Examines the skills, technologies, methodologies and strategies required to be successful as Business Analyst. Learners will analyze the role of a Business Analyst by exploring and practicing elicitation skills, collaboration techniques, defining stakeholders and project scope, gathering functional and nonfunctional requirements and researching the diverse methods to document and model process specifications. Additional topics to be included are understanding the various tasks, professional strategies, and facilitation methods used by a Business Analyst professional.
Examines basic foundations of business analytics. Learners will analyze data sets and uncover important information. Learners will determine relationships among variables, examine probability distributions; apply confidence interval estimation; perform hypothesis testing and regression analysis.
Explores the use of AI in modern business environments, focusing on practical applications such as predictive analytics, customer relationship management, and automation. Students will analyze real-world case studies, assess the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into business operations, and explore AI-powered business tools and platforms.
Introduces learners to the proper execution of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery. It is the payoff for cost-effective buying of spare machines and servers, performing backups and bringing them off-site, assigning responsibility, performing drills, educating employees and being vigilant. Upon completion of this material, the learner will be able to: list the elements of Business Continuity (BC), identify who should be included in the BC team, describe the methodology used to construct the Business Continuity Policy and Plan.
Analyze key financial principles and their applications in this comprehensive course. Students will explore foundational concepts such as the introduction to finance, corporate structure and governance, and economic foundations including money and interest rates. The course delves into the accrual accounting process, the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, and measures of financial health. Building on this, students will learn to apply the time value of money through single payment value calculations, equal multiple payments, and unequal multiple payment values, equipping them with essential financial analysis tools.
Develop an understanding of business organizations, contracts, and sales contracts by reviewing relevant court cases. Emphasizes the importance, meaning, and value of law in everyday lives. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary legal problems that challenge today's society.
Develop proper use of punctuation, number usage, capitalization, grammar, word choice and spelling to communicate effective writing and proofreading in a business environment. General Windows and MS Word experience strongly suggested.
Explores the application of business analysis foundational and key concepts. Learners will be able to demonstrate competence in the following business analysis knowledge areas: Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, and Solution Evaluation. Learners will complete tasks and apply approved business analyst techniques to demonstrate competence. Topics Include: Analyze current state; define future state; assess risks; define change strategy; specific model requirements; verify and validate requirements; define requirements architecture, define design options, analyze potential value and recommend solution; measure solution performance; analyze performance measures; assess solution limitations; assess enterprise limitations; and recommend actions to increase solution value.
Provides fundamentals for determining gas flow formulas, area, volume, and BTU requirement calculations. Electrical calculations required to transform electricity to different voltages. Guides students through steps to perform accurate calculations and apply formulas as needed.
Introduction to differential and integral calculus and plane analytic geometry; Limits, derivatives, and graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus, with applications.
Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required
Analyzes the primary functions of federal, state and local law enforcement and corrections agencies. Learners prepare for employment in public and private sectors.
Focuses on the characteristics and contributing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treatment plans, communicating methods to patients and evaluating treatment results.
Economic Skills is a practical study of consumer problems and consumer choice. This course is designed in an individualized, self-paced format with emphasis on developing the skill of consumer decision-making. Selected topics include: budgeting and family resource management, sources of consumer information, help in solving consumer problems and consumer decision-making in such areas as transportation, insurance, financial institutions, consumer goods and services, housing and credit.
Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.
Introduces learners to the forms, functions, and merits of children’s literature through the evaluation of both classic and contemporary texts. Learners will read works for a variety of age levels and undertake a variety of learning activities and projects to explore historical and cultural contexts for, and influences upon, children’s literature; gain an understanding of the various genres; and, develop an appreciation of the impact of art and illustration as storytelling tools.
Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking, including: introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP models; gain familiarity with the various network devices and network addressing schemes; and discover the types of media used to carry data across the network. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes.
Examines switching, routing, and wireless essentials including the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks. Learners analyze wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Learners apply configuration and troubleshooting techniques on routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices. Learners resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Examines the architecture, components, operations, and security for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Learners will configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Learners will configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2, ACLs, NAT, and QoS on IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Provides learners with an opportunity to apply the theory, skills, and techniques they have learned so far in the program to real-world businesses and projects in conjunction with a regional Civil Engineering employer.
