Continuing Education Catalog

Register online! To sign up for Continuing Education courses, fill out our Registration Request Form.

Some noncredit courses are held completely or partially online using Zoom or other online platforms. To be successful with these courses, students should have basic computer skills and a familiarity using the internet. Some courses require regular logins and interaction with the instructor, and others are self paced. The course description will indicate which type of online course it is and which online platform(s) will be used.

 
WORKFORCE TRAINING

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT


ED2GO ONLINE COURSES

 
Ed2go Courses for Personal Enrichment or Workforce Development
Through an online learning platform called Ed2go, the Office of Continuing Education offers a wealth of quick and convenient non-credit personal enrichment and workforce development courses. Subjects include accounting, business, computer applications, health care, foreign language, creative writing and more. A full listing of these Ed2go courses can be found at Ed2go.com/adirondack. Registration and payment are directly through Ed2go at the same link.
 
Ed2go Online Certificate Programs
Non-credit, online career training certificate programs offered through Ed2go will help you prepare for industry certification, start a new career or develop skills to expand your study in a credit-bearing academic program. These programs allow a student to start anytime and are generally completed within six months to one year with in-depth study. All learning materials are provided. Personal instructor assistance is provided along with a certificate of completion with a passing grade. Please see careertraining.Ed2go.com/adirondack for a full listing of online certificate programs offered through Ed2go. Registration and payment are directly through Ed2go at the same link.
 
 

HEALTH CARE TRAINING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
 
 
CareerStep Health Care Certification Training
SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education has partnered with CareerStep to offer noncredit certification training. CareerStep’s mission is to make training in allied health care professions accessible, efficient and effective. Program offerings:
 
  • Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Coding and Billing for Outpatient Services
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant
 
View program details on the CareerStep webpage. CareerStep provides an online training platform for learners interested in allied health care professions to prepare for their first jobs or to become more effective in their skills and competencies to advance in their careers.
 
CareerStep highlights:
 
  • 30 years of allied health care training
  • Certification partners and employers
  • Key partnerships with third-party certification associations to ensure training content meets all national and state requirements
  • Many CareerStep health care organizations offer externship and job opportunities at their 50,000 facilities across the USA
  • 24/7 asynchronous online learning that is always current and accessible
 
 

HVAC/R FUNDAMENTALS BOOTCAMP
 
HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp
June 11 to Aug. 29, 2024 (No class July 4)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
UA Local 773 Plumbers & Steamfitters, 37 Luzerne Road, Glens Falls, NY 12801
 
Please note: Limited funding is available to cover the cost of tuition on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education at conted@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2238.
 
The course will begin with the basics of HVAC/R and move into an in-depth breakdown of each category within HVAC/R knowledge needed in order to build a solid technical foundation. Content will focus on:
 
  • Electrical skills/troubleshooting
  • Refrigeration and principles of thermodynamics
  • Pipe sizing and types of fittings used in HVAC/R
  • Reading and interpretation of wiring schematics
  • Use and handling of HVAC multimeter, manometer, psychrometer, refrigeration gauges, and temperature probes
  • Compressor types and how they mechanically move refrigerant through a system
  • Types of heat exchangers
  • Electrical motors, controls, switches; how they are used and how they mechanically operate
  • Volt/multimeter
  • Interpretation of electrical diagrams and symbols
  • Hands on use of electrical HVAC simulator
  • Brazing and soldering techniques
  • Identifying types of pumps/water flow controls/water zone valves
  • Common piping configurations in residential and commercial boilers
Instructor: Bjorn Decker, BPI Mechanical
Decker is a technician who organizes the industrial maintenance contract for a local paper plant and has 10 years of experience in HVAC.
 
Price: $1,599 (tuition assistance available)
CRN: 70026
 
 

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE
 
Paralegal Certificate Course©
This program is offered online by the Center for Legal Studies (CLS BY BARBRI). Begin a rewarding career as a paralegal professional with this cornerstone online course. For more information, visit the Paralegal Certificate Course webpage. When registering, select the Online format option to complete the program in two seven-week, instructor-led sessions. Or, complete the program at your own pace using Self-Study format, an easy-to-use interactive platform that offers 24/7 online course access with video and printed tutorials.
 
Price: Starting at $1,895, plus materials (Books and materials for the course must be purchased separately from the Center for Legal Studies.)
 
 
 
Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
This program is offered online by the Center for Legal Studies (CLS BY BARBRI). These advanced topics build upon the introductory Paralegal Certificate Course©. For more information, visit the Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course webpage. This is a flexible online course with 24/7 accessibility. Each topic is offered in a seven-week online session. Take one, two or three topics at a time. Complete six topics within one year to receive a certificate.
 
Price: Starting at $3,300 or $550 per topic (Books and materials for the course must be purchased separately from the Center for Legal Studies.)
 
