Floral Merchandising and Business Practices About This Course Learn valuable information on merchandising flowers, gift plants, decorative accessories, window displays, end caps, focal areas, promotional publications, and building customer loyalty. Explore bookkeeping systems used extensively by florists, become acquainted with credit card charges, wire service, time management, product pricing, and personal productivity skills. Entry Requirements Completion of Floral Design I and Floral Design II or equivalent experience.

Novel Bootcamp About This Course Attention fiction writers! Join author and former Bantam Doubleday Dell editor Anthony Gangi for an immersive, hands-on journey from idea to completed first draft. In this intensive eight-week course, you’ll be guided step by step through the often elusive process of writing a novel, culminating in a full draft by the end of the session. While most of the writing will take place outside of class, each session is designed to provide structure, momentum, and expert insight. The course places particular emphasis on essential storytelling elements such as plot structure, compelling characterization, and dynamic dialogue. Along the way, you’ll receive thoughtful feedback and encouragement from both the instructor and a supportive community of fellow writers. Please note: This course is specifically designed for fiction writers. Materials Course materials will be distributed in class.

QuickBooks for Small Business Success and Career Advancement About This Course 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 Basic computer and Windows knowledge Flash drive Textbook: QuickBooks Online by Patricia Hartley, MBA Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class

European Hand Tied Bouquets About This Course Fall brings us rich brilliant colors. This design style is a must to have in your design toolbox. Expand your design skills as you work with an exciting variety of flowers and colors. Flower care and handling, as well as floral choices are covered. Cost Fresh flowers are included. Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon and wire cutters to class.

EKG Technician About this course Learn to conduct and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, equipment technology, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and details of a myocardial infarction. Course prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. Certifications Course prepares you to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast growing field: NWCA National Certificate: (NWCA) EKG Technician (CET) Exam. Costs Course includes CPR, required textbooks and national exam fee. 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

Floral Design III About This Course Take your passion of floral design to an advanced level by improving your design skills and speed with the principles and elements of floral design along with floral terminology. Reviewing what you have learned from Design I and Design II, your knowledge of design concepts will expand. Sessions will include a lecture and demo, followed by each student creating a design. Costs All fresh flowers are included. Entry Requirements Completion of Floral Design I and Floral Design II or equivalent experience Required Materials 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

Thanksgiving Arrangement About This Course Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a festive design with the abundance of nature's seasonal blooms. Cost Fresh flowers are included. Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon and wire cutters to class.

Holiday Boxwood Trees About This Course These beautiful trees are a standard for the holiday decor. They are a featured centerpiece for the month of December and beyond. These will be individualized to complement to your home decor. Care, handling and floral and winter green choices are discussed. Cost Fresh flowers are included. Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon and wire cutters to class.