Professional Development Course to Give You the Edge
In the highly competitive, global business world, you need the competitive edge to succeed. From business to computer to languages Raritan Valley Community College offers courses to help you advance and gain confidence.

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ON-LINE COURSES THROUGH ed2go
RVCC is 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/

WORKSHOPS

Project Management Fundamentals
BU803 – 4 hours
Project management provides a structure for addressing the pressures that most organizations face. Organizations and individuals use project management skills to provide a structure for dealing with increasingly competitive markets, financial pressures to improve performance, restructuring, acquisitions and globalization. This course provides participants with an overview of the essential elements of project management and the project management life cycle.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $89
Course #: CRN 50345
Date & Time: Thu, Sep 24, 9am-1pm

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
BU830 – 4 hours
Understanding the connection between emotions and actions enhances empathy and maximizes workplace effectiveness. Optimize your professional performance and working relationships by applying the Emotional Intelligence competency framework.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $89
Course #: CRN 50323
Date & Time: Tue, Oct 20, 9am-1pm
    
Job Search Guide
BU873 – 3 hours
This course is designed for individuals looking to confidently enter or reenter the workplace or climb the career ladder in a compact, online format with a subject-matter expert. These tools, techniques, and resources will enhance your resume, help write an impactful cover letter, master the interview as well as salary negotiation strategies, and stand out during the job search by marketing yourself and your brand to employers.
Instructor: Lenny Diliberto
Course fee:  $59
Course #: CRN 50337
Date & Time: Fri, Oct 30, 9am-12pm

Disney’s Model for Exceptional Customer Service
BU884 – 4 hours
Be our guest! With more than 90 years of world-renowned experience, no one understands customer service better than Disney. Learn and apply time-tested Disney business strategies to assess and improve your organization and design quality service standards to create a consistent service experience.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti    
Course fee:  $89
Course #: CRN 50336    
Date & Time: Wed, Nov 11, 9am-1pm

People Plant Connection
BU078 – 2 hours
People respond to plants. Plants respond to people. People respond to the seasons and life cycles. The seasons in turn respond to our care. Come and join in engaging your 5 senses with plants in a sensory awakening session and learn about the history and benefits of plants through Horticultural Therapy. This is a highly interactive, engaging, hands on program using plant materials while creating an individualized take-home project with the guidance of Horticultural Therapist and columnist Laura DePrado of Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC. No green thumb is required! Just bring your curiosity!
Instructor: Laura DePrado
Course fee:  $60
Call 908-800-7721 for more information.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES

New!

The Leadership Development Series is a semester-long talent development program to provide a strong leadership foundation by discussing and applying the key skill areas essential to excellent leaders and managers.

Leaders are selected and promoted based on their technical skills, strategic insight and professionalism. The Leadership Development Series eases the transition from technical expert to a leader of people with an enhanced suite of leadership skills; by identifying what high performance leadership is, understanding your own way of leading, applying best practices for seamless teamwork, as well as developing the strategic insight to embrace organizational and cultural change.

This series is designed for any individual who has recently become a supervisor or is looking to become a leader in their organization.  Dedicate one Wednesday each month to your leadership development goals or simply enhance specific leadership skills by attending one of the targeted modules.

Module One – High Performance Leadership
BU501 – 8 hours
This course provides an in-depth look at high performance behaviors that are critical for effective and innovative leadership. Participants will gain an understanding of the behaviors, the advantage that they offer to effective leadership and learn techniques for developing these skills, ways to overcome leadership challenges in the workplace, and a specific action plan that can be implemented.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $161
Course #: CRN 50341
Date & Time: Wed, Sep 16, 9am-5pm

Module Two  –  Understanding Your Leadership Style
BU502 – 8 hours
Utilizing the DiSC assessment, participants will gain insight into their approach to decision making, communication and leadership. Each participant will receive a detailed report and gain a comprehensive understanding of the DiSC Model and each style, specific insight of their individual assessment results and the components of the detailed report, as well as greater insight into building teams based on leadership styles.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $161
Course #: CRN 50342
Date & Time: Wed, Oct 14, 9am-5pm

