Special Interest Courses

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Careers in Health Related Fields
Phlebotomy Technician, Professional Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician,
Certified Nurse Aide and CPR Certificate, EMT, Medical and Community Interpreting
Now accepting applications to these programs and many more
HR, Sales and Customer Service Training
Community College Connection and the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)
Click for Program Descriptions, Prices and Schedule
FREE Career Training Information Sessions
Free Sessions to get detailed information on CBT Programs
Call for schedule
Contract Training for your Organization
Existing courses or custom tailored to your needs
If you don't see it, Give us a call
Financing Your Training Needs
Loan Programs to Launch Your Career

Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Skills

ZTEC-021 Lean Day: Introduction to Lean Office (8 hours)
Fee: $269 includes lunch and all materials
Thursday, February 18, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or
Thursday, April 22, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ZENT-003 Starting Your Own Business (12 hours)
Fee: $109
Wednesdays, February 17-March 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZMNG-339 Dancing with Porcupines (3.5 hours)
Fee:$125
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-Noon or
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZENT-009 Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business (2.5 hours)
Fee: $59
Saturday, April 3, 9:00-11:30 a.m.

ZENT-184 $Cash$ in with a Successful Home-Based Business (2 hours)
Fee: $39
Wednesday, April 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

ZCMP-404 Make $Money$ with a Home-Based Typing/Word Processing Business (2 hours)
Fee: $20
Wednesday, April 14, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-003 Voice-Overs: Getting Paid To Talk (2.5 hours)
Fee: $49
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-9:00pm

AIM Logo

The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) is very pleased to join with the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to offer these workshops designed for both large and small companies improve their Human Resources, Customer Service and Sales Skills.

ZMNG-059 Three Vital HR Issues: Harassment Prevention,
Workplace Violence and Drug and Alcohol Awareness (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Thursday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-052 HR for Non-HR Managers  (7.5 hours)**
Fee:$298
Friday, March 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-053 Employment Law Overview: Supervisor and the Law  (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Monday, April 5, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-065 HR Overview for Administrative Staff (7.5 hours)
Fee:  $298
Monday, February 22, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

AIM Customer Service Certificate Program

  • ZMNG-046 Becoming a Customer Service Professional

  • ZMNG-038 Good Communication Means Great Customer Service

  • ZMNG-037 Dealing with Difficult Customers

  • ZMNG-047 Managing Multiple Priorities

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The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) is very pleased to join with the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) to offer this workshop designed for both large and small companies.  EANE members should inquire about special discounts.

ZMNG-039 Creating Workplace Respect (3.5 hours)
Fee: $125
Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-016 Influencing Without Authority (7.5 hours)
Fee:$240
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or
Thursday,  December 2, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-042 Managing and Leading a Successful Team Project (7.5 hours)
Fee:  $240
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

 ZMNG-040 Leadership Skills for Women (7.5 hours)
Fee: $240
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-043 Problem Solving and Decision Making (7.5 hours)
Fee: $240
Tuesday, December 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-044 Think Smart - Critical Thinking and Decision Making (3.5 hours)
Fee: $125
Tuesday, December 22, 8:30 a.m.-Noon or
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-041  Administrative Professional Support Staff Program (7.5 hours)
Fee:  $240
Wednesday, January 20, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-034 Advanced Professional Support Staff (7.5 hours)
Fee:$240
Thursday, July 22, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-019 Administrative Assistant/Support Staff Certificate Program
Fee:  $240 per day/$450 for both days
Not currently scheduled

ZMNG-013 Project Management (7.5 hours)
Fee: $240
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-356 Giving and Receiving Feedback (3.5 hours)
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-017 Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace (2-part Series)
Fee:  $125 per session/$240 if enrolling for both sessions
Not currently scheduled

