QuickBooks for Small Business Success and Career Advancement This introductory course provides hands-on experience with the latest version of QuickBooks, focusing on essential skills for managing small business finances. Topics include setting up and managing a chart of accounts, creating and maintaining vendor, item, and customer lists, recording cash sales, invoicing, managing payments and deposits, performing bank reconciliations, and processing bill payments. You will also learn to generate reports and create graphs to visualize financial data. This course is ideal for those aiming to build foundational QuickBooks skills for professional or personal bookkeeping needs. Course Requirements: 1. Basic computer and Windows knowledge is required. 2. Flash drive. 3. Textbook: Please visit https://www.lablearning.com/QBO-Comp-2024-2025-Print.html to order textbook. 4. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class.

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

Computer: An Introduction 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.

Excel for Beginners A basic, useable knowledge of Excel, including designing, creating and editing a spreadsheet to analyze and display data used to make business and/or personal decisions. Methods will include creating formulas, functions and charts to analyze and present information. Use relative and absolute cell references to speed up your work. Must have some experience with Windows and keyboard. Flash drive required: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

SHRM Certification Prep System 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 Learning System textbook.

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.

Essentials of Project Management This course provides working professionals with a practical introduction to the core principles, processes, and applications of project management. Designed as a stand-alone learning experience or as a foundation for further study in a Project Management Certificate program or PMP® exam preparation. With demand for skilled project managers on the rise and an increasing number of experienced professionals reaching retirement age, now is the ideal time to build project management expertise. According to the Project Management Institute’s Job Growth and Talent Gap Report (2017–2027), the need for qualified project managers continues to outpace supply—creating valuable career opportunities for professionals across industries. This program consists of four comprehensive modules that explore the essential elements of project management: Project Management: The Discipline and the Profession Planning and Balancing Project Work Executing, Controlling, and Closing the Project Strategic Value of Projects Participants will gain foundational knowledge and practical tools to manage projects effectively, support organizational goals, and advance their professional growth in a dynamic and in-demand field. Course fee includes textbook and materials.

HR Essentials for Managers and Small Businesses Are you ready to confidently tackle everyday HR challenges? Whether you are a small business owner, a manager with HR responsibilities, or just getting started in the field, this practical, hands-on program is designed for you. You will gain essential HR knowledge across six key areas equipping you with tools and strategies, you can apply immediately in your organization: Leads with Purpose-Explore the vital role HR plays in shaping your workplace Maximizes Talent -Learn how HR affects the full employee experience Champions Culture- Discover how to build and support an equitable, inclusive culture Optimizes Intelligence-Leverage HR technology to boost efficiency and insight Accelerates Performance-Drive measurable results through strategic HR practices Knows the Law-Stay current on key U.S. state and federal employment laws By the end of the course, you will have developed critical HR competencies and the confidence to apply them effectively in real-world situations. Earn a Certificate of Completion from SHRM and earn 1.5 CEUs. Cost of class includes required digital course materials.