Excel Intermediate

About This Course
Learn the techniques for handling large spreadsheets. Use the Solver Add-In analysis tool, the conditional IF function, cell references linking formulas between worksheets, cell and range naming and using named ranges in functions, formatting and customizing charts, the VLOOKUP function and creating a basic macro to automate a regularly used process.

Course Requirements

• Flash drive required
• Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to first class

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.

Recovery Coach Training

About This Course
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.

Required Materials

• Textbook: CCARs Recovery Coach Academy

About This Course
If you've always been shooting in Auto mode, you'll be amazed at how much your images can improve when you take control of your camera settings. Learn about the different features on your camera, how to use them, and techniques that result in more creative images. Topics include exposure controls (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed), scene presets, exposure modes, focus options, composition, color balance, lens choice and the use of in-camera flash. Note: The camera required for this class needs to allow you to leave on auto so you can work in other modes. Have your camera available as we explore technical and artistic ways to better your photography.

About The Virtual Format
This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access.

Required Textbook
Please purchase this text prior to the first class meeting from the retailer/bookseller of your choice.

• Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup and Chelsea Northrup 
  
  

Computers for Beginners

An ideal beginner's class from learning computer hardware basics to exploring Windows and Microsoft Office (including Word). Learn through hands-on sessions to open, close, size and switch between windows; create, edit, format, save and print a document. Build the necessary foundation for further study in computers. Knowledge of the keyboard is necessary. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class. Please email professional@northshore.edu for directions or call (978) 236-1200.

Novel Bootcamp Attention fiction writers! Join author and former Bantam Doubleday Dell editor, Anthony Gangi, who will guide you through the steps from beginning to end, of that ever-elusive first draft of a novel (a work of fiction). With the bulk of the writing being done outside of class time, this intensive course will guide you through the process of writing a novel with a full draft completed by the end of the eight week cycle. Particular attention will be paid to structure, characterization, and dialogue. Support will be provided by the instructor and fellow students. Please note, this class is specifically geared towards the fiction writer.

CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ 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. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/comptia-certification-training-network-plus-security-plus-vouchers-included/

CompTIA TECH+ and A+ Designed for entry-level, this CompTIA Tech+ program covers core IT fundamentals, including hardware, operating systems, networking, programming, databases, applications, and security—providing a strong foundation for starting a career in IT. Prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams and boost your resume with a globally recognized certification that opens doors to entry-level IT roles like technical support and help desk positions. Gain hands-on skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues, along with a strong foundation in networking and practical experience working with computer components. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/comptia-certification-training-itf-a-plus-vouchers-included/