Taxes for Bookkeepers & Tax Preparers: An Introduction

About This Course
Advance your career in your CPA firm or strengthen your tax expertise with guidance from CPA Kevin McAlarney. This course covers key individual tax topics, including common tax forms, taxable and tax-free income, self-employment and rental income, Social Security, interest and dividends, capital gains and losses, deductions (itemized, business, vehicle, charitable, IRA), filing status, dependents, education credits, and depreciation basics.

Delivery Format Instructor-led virtual. Please refer to the schedule below for more details.

Course Requirements

• Completion of Bookkeeping and Accounting or prior accounting experience required
• Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to the first class

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.

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

Auto Damage Appraisal: 60-Hour Test Prep

About This Course
Have some automotive experience? Obtain the necessary knowledge needed to get your Automobile Appraisal License in this Massachusetts state-approved course. Learn to read, write, and appraise auto damage and prepare for the state certification exam.

Materials
Cost includes digital access required manual.

Schedule Update
Please note: The section originally scheduled for September 26 - December 5, 2026 has been moved back one week, and will run October 3 - December 12, 2026 per the updated schedule below.

Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills for Business and Career Success

About This Course
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of bookkeeping and accounting, focusing on the complete accounting cycle. You will learn how to analyze and record financial transactions using debits, credits, and T accounts. Key topics include posting transactions to the journal and ledger, preparing trial balances, making necessary adjustments, and generating financial statements. By the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of essential accounting principles and be able to accurately track financial activities for a business.

Delivery Format
Instructor-led virtual. Please refer to the schedule below for more details.

Course Requirements

• Basic computer and Windows knowledge is required
• Flash drive
• Required textbook - College Accounting: A Practical Approach Chapters 1-12 with Study Guide and Working Papers
• Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to the first class

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SCP®) Prep+-BAA133

About This Course
If you’re ready to move your HR career forward, earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential can help you enhance your HR expertise, empower positive change in your workplace, and increase your earning potential.

Our SHRM Certification Prep+ course combines the renowned SHRM Certification Prep System with the personalized support of our SHRM-certified instructors to offer you a flexible, effective way to prepare.

The SHRM Certification Prep System+ tailors your study plan to your unique experience, knowledge, and career goals, helping you master the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) and build the confidence to pass your certification exam.

Costs
Includes required digital and physical text materials.

Certifications
This course is designed to increase your chances of passing your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam.

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
CCARs Recovery Coach Academy

Course Dates

• Tuesday, November 10
• Thursday, November 12
• Tuesday, November 17
• Thursday, November 19

Central Sterile Processing Technician

About This Course
Learn how to clean, sterilize, and manage surgical instruments and medical equipment used in hospitals and clinics. This program covers setting up equipment for procedures, preventing infection, and handling inventory, including ordering and maintaining supplies.

Clinicals
Students will gain classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience in a sterile processing department, with schedules based on clinical site availability. Please note: Clinical site placements are based on the North Shore (MA) service area.

Certifications
After completing the program, students are eligible to take the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification exam at a local Prometric Testing Center (exam fee not included).

Students must complete 400 hours of on-the-job experience within 6 months of employment to be fully certified.

Costs
The required textbook, workbook and flashcards are included in the cost of the course. Exams are not included in the cost of the program.

Payment plans available. Important: to register with a payment plan, select your course start date and click that link for full details and to make the down payment. Remain on this page to pay in full.

--Payment plan for course beginning November 10, Remote

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