Workforce Development

Today’s Education for Tomorrow’s Jobs

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Professional Certifi cations

Career Programs

Professional Development

Computer Programs

Corporate Training

Small Business

Development Center

ESL & High School

Profi ciency

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Career Programs . . . .3

Professional Development . . . .6

English as a Second Language (ESL) . . . .7

Computer Programs . . . .8

New Courses for Beauty Professionals . . 10

Small Business Development Center . . . 11

Corporate Training . . . . 20

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Workforce Development

Raritan Valley Community College off ers innovative programming for businesses

and workers to help build a strong, secure and productive workforce.

RVCC Main Campus

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CPA Exam Review (Online) BUCE

This comprehensive CPA Exam review program is a four-part exam preparation program to become a Certifi ed Public Accountant. The course reviews the four major areas of study: State Regulations, Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting and Business Environment and Concepts. All materials are included, as well as individualized online assistance from the instructor.

Course Fee: $3,200 CRN 60154 Thu & Sat Jan 14 – Jun 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING BUCE

This two-part series of courses prepares you to take the Certifi ed Management Accounting (CMA) exams. You do not need to take part one before part two, however you will need to complete and pass both parts to become a CMA Professional. These courses are sponsored by the Institute for Management Accounting (IMA). All course materials are included. Prerequisite: Understanding of basic accounting fundamentals.

CMA Part I: Financial Planning (Online) BUCE

Learn accounting methods to improve your career with passing the Certifi ed Management account exam. This course reviews elements of fi nancial planning for performance and control. The course presents the following concepts: planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal control, and professional ethics. This online course convenes on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Course Fee: $1,500 CRN 60152 Call 908-218-8871 for course schedule information.

CMA Part 2: Financial Decision (Online) BUCE

This course examines the strategies of fi nancial decision making. Concepts presented in this course:

fi nancial statement analysis, corporate fi nance, decision analysis and risk management and investment decisions. This is a test preparation for the second part of the Certifi ed Management Accounting Certifi cation. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $1,500 CRN 60153 Call 908-218-8871 for course schedule information.

PROFESSIONAL PAYROLL BUCE

This course is the second of a two-part series leading to a nationally recognized certifi cation as a payroll professional and prepares participants for the Certifi ed Payroll Professional (CPP) examination. You are given intensive training on complex payroll functions and regulations. Issues such as benefi ts and human resources departments are also presented. This course is intended for individuals with payroll experience or who have passed the Fundamentals of Payroll class. Topics include: federal taxation and withholdings, payroll systems

What to do with the treasures in your attic and beyond?

Find out how to get started making money by selling on eBay and/or

craigslist. Join this class for beginner to intermediate eBay users.

Learn, step-by-step, how to make money the fun and easy way.

Course Fee: $55 CRN 60179 Sat Mar 26 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

and reporting payroll taxes, FLSA “white collar” exemption rules, understanding fringe benefi ts, and the impact of benefi t plans on the payroll process. All materials are included.

Course Fee: $790 CRN 60177 Sat Feb 6 – Mar 26 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SIX SIGMA SERIES BUCE

Six Sigma presents a rigorous, focused and highly eff ective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques. Six Sigma aims for virtually error-free business performance while using statistics to measure the variability in the process. This is an ideal course for anyone who desires to improve an organization’s measure of quality to near perfection. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven methodology that strives to eliminate defects in any process from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. This training is one of the most popular and in-demand business certifi cations in today’s job market. These classes presents real life simulation exercises, practical examples and case studies. Learn information that is useful guidance for practical application needed to pass the exam. All course materials are included.

Green Belt (36 hours)

Course Fee: $1,300 CRN 60155 Call 908-218-8871 for course schedule information.

Black Belt (48 hours)

Course Fee: $2,695 CRN 60156 Call 908-218-8871 for course schedule information.

Project Management BUCE

Gain the skills needed in today’s demanding job market. This program features 36 hours of training which includes an overview of the ten knowledge areas and fi ve process groups contained in the ANSI standard for Project Management. The class is based on generally accepted practices as prescribed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Note: the educational requirement is just one of several needed to be eligible

for the exam. Visit the PMI website at http://www.pmi.org for more information. At least one year of project

management experience is recommended for this course. Exam study and test-taking strategies, questions and practice fi nal exam are provided. Students should purchase the textbook before class. The book is available in the RVCC College Bookstore, 908-231-8808.

Course Fee: $1,089 CRN 60157 Tue Jan 19 - April 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

Exam Prep

This course is designed for anyone who desires to pass the High School Equivalency exam. This course off ers a study skills review and comprehensive instruction of all the subject areas needed to pass this test. Practice exams, pre-testing and post-testing evaluations are provided. High School Equivalency exam testing is conducted at the RVCC Testing Center. Textbook available at the RVCC bookstore.