Courses Currently Not Scheduled
Call for Information

ZMNG-597 Project Management Evening Certificate Program (39 hours)
Fee: $1, 901
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-307 Time Management for Support Staff
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-374 Survival Skills for Supervisors (16 hours)
Fee:  $69 per workshop/$229 for series
Not currently scheduled

ZENT-006 NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training for Business Startups (30 hours)
Fee: $150 includes materials
Not currently scheduled

ZMNG-018  Leadership and Team Building Skills
Fee: $195
Not currently scheduled

ZMNG-317 All Stressed Up...and No Place to Go
Fee: $125
Not currently scheduled

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Contract Training for your Organization
Existing courses or custom tailored to your needs
If you don't see it, we'll develop it

Business Communication Skills

ZMNG-001 Business Writing: The Essential Skill (8 hours)
Fee: $109
Thursdays, February 11-March 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m. or
Mondays, April 26-May 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

ZDEV-028 Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop (4 hours)
Fee: $49
Tuesday, March 30, 5:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-003 Voice-Overs: Getting Paid To Talk (2.5 hours)
Fee: $49
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

ZMNG-015 Writing Refresher: Format, Style, and Grammar for Today's Workplace
Fee: $240
Not currently scheduled

EANE Logo

The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) is very pleased to join with the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) to offer this workshop designed for both large and small companies.  EANE members should inquire about special discounts.

ZMNG-061  Assertive Communication (8 hours)
Fee:  $245
Thursday, February 18, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-001 Write Right! (7.5 hours)
Fee: $240
Tuesday, November 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-064  Professional Etiquette (3.5 hours)
Fee:  $125
Tuesday, March 9, 8:30 a.m.-Noon or Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-062  Juggling Multiple Priorities (3.5 hours)
Fee:  $125
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-308  Business Writing and E-mails  (7.5 hours)
Fee:  $240
Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

ZMNG-038 Developing Effective Communication Skills (3.5 hours)
Fee:  $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-356 Giving and Receiving Feedback (3.5 hours)
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZCMP-046 Email Savvy (3.5 hours)
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

Business Communications (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

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Human Resources

ZMNG-052 HR for Non HR Managers  (7.5 hours)
Fee: $298
Friday, March 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-053 Employment Law Overview: What Every Manager and Supervisor Needs to Know  (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Monday, April 5, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-059 Three Vital HR Issues: Harassment Prevention,
Workplace Violence and Drug and Alcohol Awareness (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Thursday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-065 HR Overview for Administrative Staff (7.5 hours)
Fee: $298
Monday, February 22, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sales Skills Training

Sales Skills Training Certificate
Fee: $149 per workshop
Each of the 4 workshops can be taken as a stand-alone program or
as part of the Customer Service Certificate Series.

MNG-048 Communicating To Make The Sale (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Friday, February 19, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-049 Developing an Effective Sales Technique (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Friday, February 19, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-050 Outbound Telephone Sales Techniques (Telesales) (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Friday, February 26, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-051 Selling for Repeat Business (3.5 hours)
Fee: $149
Spring 2010

Customer Service

Customer Service Skills Training
Fee: $149 per workshop
Each of the 4 workshops can be taken as a stand-alone program or
as part of the Customer Service Certificate Series.

ZMNG-046 Becoming a Customer Service Professional (3.5 hours)
Friday, March 5, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-038 Good Communication Means Great Customer Service (3.5 hours)
Friday, March 5, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-037 Dealing with Difficult Customers (3.5 hours)
Friday, March 12, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

ZMNG-047 Managing Multiple Priorities (3.5 hours)
Friday, March 12, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-321 Customer Service for the 21st Century
Fee: $49
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-003 Communication Skills for the Customer Service Professionals
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-035 The Technical Side of Customer Service
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-037 Dealing with Difficult Customers
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-036 Customer Service Recovery
Fee: $125
Not Currently Scheduled

ZMNG-008 Delivering Five Star Service for the Hospitality Industry
Fee: $240
Not currently scheduled

Customer Service (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Sales and Marketing (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
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Investments, Finance, and Consumer Issues

ZDEV-027 Protecting and Investing Your Wealth Wisely:
Secrets That Wall Street Does Not Want You to Know (2 hours)
Fee: $59
Saturday, April 3, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

ZDEV-057 Getting Great Real Estate Deals
When Buying or Selling in Difficult Times  (2.5 hours)
Fee: $59
Saturday, April 3, 9:00-11:30 a.m.

