Noncredit Courses
SPRING 2010
Click here to view the Spring 2010 Courses Brochure
Course Catalog
Click here for descriptions of courses, by area of study.
FEATURED COURSES
Sustainability Training
Click here for a list of current courses.
BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION COURSES
The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) of Ulster County Community College and the Building Performance Institute announces two new courses, Building Analyst training for New York’s Home Performance Program in cooperation with Hudson Valley Community College, and Envelope Professional Training. Courses are currently taught at SUNY Ulster's Business Resource Center (BRC) in Kingston, NY, and at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, NY.
COURSES:
- ENVELOPE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Two Sessions:
~ Starting March 4, 2010 at SUNY Ulster's BRC
~ Starting April 8, 2010 at Sullivan County Community College
- BUILDING ANALYST
~ Starting March 16, 2010 at Sullivan County Community College
For complete information about this program and the courses, click here.
FORKLIFT OPERATIONS
Course Number - HSI 357
Tuition: $2,375.
DESCRIPTION
This professional training program covers forklift truck operation along with aerial lift operation for booms and scissors including maintenance and correct safety practices. The course includes machine familiarization, controls, daily checks, refueling and battery procedures, steering, load weight assessment and handling, stacking racking, awkward loads and vehicle loading and unloading as well as covers in detail the pre-start and operational checks that are required to be done on forklift s and aerial lifts. Upon completion, students will receive 2 standard compliant OSHA 3-year safety cards.
-30 hrs-
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Course Dates:
HSI 357-03, Feb. 6, 7 & 13, 2010
HSI 357-04, Mar. 6, 7 &13, 2010
Course Number - HSI 358
Tuition: $2,375.
DESCRIPTION
This introductory course exposes students new to welding to oxyacetylene, and MIG welding for joining steel together. An emphasis is placed on safety in the work area and developing good manipulative skill. Other skills covered include cutting and grinding as well as an introduction to TIG processes for welding stainless steel and aluminum. This is recommended for students interested in welding without having had any prior welding experience before.
-20 HRS-
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Course Dates:
HSI 358-04, Mar. 14, 20 - 21, 2010
Course Number - HSI 356
Tuition: $2,375.
DESCRIPTION
The Earth Moving Equipment Operator Program provides a comprehensive curriculum including the fundamental and intermediate subject matter in both theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training) aspects of grade reading, excavation and heavy equipment operation, affording a broad look into the processes of planning and executing earth moving activities on various types of construction projects by using machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites.
The hands-on (practical) training allows the student to acquire advanced seat time, specifically backhoe/ loader operations, presenting proper practices for setting grades off bench marks and describing methods for setting grades using various types of levels. The student is taught how to read and interpret construction plans to determine grading requirements, and a review of grading operations. Safer operation of the equipment is also emphasized.
The complete curriculum consists of 30 hours of classroom training and equipment and field training.
The program includes a Flagger Certification class.
Course dates: t/b/a
Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor Program
SUNY Ulster is an approved CASAC training provider by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Academy. This program educates and trains students to work as counselors with alcoholics and other chemically dependent people.
To view the Spring 2010 brochure with a complete listing of available courses, click here.
Citizen Police Academy
A new community-based resource hosted by SUNY Ulster will begin this spring. This new program is designed for community members to foster greater understanding of various aspects of law enforcement through an eight-week course. The course will be offered free to the public.
For a copy of the application form, click here.
Home Inspection
We are now offering a classroom based Home Inspection course developed by the American Home Inspectors Training Institute.
Online Courses
Some of the online course offered are Bookkeeping the Easy Way, Advanced Hospital Coding, ICD-10 Medical Coding, AutoCAD, PC Troubleshooting, PC Security, Speed Spanish, Jungian Psychology, SAVE, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting, Appraisal.
To see our all of our online offering click here.
Real Estate License and Appraisal Courses
NEW! We offer New York State approved Continuing Education online courses for Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers License Renewal!
Click here for more information.
We also offer online Appraisal Courses. Click here for more information.
We have a wide variety of online courses available from Education To Go and Gatlin Education Services. Click on the buttons below to view their catalogs.
Acquire new skill or gain knowledge in just 6 weeks!
Most Ed2go courses run for 6 weeks and consist of 12 lessons.
You have two weeks after the last lesson is posted to complete the courses.
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Programs provided in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, the country’s largest and most successful provider of online career training programs to colleges and universities Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience responding to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program includes everything you need to succeed (books, CD-ROM, lessons, quizzes and assignments)! Grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work. Students love the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning!
FOR INFORMATION ON CONTINUING AND
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CLASSES,
CALL 845: 339-2025 or E-MAIL ceinfo@sunyulster.edu
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers a wide variety of courses and programs for children and adults, scheduled at convenient times and locations. For current information about what we are offering at this time, view the Schedule of Courses (above), or call us.
Below is a list of some of the courses we've offered in the past.
(NOTE: These courses may not be offered at this time,
but may be planned for future dates. Call for current availability.)