Course fee: $240 CRN 60167 Mon/Tues Feb 8 - Apr 5 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Career Programs

Automotive Technician

America runs on four wheels, and it’s speeding up. Self-driving cars, electrics, hybrids, and new innovations every year means that now is a fantastic time to become a qualifi ed Automotive Technician. Every day “under the hood” will bring you a new surprise or challenge, so it’s no wonder US News & World Report ranked Automotive Technicians as one of the “100 Best Jobs in America.”

Our hands-on full-time program is geared toward one thing: Turning you into an Automotive Technician built for the 21st century.

Program Cost: $12,300

Local job placement assistance is available.

Learn More:

Jason Jones 908-526-1200 x8507 | [email protected]

Advanced

Manufacturing

Have you ever held a well-made tool? You can instantly feel the weight, the balance, the rightness of a thing designed for a purpose. You too can know the satisfaction of a job well done as an Advanced Manufacturing

student at RVCC. In our hands-on certifi cate program, you’ll master the machine basics, precision, and advanced technical skills you need to become a manufacturing professional in today’s growing market.

Pursue one of these industry specialties:

Manual Mill Operator Engine Lathe Operator Manual Machinist

Or combine courses and “stack” your credentials in our step-by-step CNC Production Technician Certifi cation Program. All graduates receive their industry recognized NIMS certifi cation and OSHA10 card. Job placement assistance is available.

Learn More:

Joanie Coff aro  908-526-1200 x8639 | [email protected]

Environmental Control Technology (HVAC/R)

Technician

Knowledgeable HVAC/R Technicians are in high demand. Businesses are “going green.” Homeowners want to shrink their heating and cooling bills, and new technology is rapidly making any HVAC system from a few years ago just too expensive to keep. The U.S. Department of Labor expects this explosion of cost-eff ective HVAC systems for homes and businesses to create over 90,000 new HVAC Technician jobs by 2020.

Master the skills and design theory of today’s cutting-edge heating and refrigeration industry and launch your career as an HVAC/R Technician. Someone has to design climate controlled systems, and/or install, repair or maintain thousands of units soon. It might as well be you.

Pursue one of these two HVAC Career Tracks at RVCC:

 1-year Certifi cate(31 credits) – Residential Systems ONLY. Prepare for an entry-level technician position.

 2-year AAS Degree(62 credits) – Residential AND Commercial training. Prepare for any level HVAC position, including matriculation for a B.S. in HVAC Applied Engineering with Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Learn More:

Paul Flor 908-526-1200 x8617 | paul.fl [email protected]

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Career Programs

Cosmetology

Whether it’s creating up-dos, asymmetrical cuts, color, perm, blow-outs, manis, pedis, or a throwback bee hive, as a Cosmetologist you are the last word in style. RVCC’s salon-focused approach teaches you the skills and attitude to be successful by working with actual clients. RVCC Cosmetology Students also participate in local fashion shows, community events, and stylist competitions to keep them on the cutting edge of style trends.

Skin Care Specialist - Coming Fall 2016

As a growing number of women and men seek out professional treatments to reduce the eff ects of aging, esthetics has become a highly desirable career. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects careers as Skincare Specialists will grow by 40% between 2012 and 2022.

Great skin care, followed by professional makeup, can change the way a client feels about his or her appearance. This program will teach you skin

Fitness Specialist

Do you love exercising and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for fi tness with others? Consider a career as a Fitness Specialist. Our nine-month program, designed in partnership with the local fi tness industry, will care treatments, including electrotherapy, and the physiological eff ects of massage. You will explore the foundations of makeup to be able to off er clients a total look that is harmonious with their features and face shape. The program will prepare you to take the New Jersey State Board Esthetics licensing exam.

Program Cost: $6,900

Learn More:

Marcia H. Bird 908-526-1200 x8618 | [email protected]

qualify you for national certifi cation as a personal trainer. You will receive in-classroom instruction, as well as practical experience in the fi eld. Cooperative experience, combined with 15 hours of hands-on training, will give you the experience and chands-onfi dence to work with clients and launch a successful career.

Learn More:

Betty Beede 908-526-1200 x8626 | [email protected]

The demand for qualifi ed stylists is growing. Begin your Cosmetology career today.

Program Cost: $13,216 (includes tuition, materials, & fees)

All graduates receive their industry recognized PBA (Professional Beauty Association) membership. Local job placement assistance and fi nancial aid are available.

Day and night classes are available to fi t your schedule.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEW! Introduction to Project Management BUCE

The ultimate success or failure of a project is directly related to the quality of the planning process for the project. This course provides an overview of the methods and procedures used to plan work, estimate costs and develop a project schedule.

