01/25/2017
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR UPCOMING BUSINESS TRAININGS HAPPENING AT SCCC ALBANY!
THE ABCs OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES
Schenectady Campus
CRN # 11223 Monday, February 6
CFP 218-51 6-8 p.m. Fee: $25
Albany Campus
CRN # 11224 Wednesday, February 8
CFP 218-52 6-8 p.m. Fee: $25
Our Albany campus is located at 112 State St., Albany, NY
Are you ready to start looking for your dream home but don’t know where to start? This course will provide information on the mortgage process, closing costs, types of mortgages and qualifying for a mortgage. Topics include how to improve your ability to get approved for a mortgage and ways to improve your credit. This course is taught by Peter Atkinson, who has worked in the mortgage/lending industry for 30+ years as a Mortgage Broker and a Regional Manager.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Schenectady Campus
CRN # 11249 Saturday, February 25
CFP 724-01 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $45
Albany Campus
CRN # 11307 Wednesdays, April 5-12
CFP 724-51 6-9 p.m. Fee: $45
Our Albany campus is located at 112 State St., Albany, NY
Students taking the two day course on the Albany campus must attend both classes to receive their certificate.
Each student will receive an updated NYS DMV Driver’s Manual and a temporary course completion certificate in this classroom course about crash avoidance techniques. Students qualify for a reduction of up to 4 points from their driving records for violations received during the 18 months prior to completion of this course. Students passing this course also become eligible for a minimum insurance
reduction of 10% for 3 years in the base rate of liability, personal injury, Protection (No-Fault) and collision premiums. All principal vehicle operators are eligible including: all drivers, regardless of violation accident records, senior citizens and motorcycle drivers. There is no formal testing. This program is recognized by all NYS Insurance companies. This course is taught by Victor Bujanow, a Certified Insurance Counselor, a NYS Licensed Insurance Broker and a Chief Instructor for the Empire Safety Council.
CULTURAL COMPETENCY 101
CRN # 11229 Wednesday, March 15
CFP 225-01 8:30-11 a.m. Fee: $50
CRN # 11274 Wednesday, April 12
CFP 225-02 8:30-11 a.m. Fee: $50
CRN # 11275 Wednesday, May 10
CFP 225-03 8:30-11 a.m. Fee: $50
With increased globalization at all levels of business, understanding and acknowledging cultural differences is more important than ever. This course will help businesses understand and appreciate intercultural differences to promote clearer communication and break down barriers. Topics include understanding underlying cross-cultural attitudes, developing understanding of key communication styles, increasing awareness of communication style and how this impacts clients from other cultures and developing strategies for working and communicating more effectively across cultures. This course is taught by Sujata N. Chaudhry, the CEO of Tangible Development.
NOTARY PUBLIC REVIEW – ALBANY CAMPUS
Our Albany campus is located at 112 State St., Albany, NY
Section #1
CRN # 11219 Friday, March 3
CFP 201-03 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $100
Section #2
CRN # 11220 Thursday, April 6
CFP 201-51 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fee: $100
This course will prepare the student for the New York State Notary Public test and provide a comprehensive view of the Notary Public office. Confusing laws, concepts and procedures will be clearly explained and examples will be provided to discuss situations that a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, deferring to an attorney and minimizing legal liability. All materials will be provided. This course is taught by Victor Bujanow, a practicing Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent with 25+ years of experience. Mr. Bujanow is also a Certified Insurance Counselor, a NYS Licensed Insurance Broker and a Chief Instructor for the Empire Safety Council.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND METHODS
CRN # 11231 Tuesdays, April 4-25
CFP 227-01 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $140
Our Albany campus is located at 112 State St., Albany, NY
This course provides a practical introduction for implementing structured project management programs. Participants learn the essential skills and knowledge necessary to manage a one-time effort to accomplish an explicit objective by a specific time. Examples of projects include moving a business location, introducing a new product line, implementing a new program in the community and installing a new major piece of machinery or redesigning a retain show room. Instruction focuses on seven of the key project management knowledge areas of scope, time, cost, stakeholders and communication, risk and quality and how to make them work together to get your project completed on time and within budget. Structured project management works for all types of organizations.
This course is taught by Mary Beth Imbarrato, the owner of MBI Consulting, LLC. Ms. Imbarrato specializes in project management, change management, performance improvement and risk.