Module Three  – Teamwork & Performance Management
BU503 – 8 hours
Your most valuable resource as a leader is your team.  Leaders must be committed to developing individuals to their greatest potential while ensuring goals are met.  Performance Management includes setting clear goals, communicating responsibilities, providing specific feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis, creating a development plan and conducting an effective performance review.  This module also provides insight into the Situational Leadership Model, its principles and the advantages of a customized leadership approach to motivating team members.
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $161
Course #: CRN 50343
Date & Time: Wed, Nov 18, 9am-5pm

Module Four - Embracing Organizational and Cultural Transformation
BU504 – 8 hours
Challenges of growth, changes in strategy, technological changes, competitive and customer pressures, shifting markets as well as economic challenges all cause organizational change.  Instead of waiting for change to happen, leaders look for opportunities to drive the best change for future of the organization. Participants will gain an understanding of a strategic planning process, identify key strategies for transforming an organization, identify resilience to change, understand how to manage transitions and difficult reactions to change.  
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course fee:  $161
Course #: CRN 50344
Date & Time: Wed, Dec 2, 9am-5pm

MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING

Microsoft Office Basic Certification Program
CT100 – 24 hours
This course is designed to develop solid computer skills in Microsoft Office. Learn the everyday computer skills needed to perform workplace tasks. Students become proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Instructor: Vince Carnevale
Course fee: $500
Course #: CRN 50050
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 10-31, 9am-3pm

Basic courses may be taken separately as listed below:

Microsoft Basic PowerPoint
CT151 – 6 hours
Course fee:  $125
Course #: CRN 50051
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 10, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Basic Word
CT121 – 6 hours
Course fee:  $125
Course #: CRN 50052
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 17, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Basic Excel
CT205 – 6 hours
Course fee:  $125
Course #: CRN 50053
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 24, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Basic Access
CT141– 6 hours
Course fee:  $125
Course #: CRN 50054
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 31, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Office Intermediate Certification Program
CT820 – 18 hours
This course is for office professionals who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and are looking to improve current skills. Students will receive an in-depth training on PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or equivalent experience.
Instructor: Vince Carnevale
Course fee: $432
Course #: CRN 50055
Date & Time: Sat, Nov 7-21, 9am-3pm

Intermediate courses may be taken separately as listed below:

Microsoft Intermediate PowerPoint
CT815 – 6 hours
Course fee: $144
Course #: CRN 50056
Date & Time: Sat, Nov 7, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Intermediate Word
CT811 – 6 hours
Course fee: $144
Course #: CRN 50057
Date & Time: Sat, Nov 14, 9am-3pm

Microsoft Intermediate Excel
CT813 – 6 hours
Course fee: $144
Course #: CRN 50058
Date & Time: Sat, Nov 21, 9am-3pm

Create Captivating PowerPoint Presentations
CT156 – 6 hours
Make your presentation pop. PowerPoint is full of features that can present information in a concise but exciting way, but most presenters only scratch the surface. This course will help you create professional and captivating PowerPoint presentations by incorporating new fonts, exciting animations, self-run functionalities with menus to assist with accessibility, and more. Prerequisite: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency. Textbook available at the RVCC bookstore.
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $167
Course #: CRN 50324
Date & Time: Fri, Dec 11, 9am-4pm


MICROSOFT EXCEL MASTERY SERIES

The #1 technical skill regional employers are looking for is an in-depth and extensive mastery of Microsoft Excel and its full capabilities. Revolutionize your data and implement data-driven decision-making by taking one or all of our special topics in Microsoft Excel to impress organizational leadership or secure that job opportunity. Students enrolled in the entire program will receive an Excel Mastery Certificate from the RVCC Workforce Training Center.

