridge was abandoned by the county in 1962 and sat in disrepair for more than 10 years until it was saved by Shushan Covered Bridge Association, which converted it into a museum. 

A collection of period machinery and farm implements, many in working order, are used by visitors for hands-on demonstrations. A few yards from the bridge entrance stands a one-room schoolhouse that was in continuous use from 1852 to 1943. The school is open to visitors and is furnished with desks and texts from the 19th century.

Instructor: Arek Gordon, museum guide

Price: $19

CRN: 20147 

Dancing Grain Farm Brewery Tour 

May 23

Friday | 2 to 4 p.m. | Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, Moreau 

Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is a field-to-glass brewery in Moreau specializing in the production of high-quality grains via regenerative agricultural growing methods to make environmentally friendly and wildly flavorful craft beers. Take a tour of the farm and brewery to learn how they go from ground to glass.

Please note: Participants who are 21 and older will have an opportunity to sample beer; valid ID is required to participate in the beer sampling.

Instructor: Rachel McDermott 

Price: $29 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)

CRN: 20153