CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+: New! Get certified with CompTIA Network+ and Security+ through this all-in-one training course designed to build in-demand IT skills. Learn networking fundamentals like hardware, topologies, protocols, and the OSI model, along with key concepts such as TCP/IP, wireless, cloud computing, security, and troubleshooting—preparing you to build, manage, and maintain networks. The Security+ portion covers essential cybersecurity skills, including risk assessment, threat management, access control, and cryptography, helping you identify and mitigate modern security threats while earning a widely recognized certification. Prerequisites: A+ Certification and a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network admin/network support tech job role.

Medical Billing and Coding with CMAA Prepare to become an Administrative Medical Assistant and Medical Biller and Coder, both versatile and valuable healthcare team members. At successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national exam and the three Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) certifications; CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, voucher for CMAA exam , one MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals.

Pharmacy Technician Program
Students have 4-6 months to finish the online program.

About This Course
Growing demand for pharmacy technicians offers strong job opportunities across healthcare settings. This program prepares students for entry-level roles and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Students learn pharmacy terminology, prescription processing, pharmacology, calculations, law, and ethics, along with insurance procedures, inventory control, and communication skills. Graduates gain the knowledge needed to work in pharmacy settings and understand top 200 medications, including their uses and classifications.

Externship Placement Services
Students who successfully complete the program, and pass a background check and drug screen, will have access to Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. 

Certifications
Course prepares you to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field: PTCB, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and NWCA, National Workforce Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification, and Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license.

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

Professional Bookeeping with Quickbooks Online ed2go GES2046 Master QuickBooks Online to prepare for a rewarding career in the booking field. Learn basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, including the types of accounting information you, the business owner, manager, bookkeeper, or accountant, need to monitor. Use QuickBooks Online to enter and track your finances, your files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere. Hands-on experience recording income and expenses to entering checks and bank transfers to setting up a chart of accounts. Reconcile your acct., manage cc and loan payments, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, create estimates, generate reports, more. Prepare for the QB certified user exam.

Project Management Professional Exam Prep with Organizational Leadership This course provides experienced project managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Project Management Institute's nationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. This credential is considered the standard of excellence in the field of project management and is often a required credential in the field. The course uses learning activities, practice exams, and assignments to help you prepare for, and successfully complete, the PMP exam. To apply for the PMP, students will need to have either a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate's degree, or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education OR a four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience. .

HR Essentials for Managers & Small Business

About This Course
SHRM© Essentials of Human ‭Resources provides insights into the critical -strategic role HR plays in the workplace. It also outlines the HR practices and behaviors of effective HR professionals around the world.‬‬‬‬‬ The program covers six key HR topics and provides tools you can immediately put to use in your organization.

SHRM© Essentials is ideal for
--Those new to HR
--Small business owners
--Managers and professionals with HR responsibilities

Course Delivery
This course is instructor-led, and offered virtually.

Costs
Required digital course materials included.

Certifications
Upon successfully completing and passing the final assessment, individuals who are SHRM-certified are eligible to receive a total of 15 Professional Development Credits, in addition to their certificate of achievement.

Real Estate Salesperson's Exam Prep Course

About This Course
Designed to provide knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices. 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. This course is taught by a Massachusetts certified instructor.

Attendance Requirements
Students must attend all 40 hours of class to receive their certificate of completion to sit for the exam.

Required Textbooks
Please purchase both of these texts prior to the first class meeting from the retailer/bookseller of your choice.

• Dearborn Modern Real Estate Practice, 22nd Edition, Comprehensive Guide on Real Estate Principles, Practice, Law, and Regulations (Dearborn Real Estate Education)
• Massachusetts Real Estate Practice & Law, 11th Edition: Includes updated MA Laws & Regulations

Social Media for Professional Success About This Course 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! Course Requirements Must have some experience with Windows and keyboard Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to first class