Course Fee: $215 CRN 60168 Thu Mar 3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $215 CRN 60169 Thu Apr 21 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Dynamic Presentations BUCE

We present ourselves every day in a professional environment. Dynamic Presentations will focus on your ability as a high impact communicator in small and large groups. It will refi ne your existing skills and develop new techniques for stronger communication. The workshop focuses on understanding the needs of your audience and planning your presentation. Participants will prepare and deliver a brief presentation and enhance the use of their voice and body language to enhance their speaking skills. They will receive feedback from the group as well as the option to have one-on-one coaching from the instructor.

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60170 Tue Feb 23 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60171 Wed Apr 20 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Understanding Working and Communication Styles BUCE

Utilizing the DiSC online profi le that determines an individual’s working and communication style, you will gain an understanding of the four styles. You will also have an opportunity to get the results of your personal assessment.

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60178 Wed Feb 24 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

NEW! Fundamentals of Customer Service BUCE

A customer service mentality means that you are always thinking of ways to satisfy and exceed customer needs. All of your day-to-day activities focus on making a positive impression, being responsive and having every customer believe that they can count on you. Excellent customer service is a great way to diff erentiate your organization from others.

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60175 Fri Mar 4 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Effective Interviewing and Selection BUCE

The answer to the hiring dilemma is a superior interview and selection process. Behavioral interviewing is a method that anticipates future performance based on past performance. You will learn how to easily analyze any job and relate the real requirements to the assets and limitations of each candidate. The workshop will also provide an overview of employment laws to ensure that all steps in the recruitment process follow employment laws.

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60172 Thu Mar 10 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Time Management BUCE

If you feel pressed for time and driven by your workload, our Time Management class off ers skills to rethink your relationship with your workday tasks. You will learn how to make organized decisions quickly, take charge of paperwork, and create timelines so you can map workable lead times to complete projects.

Course Fee: $55 CRN 60176 Fri Mar 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

NEW! Workplace Discrimination & Harassment BUCE

This course is designed to raise awareness about workplace harassment and discrimination and reduce or prevent incidents of misconduct. Besides introducing staff and managers to the equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, the course also helps employees identify the diff erence between discrimination and an illegal “hostile environment,” promotes appropriate behavior, and reduces the potential for harassment claims.

Course Fee: $100 CRN 60173 Thu Apr 14 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Email Etiquette BUCE

Revisit and critique your email style. Your goal is to write polite, short, business-oriented email messages that get the work done and nurture good email relationships. Our class will address:

• Using sentence structure for balance and easy comprehension • Choosing salutation, tone and signature styles

• Putting the business up front • Making good grammar decisions • Using tense wisely • Closing action messages

Course Fee: $55 CRN 60174 Fri Apr 15 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

RVCC offers basic instruction in

for individuals with little or limited knowledge of English

www.raritanval.edu/esl

ESL

English as a Second Language

• Basic ESL

Course Fee: $360 CRN 60158 Sat Jan 23 - Apr 9 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• ESL Level 1A

Course Fee: $360 CRN 60159 Wed & Thu Jan 27 - Mar 3 6:00 - 9:00 pm

• ESL Level 1B

Course Fee: $360 CRN 60160 Wed & Thu Mar 10 - Apr 14 6:00 - 9:00 pm

• ESL Level 2A

Course Fee: $360 CRN 60161 Tue & Thu Feb 2 - Mar 10 6:00 - 9:00 pm

• ESL Level 2B

Course Fee: $360 CRN 60162 Tue & Thu Mar 15 - Apr 21 6:00 - 9:00 pm

COMPUTER TRAINING

NEW! Introduction to Computers CTCE

This is a basic introductory course. Anyone who has a fear of computers will become comfortable with basic terminology and concepts. Students learn the evolution of computers, types of PCs, the Input-Process-Output cycle and how to identify system components. The use of input and output devices and how to manage disk drives and change monitor settings is also presented. You will learn how to manage fi les, folders, use e-mail, and browse the Web with Internet Explorer. Prerequisite: Keyboard Profi ciency. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60147 Fri Jan 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60148 Thu Feb 11 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60149 Mon Mar 14 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60150 Tue Apr 19 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Basic Word CTCE

Master the most widely used word processing software in the world. Learn to create and edit documents, move and copy text, special formatting, and more. Prerequisites: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard profi ciency. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60133 Sat Jan 23 - Feb 6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60128 Wed Feb 3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60129 Fri Feb 12 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60130 Mon Mar 21 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60131 Thu Apr 7 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60132 Fri May 6 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Intermediate Word CTCE

Continue to master the powerful features of MS Word. Learn to add new features to create enhanced charts. Topics include working with sections and columns, formatting tables and importing data, using styles and auto text, headers and footers, and templates. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60139 Sat Feb 13 - Feb 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60134 Mon Feb 15 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60135 Fri Feb 26 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60136 Tue Mar 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60137 Fri Apr 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60138 Thu May 19 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Basic Excel CTCE

Excel is an easy-to-use spreadsheet program. Topics include entering and editing data and creating charts, modifying worksheets, using functions and formatting worksheets and alternative user input.

