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Posted on: January 24, 2022

White Plains Education Training Center Spring Programs

White Plains Education and Training Center

The White Plains Education and Training Center is a workforce training hub committed to developing the talents who will fill the in-demand jobs in IT and other fields.  The Center provides short-term training and education, leading to industry certifications to align the skills of the worker with the needs of the workplace. WPETC will also serve as a laboratory for testing innovations in IT, Cybersecurity, and other products.

The center is centrally located in the city of White Plains, with easy access from most major highways and public transportation.

Visit their website at White Plains Education & Training Center

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January 2022

Schedule of Courses

What is Cybersecurity?

This program is an introduction to the field of Cybersecurity, and is designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of modern information and system protection technology and methods. This program will help you to determine if the field of cybersecurity is right for you.

Date: Two Saturdays, May 7 & 14, 2022

Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm

Location: In-person at the White Plains Education & Training Center

Cost: $130 plus $5 registration fee

Registration #CE-COMP 2251WP - 20537

To register for this new course call 914-606-6830, Press 1

For more information about this program email kristine.bunyea@sunywcc.edu or call

914-606-7904.

English as a Second Language Course

English as a Second Language: Courses for Beginners (Level 0-2): Westchester Community College English Language Institute offers in-person courses with three beginner levels (0-2).

Begin the process of learning and actively practicing basic vocabulary, grammar, speaking and listening skills necessary for daily living, employment and post-secondary education.

ESL Sections

Online Options

Morning ESL (Level 3 & 4 only) ELI-ESL 2019WL-TWRA

Date: February 10— April 13, 2022

Days: Tues/Wed/Thurs Mornings

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Online Placement test: Feb. 1, 9:00 am 1st class: Feb. 10

Evening ESL (Level 3 & 4 only) ELI-ESL 2019NRL-TWRP

Date: February 10—April 13, 2022

Days: Tues/Wed/Thurs

Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm

Online Placement test: Jan. 27, 6:30 pm 1st class: Feb. 10, 2022

Saturday In-Person Option

ELI-ESL - 2019WL - A

Date: Saturdays, February 5 - April 23, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 P

(placement test on January 8, 2022)

Cost: $22 via credit card at time of registration, as well as books purchased at first class for approx. $40

For information or registration email LibraryESL@6607sunywcc.edu 914-606-6607

Computer Essentials with Microsoft Excel

Learn the basic computer skills necessary for today’s workplace. By the end of this course you will have an understanding of computer file management – saving, organizing, and deleting files, as well as creating folders to organize your files. You’ll work on keyboarding for accuracy and speed and be introduced to Microsoft Excel, one of the most fundamental software programs used in professional settings. Participants will receive a free account for Microsoft 365 software. No prior computer experience necessary.

Date: February 7 - March 14, 2022 (skip 2/21 & 2/23)

Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Cost:$395 Plus textbook and $5 registration fee

Location: In-person at the White Plains Education & Training Center

Course #:CE-COMP 2250WP - 20538

To register for this new course call 914-606-6830, Press 1

Computer Programming at the Starting Line

Whether you are new to the world of programming or you just need a refresher, this course is for you. The course will introduce programming and problem solving in a high-level language. Topics covered include basic data types, operators and expressions, control structures and loops. No previous programming experience required; basic typing and computer skills are required.

Date: March 5 - April 9, 2002

Days: Saturdays

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: White Plains Education & Training Center

Cost: $495 plus a $5 registration fee

Course# CE-COMP 2217WP #20549

To register for this new course call 914-606-6830, Press 1

Introduction to SQL

This course will allow the student to understand and write SQL (Structured Query Language); the language used to create, read, and manipulate data from relational databases such as Access, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Required: Some familiarity with a relational database system(e.g. MS Access).

Date: April 23-May 28

Days:6 Saturdays

Time: 9:00am-12:00noon

Location: In-person at the White Plains Education and Training Center

Course #: CE-COMP 2102-20567

Cost: $403 (+textbook)

English for Academic Purposes for Healthcare

If you are looking to enter or advance your career in the healthcare field, funding for this course may be available, the English for Academic Purposes may be a good fit for you. This 72 hours of instruction will help students succeed in their healthcare courses.

Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 10 - May 3, 2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Cost: $328 (funding for this course may be available)

Location: This class is in-person at the White Plains Education & Training Center

Course Level: Level 5+ (intermediate and above)

For more information or to register for this new course, please call 914-606-6656.

Entry-level IT Helpdesk Technician Program

The Entry-level IT Help Desk Technician course will prepare you to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The course provides hands-on instruction, covering the skills required to assemble, refurbish, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot personal computers. The skills you will gain will give you a clear understanding of network, hardware, security, software, server, virtualization, management, as well as troubleshooting mobile devices.

Additionally, you will benefit from attending a Career Development session once per week to refine your job search skills so that you are successful finding employment in the IT field. What

In the Career Development the coach will give you the career readiness tools and resources to seek, obtain, and retain successful employment in the Information Technology Field.

Cost: $2,500 plus $5 registration fee (Funding may be available for this course)

Location: Hybrid - one day in-person & one day remote

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

How to qualify: Go to the following link to fill out an application to see if you qualify https://www.sunywcc.edu/locations/technician-application

For more information email wpetc@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7550.

Want To Jump-Start or Move Up in an IT career?

Scholarships available for qualified students!

Spring classes 2022 include:

Python Programming

Dates: February 7-March 16, 2022 - Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Online (Virtual/Remote)