Microsoft Excel - Excel Dynamic Charting
CT805 – 7 hours
While Excel offers built-in charts, this course demonstrates how to create unique charts to interpret your data with captivating and movable visuals. Impress leadership and set your data apart from the rest with these functional yet dynamic charting techniques.
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $169
Course #: CRN 50326
Date & Time: Fri, Nov 13, 9am-4pm

Microsoft Excel - Dashboards and Power BI (Business Intelligence)
7 hours
In Excel, a dashboard is one-page spread that helps leaders track performance metrics and make data-driven decisions. Master the art of creating a useful dashboard with Power BI, a business analytics solution that conceptualizes data and highlights key insights across organizations. Connect hundreds of data sources and bring data to life with animated dashboards and reports. Must have a strong use of Excel, strongly recommend Power Query and Data Cleansing.
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $169
Course #: CRN 50327
Date & Time: Fri, Nov 20, 9am-4pm

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
CT208 – 7 hours
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.
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $167
Course #: CRN 50041
Date & Time: Fri, Dec 4, 9am-4pm

Microsoft Excel - Power Query and Data Cleansing
CT804 – 7 hours
Tired of cleaning, merging and writing formulas for your data? Use Power Query & Query Editor, a powerful tool for transforming data so it's ready for models and visualizations. Or use Flash Fill to eliminate the RIGHT, LEFT, MID, and CONCATENATE formulas to cleanse your data in nanoseconds. Must have a strong use of Excel.  
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $169
Course #: CRN 50325
Date & Time: Fri, Dec 11, 9am-4pm

MICROSOFT OFFICE REFRESHER COURSES

Do you have a good understanding of Microsoft Office but just need the latest tips and tricks? The below courses are for individuals who have a good understanding of Microsoft Applications but need a fast track curriculum to refresh and solidify the tools and techniques for increased efficiency and efficacy in the workplace.

Refresh Excel
CT840 – 3 hours
Topics include: when and how to use the right tools in Excel, tables and slicers, pivot table and power pivot with slicers, data validation with multiple selections, TextJoin, Switch and IFS. Must have a strong use of Excel.  
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $78
Course #: CRN 50333
Date & Time: Mon, Nov 23, 6-9pm

Refresh Word
CT841 – 3 hours
Topics include: section breaks, mail merge, headers and footers utilizing the Table of Contents, maximizing the Styles and Navigation panes. Must have a strong use of Word.  
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $78
Course #: CRN 50334
Date & Time: Mon, Nov 30, 6-9pm

Refresh PowerPoint
CT842 – 3 hours
Topics include: animations, transitions, integrating video & audio, morph and 3D images. Must have a strong use of PowerPoint.  
Instructor: Anne Marie DelPrincipe
Course fee: $78
Course #: CRN 50335
Date & Time: Mon, Dec 7, 6-9pm

SOFTWARE TRAINING

AutoCAD I
CT550 – 15 hours
This course is an introduction to basic 2D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) techniques using AutoCAD software and provides a guided, hands- on environment to learn the basics of AutoCAD. Fundamentals of drawing and editing are presented and practiced. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore.  
Instructor: John Pulsinelle
Course fee: $232
Course #: CRN 50028
Date & Time: Sat, Sep 26-Oct 24, 9am-12pm

AutoCAD II
CT551 – 15 hours
This course is an introduction to basic 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) techniques using AutoCAD software while providing 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.
Instructor: John Pulsinelle
Course fee: $232
Course #: CRN 50029
Date & Time: Sat, Nov 7-Dec 12, 9am-12pm

WordPress for Beginners
CT341 – 12 hours
Hands-on! This course teaches students to create, manage and maintain websites with WordPress. Learn about the security needed to prevent hackers. Discover how to find and install new themes, including customizing widgets and menus for enhanced website design. Further topics include analytics, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), monetizing and social media integration, page block editor, utilizing subscriber emails through services like Mailchimp, as well as adding eCommerce to accept online payments. At the end of this course, students will be able to set up and run a secure and professional website through WordPress.
Instructor: Lon Hosford
Course fee: $269
Course #: CRN 50338
Date & Time: Mon, Sep 28-Oct 19, 6-9pm

Search Engine Optimization for Beginners
CT339 – 12 hours
Hands-on! Students learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO is the act of optimizing internal and external aspects of a website to increase visitor traffic from search engines. Consumers use sites like Google, Yahoo, Bing and Bidu to guide their decisions online, and it’s no secret web pages at the top are usually selected first. Understanding the basics of SEO can improve your website’s landing page rankings to convert visitors to consumers. At the end of this course, students will understand the best practices, strategies, and techniques for ensuring increased search engine rankings.
Instructor: Lon Hosford
Course fee: $269
Course #: CRN 50353
Date & Time: Mon, Oct 26-Nov 16, 6-9pm