Prerequisites: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard profi ciency. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60140 Sat Feb 27 - Mar 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60106 Thu Jan 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60107 Thu Feb 4 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60108 Tue Feb 9 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60109 Fri Feb 19 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60110 Thu Mar 17 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60111 Mon Mar 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60112 Wed Apr 6 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60115 Thu May 5 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Intermediate Excel CTCE Master an array of MS Excel functions and formulas that will transform your spreadsheets. Explore new and exciting graphs and charts. Learn to design and organize the best possible worksheet. Generate easy editing and reduce your editing time. Resolve common printing problems and discover the power tools of Excel. Topics include working with large worksheets and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.

Prerequisites: MS Excel Basic or equivalent experience. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60141 Sat Mar 26 - Apr 2 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60116 Fri Feb 5 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60117 Thu Feb 18 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60118 Sat Feb 27 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60119 Sat Mar 12 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60120 Tue Mar 15 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60121 Fri Mar 18 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60122 Thu Mar 24 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60123 Sat Apr 2 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60124 Tue Apr 12 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60125 Sat Apr 23 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60126 Fri May 13 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60127 Sat May 21 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Excel Advanced CTCE

Master the tools needed for today’s demanding job market. Topics include advanced functions in statistics and fi nance, lookup and data tables, conditional formatting, pivot tables, and exporting and importing. Prerequisite: MS Intermediate Excel or equivalent experience. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60142 Sat Feb 13 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60143 Fri Mar 25 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60144 Thu Apr 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60145 Fri May 20 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Microsoft Excel Advanced / Pivot Tables CTCE

Learn a powerful tool that can tabulate and summarize data in spreadsheets. This is an ideal course for anyone who writes formulas in Excel. This feature saves time and work. Learn to present information in a report format by using Pivot tables. Experience using Excel is required.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60146 Mon Apr 4 - Apr 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Microsoft Basic PowerPoint CTCE

Create powerful presentations using the new features of Microsoft Offi ce PowerPoint. Learn with hands-on activities. Topics include building new presentations, formatting and proofi ng, using drawing tools, enhancing and delivering presentations using WordArt and clip art. Prerequisites: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard profi ciency. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60098 Wed Jan 27 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60099 Wed Feb 3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60100 Thu Mar 31 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Intermediate PowerPoint CTCE This course will build on the basics of PowerPoint and go in depth into template creation and advance features when delivering presentations. Prerequisites: MS Basic PowerPoint or equivalent experience. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60102 Thu Mar 3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60103 Fri Apr 1 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60104 Fri Apr 8 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Course Fee: $125 CRN 60105 Fri Apr 22 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Microsoft Offi ce Project CTCE

Discover how MS Offi ce Project will help assess projects through all phases. MS Offi ce Project will transform how you initiate, execute, monitor, and close projects leading to faster completion times. Students learn how to create and defi ne projects, work with invested parties, set estimations, and manage multiple task calendars. This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control focused project plans. Familiarity with project management concepts and terminology is recommended as well as basic Windows navigation skills. Textbook included.

Course Fee: $175 CRN 60151 Mon Feb 8 – Feb 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AutoCAD I CTCE

This class provides a guided, hands-on environment to learn the basics of AutoCAD. This course is an introduction to basic CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) techniques using AutoCAD software. Fundamentals of drawing and editing are presented and practiced. Class size is limited. Purchase textbook before class. The book is available in the RVCC College bookstore.

Course Fee: $219 CRN 60165 Sat Jan 23 – Feb 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

AutoCAD II CTCE

This course is a continuation of AutoCAD I. Youare challenged with additional guided hands-on exercises to learn the intermediate concepts of AutoCAD. Discover techniques of layering and advanced editing. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.

Course Fee: $219 CRN 60166 Sat Feb 27 – Mar 26 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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New Courses for Beauty Professionals

Makeup is a Science: This Look and Learn Program is designed for the artist looking to be prepared for their next masterpiece in makeup design. This class will teach you how to transform a client’s makeup from everyday wear to bridal to avant-garde to special eff ects. Presented by Kryolan Professional Makeup artist Ulrike Bege a CIDESCO certifi ed Esthetician and accomplished makeup artist having worked in Germany, Switzerland and Dubai and most recently the US. Course includes Supracolor makeup kit and manual.