 

REAL ESTATE
 
New York Real Estate Pre-Licensing Online Certification Program NEW!
Online course with open enrollment available throughout the year
 
Registration takes place online through the CE Shop. This online course is designed to prepare students for the New York real estate certification exam. The course consists of 77 hours of instruction and covers the following key topics:
 
  • Real estate principles, including property rights, contracts, agency relationships and real estate transactions
  • Real estate license law and regulations in New York
 
Other key principles: The course covers 25 additional key principles related to real estate, including:
  • Real estate finance
  • Residential property management
  • Commercial leases
  • Real estate investment property basics
  • Real estate mathematics
  • Property insurance
Throughout the course, students will have access to interactive materials, including PDF resources, quizzes and an Exam Prep simulation test. These materials are designed to help students understand and apply concepts covered in the course.
 
To successfully complete the course, students must pass a final exam. The exam will cover all the material covered in the course, and students must score at least 70 percent to pass. All final exams must be physically proctored in the state of New York. Upon completing the course and passing the exam, students will be eligible to apply for a New York real estate license. Additional eligibility requirements may apply, and students should check with the New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services for more information.
 
SUNY Adirondack has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. SUNY Adirondack is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.
 
 

UGOTCLASS ONLINE CERTIFICATES & COURSES

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education has partnered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) to offer several UGotClass online professional development certificates and courses. Learn about negotiation, data analysis, digital marketing, video marketing or social media for business. Learn more information about UGotClass and register online here.
 
  • The Basics of Bookkeeping
  • Negotiation: Get What You Want
  • Certificate in Data Analysis
  • SQL Certificate
  • Digital Marketing Certificate
  • Google Analytics Certificate
  • Mastering Video Marketing Certificate
  • Social Media for Business Certificate
 
 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT
 
Basic Operations for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Sept. 10 to Nov. 21 (No class Oct. 8 or 10)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
Queensbury campus & Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
 
Participants in this 20-session course will experience a broad introduction and overview of wastewater treatment operations, excluding activated sludge (a separate course typically offered in the spring semester). Successful completion of a training course and course exam is required as part of the qualification process to take the New York State certification examinations. This is not intended to be an exam review course, and completing it cannot ensure successful completion of the certification exams. The course outline will follow the New York state DEC’s “Curricula Guide for WWTP Operator Certification Training — Basic Operations Course” and is also approved for credit toward recertification of a wastewater operator license.
 
Please note:
 
  • The first and last sessions will be held at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus. The remaining sessions will be held at Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (GFWWTP).
  • Attendance at all sessions and completion of all required course activities and the exam are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Required textbooks: The following textbooks are required for the course. Students who do not already have these textbooks must purchase copies before the first class.
 
  • “Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Vol. 1, 8th Edition, published in 2019 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
  • “Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Vol. 2, 8th Edition, published in 2022 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Instructor: William Norton, GFWWTP
Price: $950
CRN: 10128
 

BIKE REPAIR COURSES
 
After taking these courses, students will be able to perform most minor maintenance tasks at home, diagnose larger bike issues, and be prepared for any trailside/roadside repairs. Students will also learn introductory skills required for entry-level employment in the bike industry.   
 
About the instructor: Kyle Esposito teaches in the Outdoor Education program at SUNY Adirondack and runs a bike repair training company called Masterlink. Kyle serves on several local mountain bike development/stewardship groups, and loves working on bikes almost as much as he loves riding them.
 
 
Bike Service Repair: Session 1 (currently full; waitlisted)
Friday, July 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at
Rick's Bike Shop, 368 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
and
Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Rick’s Outpost at Gurney Lane MTB Park, 118 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804 (weather permitting)
 
Learn the basics of bike repair and service. We will focus on bike setup, suspension setup, touch point adjustment, tubed tire systems and basic trailside/roadside repairs.  
 
Instructor: Kyle Esposito
Price: $75
CRN: 70027
 
 
 
Bike Service Repair: Session 2
Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at
Rick's Bike Shop, 368 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
and
Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rick’s Outpost at Gurney Lane MTB Park, 118 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804 (weather permitting)
 
This course will focus on drivetrain systems, tubeless tire systems, minor disc brake adjustments and more complicated trailside repairs.
 
Instructor: Kyle Esposito
Price: $75
CRN: 70028
 

FITNESS

Please note: Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.

 
Cardio & Strength Circuit
June 27 to Aug. 13 (No class July 4 or July 25)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Protect bone health and muscle, be stronger and fitter, develop better body mechanics, relieve stress and help prevent disease in this class. Every week, we will work different muscle groups. You will be instructed every step of the way. The class offers low-, medium- and high-intensity options for men and women of all age groups. All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is required. Join in the fun!
Please note: Students should wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water and a mat.
 
Instructor: Leesa Stiller
CRN: 70001
Price: $82