Pharmacy Technician This course is online and can be started anytime throughout the semester. Learn pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Prepares you to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board& PTCB exam(s): Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC). Cost includes required textbook. Exam not included in the cost. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED. Health Care Requirements for Non-Credit Health courses: 1. Accuplacer Placement Exam: It is strongly recommended that students take the exam for advising purposes. For testing information or to schedule an exam please visit the Testing Center Web Page: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/index.html 2. A CORI Check. 3. 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. If you have any questions, please call us at (978) 236-1200.

QuickBooks Cloud: Level 2 This course is intended for learners who have foundational knowledge of QuickBooks Cloud and want to expand their skills in handling more complex accounting functions. It covers various advanced areas of QuickBooks, including reconciliations, credit card and liability management, class tracking, 1099 reporting, sales tax setup, and essential utilities like importing/exporting files and data backup options. You will also learn to manage budgets, create forecasts, and record journal entries for comprehensive financial tracking. By the end of the course, you will have confidence in using advanced QuickBooks tools for accurate financial management and reporting, enhancing their ability to support business decision-making. Prerequisite: Completion of QuickBooks Level 1 or equivalent experience. Course Requirements: 1. Flash Drive: Required for file storage and backup. 2. Textbook: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order the required textbook. 3. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class.

Excel Advanced This course covers Excel Database and Table Features including importing data, sorting and filtering, Excel Table features, Input Forms, creating and using a PivotTable Report, counting functions, conditional counting and summing, financial functions PMT and PV and Editing a macro in the Visual Basic Editor. Flash drive required: .Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire III: Level 2 Practitioner Certification Enhance your healing power and intuition as well as your confidence and skills with Level 2 training. Learn full treatment session techniques including advanced body scanning and traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. At course completion you will have an understanding of the following concepts: clearing negative energy from your clients and their homes, distance healing, healing of emotional problems and trauma, and changing unwanted habits. As a Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level Two Practitioner, you can see clients and open your own Reiki healing practice if you chose to do so.Textbook required: same as level one. Please call 978-236-1200 if you do not have the book from Level One. Prerequisites:Successful completion of any level 1 Reiki lineage.

A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA ONLINE ​This online course begins on the second Tuesday of each month and can be started at any time during the semester. This course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102, CompTIA N10-009 Network+, CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 and the Cisco 200-301 - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) national certification exams. This course includes FREE access for 12 months to a cloud based lab platform to assist students develop the practical information technology (IT) skills necessary to succeed in high in demand IT jobs. This cloud based lab solution uses real equipment that enables our students to execute each practical task in a safe environment that is accessible from anywhere without needing to buy their own hardware or risk damage to their own system. o register, copy this link into your browser: https://nscc.theknowledgebase.org/connect-anytime-online/catalog/Course-Description/A%2b%2c-Network%2b%2c-Security%2b%2c-CCNA/2829/146

New! Achieving Success with Difficult People Learn to see things from others' viewpoints based on their needs, values, beliefs, experiences, skills, knowledge, and self-interests. Learn to approach difficult situations by answering the questions: who, what, where, when, how, and why to better understand who your difficult people are, what they're like, how you react to them, and their response to your actions. By the time you finish this course, you will understand that assertiveness involves taking responsibility when meeting your needs in a way that preserves the dignity and rights of others. This course is self-guided online, and may be started at any time in the semester https://www.ed2go.com/nscc/online-courses/achieving-success-with-difficult-people/

New! Certified Associate in Project Management Exam Prep (CAPM) with Organizational Leadership This online, self-paced course can be taken anytime throughout the semester. This course will provide entry-level project managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Project Management Institute's nationally recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. This credential is considered the standard of excellence in the field of project management and is often a required credential in the field. This comprehensive course will use learning activities, practice exams, and assignments to help you prepare for, and successfully complete, the CAPM exam. To apply for the CAPM, students will need to have a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate's degree or the global equivalent) and 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. For more information and/or to register, copy this link into your browse: https://nscc.theknowledgebase.org/search/catalog/course-description/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-Exam-Prep-(CAPM)-with-Organizational-Leadership/911/146

NEW! Certified Product Owner:  Elevate Your Agile Journey Are you ready to take the lead in product development and drive success in agile teams? Prepare now for the Certified Product Owner exam by gaining knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Product Owner.  This comprehensive curriculum covers everything from Agile principles to deliver high-value products, backlog management, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership skills to empower your team to foster a productive environment. Stand out and take your career to the next level with this highly desirable certification.  A Certified Product Owner median salary in MA is $128,000/yr. Cost covers materials.