Cyber Security Awareness
BU353 – 8 hours
In this course, students will learn about privacy and security concerns when using the internet and social media applications. Key topics include how to recognize and protect your computer from cyber-threats or unauthorized access, how to practice safe social networking, how to secure your computer and data, how to protect your mobile devices, and how to minimize the risks of identity theft and malware attacks.
Instructor: Lenny Diliberto
Course fee:  $161
Course #: CRN 50144
Date & Time: Fri, Oct 16, 9am-5pm

Essential Computing Skills in the Workplace
BU351 – 24 hours
This is a crash-course of the fundamental and essential skills needed to create and manage simple Word documents, use Excel to perform calculations and sort data, create presentations using PowerPoint, create a simple database using Microsoft Access, as well as how to use Microsoft Outlook for email, task management, and contact management. Topics include Windows, Mac OS, file management, the internet, social networking and blogs, internet security and privacy.
Instructor: Lenny Diliberto
Course fee:  $500
Course #: CRN 50155
Date & Time: Fri, Nov 6-20, 9am-5pm

HEALTH PROFESSION PROGRAMS

The demand for healthcare professionals is rapidly increasing, especially in the State of New Jersey. There are tremendous shortages of trained healthcare professionals. As a result, Allied Health disciplines are among the fastest growing occupations. Our courses prepare you for employment opportunities in a variety of areas.
               
ECG Technician National Certification
HP212
Become certified for one the most in-demand occupations. Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) is an important part of a medical workup, as a properly recorded ECG is critical in determining the proper care for a patient. This 40-hour course prepares you to function as an ECG Technician in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, physician’s offices, clinics, sport medicine facilities, nursing homes, and insurance companies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to sit for the ECG Certifying Exam given by American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Exam. Books are sold separately at the RVCC bookstore.
Instructor: Jessica Stefanick
Course fee: $815
Course #: CRN 50016
Date & Time: Sat, Sep 19 – Nov 21, 9am-1pm

Phlebotomy Lab Assistant
HP411
Phlebotomists are trained in specimen collection and processing and remain integral members of the laboratory team. This program consists of 100 hours of classroom/lab instruction and 80 hours of clinical practice at a hospital while preparing you for employment as a phlebotomist in hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical practices, and insurance companies. The clinical practice runs during daytime/weekday hours and will be assigned at the end of the first month of the class. Please make sure you are available for at least one week during the daytime for a local clinical experience. You may also choose to sign up for a clinical that meets 11pm-6am at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Upon successful completion of this course, you are eligible to sit for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Certification Exam, which will be held at RVCC. Instructions and forms will be sent to your home address upon registering. RVCC is an approved provider for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT). Books are sold separately at the RVCC bookstore.
Course fee:  $1,315
Instructor: Hans Angenor
Course #: CRN 50017
Date & Time: Tue & Thu, Sep 8 – Dec 17, 5:30-9pm

Instructor: Enrique Watson
Course #: CRN 50018
Date & Time: Mon & Wed, Sep 2 – Dec 16, 6:30-10pm


Phlebotomy Continuing Education
HP412
Phlebotomists are integral members of the laboratory team trained in specimen collection and processing. This 2-night refresher course consists of lab and clinical practice and prepares you for employment as a phlebotomist in hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical practices, and insurance companies. In order to sign up for the course, you must have completed a Phlebotomy Lab Assistant certification or are currently working as a Phlebotomist. This course does not allow you to sit for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Certification Exam. No books are required for this course.
Instructor:  Enrique Watson
Course fee: $130
Course #: CRN 50065    
Date & Time: Mon & Wed, Jan 11 – 13, 6:30-10pm

DENTAL                                                    

Dental Radiology
HP611
This course prepares you for the licensing examination required by the State of New Jersey Dental Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. This course consists of 31 hours of didactic instruction, 20 hours of laboratory instruction in a dental office, and clinical education. Upon successful completion of the didactic and laboratory instruction course, the clinical portion will be obtained through patient experience in a private dental office of your choice that has intraoral digital x-ray equipment and has been approved by the NJ State Department of Environmental Protection.  Books are sold separately at the RVCC Bookstore. Prerequisite: At least 18 years of age, High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Proof must be submitted with registration.
Instructor: TBA
Course fee:  $650
Course #: CRN 50019
Date & Time: Wed, Sep 2 – Dec 9, 1:30-5:30pm