Course Fee: $65 CRN 60182 Mon Feb 29 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fierce Conversations: This one-day workshop provides the foundations and tools to have more robust conversations in your life. Based on the book Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. This program is designed for salon owners and managers wanting to achieve success at work and in life one conversation at a time. Presented by Scott J Buchanan, owner of four AVEDA Lifestyle Salons in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Course includes toolkit and Fierce Conversations

book. Lunch included.

Course Fee: $99 CRN 60183 Mon Mar 28 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

ACCOUNTING AND QUICKBOOKS CERTIFICATE

Learn the basics of accounting fundamentals and apply them to QuickBooks. Take the three courses (21- hours) in sequence to earn a certifi cate or take each individually to acquire course-specifi c skills.

Accounting Fundamentals SBCE

Learn fundamental accounting procedures that complement QuickBooks for Small Businesses. Master concepts needed for bookkeeping and learn accounting terminology used to operate fi nancial software (6 hours). Course fee: $129

CRN 60025 Mon & Tue Jan 25 & 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60028 Mon & Tue Feb 29 & Mar 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60032 Mon & Tue Apr 4 & 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60037 Mon & Tue May 9 & 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuickBooks for Small Businesses SBCE

Learn how QuickBooks can simplify the accounting process for a small business. Set up a business, record transactions, understand the reports generated from QuickBooks and the components of fi nancial statements. Prerequisite: Accounting Fundamentals or a good working knowledge of accounting principles (6 hours).

Course fee: $129

CRN 60026 Mon & Tue Feb 1 & 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60029 Mon & Tue Mar 7 & 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60033 Mon & Tue Apr 11 & 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60038 Mon & Tue May 16 & 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QuickBooks Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable SBCE

In a simulated real business environment learn how to manage both the Customers/Sales and Vendors/ Expenses capabilities in QuickBooks. Perform and practice Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions and reporting. Prerequisite: QuickBooks for Small Businesses and a good working knowledge of accounting principles (9 hours).

Course fee: $169

CRN 60027 Tue/Thu/Thu Feb 9, 11 & 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60030 Thu/Tue/Thu Mar 17, 22 & 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60034 Thu/Tue/Thu Apr 21, 26 & 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60039 Tue/Thu/Tue May 24, 26 & 31 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ENTREPRENEURIAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (ECP)

Jointly sponsored by the NJSBDC and New Jersey community colleges, the statewide 39-hour Entrepreneurial Certifi cate Program (ECP) comprises nine courses that will give you a good working knowledge of how to start up and/or successfully manage a small business.

The Business Plan SBCE

Create a sound business plan to help you manage your business more eff ectively and/or prepare to seek fi nancing. Chart your course and improve your chances for business success (9 hours).

Course fee: $159

CRN 60041 Tue Jan 12, 19 & Feb 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! QuickBooks Model Offi ce SBCE

Attendees will create a model offi ce company, post a large number of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and reconcile their entries to the company’s profi t and loss report. Prerequisite: Must have received the Accounting and QuickBooks Certifi cate. Seating is limited. To register, send an email to [email protected] and provide us with your name, address, telephone number and desired class or call the SBDC at 908-526-1200 x8516 (6 hours).

Course fee: Free

Tue/Thu Feb 23 & 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tue/Thu Mar 29 & 31 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tue/Thu May 3 & 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tue/Thu June 7 & 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Legal 1 SBCE

Be knowledgeable about the laws aff ecting business. Business owners will learn how to choose the appropriate business structure, assess business risks, provide adequate protection and establish proper record keeping and controls (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60043 Wed Jan 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Legal 2 SBCE

Attain a basic understanding of contract law, legal ownership of a business, stock, and partnership agreements (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60044 Wed Jan 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Seal the Deal: Winning Sales Strategies SBCE

No one is a ‘born’ salesperson, yet we all live by selling something. Learn how to overcome anxiety and fear of selling to achieve your sales goals. Program concepts include: the 5’knows’, the anatomy of a sale, how to avoid 10 selling mistakes, what it takes to earn the sale and how to get to ‘yes’ faster (6 hours).

