SHRM Certification Prep+  Establish yourself as a globally recognized human resources professional by earning the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential the premier standard in HR certification. These credentials distinguish you as a knowledgeable, experienced leader and as a strategic asset within your organization. Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP demonstrates mastery of essential HR competencies and a commitment to maintaining excellence in an increasingly dynamic and competitive business environment. This comprehensive preparation course is designed for HR practitioners seeking to validate both their theoretical knowledge and practical real-world experience. Whether you are advancing your professional career or strengthening your organization’s HR capabilities, this course provides the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to excel on exam day. The course is taught by an experienced, SHRM-certified instructor and features interactive discussions, sample exam question reviews, targeted study support, and exclusive test-taking strategies. The course fee includes the required SHRM Certification Prep+ digital access and textbooks.

Recovery Coach Training The gold standard for Recovery Coach Training fulfills 30 of the 60 educational hours required to become a Massachusetts Certified Addiction Recovery Coach. Recovery Coaches play a vital role in the community; they serve as guides and mentors to individuals with drug and alcohol problems, and empower people on their personal journey by providing many options and 'paths' to recovery. Training participants will receive tools and resources designed to help people heal from the devastating effects of addiction, whether they are just entering recovery or looking to deepen and sustain their recovery. For individuals considering a career as a recovery coach or peer mentor, or individuals who simply want to learn more effective methods for supporting people through their recovery process. Textbook required:Available on Amazon CCAR's Recovery Coach Academy: Rev. November 2021 979-8756114867-

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+.

Enjoy learning on-site in Beverly at the historic Sedgwick Gardens at Long Hill, one of the premiere gardens in New England , managed by the Trustees of Reservations. A hands-on opportunity to participate in spring landscaping and garden maintenance with a professional educator and horticulturist with over 30 years' of experience. Ideal for gardeners, designers, people working in the landscaping field, homeowners, and career changers. The class is held off campus at Long Hill, located at 572 Essex St. Beverly MA.

Real Estate Salesperson's Exam Preparation Designed to provide knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices necessary to qualify for a position as a real estate salesperson. Prepare for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson's Examination. Learn state required content including property, contracts, closing, financing, brokerage, housing, zoning, appraisal, Massachusetts license law, and real estate math. Students must attend all 40 hours of class to receive their certificate of completion to sit for the exam. Taught by Massachusetts certified instructor. Textbooks required: Textbook links: https://home.dearborn.com/shop/dearbornbookstore/real-estate-bookstore/product?productID=628126 *Massachusetts Real Estate Practice & Law 11th Edition *Modern Real Estate Practice 21st Edition Set https://a.co/d/dbFNz8p (Real Estate Textbook Set) *Massachusetts Real Estate Practice & Law 11th Edition *Modern Real Estate Practice 21st Edition Set

Floral Design I From round, long and low, vertical, loose and airy, and cottage garden styles, learn to create a beautiful arrangement to take home each week. Covers the care, cultivation, and handling of flowering plants. Fresh cut flowers and florist supplies are provided in class. 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 Cost of class includes a $150 perishable fee.

Social Media for Professional Success Discover how to harness the power of social media to grow your professional network, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver the right message to the right audience. This course covers essential platform know-how from content creation and audience targeting to proper etiquette and paid advertising strategies. You'll also learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance your brand and online presence. Platforms covered include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and more! Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Learn to clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment, and to set up and deliver them to surgical areas, hospital rooms, clinics and even patient’s homes. Assemble, adjust and check non-sterile equipment, and sterile supplies needed for surgery or other medical procedures. Learn about microbes and germs and how they cause infections, as well as managing inventory, ordering supplies, inspecting, maintaining, delivering and retrieving equipment and instruments for surgery, emergency room and other patient care units. After completing this program, test for the certifying exam given at a local Prometric Testing Center to obtain provisional certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). The cost of this exam is not included in cost of this program. Once employed, you must accumulate 400 hours of work experience within 6 months to become fully certified. Program includes classroom, and experience in a sterile processing department during the clinical portion of the program. Clinical experience may be on any day/time of the week, based on clinical site schedules. Job requires ability to lift at least 25 pounds. Cost of course includes required textbook.

Health Care Requirements for Non-Credit Health courses:1. Accuplacer Placement Exam: If you do not have previous college credits students are required to take the Math and Reading Assessment (Accuplacer) and meet or exceed required score. For testing information or to schedule an exam please visit the Testing Center Web Page: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/index.html2. 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.