Spring 2013 - Massasoit Community College

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCSBU153 Negotiation & Sales-Event MarketingBuilding solid relationships is one of the most important aspects ofevent planning. Learn basic business communication skills, how toassess the market and to handle legalities and liabilities associatedwith contracts and activities. This is the fourth course of a six-coursecertificate program. Courses must be taken in sequential order.Certificates issued to students who successfully complete all sixcourses.CSBU154 Event Management - Food/BeverageThe process of planning and creating the right atmosphere to meetyour clients’ expectations requires research and design. Becomeskilled at choosing a caterer and crafting a menu to fit the event;budgetary, logistical and attendee considerations will be included.This is the fifth course of a six-course certificate program. Coursesmust be taken in sequential order. Certificates issued to studentswho successfully complete all six courses.CSBU155 Event Business Management-EntrepreneurshipWhether you’re starting your own event planning company or readyto work for an employer in the industry, participants will learn thebusiness side of event planning. An event planning internship canbe arranged for interested students. This is the sixth course of a sixcoursecertificate program. Courses must be taken in sequentialorder. Certificates issued to students who successfully complete allsix courses.CSBU161 Interior Design/BasicsThis course is the 1st of a 3-course certificate program. Open toeveryone, you will learn an overview of the interior design anddecoration business, and career options! From layout and trafficpatterns to trades skills and tools, you will learn through hands-onprojects and field trips to Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Additionalmaterial fees discussed 1st night of class. Must complete all 3courses to receive certificate. To learn more view our brochure atwww.massasoit.mass.edu and click on Workforce Development.CSBU162 Interior Design Color and MaterialsIn this 2nd course, learn the resources and materials available tohelp interior designers make decisions about room layout, functionand feel. From fabrics and floor materials to the effect of variouscolors and color combinations, you will learn the critical elementof design. It is recommended CSBU 161, must complete all threecourses to receive certificate. To learn more view our brochure atwww.massasoit.mass.edu and click on Workforce Development.CSBU163 Interior Design Layouts/BlueprintsIn this 3rd course, learn to design and layout interior rooms utilizingblueprints. From basic blueprinting to scaling and problem-solvingskills, you will apply all learned design and blue print conceptsto produce your final project, a completely designed room. It isrecommended CSBU 161 & CSBU 162. Must complete all threecourses to receive certificate. To learn more view our brochure atwww.massasoit.mass.edu and click on Workforce Development.CSBU167 Designing Summer InteriorsDo you wish you could redesign your living space for the summer?Would you like to feel the great outdoors when you walk into yourrooms or into your summer cottage? Whether for personal use or toexpand your Interior Design Business, learn the techniques of usingcolor, fabric design and layout to lighten and lift interiors for thesummer season. Please purchase a 1/4” furniture template. To learnmore view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click onWorkforce Development.CSBU170 PI 101If you are interested in a career as a private eye or if you are justfascinated with the business, then this is the class for you. Thisintriguing and often edgy course will teach you how to start yourbusiness, how to obtain your license, and most of all how to be awell-rounded investigator. A 50 page booklet is included in the cost.CSBU173 Human Resources Certificate-Part3In this 3rd HR course, you will take an in-depth look at employeeand labor relations--both union and non-union environments,it’s history, concerns and related issues. A review of contract andpersonnel policy administration will also be discussed. Coursesdo not need to be taken sequentially but all 4 courses must becompleted to receive certificate. Textbook required at additionalcost. To learn more view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.eduand click on Workforce Development.CSBU174 Human Resources Certificate-Part4This 4th HR course addresses and provides strategic methods toeffectively manage the four major areas--training and employeedevelopment, performance applications, health and safety andthe importance of a global Human Resource environment. Coursesdo not need to be taken sequentially but all 4 courses must becompleted to receive certificate. Textbook required at additionalcost. To learn more view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.eduand click on Workforce Development.CSBU300 Lean ManufacturingMost experts agree that Lean Manufacturing is not just a toolset,rather a holistic, comprehensive, enterprise-wide program designedto be integrated into an organization’s core strategy. Experts in thisfield believe that philosophy-based Lean Manufacturing strategyis the most effective way to launch and sustain Lean activities. Thisprogram includes Lean Strategies, Lean Logic, Lean Value, LeanTechniques and Test Prep to the final exam. This course is deliveredonline. For more information call x1310.CSBU301 Sarbanes Oxley Act TrainingThe series of corporate financial scandals that took place in theUnited States has led to the framing of new legislation calledSarbanes-Oxley Act. This legislation was implemented to helpstrengthen corporate governance, restore investor confidence, andeliminate corporate corruption. The law was intended to bolsterpublic confidence in the nation’s capital markets and imposes newduties and significant penalties for non-compliance to executives,directors, auditors, attorneys and securities analysts in publiccompanies. This course is delivered online. For more information,call x1310.CSBU310 Certified Associate in Project ManagementDeveloped according to Project Management Institute’s guidelines,this 23-hour interactive, online course is taught by a Massasoitinstructor. This course includes exercises that are intended tobuild confidence and increase your chances of passing the CAPMcertification exam. Course content consists of the terminology, tools,and techniques that are required to take a project from initiationto planning, executing, controlling, and closing. This course is mostappropriate for undergraduate or graduate students, new projectmanagers, team members, and for those individuals who arepreparing to sit for the CAPM certification exam.56