QuickBooks for Small Business Success and Career Advancement About This Course This introductory course provides hands-on experience with the latest version of QuickBooks, focusing on essential skills for managing small business finances. Topics include setting up and managing a chart of accounts, creating and maintaining vendor, item, and customer lists, recording cash sales, invoicing, managing payments and deposits, performing bank reconciliations, and processing bill payments. You will also learn to generate reports and create graphs to visualize financial data. This course is ideal for those aiming to build foundational QuickBooks skills for professional or personal bookkeeping needs. Course Requirements Basic computer and Windows knowledge Flash drive Textbook: QuickBooks Online by Patricia Hartley, MBA Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class

Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills for Business and Career Success About This Course This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of bookkeeping and accounting, focusing on the complete accounting cycle. You will learn how to analyze and record financial transactions using debits, credits, and T accounts. Key topics include posting transactions to the journal and ledger, preparing trial balances, making necessary adjustments, and generating financial statements. By the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of essential accounting principles and be able to accurately track financial activities for a business. Delivery Format Instructor-led virtual. Please refer to the schedule below for more details. Course Requirements Basic computer and Windows knowledge is required Flash drive Required textbook - College Accounting: A Practical Approach Chapters 1-12 with Study Guide and Working Papers Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to the first class

European Hand Tied Bouquets About This Course Fall brings us rich brilliant colors. This design style is a must to have in your design toolbox. Expand your design skills as you work with an exciting variety of flowers and colors. Flower care and handling, as well as floral choices are covered. Cost Fresh flowers are included. Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon and wire cutters to class.

EKG Technician About this course Learn to conduct and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, equipment technology, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and details of a myocardial infarction. Course prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. Certifications Course prepares you to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast growing field: NWCA National Certificate: (NWCA) EKG Technician (CET) Exam. Costs Course includes CPR, required textbooks and national exam fee. Entry and Healthcare Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Accuplacer Placement Exam, meeting the minimum Math and Reading scores, if you do not have prior college credits CORI background check Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes. You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class. Additional Questions? 978-236-1200 or professional@northshore.edu

Low Advanced ESL This course is intended for students who already possess intermediate-level English skills and are ready for more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit classes in the future. The focus is on reinforcing and developing individual reading, writing, and oral skills as well as reviewing more advanced grammatical concepts. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 186+.

Floral Design III About This Course Take your passion of floral design to an advanced level by improving your design skills and speed with the principles and elements of floral design along with floral terminology. Reviewing what you have learned from Design I and Design II, your knowledge of design concepts will expand. Sessions will include a lecture and demo, followed by each student creating a design. Costs All fresh flowers are included. Entry Requirements Completion of Floral Design I and Floral Design II or equivalent experience Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class Textbook required: Flower Arranging Complete Guide by Blacklock: ISBN# 9780955239175. Visit this link to order the textbook: https://a.co/d/ciF6qxY

Recovery Coach Training: Additional 30 Hours for CARC Certification About This Course Recovery Coach Academy provides 30 of the 60 educational hours required for Massachusetts Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification. This course offers a comprehensive overview of addiction science, the effects of commonly misused substances, and the impact of addiction on mental, physical, and overall health. Required CARC topics covered include Addiction 101, Mental Health, Motivational Interviewing, Cultural Competency, and Ethical Responsibilities. Course materials are included. Required Materials Course Materials are included.

TEAS Test Preparation for Health Programs: Math Preparation for those planning on taking the TEAS test. Focus on whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percentages, ratios and proportion, metric conversions, and algebraic equations. Textbook required: "TEAS Study Manual" ISBN: 978-156533-2324. TEAS Math Preparation for Health Programs About This Course Prepare for the TEAS exam with a focused review of essential math skills. This course covers whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, metric conversions, and basic algebraic equations. Designed for students entering health programs, the course helps strengthen problem-solving skills and build confidence. Instruction may be adjusted based on class time, student needs, and areas of interest to support success on test day. Required Materials Required Study Guide Text