Offers a one-year program designed to prepare the student for non technician careers in the automotive industry. This program prepares the student for positions in automotive sales, leasing, finance, marketing, parts, service, management and customer service. The courses of study cover business, management and marketing courses as needed to become a well-rounded graduate prepared for the automotive business sector. This program is designed for a student with automotive experience and/or prior automotive education with the goal of enriching their automotive career path and improving job outlook. All students applying to the Automotive Business certificate program will be required to attend a mandatory automotive program information session. This program is offered both part-time and full-time and admission is competitive. Students in the Automotive Business Certificate program will be required to have a valid driver’s license; violations resulting in points on a driver’s license abstract may impact a student’s ability to complete program cooperative course requirements. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a rigorous boot camp-style certificate program which transforms learners with no programming background into web developers and front-end developers who can build omnichannel, consumer-facing, rich front-end single-page applications (SPAs) using cutting-edge web technologies such as Core Java, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Mocha, Chai and Angular. Boot camp courses are taught 100 percent virtually through our proprietary learning management system with a combination of asynchronous and synchronous sessions via Zoom. Live online sessions (synchronous) take place three days per week. Live sessions are recorded, but students are expected to attend all live sessions to be successful. Call for detailed information.

Offers this 1200-hour program for you to prepare to take the National Certifying Examination as a Surgical Technologist. A Surgical Technologist works closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and registered nurse to set up and assist in all type of surgical procedures. You will learn how to perform many duties that help keep the operating room functioning safely before, during and after operations. Practice the skillful handling and passing of surgical instruments and supplies, sterilizing operating room equipment and maintaining inventory in BOCES’ simulated Operating Room. BOCES’ program offers a low student-to-teacher ratio for highly personalized instruction. Students are assigned to a clinical site at one of Long Island’s excellent health care facilities and spend 590 hours working under the guidance of an experienced health care professional. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Offers The Health Care Management Certificate program which emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solutions of complex issues and problems facing the health care professional today. Students learn to evaluate techniques and develop strategic thinking skills so they can lead effectively, improve quality, increase productivity, and manage costs within their health care organizations. Sample course offerings include: Leadership and Managerial Development; Health Care Law and Medical Ethics; Health Care Services and Systems; Health Care Finance and Reimbursement and Health Care Operations Management. Current work experience in health care is required for admissions. Also available online. Call for more detailed information.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers a 160-hour program composed of a sequence of noncredit courses that leads to a clear level of competence in American Sign Language. The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete all required courses plus eight (8) workshops of the student’s choice. The courses and workshops in this program are continually updated and rotated in the summer, spring and fall. Affiliated instructors are members of both the hearing and deaf communities. Those who complete the certificate program may choose to pursue further studies in an interpreter program. Required courses include: ASL I, ASL II, ASL III, ASL IV, ASL V, ASL VI and ASL VII. Additional course offerings include: ASL Semantics; ASL Fingerspelling; ASL Conversational; ASL Practice Sessions; Medical ASL: For Medical, Emergency, and Counseling Situations; ASL Vocabulary; ASL Storytelling; ASL Classifiers; ASL Linguistics 1; ASL Idioms; ASL Linguistics 2; Deaf History; ASL Games; ASL Numbers; Conceptual Accuracy: Interpreting English to ASL Interpretation and Overcoming Nerves When Signing: Mindfulness and ASL Careers. Courses may be taken on an individual basis without participating in the certificate program. Call for more information.

Offers courses for students to learn about Manufacturing. Manufacturing Technician Training Advanced technology is an integral part of the new-generation manufacturing industry. Learn skills to operate cutting-edge machinery to perform precision production. Study shop floor mathematics, computer skills and introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD). Learn about quality and safe machine shop set-up and operation. Engage in job readiness and practical on-site training. Gain professional skills to sharpen employability and meet with counselors in our Employment Center to explore job opportunities with Long Island manufacturing companies. Call for more detailed information.

Develops entry-level skills for positions and careers involving the baking and pastry arts. Students acquire the knowledge and competencies required for working in bakeries and other establishments where baking and pastry production occur (e.g., restaurants). Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters and a summer session, thereby accelerating entry into employment situations. The program is appropriate for people who already hold post-secondary degrees, for those who are currently employed in the industry and who would benefit from some specialized training, and for those who are interested in acquiring baking and pastry-making skills but who are not interested in pursuing an academic degree in the field. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses whether you’re already a network professional or just launching your career in IT, Cisco networking training and certification can increase your career possibilities and success. The Cisco Networking Academy Program offered through Hofstra University Continuing Education provides you with the skills you need to pass both Part I and Part II of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Note: Cisco CCNA Exam is taken through Cisco, not Hofstra. Course Offerings include: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part I; Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part II and CCNA Level - Real Life Hands-On Lab Experience. Call for detailed information.

Offers a one-year area of study that is designed for students who wish to begin a career in computer-assisted drafting and design, update their existing professional skills or continue to earn an A.A.S degree in Construction Technology/Architectural Technology. Emphasis is placed on CAD drawing for architecture, construction, design illustration and presentation. The rapid expansion of computer graphics is creating a multitude of new and exciting career opportunities. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions with architectural offices, construction and engineering firms, communication and manufacturing companies and government agencies. The program can also serve as a foundation for further studies in related fields such as animation, game design, technical illustration, product design and multimedia communication. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a comprehensive program which prepares students for positions as home health aides. Emphasis is on giving personal care in a client’s home, communication, working with ill persons, basic human needs, eldercare, nutrition, special diets and home management. This program will ensure students are prepared to provide a variety of essential services for their clients, including healthcare management and monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) ranging from bathing, dressing, eating, using the bathroom, housekeeping and laundry, to medication reminders and/or management, recreational activities and companionship, security, and transportation. Call for detailed information.

