Word for Beginners Learn to create, edit, and format professional looking documents that stand out and clearly state your ideas. Set margins and line spacing. Use the clipboard to cut, copy and paste text within a document or from one document to another. Learn how to use Font, Paragraph and Page Layout features to make your document look the way you want it and to add pictures, tables and text boxes to your document. Use the Spell check and Auto-Correct tools to help make sure your document is free of errors. Must have some experience with Windows and keyboard. Flash drive required: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

New! Your Family Story Come learn the best ways to turn your family’s story into a cohesive narrative. Utilizing oral story telling traditions passed down through your family from one generation to the next, Your Family’s Story will also focus on the ways in which genealogy sites such as Ancestry, as well as good storytelling methods, can be used to fully flesh out the family history and story you want to tell.

Spanish 1 An informal approach to learning the Spanish language through interactive in-class communication, exchanging greetings, engaging in simple conversations and learning useful everyday vocabulary. You'll enjoy conversing in class, at home, at work, or on vacation using your newly learned Spanish skills.

An Introduction to Academic Writing This course is designed to prepare non-credit ESL students for the credit ESL program. Students work on writing well-formed sentences using academic language. They also learn to apply an organizational plan in developing clear and cohesive paragraphs. Emphasis is on expanding use of academic vocabulary, writing with topic sentences, supporting details, correct verb tenses and word forms. Textbook required. Prerequisite: LLC 110-123 and ELLW 1-2, or ESL 063 C to A and ESL 061 C to A, or ESL 065 C- to D- or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn campus.

Intermediate-Advanced English Pronunciation for ESL Students This course is intended for students at the high-intermediate to advanced level who want to further improve their English pronunciation to communicate more successfully with native speakers. The focus is on differentiating between more complex vowel and consonant sounds as well as practicing more complicated American English stress and intonation patterns. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Low-Intermediate English Pronunciation or placement upon initial registration. Class is offered in person on the Lynn campus.

European Hand Tied Bouquets Summer 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. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Course fee includes a $35 perishable fee.

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Nurse Assistant training prepares you for an entry-level career in healthcare while preparing you for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become certified Nurse Assistant. Course also includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training, and a clinical experience in a local long-term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Skills are taught in our state-licensed lab and includes vital signs, moving and turning patients, personal care basics, bed-making, bed, bath and feeding, record keeping and responding to emergencies. Open to students 16 years of age and older. Students must take and pass the State Board examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. The cost of the state exam is not included in the cost of tuition. Textbook and workbook required: Call 978-236-1200 for information. Read first four chapters in the textbook prior to the first class. Please visit https://www.northshore.edu/professional/skills/health.html to review the healthcare course requirements before registering.

New! Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign Tips & Tricks- Remote Learning Course Learn top strategies to master InDesign like a pro! Topics covered will include layout wireframes, importing graphics, setting text, and master pages. A small amount of experience with InDesign is preferred to get the most out of this workshop. Access to Adobe software is required, educational discount is available upon activation of NSCC account. Please see https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html for details.