ZDEV-223 How to Drastically Cut Costs in Difficult Financial Times (2.5 hours)
Fee: $59
Saturday, April 3, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

ZDEV-104 Seven Simple Steps to Financial Freedom: A Beginner's Guide (2 hours)
Fee:  $39
Wednesday, April 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Real Estate: Sales and Continuing Education

Springfield Technical Community College is licensed as a Real Estate School by the Massachusetts Board of
Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen

ZRAP-096 Preparing for the Real Estate Exam (27 hours)
Fee: $199
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 1-17, 6:00-9:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 23-March 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 27-May 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Real Estate CE (Continuing Education) Day
Saturday, December 5 or
Saturday, February 13 or
Saturday, April 10

ZRCE-003  Buyer Agency, Seller Agency and Contract Law (6 hours)
Fee: $129 per session or (discounted fee of $199 if enrolling in both sessions at the same time.)
Session 1:  8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

ZREC-004 Fair Housing, Consumer Protection, and Technology and Real Estate Brokerage (6 hours)
Fee: $129 per session or (discounted fee of $199 if enrolling in both sessions at the same time.)
Session 2:  2:00-8:00 p.m.

Real Estate: Appraisal

The Center for Business and Technology co-sponsors the following courses with the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers (MBREA). The MBREA has published amended regulations on its web site at www.MBREA.org (Click on Education).
Click here  for complete details on educational requirements for higher levels of licensure.

Changes include: Increasing from 45 to 75 hours the primary education requirement to obtain a trainee licenses. This is met with 3 courses:

MBREA

ZRAP-005 Basic Appraisal Principles
Fee: $389
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 1-March 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (no class on 2/15)

ZRAP-006 Basic Appraisal Procedures
Fee: $389
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 16-December 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m. or
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 22-April 26, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (no class on 4/19)

ZRAP-198 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) (15 hours)
Fee: $219
Spring 2010

ZRAP-001 USPAP Update (8 hours)
Fee: $135
Saturday, December 5, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Skilled Trades

EPA Certified Renovator - Lead Safety for Remodeling, Repair, & Painting Rule Program (8 hours /4 hours)
Click through for Information and Schedule

ZTEC-018 Photovoltaic Practitioner Certificate Program  (60 hours)
Fee:  $895 includes required textbook
Click through for Details and 2010 Schedule

Basic Oil Burner Installation and Service (160 hours)
Click through for Fees and Course Description
Begins January 2010, Mon. Tues., Wed., 6-10 PM

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's License (CSL) Exam Prep (24.5 hours)
Click through for pricing and Schedule
Construction Supervisor Training

Principles of Green Buildings (web-based course)
(Click on Gatlin Online Career Training and select Skilled Trades and Industrial)

Sheet Metal

The Center for Business and Technology at Springfield Technical Community College and the Gould Construction Institute are pleased to announce a joint partnership in the presentation of this program.

ZTRD-030 Sheet Metal 2 (168 hours)
Fee: $1,060 includes textbook
Spring 2010

Journeyman Electrician Training Program

The Center for Business and Technology at Springfield Technical Community College and the Gould Construction Institute are pleased to announce a joint partnership in the presentation of this electrical apprenticeship program. This program offers four levels of instruction in compliance with the current regulations of the MA Board of Electrical Examiners. These regulations require that all apprentices entering the trade on or after July 1, 2001, complete 600 hours of classroom instruction (150 per year/75 hours per term) in a curriculum that meets the approval of the Board.