Course fee: $119

CRN 60045 Thu Feb 25 & Mar 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60046 Tue May 17 & 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mastering the Mental Side of Building a Business SBCE

Learn how to proactively handle and even benefi t from the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way building your business. Finish up with solid ways to build your confi dence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60047 Wed Mar 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60048 Wed May 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Building Your Marketing Plan SBCE

Learn about market research, strategic marketing decisions, advertising and sales, public relations, promotions, and networking. Find out about all phases of a marketing plan, how to defi ne markets and

how to implement creative, low-cost guerrilla marketing (6 hours). Course fee: $119

CRN 60049 Thu Mar 24 & 31 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60050 Tue Jun 7 & 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Business Taxes SBCE

Learn which type of legal entity is the best structure for your company and receive information about tax responsibilities based on the entity you choose. Find out what tax deductions you are entitled to (3 hours). Course fee: $59

CRN 60090 Wed May 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Business Recordkeeping SBCE

Learn what records you need to keep, how to do your own bookkeeping, and how to use records as a management tool. Find out processes you need to follow for tax deductions (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60091 Wed May 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Understanding Financial Statements SBCE

Learn about spreadsheets, understanding revenue and expense, structure and relationships, meaningful forecasts and projections, break-even analysis, balance sheets, P&L, and cash fl ow (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60092 Wed May 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more Information about The Small Business Development Center visit our website www.sbdcrvcc.com

INTERNET MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (IMCP)

Take this 9-hour program and expand your knowledge of the internet tools available for a business owner to market a small business.

Introduction to Google Analytics SBCE

Learn how to use the powerful free reporting tool Google Analytics to measure the eff ectiveness of your marketing eff orts (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60052 Wed Mar 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Google AdWords SBCE

Learn the basics of Google AdWords to: identify unique keywords and phrases that consumers are currently using to fi nd your business (and competitors), write ads, design landing pages and set up a marketing campaign (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60051 Wed Apr 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Using Social Media to Promote Your Business SBCE

Learn the essential steps every small business owner should follow to introduce and manage a brand online. Evaluate how the major social networking sites (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+) promote business (3 hours). Course fee: $59

WEBSITE STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Planning Your New Website SBCE

Learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when building a website and what the search engines want. Find out how to register your domain name, choose web hosting, accept payments online, and evaluate whether to do it yourself or hire a professional (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60054 Wed Mar 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization SBCE

Understand how to improve website visibility in the major search engines. Participants learn SEO best practices to follow and have the opportunity to have websites critiqued during the session (3 hours). Course fee: $59

CRN 60055 Wed Mar 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Creating Video for Your Website SBCE

From planning to production to distribution, learn the basic skills and tools you’ll need to create professional video content to promote your brand and publish it online (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60056 Wed Apr 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

STRATEGIC MARKETING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (SMCP)

Learn how to increase sales in your business and enhance your sales ability. Maximize your business sales and profi tability by taking this 18-hour program.

Generational and Word-of-Mouth Marketing SBCE

Learn how to harness and implement a profi table WOM marketing plan that will overcome the challenge of a fi ve-generation marketplace. Explore a variety of methods to create, encourage and facilitate word-of-mouth communication to infl uence the buying behaviors of the target audience you serve (3 hours). Course fee: $59

CRN 60057 Thu Jan 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60058 Tue Apr 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Your Marketing Toolbox: Get Strategic SBCE

Learn how to create brand awareness, build trust, give people reasons to buy, and validate your customers’ buying decisions. Obtain repeat and referral business. Create a strategic marketing plan grounded in critical foundations that will make your marketing endeavors exciting and rewarding (9 hours).

Course fee: $159

CRN 60059 Tue Feb 9, 16 & 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60060 Thu May 12, 19 & 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

How to Network for Success SBCE

Explore the why, where, and how to network offl ine and online. Learn to write and deliver an attention-getting “elevator speech” that really works. Start networking immediately: bring your business cards and brochures to class (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60061 Thu Feb 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60062 Tue Apr 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Outside-the-Box Marketing SBCE

Gain the multiple exposures you need to gain brand recognition and trust within your target market. Design and launch the best tactics to achieve the repeat and referral business you need to achieve your goals (3 hours). Course fee: $59

CRN 60063 Tue Mar 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60064 Thu Jun 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

GENERAL COURSES

NEW! Vision Boards for the Entrepreneur SBCE

This interactive and creative workshop will help you solidify and focus your business vision. Vision boards are helpful tools that serve as a visual reminder and representation of what is important to you. Each participant will create an individual vision board and visual presentation of goals (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60078 Thu Jan 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Best Practices for Managing Small Business Operations SBCE

This course will cover problem analysis, process engineering, productivity measurement and project management techniques. Participants will compare their operations model against “Best of Breed” competitors to explore improvements. We will use lecture, Q&A, business and student case reviews to enhance student learning (6 hours).

