ON-LINE COURSES THROUGH ed2go
RVCC partnered with ed2go to 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, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
*Please note that there can be no refunds for these online courses. Up until the start date of your course if you decide you do not want to begin a course, you have two options, 1) you may switch to another month for the same course or 2) you may switch to another course.*
To view the full catalog of ed2go online professional development courses go to - https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/
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Online Courses Through ed2go
Online Courses Through ed2go
Online Courses Through ed2go
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Course fee: $336
RVCC offers basic instruction for individuals with little or limited knowledge of English.
Textbook is available at the RVCC Bookstore.
Basic ESL
| CRN 60149 | Feb 16-May 4 | Course LA316 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
| CRN 60150 | Mar 5-Apr 18 | Course LA316 |
| Tue & Thu | 9am-12pm |
| CRN 60151 | Mar 2-May 18 | Course LA316 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
ESL Level 1A
| CRN 60152 | Feb 6-Mar 14 | Course LA303 |
| Wed & Thu | 6-9pm |
| CRN 60184 | Jan 22-Feb 28 | Course LA303 |
| Tue & Thu | 9am-12pm |
| CRN 60274 | May 1-June 6 | Course LA303 |
| Wed & Thu | 6-9pm |
ESL Level 1B
| CRN 60153 | Mar 20-Apr 25 | Course LA304 |
| Wed & Thu | 6-9pm |
ESL Level 2A
| CRN 60154 | Feb 5-Mar 14 | Course LA312 |
| Tue & Thu | 6-9pm |
ESL Level 2B
| CRN 60155 | Mar 26-May 2 | Course LA313 |
| Tue & Thu | 6-9pm |
Discussion & Presentation I
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Discussion & Presentation I
Discussion & Presentation I
Course fee: $336
For English language learners, building confidence to speak at work, in meetings, and in the community, etc. often comes as a result of lots of (guided) practice. This course is designed to increase the student’s vocabulary in general, to provide the students a “safe environment” in which to discuss a variety of topics, and a forum to practice delivering short presentations, with feedback, all to help the student feel more comfortable and be prepared to speak more confidently in day-to-day situations.
| CRN 60164 | Mar 25-May 1 | LA904 |
| Mon & Wed | 6-9pm |
Job Search Approach
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Job Search Approach
Job Search Approach
Course fee: $59
This class covers topics associated with the process of applying for the job or career position that matches your skillset. The goal of the class is to help the student with a concentrated approach to applying for a job to include the types of jobs to apply to, how to craft the resume for a specific position, and submitting your resume to the desired company.
| CRN 60180 | Feb 28 | BU873 |
| Thu | 6-9pm |
| CRN 60181 | Mar 25 | BU873 |
| Mon | 6-9pm |
Mastery Leadership with a Growth Mindset
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Mastery Leadership with a Growth M
Mastery Leadership with a Growth Mindset
Course fee: $59
This course will prepare you to improve your skills as an empowering impactful leader with clear direct mindset shifts. Tools and strategies will be shared that will result in increased collaborations, better client experiences and improved bottom line results. This course is designed for the business owner, rising employee and mid-level manager looking to empower others through masterful leadership techniques and communication strategies. This will unleash your inner self confidence as an impactful leader. Learn what leadership type you fall into, what the best leaders do to continually grow and create success and how to utilize time management and delegation to empower others to action. The success principals shared can be utilized each day both professionally and personally.
| CRN 60182 | Mar 20 | BU874 |
| Wed | 6-9pm |
AutoCAD II
AutoCAD II
AutoCAD II
Course fee: $230
This course is an introduction to basic 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) techniques using AutoCAD software and provides a guided, hands-on environment to learn the basics of solid modeling. Fundamentals of 3D drawing, 3D editing, and introduction to 3D printing are presented.
Prerequisites: AutoCAD I or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 60145 | Mar 23-Apr 20 | Course BU551 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
Microsoft Advanced Excel
Microsoft Advanced Excel
Microsoft Advanced Excel
COURSE FEE: $167
In this advanced level of Excel, you will learn how to create pivot tables and turn them into beautiful reports. Learn to use power viewer to make your queries captivating. Use slicers to query your data or charts and use them in your spreadsheets outside of pivot tables.
Prerequisite: Experience using MS Excel is required.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 50099 | Dec 8-15 | Course CT208 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
| CRN 60137 | Apr 6-13 | Course CT208 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
Unleash the Power of Excel
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Unleash the Power of Excel
Unleash the Power of Excel
COURSE FEE: $75
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to its full power using the following tools:
- Power Query is an Excel add-in that can be used for data discovery, reshaping the data and combining data coming from different sources.
- Power Map is a 3D data visualization tool for Excel that provides an immersive experience for making discoveries in data that might have never been seen in traditional 2D tables and charts.
- Spreadsheet Inquiry compares versions of a workbook, analyzes a workbook for problems or inconsistencies, and sees links between workbooks and worksheets.
- Power View is a data visualization technology that lets you create interactive charts, graphs, maps, and other visuals that bring your data to life.
| CRN 60159 | Apr 19 | Course CT213 |
| Fri | 6-9pm |
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
COURSE FEE: $269
Adobe Photoshop is a critical tool for designers, web developers, graphic artists, photographers, and creative professionals. It is widely used for image editing, retouching, creating image compositions, website mockups, and adding affects. Digital or scanned images can be edited for use online or in-print. Stand-alone graphics can be created and exported for use within other programs.
| CRN 60141 | Feb 15 | Course CT236 |
| Fri | 9am-3pm |
Microsoft Advanced PowerPoint
Microsoft Advanced PowerPoint
Microsoft Advanced PowerPoint
COURSE FEE: $167
You’ve created slides for your presentation and now you are thinking about slide design: the background design, font styles, colors, and layouts. You want the slides to have a bit more visual pop. PowerPoint is full of features, which allow you to present information in a concise and exciting format. Most presenters, however, only scratch the surface of all that is available when creating a PowerPoint presentation. This course will help you create professional and captivating PowerPoint presentations by incorporating new fonts, exciting animations, self-run presentations with menus that help the viewer to navigate, and more.