Completion of the full Electrical 1, 2, 3, and 4 courses meet that training requirement. This curriculum was developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, published by Prentice Hall, and is a nationally recognized, standardized competency based program.

ZELC-001 Electrical 1 (75 hours)
Fee: $1,060 includes textbook
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22-December 22, 2009 (no class on 11/26) and January 19-April 29, 2010
5:00-8:00 p.m.

ZELC-002 Electrical 2  (75 hours)
Fee: $1,060 includes textbook
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22-December 22, 2009 (no class on 11/26) and January 19-April 29, 2010
5:00-8:00 p.m.

ZELC-003 Electrical 3 (75 hours)
Fee: $1,060 includes textbook
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22-December 22, 2009 (no class on 11/26) and January 19-April 29, 2010
5:00-8:00 p.m.

ZELC-004 Electrical 4 (Code Review) (75 hours)
Fee: $1,060 includes textbook
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22-December 22, 2009 (no class on 11/26) and January 19-April 29, 2010
5:00-8:00 p.m.

ZELC-008 Electrical Code Review (15 hours)
Fee: $215
Not currently scheduled

Assorted Web based Courses

Construction Related Courses (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Assorted Electrical Education Courses (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Construction (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Mechanical  (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Agriculture (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Beauty Professional (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Home Inspection (web-based)
Gatlin Education Services

HVAC Technician (web-based)
Gatlin Education Services

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Sustainable Energy

ZTEC-018 Photovoltaic Practitioner Certificate Program (60 hours)
Fee: $895 includes required textbook and manual
Next program begins on Monday, February 1, 2010
Click for Information and Schedule

ZTEC-030 Design and Documentation of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (12 hours)
Fee: $129
Spring 2010

ZTEC-031 Photovoltaic Primer (3 hours)
Fee: $39
Spring 2010

ZTEC-032 General Solar Applications for the Consumer (75 hours)
Fee: $39
Spring 2010

Assorted Green Web based Courses 

Going Green in the Workplace (web-based)
Go to http://www.ed2go.com/stcc and enter Going Green in the search box

Principles of Green Buildings (web-based)
Go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/stcc/ and click on Skilled Trades and Industrial

Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments (web-based)
Go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/stcc/ and click on Skilled Trades and Industrial

Building Analyst Quick Start Program (BPI BA Certification) (web-based)
Go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/stcc/ and click on Skilled Trades and Industrial

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional (web-based)
Go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/stcc/ and click on Skilled Trades and Industrial

Senior Certified Sustainability Professional (web-based)
Go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/stcc/ and click on Skilled Trades and Industrial

Mechanical, Engineering & Manufacturing

 ZTEC-021   Lean Day:  Introduction to Lean Manufacturing (8 hours)
Fee:  $269 includes lunch and all materials
Thursday, December 10, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, April 20, 16, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ZTEC-004    Six Sigma Day (8 hours)
Fee:  $269 includes lunch
Friday, December 11, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ZTEC-333 Statistical Process Control (SPC)(8 hours)
Fee:  $269 includes lunch
Friday, December 18, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ZTEC-001    Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (15 hours)
Not currently scheduled

ZMNG-013   Project Management (7.5 hours)
Fee:  $240
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZMNG-597   Project Management Evening Certificate Program  (39 hours)
Not currently scheduled

ZCMP-416   Computer-Aided Design with CADKey  (21 hours)
Scheduled on demand - Check web-based courses

ZTEC-005     Statistical Process Control  (15 hours)
Fee:    $159 includes manual & materials
Scheduled on demand - Check web-based courses

ZTRD-503     Introduction to Blueprint Reading (12 hours)
Fee:  $149
Scheduled on demand

21st Century Phone Update
Web-based course

Assorted Mechanical Courses (web-based)
The eLearning Center

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Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

