CompTIA A+ with Exam Vouchers

CompTIA A+ Certification is the foundation of your information Technology Profession and provides you with an industry recognized, valued credential. Learn the essential skills and information needed to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic PC's and the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. This course prepares you to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams. Please call (978) 236-1200 for more information. This class will be taught with the new updated CompTIA A+ exams-CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2) Course includes textbooks and exam voucher. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/a-plus-certification-with-exam/. Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

CompTIA Network+ with Exam Voucher

CompTIA Network+ Certification is a widely recognized and respected credential within the Information Technology industry. Build on your existing IT knowledge by exploring computer-networking concepts, including layers of the OSI model and the TCP/IP model. This vendor neutral certification will give you the skills needed to manage, troubleshoot, install, and configure basic network infrastructure. Prepares you to take the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-009. Course includes textbooks and exam voucher. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/network-plus-certification-with-exam/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Security+, and Network+ with Exam Vouchers Careers in Information Technology are steadily growing, and what better way to train for a new career than to prepare for three respected certifications in one convenient online program? Build on your foundational knowledge needed for employment in cutting-edge IT roles. You will study a range of related disciplines, including building and managing a data network, troubleshooting networking issues, routing and switching, risk assessment, and data recovery. To gain further understanding, you will be able to practice the concepts being taught, using interactive virtual software. Possible careers include Tech Support, IT Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Installer, and Security Consultant. Upon successful completion you will receive exam vouchers for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-1101, 220-1102, CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-008 and CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-701 at no additional cost. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/network-plus-a-plus-security-plus-certification-with-exam/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

CompTIA Security+ with Exam Voucher

Do your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices and traffic in your organization? If so, build on your knowledge and skills with CompTIA Security+ Certification to keep up with what today's job market demands. Learn security fundamentals, networks, and organizational security as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. Course prepares you to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam SY0-701 . Prerequisite: The exam is intended for candidates who possess Network+ certification and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus. Course includes textbooks and exam voucher. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/security-plus-certification-with-exam/. Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide

This course is fully funded through a grant and provided at no cost to qualified students. To apply, please visit this page for application instructions and required materials: https://www.northshore.edu/cpe/professional/free-training/index.html

Course Description

Nurse Assistant training prepares you for an entry-level career in healthcare while preparing you for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become certified Nurse Assistant. Course also includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training, and a clinical experience in a local long-term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Skills are taught in our state-licensed lab and includes vital signs, moving and turning patients, personal care basics, bed-making, bed, bath and feeding, record keeping and responding to emergencies. Open to students 16 years of age and older. Students must take and pass the State Board examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Massachusetts and the exam is free of charge for first time test takers. Textbook and workbook required: Textbook information https://a.co/d/cGLv0ys https://a.co/d/gfQTgKe 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.html 2. 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.

Community Healthworker-Mass Board Approved Training Program

THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2025

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in ensuring the health and well-being of multi-cultural residents in a variety of community-based settings such as homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses, and community centers. Learn the various components and functions of community health work including outreach methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, effective communication, cultural responsiveness and mediation, education to promote healthy behavior change, care coordination and system navigation, use of public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, documentation along with professional skills and conduct. The Community Health Worker (CHW) training program has been developed to align with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommended ten core competencies to prepare you for an entry-level positions in community health. Textbook required: Timothy Berthold (Editor), Darouny Somsanith: ISBN: 978-1-394-19978-5 For information on applying for the Community Health Worker Certification visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-community-health-worker-certification. Please call our office at (978) 236-1200 for more information on registration and possible funding for​ eligible students.

Phlebotomy and EKG Career Path

The combined Phlebotomy and EKG Technician program provides the necessary skills required to function as a vital member of the clinical laboratory team. Learn to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis, become familiar with all aspects of blood collection, and the necessary skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Combined with EKG, the course further covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs) including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, technology used such as the EKG machine, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and details of a myocardial infarction. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Courses prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast growing field: NWCA National Certification (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. Course includes CPR and required textbooks. Exam(s) not included in the cost of the program. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent. 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.html 2. 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.

Recovery Coach Training

This program may be eligible for funding through MassHire North Shore. Email Nilsa Viera nviera@masshire-nscareers.org for application. 

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-