TEST PREPARATION

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM PREPARATION
ED505
(Formerly GED) This course 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.
Instructor: Marsha Atkinson
Course fee: $252
Course #: CRN 50292
Date & Time: Mon/Tue, Oct 5-Dec 1, 6-8:30pm
    
Language Arts & Writing Prep & Review
ED507
Course fee: $126
Course #: CRN 50321
Date & Time: Mon, Oct 5-Nov 30, 6-8:30pm    

Math Prep & Review
ED506
Course fee: $126
CRN 50322
Mon, Oct 6-Dec 1, 6-8:30pm

GRE Prep Series - GMAT Prep    
Planning on attending graduate school? The RVCC WTC provides online self-paced and instructor-led exam preparation courses. Ace your test and register at www.ed2go.com/rvcc.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

RVCC offers basic and advanced levels of instruction for individuals with little or limited knowledge of English with a focus on civic responsibility and workforce readiness. Textbooks available at the RVCC Bookstore.

Basic ESL

LA316 – 36 hours
Instructor: Marsha Atkinson
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50030
Date & Time: Sat, July 7-Sept 26, 9am-12pm
or
Date & Time: Sat, Aug 22-Oct 17, 9am -1 pm

ESL Level 1B

LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Helen Fazio
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50141
Date & Time: Thu, July 8 - Aug 12, 6-9pm
or
Date & Time: Wed & Thu, Aug 26-Oct 7, 6-9pm

LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Marie Chiara
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50021
Date & Time: Tue & Thu, Oct 20-Dec 1, 9am-12pm

ESL Level 2A

LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Helen Fazio
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50031
Date & Time: Wed & Thurs, Sept 9-Oct 15, 6-9pm

ESL Level 2B

Instructor: Catherine Barrier
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50032
Date & Time: Tue & Thu, July 7 - Aug 12, 6-9pm

LA313 – 36 hours
Instructor: Helen Fazio
Course fee: $336    
Course #: CRN 50332
Date & Time: Wed & Thu, Oct 28-Dec 10, 6-9pm

ESL Level 3B

Upper intermediate integrated skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) short-course that prepares adults for work, civic responsibility and academic success. Strong focus on workforce readiness, vocabulary development, and learning strategies. Students will improve pronunciation, develop grammar and writing skills at the multi-paragraph level and use technology for in and out-of-class assignments.

Instructor: Marie Chiara
Course fee: $336
Course #: 50320
Date & Time: Tue & Thu, July 7-Aug 12, 9am-12pm

Discussion & Presentation
LA904 – 36 hours
For English language learners, building confidence to speak at work, in meetings, and in the community often comes as a result of lots of guided practice. This course is designed to increase vocabulary in general, to provide a “safe environment” in which to discuss a variety of topics, and a forum to practice delivering short presentations, with feedback, all to help you feel more comfortable and prepared to speak confidently.
Instructor: Catherine Barrier
Course fee: $336
Course #: CRN 50033            
Date & Time: Mon & Wed, Sept 21-Oct 28, 2020, 6-9 pm

Speed Spanish

Course fee: $299
Speed Spanish Series

Register for the Speed Spanish Series and save. Take Speed Spanish I, II, & III and save $88. This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to www.ed2go.com/rvcc. Monthly start dates.


Speed Spanish
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 www.ed2go.com/rvcc. Monthly start dates.

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’ll see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson.

This course is fully online through ed2go. To register go to www.ed2go.com/rvcc. Monthly start dates.

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. 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 www.ed2go.com/rvcc. Monthly start dates.

Greater Raritan Workforce Development Free Courses

SkillUp Greater Raritan, offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, offers residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties access to free online training courses designed to help users enhance skills and obtain industry-recognized credentials.

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE INSTRUCTORS

Catherine Barrier
Teacher of ESL, English, and French for over 20 years at the university level, in various corporations, in small groups, and individually. As a student of languages herself, Catherine delights in helping students to realize their greatest potential by improving their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Vince Carnevale
Retired New York State Director of Downstate Information Technology with 33 years of IT experience and a high-level enthusiasm for teaching. Vince provides students with practical hands-on approach to learning Microsoft Applications.