Prerequisite: MS PowerPoint or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 60139 | Apr 20-27 | Course CT816 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
Microsoft Office Project
Microsoft Office Project
Microsoft Office Project
COURSE FEE: $269
Transform how you initiate, execute, monitor, and close projects leading to faster completion times. Learn to create and define projects, work with invested parties, set estimations, and manage multiple task calendars. Gain the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control focused project plans.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 60142 | Mar 18-Apr 8 | Course CT147 |
| Mon | 6-9pm |
Microsoft Advanced Word
Microsoft Advanced Word
Microsoft Advanced Word
Course fee: $167
In this level of MS Word, students will learn to create documents, create and enhance tables, and convert text to a table. Additional concepts presented are: using galleries, inserting captions, enhance knowledge of formatting and much more.
Prerequisite: Experience using MS Word is required.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 60136 | Mar 23-30 | Course CT127 |
| Sat | 9am-12pm |
Get the Job Done Faster with Word
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Get the Job Done Faster with Word
Get the Job Done Faster with Word
Course fee: $75
Microsoft Word’s infamous styles can eliminate hours of frustration and move your ideas and thoughts within your document with ease. Format headings so you can move on to the next item quickly. Create a table of contents in nanoseconds using your main headings and sub-headings, and build hyperlinks for website usage. Master tricks of creating leaders for your agendas and menus and get to know Screen Shot, your new best friend with word. With all of these new tools, creating newsletters and brochures will be easy and fun.
| CRN 60160 | Apr 26 | Course CT817 |
| Fri | 6-9pm |
How to Create a Website Using WordPress
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How to Create a Website Using Word
How to Create a Website Using WordPress
COURSE FEE: $315
In this course you will learn to create a website with WordPress and the different ways the website is hosted, including self-hosting as well as security to prevent hacking. For website design, you will discover how to find and install new themes for your website’s purpose and customizing widgets. Other topics include, but are not limited to, adding analytics, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), monetizing and social media integration, getting subscriber emails through Mailchimp, and adding eCommerce functionality such as PayPal.
| CRN 60161 | Mar 5-Apr 2 | Course CT336 |
| Tue | 6-9pm |
How to Host a Website on the Internet
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How to Host a Website on the Inter
How to Host a Website on the Internet
COURSE FEE: $190
This course covers the steps to step up a public website that meets the modern standards. You will learn about the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificate requirements, tools for website back up and deployment, and selecting and using a domain registrar. You will also learn about registering your website with search engines and installing web analytics. Students will be introduced to CPanel web site management tools and hosting services and local hosting options will be recommended.
| CRN 60162 | Mar 12-26 | Course CT337 |
| Tue | 6-9pm |
High School Equivalency Exam Prep & Review
High School Equivalency Exam Prep
High School Equivalency Exam Prep & Review
Course fee: $252
This courses offers a study skills review and classroom instruction of the subject areas needed to pass the High School Equivalency Exam. Practice exams, pre-testing, and post-testing evaluations are provided. For an additional charge you may take the High School Equivalency exam at RVCC in Branchburg.
Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.
| CRN 60146 | Feb 25-Apr 23 | Course ED505 |
| Mon & Tues | 6-8:30pm |
Math and Language Arts/Writing Prep may also be take separately.
Language Arts and Writing Prep & Review
Course fee: $126
| CRN 60147 | Feb 25-Apr 22 | Course ED507 |
| Mon | 6-8:30pm |
Math Prep & Review
Course fee: $126
| CRN 60148 | Feb 26-Apr 23 | Course ED506 |
| Tues | 6-8:30pm |
GMAT Prep
GMAT Prep
GMAT Prep
Course fee: $129
Applying to graduate business and management schools usually means taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). The GMAT prep course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types. You will review the more familiar questions and learn how to approach question types that may be new to you, like critical reasoning and data sufficiency. You will practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years, which is the best way to prepare for any standardized test.
This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/gmat-preparation?tab=detail
GRE Prep Series
GRE Prep Series
GRE Prep Series
Course fee: $199
If you’re planning to apply to graduate school, you’ll likely have to take the GRE. This series is here to help you prepare for the verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and math section of the GRE. Topics include reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions, and both essay tasks as well as quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions.
This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/gmat-preparation?tab=detail
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
SPEED SPANISH SERIES
COURSE FEE: $299
Enroll in the Speed Spanish Series and save $88! Here you will take Speed Spanish I, II, and III. This program is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/learn-spanish-online?tab=detail
SPEED SPANISH I
COURSE FEE: $129
Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/speed-spanish?tab=detail
SPEED SPANISH II
COURSE FEE: $129
Our Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you may have ever taken. You will see words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. You will learn several clever recipes to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II and you will see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson. This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/speed-spanish-2?tab=detail
SPEED SPANISH III
COURSE FEE: $129
Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. In this advanced-level course, you'll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you want. Guided practice will include lots of new vocabulary, pronunciation, and speed drills, as well as in-depth study of Spanish parts of speech to help you speak and understand Spanish in a snap. The goal of this course is not just learning the recipes—it's also to help you use them spontaneously so that you'll never be at a loss for words! This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to: https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/online-courses/speed-spanish-3?tab=detail