Workplace Safety (Assorted Courses)  (web-based)
The eLearning Center

OSHA and EPA Compliance CE (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Hazardous Materials (Assorted Courses)  (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Environmental & Wastewater CE Courses

Environmental Technology Courses (web-based) including Water and Wastewater Treatment, OSHA, HazMat, and many others
Go to http://cbt.stcc.edu/descriptions/environmental_technology_online.asp

Waste Management (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Wastewater Treatment Operators CE Courses (web-based)
Environmental Technology online Courses

Hazardous Materials (Assorted Courses)  (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Transportation and Shipping: CE (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

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Interior Design

The Center for Business and Technology is proud to offer this certificate program that will allow you the opportunity to learn decorating and design secrets from a professional, Interior Designer Janet Lyon, owner for many years of Janet Lyon Interiors.  Students may choose to take single courses or complete the following six courses required to complete the Certificate in Interior Design. Interior Design Certificate Program    

ZDEV-089    Interior Design I:  Decorator Secrets Revealed (12 hours)
Fee:   $129
Mondays and Wednesdays, January 11-20, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-209    Interior Design II (12 hours)
Fee:   $129
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 30-December 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-212   Marketing Through Color and Design (12 hours)
Fee:   $129
Mondays and Wednesdays, December 14-23, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-213   Commercial Design (12 hours)
Fee:   $129
Spring 2010

ZDEV-210   History of Design (18 hours)
Fee:   $189
Spring 2010

ZDEV-211   Textiles (18 hours)
Fee:   $189
Spring 2010

Home, Leisure, and Personal Development

ZDEV-001     Bartending for Fun and Profit (15 hours)
Fee:  $119
Wednesdays, February 10-March 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-077    Home Redesign (6 hours)
Fee:   $49
Thursdays, February 18 and 25, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-097   Flower Arranging (18 hours)
Fee:  $199 includes all flowers and supplies
Tuesdays, February 16-March 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-066   Advanced Flower Arranging (15 hours)
Fee:  $189 includes all flowers and supplies
Not currently scheduled

ZDEV-030   Understanding Wine (18 hours)
Fee:  $189
Not Currently Scheduled

ZKID-009    Fashion Design:  An Introduction (16 hours) Grades 5-9)
Fee:  $109
Summer 2010

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Travel Agent Careers

Travel Agent Training (120 hours) (web-based)
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Paralegals and Law Professionals

Paralegal Training (web-based)
Gatlin Educational Services

Legal Nurse Consultant (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Law and Legal Careers (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
Education 2 Go

CE Educational Programs for Legal Professionals (100's of courses) (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Paralegal Training (Assorted Courses) (web-based)
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (web-based)
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Fitness and Sports

ZDEV-068   Personal Trainer National Certification (36 hours)
Fee:  $499
Saturdays, January 30-March 13, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ZDEV-121   Introduction to Yacht Sailing (11 hours)
Fee:  $109
Thursdays, May 6 and 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Sports Health (Assorted Courses) Web-based)
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Woodworking Seminars (New England School of Architectural Woodworking)

The Center for Business and Technology is very pleased to join with the New England School of Architectural Woodworking to offer courses in the fine art of woodworking. All courses will be held at the New England School of Architectural Woodworking (NESAW), One Cottage Street, Easthampton, MA unless otherwise noted.  Directions to NESAW are available at www.nesaw.com/directions.html

ZTRD-189 - Woodworking for Beginners: Level I (30 hours) 
Fee:  $370 (includes materials fee)
Tuesdays, January 5-March 9, 2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m. or
Tuesdays, April 20-June 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ZTRD-190 - Woodworking for Beginners:  Level II (36 hours)
Fee:   $465 (includes materials fee)
Wednesdays, January 6-March 24, 2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m. or
Wednesdays, April 21-July 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ZTRD-031 - Bending Wood (8 hours)
Fee:  $125 includes materials
Saturday, March 13, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-023 - Introduction to Trim Carpentry (9 hours)
Fee:  $120 (includes materials)
Thursdays, February 11-25, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ZTRD-036 - Introduction to Router - Level I (8 hours)
Fee:  $110 includes materials
Saturday, January 16, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-037 - Introduction to Router - Level II (8 hours)
Fee:  $120 includes materials
Saturday, January 30, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-026   Home Improvement Basics (8 hours)
Fee:  $80  (includes materials)
Saturday, April 17, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-033 - Introduction to Hand Cut Joinery (12 hours)
Fee:  $160 includes materials
Spring 2010