Marie Chiara
Marie spent the last five years directing a learning center in Cambodia and has 8 years of English language teaching experience. The international community is very dear to her heart, and getting to know her ESL/EFL students is a huge part of why she teaches.  Marie wants English to truly connect to her students’ lives and for these lessons to have a direct link to the real world so that they become inspired, empowered, and confident.

Anne Marie DelPrincipe, MBA
Owner of Mastering Software Unlimited, has over 30 years of training experience with emphasis on end-user computing and desktop publishing. Anne Marie also works as an Adjunct Professor of Computer Literacy at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). She is a Corporate Training Specialist at RVCC and at Rutgers University teaching MS Office, Adobe products and PACE Certification. Anne Marie shares tips and techniques for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on her blog, mosexpert.WordPress.com. Anne Marie earned a B.A. in CIS and a M.B.A. in MIS from Iona College.

Lenny Diliberto
Lenny served in a senior management and leadership capacity for over 30 years for several Fortune 500 companies.  During his tenure with these large corporations, Lenny acquired a wealth of industry knowledge across many disciplines including information technology, infrastructure, insurance, telecom, business, financial, project management, sales, marketing, aerospace, pharmaceutical, education, and health care.

Laura Ann DePrado
Laura is a Registered Horticultural Therapist, columnist, and founder of Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC, specializing in connecting people and plants through customized activities and programs from children through seniors. Laura has infectious energy, passion for people and gardening with a purpose, and is committed to serving others through her vocation and avocation as a business leader, Rotarian, and mentor to scouts, 4H youth, and students at Rutgers University, County College of Morris, and Raritan Valley Community College. She introduced, implemented and expanded programs and garden spaces at the Adult Day Center of Somerset County, Atlantic Health, Somerset County Library System, Anew Wellness, LLC, Brother International Corporation, among other corporations and community programs.

Lyuda Dukhovnaya
Senior Payroll Leader with more than 20 years of experience in payroll management and tax reporting of multi-state, union, expatriate and foreign payrolls in a variety of industries. Currently she is a Senior Manager of Payroll and Taxes for Shionogi Inc., Japanese Pharmaceuticals Company. Lyuda has been teaching the CPP and FPC courses at RVCC since 2010.

Dr. Helen Asquine Fazio
ESL instructor since her college days. Dr. Fazio
was a Rutgers literature professor before beginning her training company in 2005. Now she is a ghostwriter for bloggers and a corporate trainer in communication skills. Although Helen enjoys all teaching, ESL is her favorite subject because what happens in the ESL classroom makes life in America better and easier for her students every day.

Fernando Ferrer
Proven business leader in life science with expertise in strategic planning and the creation and execution of global and international growth strategies in different corporate and cultural environments. His latest enterprise, Multinational Partnerships, LLC, focuses on global and international strategic planning and business expansion of life science organizations across Latin-American markets. Fernando’s business consulting experience includes services to leading organizations like Pfizer, Admera Health, Medley/Sanofi Group, i-Health DSM, and Horizon Pharma.

Lon Hosford
Instructor of web and other software technology courses at RVCC for over 2 decades as a Computer Information Systems Professor and a Professional Development Training Instructor. He is the founder of the Web Skills Bootcamp, an online school for web owners and web developers. Lon consults clients ranging in size from small indiviually run businesses to large international organizations including AT&T, Avis, Bristol Myers Squibb and Verizon Wireless.

John Pulsinelle
RVCC Professional Development Training Instructor and Professional Engineer he continues to stay on top of the latest software releases and incorporates hands-on experience from corporate engineering and actual industrial/ commercial projects. He also adapts course examples based on the particular application needs and interests of each class.      

Loretta Smith
Experience in the real estate industry for over 30 years, teaching at various colleges and schools throughout New Jersey for over 25 years. She adds to her experience by being a NJ Real Estate Appraiser, Tax Assessor, Broker and Right of Way Expert. More than just being a qualified instructor, Loretta shares opportunities available in various
real estate endeavors and careers and her professional experience to open doors in a great career in real estate.