Emphasizes the development of safe driving techniques, inspections, and advanced backing skills. Combined with Class B CDL 2, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course in operating Class B straight trucks, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Prepares the learner for the Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Exam using classroom and online resources to develop knowledge of non-driving aspects of operating Class B vehicles. Some of this content includes regulations, hours-of-service rules, driver wellness/fatigue, and medical requirements. In combination with the Class B CDL 1, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training of a Class B commercial vehicle.
Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.
Applies the concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding security, the Document Object Model (DOM), arrays, objects, as well as functions and modularity and exploring AJAX communication.
Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), server-side JavaScript, mobile JavaScript environments, the DOM and HTML APIs and European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA script) versus JavaScript versions. Learners will also explore JavaScript frameworks.
Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.
Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.
Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.
Introduces clinical chemistry techniques and procedures for routine analysis using photometric, potentiometric and separation techniques. Topics in this course include pathophysiology and methodologies for carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, renal function and blood gas analysis. Additional topics include hepatic, cardiac markers, tumor markers, endocrine function, miscellaneous body fluids, toxicology, enzymes and electrolytes.
Practice the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory setting. Working alongside laboratory professionals, you will collect and process specimens, operate laboratory analyzers and instruments and report results in a Laboratory Information Systems.
Presents the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis upon the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission and methods of prevention and control, including antibiotic susceptibility testing, will also be discussed.
Examines how to architect secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions that support organizational goals. Learners apply architectural frameworks and best practices to build resilient, efficient, and cost-effective environments.
Examines the fundamental principles of cloud computing. Learners explore core services, deployment models, networking, storage, security, and cost management. The focus is on understanding the shared responsibility model and how cloud technologies support business and technical goals.
Examines the foundational concepts and practices used to secure cloud environments. Learners explore shared responsibility, identity and access management, data protection, and incident response to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and availability in cloud environments.
Introduces the learner to basic CNC Milling setup and operation. Learners begin the course understanding the control panel of a CNC Milling Machine, common tooling used in a CNC Milling Machine and program set-up sheets. From there, learners run existing programs and eventually make minor edits to produce parts to print specifications.
Explore Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Routers and how they are used in the secondary manufacturing industry. Learners will attain a fundamental understanding of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software as well as machine operation. Learners will also get a basic overview of the types of tooling used with CNC routers.
Introduces the learner to basic CNC Turning setup and operation. Learners begin the course understanding the control panel of a CNC Turning Machine, common tooling used in a CNC Turning Machine and program set-up sheets. From there, learners run existing programs and eventually make minor edits to produce parts to print specifications.
Introduces the Agile software development methodology and applies it to managing a software development project. Learners will work in small teams, taking an application through its entire lifecycle including the phases of requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Additional topics include an introduction to the following disciplines and related tools: project management, version control, issue tracking, unit/regression testing and automated build/deployment.
Introduces collaborative computing solutions from the user, developer and administrator perspectives. Learners will create a needs assessment, develop a project plan and implement a collaboration solution. Additional topics include workflows, the telecommuting workplace, remote work environments and real-time accessibility.
Focuses on the concept of programming and using vision guided robotic systems. Both remote hard mounted vision systems and robot mounted vision systems will be introduced. Learners will learn how to create vision programs and configure the robot to work with the camera system to allow storage and bin picking applications. Both 2D and 3D camera systems will be introduced.
Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.
This course covers skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level. Topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, and conic sections.
This course is designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of mathematics in the areas of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, measurement and data. Algebra topics emphasize simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities with one variable, solving proportions and percent applications. Geometry and trigonometry topics include; finding areas and volumes of geometric figures, applying similar and congruent triangles, applying Pythagorean Theorem, and solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios. Measurement topics emphasize the application of measurement concepts and conversion techniques within and between U.S. customary and metric system to solve problems. Data topics emphasize data organization and summarization skills, including: frequency distributions, central tendency, relative position and measures of dispersion. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections, and using calculators.