Accounting Skills Program
- Accounting with QuickBooks Software
- Accounting for Small Business Owners
- Intro to Excel
- One-Day Excel
Business Development Classes
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Promote Your Business on the Internet
- Start Your Own Business on the Internet
CASAC Courses
- To view the Spring 2009 brochure with a complete listing of available courses, click here.
Computer Classes
- Access
- AutoCAD I
- AutoCAD II
- Computer Keyboarding
- Computers in the Food Industry
- Digital Photography
- DreamWeaver and Fireworks
- Excel
- How to Sell Anything through Online Auctions
- Illustrator
- Internet
- Intro to the Mac
- Intro to the PC
- Intro to Photoshop
- iPhoto
- iSafe Internet Training for Parents
- Photoshop II
- PowerPoint
- Promote Your Business on the Internet
- QuickBooks I
- QuickBooks II
- Web Design Certificate
- Windows
- Word
Creative & Studio Art Classes
- One Stroke Painting
- Precious Metal Clay, Jewelry
- Sewing
- Writing
Dance Classes
- Ballroom
- Belly Dance
- Flamenco
- Swing Dance
Driving and Motorcycle Safety Classes
- Alive at 25
- Beginning Rider and Street Skills Course
- Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
- 5-Hour Prelicensing Course
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver Education
- Adult Drivers Training
- Drinking Driver Program
Hospitality
- Bartending
- Beer Appreciation
- Food Appreciation
- How to Become a Special Events or Party Planner
- Wine Appreciation
Health and Wellness Classes
- Dowsing
- Essential Oils
- Feng Shui
- Integrative and Gentle Yoga
- Nia
- Personal Trainer National Certification
- Pilates
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Youth Sports New York SUNY's Volunteer Parent-Coach Certificate Program
- Zumba
Home Enhancement
- Eco-Design
- Floral Design
- Gardening
- Home Inspector
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- Landscaping
Language Classes
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Irish
- Italian
- Sign Language
- Spanish
Library Assistant Training Program
Media Classes
- Design Your Own Movie
- Film School
- Screenwriters Workshop
- Sound and Image Scoring for Film & Television
- Stand Up & Speak: A Basic Survival Course
- You're on the Air! Make Money at Commercial Voiceovers
Medical and Healthcare Career Classes
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
- Dementia Care
- Ed2Go Online Medical Courses
- EKG Technician Program
- Gatlin Online Medical Courses
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Medical Billing
- Medical Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Transcription
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacy Technician
- Safer Schools
- Victim Advocacy
Mid-Hudson Health and Safety Institute Classes
Classes in all OSHA required training including:
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER Chemical Spill and Response Training
- 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Unified Command, Response, and Operations
- Advanced Confined Space Rescue Training
- Asbestos Awareness for Custodial, Janitorial & Maintenance Workers
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Confined Space Entry
- Developing a Safety Committee
- Fall Protection and Ladder Safety
- First Responder Training
- Hazard Communications Standard/Right-to-Know
- HAZWOPER Refresher Training
- Lockout/Tagout Training
- New OSHA Respirator Standard Overview
- OSHA
- Train the Trainer and OSHA Compliance Workshop
- What EPA Expects of Companies
- Workplace First Aid and Adult CPR
Music & Entertainment Industry Classes
Online Classes
For a complete listing, visit Gatlin Online, Education To Go
and/or Music Industry Educators
Real Estate
- Appraisal Courses
- Broker Qualifying Course
- CompuTaught Online Real Estate Courses
- NYS Approved Salesperson & Broker License Courses
- Real Estate Courses Quick Links
- USPAP Recertification Course (7 hours)
Skill Building and Professional Development Courses
- Notary Public Workshop
- Introduction to ArcView
Sustainability
- Basic Photovoltaics – An Overview for Homeowners
- The Dollars and Sense of Green Roofing
- Geothermal Installer Certification and Residential Design Course
- Green Construction and Prefabricated Buildings and Advanced Building Methods
- Green Home Building and Renovation
- Hot Water from the Sun?
- Introduction to Geothermal
- Introduction to Permaculture
- Introduction to Strawbale Construction
- National Sustainable Building Advisor Program
- Off the Grid – Smart Green Home Design
- Passive Solar Home
- Photovoltaics(PV) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam
- Photovoltaics(PV) Installer’s Course
- Radiant Floor Heat for Homeowners
- Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop
- Solar Hot Water Installation and Design
- Sustainable Home-Scale Water Systems
- Understanding and Caring for Bees
Test Preparation
- ESL
- SAT
Travel and Recreation
- Boating Safety
- Cross Country Skiing
- Golf
- Ice Skating
- The Universe Made Simple
- TravelCampus
Writing and Publishing Classes
- The Business of Hollywood
- Censorship-The pros and the Cons
- Grant Writing
- How to Write and Sell Your Book
- Poetry Writing
- A Writers Guide to Online Services and the Internet
- Writing As a Spiritual Practice
- Writing Fiction for Kids
- Writing From Life