Course Fee: $119

CRN 60079 Wed Feb 10 & 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Eff ective Goal-Setting for You and Your Employees SBCE

Hate setting goals? You’re not alone. Learn how to make this necessary task an invigorating part of managing your business success. Participants will explore eff ective goal-setting techniques to ensure an integral and results-oriented process (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60080 Mon Feb 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Fundamentals of Public Relations SBCE

This course is a real-world orientation to the practice of public relations (PR). Using case studies and current media coverage, participants will learn about the impact an eff ective PR campaign can create for their business. We’ll introduce essential tools for the PR practitioner, as well as exercises to practice and refi ne PR writing skills. (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60081 Tue Mar 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Insourcing or Outsourcing: What Makes Sense? SBCE

This course will help participants diff erentiate between services which should remain within a business and those which could be outsourced. The instructor will use lecture, Q&A, business case review and student exercises to provide an understanding of this complex subject (2 hours).

Course Fee: $39

CRN 60065 Wed Mar 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Eff ective Interviewing and Selection SBCE

The key to eff ective hiring is having a superior interviewing and selection process. Behavioral interviewing is a method that anticipates future performance based on past performance. Participants will learn how to easily analyze any job and compare actual requirements to the assets and limitations of individual candidates. The workshop includes an overview of pertinent employment laws (6 hours).

Course fee: $119

CRN 60066 Mon/Tue Mar 14 & 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! The 3 P’s: People, Process, and Product SBCE

How are your 3 P’s? Learn how the 3 P’s can make or break your company and what techniques can be used to improve each, for continued business success (3 hours).

Course fee: $59

CRN 60067 Wed Mar 16 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Risk Assessment and Disaster Recovery SBCE

This course will teach students how to understand and evaluate risk, and to develop a disaster recovery program that will protect their business interests. We will use lecture, Q&A, business case review and student exercises to aid the student in developing these skills (2 hours).

Course Fee: $39

CRN 60068 Wed Apr 6 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Dynamic Presentations SBCE

This course will focus on developing your ability to communicate in small and large groups. You will refi ne your existing skills and develop new techniques for stronger communication. You will also learn to understand the needs of your audience when planning a formal presentation (6 hours).

Course Fee: $119

CRN 60082 Mon/Tue Apr 11 & 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Time Management and Setting Priorities SBCE

Every minute of your day impacts the business. Learn how to make real choices about how and when you spend your time. Create realistic objectives, recognize time wasters, use technology to manage tasks and identify better ways to manage workloads (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60083 Mon Apr 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Enhancing Your Team Development SBCE

This program is designed to help team leaders and members strengthen the skills and behaviors that are essential to eff ective performance. We will discuss topics including high-performance team dynamics and assessing team functioning, and provide ideas and examples for leveraging the strength of your business team. (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60084 Tue Apr 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Results-Oriented Operations SBCE

This program will provide techniques and communications that will ensure your company is moving in the right direction (3 hours).

Course Fee: $59

CRN 60085 Wed May 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Lose the W.A.I.T. SBCE

Is procrastination aff ecting your business? Learn how the new W (What and Why) A (Acceptance) I (Imagination) T (Take action) program can help you develop the tools to transform your business and personal goals (12 hours).

Course fee: $229

CRN 60086 Tue/Thu Jun 7, 9, 14 & 16 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SBDC FREE COURSES

How to Purchase a Business or Franchise SBCE

Learn how to identify and then research a credible franchise or existing business (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60069 Wed Jan 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60070 Wed April 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Maximize Your Trade Show Investment SBCE

Don’t underestimate the value of trade show and event marketing– the most powerful tools in your marketing mix for uncovering and landing new business opportunities. Find out what you don’t know about trade shows and how to choose your exhibit space, budget time and resources, promote your participation (before, during and after), increase booth traffi c, capture the interest of those passing by (in less than 7 seconds), qualify visitors, and get the best follow-up results (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60071 Thu Feb 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60072 Tue May 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Foodpreneur® 10-Step Recipe for Success SBCE

Does everyone tell you that you should be selling your salsa or brownies to the masses? You know that you have a great recipe, but do not know how to turn it into a viable product? Take this course to get an overview of what you need to consider as the key ingredients for success (3 hours). Registration is required. Course fee: FREE

CRN 60073 Wed Feb 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fundamentals of Customer Service SBCE

It’s a fact: 96% of unhappy customers don’t complain to the source, but they do spread their dissatisfaction with a product, service or business by complaining to family, friends, co-workers and anyone who will listen. This negative word-of-mouth can be very harmful to your business. In this course, learn how to analyze customer service snafus, improve customer service skills and turn complaints into service opportunities with a positive impact (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: Free

NEW! Doing Business with the Federal Government SBCE

The US Federal Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world. Learn the types of products and services it procures and how to tell if the government is buying what your business is selling (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60087 Tue Mar 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NEW! Federal Small Business Certifi cations SBCE

This seminar will discuss the federal procurement 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program and Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-aside programs (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60088 Tue Mar 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

