SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES
Gain new skills or start a new career--wherever you are, all on your own time.
Raritan Valley Community College is partnered with ed2go to offer a wide variety of short-term and in-demand online courses. Start our programs anytime and work at a pace that suits your individual style. Students will have access to all the lessons and assignments from day one and receive all the materials and instructor assistance needed for a truly comprehensive learning experience. All courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Upon completing your program with a passing score, you’ll get a certificate of completion from RVCC.
Check out our course categories and register at https://www.ed2go.com/rvcc/
- Arts and Design
- Computer Applications
- Computer Science
- Health and Fitness
- Information Technology
- Language
- Math and Science
- Test Prep
- Writing
*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.*
English as a Second Language (ESL)
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: In-person, Socially-distant Instruction
LA316 – 36 hours
Instructor: Marsha Atkinson
Course Fee: $336
Date: Sat, Feb 6—Apr 3
Time: 9am-1pm
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ESL Level 1A
LA303 – 36 hours
Instructor: Helen Fazio
Course Fee: $336
Date: Mon & Wed, Mar 1-Apr 7
Time: 6-9pm
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ESL Level 1B
LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Helen Fazio
Course Fee: $336
Date: Mon & Wed, Apr 20-May 12
Time: 6-9pm
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ESL Level 2A
LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Marie Chiara
Course Fee: $336
Date: Tue & Thu, Mar 2 - Apr 8
Time: 10am-1pm
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LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Catherine Barrier
Course Fee: $336
Date: Mon & Wed, May 3-Jun 9
Time: 6-9pm
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ESL Level 2B
LA313 – 36 hours
Instructor: Marie Chiara
Course fee: $336
Date: Tue & Thu, Apr 20-May 12
Time: 9am-12pm
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Discussion & Presentation
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.
LA904 – 36 hours
Instructor: Catherine Barrier
Course Fee: $336
Date: Tue & Thu, Feb 16-Mar 25
Time: 6-9 pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
WORKSHOP - Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Fundamentals
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.
BU803 – 4 hours
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course Fee: $89
Date: Wed, Apr 14
Time: 9am-1pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
WORKSHOP - Performance Management 101
Performance Management 101
Supervisors have one of the most important responsibilities in the organization. They must continue to be proficient in their role as well as achieve results through their team. This program offers the fundamentals of goal setting, coaching, performance management and talent development.
BU080 – 4 hours
Instructor: Georgann Occhipinti
Course Fee: $89
Date: Tue, May 11
Time: 9am-1pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
WORKSHOP - Strategic Planning Fundamentals
Strategic Planning Fundamentals
Strategy and Planning are two very different activities that together guide the direction of a company. This training presents the steps domestic or multinational business professionals face to create and deploy the strategy to compete in any industry and geographic location. We will discuss the process and benefits of a strategic plan; how to develop, implement, control and to correct the deviations of the strategic plan. Leaders and managers at different levels and functions of an organization will benefit from this course presented by the Professor of Global Strategic Management at RVCC.
BU075 – 2.5 hours
Instructor: Fernando Ferrer
Course Fee: $59
Date: Tue, Mar 9
Time: 6-8:30pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING - Basic
Microsoft Office Basic Certification Program
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. Bundle all three classes for a discounted rate!
CT100 – 18 hours
Instructor: Vince Carnevale
Course Fee: $300
Date: Sat, Mar 13-Mar 27
Time: 9am-3pm
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Basic courses may be taken separately as listed below:
Microsoft Basic PowerPoint
CT151 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $125
Date: Sat, Mar 13
Time: 9am-3pm
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Microsoft Basic Word
CT121 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $125
Date: Sat, Mar 20
Time: 9am-3pm
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Microsoft Basic Excel
CT205 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $125
Date: Sat, Mar 27
Time: 9am-3pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING - Intermediate
Microsoft Office Intermediate Certification Program
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.
CT820 – 18 hours
Instructor: Vince Carnevale
Course Fee: $432
Date: Sat, Apr 10-Aor 24
Time: 9am-3pm
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Intermediate courses may be taken separately as listed below:
Microsoft Intermediate PowerPoint
CT815 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $144
Date: Sat, Apr 10
Time: 9am-3pm
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Microsoft Intermediate Word
CT811 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $144
Date: Sat, Apr 17
Time: 9am-3pm
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Microsoft Intermediate Excel
CT813 – 6 hours
Course Fee: $144
Date: Sat, Apr 24
Time: 9am-3pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
SOFTWARE TRAINING - Cyber Security Awareness
Cyber Security Awareness
This course will teach students 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.
CT353 – 8 hours
Instructor: Lenny Diliberto
Course Fee: $161
Date: Fri, Mar 5
Time: 9am-5pm
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OR
Date: Fri, May 7
Time: 9am-5pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
SOFTWARE TRAINING - Essential Workplace Computer Skills
Essential Workplace Computer Skills
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.
BU351 – 24 hours
Instructor: Lenny Diliberto
Course Fee: $500
Date: Fri, Apr 16 – Apr 30
Time: 9am-5pm
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For more information, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.
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.