ZTRD-028   Introduction to Wood Carving (12 hours)
Fee:  $190  (includes materials)
Saturdays, March 20 and 27, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-025  Interior Painting for Homeowners (8 hours)
Fee:  $100  (includes materials)
Saturday, March 27, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ZTRD-032 - Introduction to Hand Applied Finishes (9 hours)
Fee:  $120 includes materials
Tuesdays, November 24-December 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. or
Tuesdays, March 30-April 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

ZTRD-189 - Woodworking for Beginners: Level I - Intensive (40 hours) 
Fee:  $470
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-190 - Woodworking for Beginners:  Level II - Intensive (40 hours)
Fee:   $470 (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-024 - Adult/Child Build a Toy (ages 8+) (3 hours)
Fee: $40 per child (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-196 -Veneering (12 hours)
Fee:   $165 (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-012    Build a Mission Style End Table (10 hours)
Fee:   $465 (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-007   Understanding Lumber  (4 hours)
Fee:  $40  (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-029  Hand Tools - Intensive (40 hours)
Fee:  450  (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

ZTRD-027  Introduction to Cabinetmaking (30 hours)
Fee:  $390 (includes materials)
Not currently scheduled

Carpentry  Courses (web-based)
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GED, SAT, & MCAS Test Preparation

ZABE-017    G.E.D. Preparation:  Math and Science (17.5 hours)
Fee:   $109
Tuesdays, January 26-March 9, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

ZABE-018     G.E.D. Preparation:  Writing Skills, Social Studies, and Literature and the Arts (17.5 hours)
Fee:   $109
Wednesdays, January 27-March 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

ZDEV-131    S.A.T. Math Preparation (16 hours)
Fee:    $119
Summer 2010
Grades: 8-11
or online at SAT Prep

ZDEV-133    S.A.T. I and II Verbal Preparation (16 hours)
Fee:    $119
Summer 2010
Grades: 8-11
or online at SAT Prep

ZABE-001    MCAS Prep: English Language Arts (16 hours)
Fee:    $119
Summer 2010
Grades: 8-11

ZABE-023    MCAS Math Preparation (16 hours)
Fee:    $119
Summer 2010
Grades: 8-11

Assorted Test Prep Courses (web-based)
The eLearning Center

Assorted Test Prep Courses (web-based)
Education2Go

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Languages, Reading and Writing

ZENT-045 A Beginner's Guide to Getting Published (2 hours)
Fee:  $39
Wednesday, April 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

ZENT-052 Meet the Publisher-Get Your Manuscript Critiqued (1 hour)
Fee:  $20
Wednesday, April 14, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

ZMNG-001 Business Writing: The Essential Skill (8 hours)
Fee:  $109
Thursdays, February 11-March 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m. or
Mondays, April 26-May 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Assorted Foreign Language Courses (web-based)
Education2Go

Assorted Foreign Language Courses (web-based)
The eLearning Center

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Web Based Education

Gatlin: Online Career Training Courses - Gatlin Education Services has partnered with the Center for Business and Technology to over 40 Online career training and continuing education courses that are designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. GES offers over 60 online certificate programs in the Allied Health, Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and Construction industries.

The eLearning Center - The eLearning Center provides a wide range of short courses covering hundreds of disciplines. The typical course costs less than $100, so click through and browse the courses.

Education2Go - We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable (typically less than $100), fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

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