NJ Division of Revenue & Taxation Small Business Tax Workshop SBCE

The Small Business Tax Workshop is provided by the Division of Taxation at no cost to the participants. Division personnel will explain proper procedures for collecting and remitting various New Jersey taxes. A focal point of each workshop is the sales tax responsibilities of small businesses including the description of taxable and exempt sales and services. Discussions will also highlight diff erent types of business ownership and the tax consequences of each one (5 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60076 Wed Mar 9 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Crowdfunding: A New Alternative to Raising Working Capital SBCE

Crowdfunding has become a great alternative for small business owners to raise working capital for their business ventures. Our workshop will help participants understand the principles associated with building successful Crowdfunding campaigns and will show you how to use Crowdfunding to fi nance your goals (3hours). Course fee: FREE

CRN 60095 Thu Mar 10 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60096 Thu May 5 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

Mastering the Mental Side of Building a Business SBCE

Learn how to proactively handle and even benefi t from the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way building your business. Finish up with solid ways to build your confi dence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60047 Wed Mar 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CRN 60048 Wed May 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Basics of Small Business Insurance SBCE

Are you a new small business owner who is operating without insurance, and needs to learn the basics of both insurance and risk management techniques... to protect your company from catastrophic loss? This seminar will explain the types of insurance coverage needed to build a basic insurance program and diff erent ways to buy insurance or how to self-insure (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60089 Mon Mar 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Basics of Importing and Exporting SBCE

Have a product that you would love to see distributed in the United States or do you have a product you want to introduce to foreign markets? Learn what it takes to go from another country’s port to the United States and vice versa. An overview of all key points you need to consider will be covered (3 hours).

Course fee: Free

CRN 60097 Mon Mar 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NEW! Create Your Local Business Listing on Google, Bing & Yahoo SBCE

Getting found in the search engines is critical for your business. This hands-on workshop is intended for small business owners with brick and mortar stores/offi ces. We’ll show you how to create a Google My Business account, and how you can create similar local business listings on Bing and Yahoo. Class size is limited to 10 attendees and you must have an active Gmail account. Be sure to bring your password.

(3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60075 Wed Mar 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Creating Video for Your Website SBCE

From planning to production to distribution, learn the basic skills and tools you’ll need to create professional video content to promote your brand and publish it online (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60056 Wed Apr 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Building and Financing Your Business SBCE

Are you an entrepreneur who needs to learn about fi nancing your small business? Meet the people who can assist you. The fi rst part of this seminar explains the process of how a business owner can obtain fi nancing via diff erent methods and various lenders, and what resources are available to small businesses. In the second part of the seminar attendees can meet lenders and discuss issues one-on-one (3 hours). Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE

CRN 60077 Wed May 4 12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Are you a veteran who is interested in

starting a business?

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

is off ering scholarships for free training.

Visit the SBDC website www.sbdcrvcc.com for program enrollment details.

VETERAN’S ENTREPRENEUR

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Leadership Training

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Computer Technology

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LEED Green Training

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Communication

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Writing & Presentation Skills

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English as a Second Language

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The Customized Training Program off ers top-quality training that can be tailored to meet your specifi c company needs. By strengthening your workforce, increasing managerial eff ectiveness, enhancing performance and improving

profi tability, RVCC will help position your company for long-term success.

Classes may be delivered

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COURSE SCHEDULES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE

This brochure is a partial listing of Workforce Development courses.

The full schedule can be found at: raritanval.edu/workforcecourses

Choose desired Term (i.e. “Spring 2016 CE”) and click on “Submit”.

 Select desired areas and click “Search Class” to view listings. (Take note of the 5-digit

CRN, you will need this information in order to register.)

TO REGISTER ONLINE

Select Your Courses:

Select “Online Registration” link.

 Enter the desired five-digit CRN(s) which can be found in the course description or use

the Advanced Search to view course options.

 Use the Schedule Builder screen to list desired courses. To add a course to the Schedule

Builder screen, bring your cursor to the course information displayed on the left side of the screen and click and drag to the Schedule Builder.

 Click "Register" (at bottom right corner) when you have completed selecting your

course(s).

Complete Registration:

Have your credit card information available. RVCC accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover, but does not accept American Express.

After completing your Schedule Builder, click the Student Sign-in screen.

 When your account information displays, select "Proceed to Payment" and complete

the information.

REGISTER IN PERSON or BY MAIL

 In Person - at Raritan Valley Community College, Enrollment Services, 118 Lamington

Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876-1265

 Mail Your Registration and Check to: Raritan Valley Community College, P.O. Box 3300,

Somerville, NJ 08876-1265.

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Download the registration form from raritanval.edu/workforce.

QUESTIONS? Call: 908-218-8871, select Option 1.

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