Offers a rigorous boot camp-style certificate program that transforms learners with no data analytics background into confident data analysts who can contribute effectively to data lifecycle activities such as data sourcing; data munging, wrangling and storage; data modeling and statistical analysis; and data visualization and data-based storytelling. Courses are taught 100 percent virtually through our proprietary learning management system with a combination of asynchronous and synchronous sessions via Zoom. Live online sessions (synchronous) take place three days per week. Live sessions are recorded, but students are expected to attend all live sessions to be successful. Call for detailed information.

Offers a course that is designed for personnel in the private and public sector interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed upon those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs, as well as on those that are most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both a 10- and 30- hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. Call for detailed information.

Offers continuing education courses. Sample course offerings include: Adult Double Dutch Clinic, Aqua Aerobics, Black Dragon Fitness, Elder Law, Health Eating, English as a Second Language, Spanish for beginners and Intermediate, Line Dancing, Notary Public, Business Start-up, Pickleball, Sewing, Swimming and Volleyball. Courses vary each semester. Call for detail information.

Offers a course catalog which is mailed to every resident in the Roslyn, Herricks and East Williston Schools Districts twice a year, Sample courses offerings include: Boating; Virtual Exercise; Exercise, Fitness, Sports & Dance; Lifestyles, Health & Wellness; Games & Crafts; Art & Art History; Computer Skills; Finance; Courses For Seniors And Senior Citizen Programs. Courses vary each semester and are offered at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Over 300 graduate, in service and audit courses held annually for teachers and administrators.

Offers courses in workforce training. Sample course offerings include: Mastercam; Advanced Mastercam; Mastercam for CNC Lathe; AWS Certification Testing Wel; Communicating Your brand Throu; Soldering Training; CNC Machine Operator; Electronic Assemblies; G-Code Programming- CNC L; IPC 610 Certification; IPC 610/IPC J STD001; and Welding. Courses and locations vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Through convenient bi-monthly 3-hour virtual meetings spanning a seven-month period, this certificate program is designed to build competencies and guide performance strategies, with an emphasis on mastering skills essential for effective management. The curriculum addresses: grant writing and fundraising; communications and marketing; financial management; strategic planning and change management; governance and board development; program management and evaluation; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and human resources/talent management. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in Fine Arts and Photography. Sample course offerings include: Basic Digital Photography; Basic Portrait Photography; Intermediate Digital Photography; Customize Your Leather Accessories with Paint; Introduction to Painting in Color and Mandala Dot Painting. Courses vary each semester and are located at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a 12 credit certificate program that is designed to enable health and human services practitioners to apply essential counseling theory and techniques to meet client needs in a variety of institutional settings. Sample course offerings include: Principles of Counseling, Counseling Techniques; Mental Health and Crisis Intervention; Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance in Children and Youth; Child Abuse and Neglect; Alcoholism; Addictions and Dependencies; Family Counseling; Psychology of Personality and Abnormal Psychology. For more information call and speak with an admissions counselor for specific requirements applicable to the certificate programs.

Offers a 15 credit advanced certificate program in The Management of Health Information Systems which is designed to develop or enhance the students’ expertise in the planning, development, and implementation of health information systems. Students will focus on how health information systems can improve the delivery of health care with the latest methods and technologies for the collection, organization, use and evaluation of health care information. Sample course offerings include: Leadership and Managerial Development; Management Of Health Care Information Systems; Health Care Services and Systems; Project Management and Strategic Planning in Health Care Information Systems. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a 120 hour Dietary Managers Program. This is a two-semester course which trains and educates food service managers. This course has been granted full approval by the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals (ANFP). Graduates are eligible for membership in the ANFP and may take the National Certification Examination for Dietary Managers. Supervisors, cooks and other dietary personnel who have demonstrated leadership potential are eligible to enroll in the program. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers an 18-credit Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) in Finance which prepares students for careers in financial management, including financial analysis, portfolio management, investment banking and corporate financial associate positions. The curriculum places an emphasis on developing financial analytical skills. It offers in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of finance and accounting needed to understand how corporate financial objectives are developed, measured and reported, as well as the central issues in government regulation, taxation and financial reporting. The AGC in Finance is a part-time program designed for working professionals. All courses are scheduled in the evening, and several of them are offered completely online. Call for course offerings and detailed information.

Offers a wide variety of programs for residents ranging in age from pre-school through senior citizens. During the school year, three semesters of recreational evening programs as well as Friday evening and Saturday morning programs are offered. Call for detailed information.

Offers a 120 hour Dietary Managers Program. This is a two-semester course which trains and educates food service managers. This course has been granted full approval by the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals (ANFP). Graduates are eligible for membership in the ANFP and may take the National Certification Examination for Dietary Managers. Supervisors, cooks and other dietary personnel who have demonstrated leadership potential are eligible to enroll in the program. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.