WFD&CE Online Courses
Fall 2023 Online Community Education Courses
View the Fall 2023 Course Book as a PDF.
Pet certification courses have been canceled for the fall semester due to an unforeseen circumstance. Please check back in the Spring for those courses.
New Cannabis Courses for Fall 2023!
The Cultural History of Cannabis in the U.S.
October 23-December 18
Fee: $900
Registration: Contact Danielle Sloan at sloande@sunysccc.edu or 518-289-4467
This course explores cannabis through various historical, social, and cultural perspectives. Topics include criminalization and discrimination, media and pop culture, advocacy, and more. Students taking this class will develop a foundational understanding of the need for social justice in the legalization of cannabis in the United States. The instructor of this course utilizes her 17 years of experience as a higher education communications instructor and cannabis expertise to inform this course.
Cannabis Cultivation at Home
November 13-December 8
Fee: $575
Registration: Contact Danielle Sloan at sloande@sunysccc.edu or 518-289-4467
This course gives students the knowledge that they need to cultivate cannabis at home, as well as the potential to work in the cannabis cultivation industry. The content focuses on basic knowledge and skill sets to grow in both indoor and outdoor environments. Students will learn about the cannabis growth cycle, elements of plant health, cultivation techniques, and how to harvest and properly dry and store cannabis. As a co-founder of a cannabis growing co-op and with years of experience in cultivation and genetics consultation, the course instructor brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this flexible class designed for the new grower.
Additional Online Course Offerings through the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education
Upright's Career Bootcamps teach adult learners the skills they need to enter a new career in tech. The purpose of these courses is to take students from beginner to employable. Career Bootcamps include Career Services and access to Upright's Employer Network.
- Longer, part-time or full-time.
- Immersive courses for career outcomes.
- Hands-on learning through projects, labs, and exercises.
Software Development Bootcamp
Upright's Software Development Bootcamp teaches students the technical and critical skills needed to become an employable coder.
UX/UI Design Bootcamp
Discover the world of UX and UI design by learning the research methods and design practices used by industry professionals.
Tech Sales Bootcamp
Digital Marketing Bootcamp- Coming Soon!
Data Analytics Bootcamp- Coming Soon!
SUNY Schenectady is excited to partner with CareerStep to offer the following online classes.
- Dental Assistant
- Hemodialysis Technician
- Medical Scribe
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
Ed2go's instructor-led online courses are informative, fun,convenient, and highly interactive. We focus on creating warm, supportive communities for our learners. New course sessions begin monthly, are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.
6 Week Format | Discussion Areas
Monthly start sessions | Expert Instructors
Categories Include:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business
- College Readiness
- Computer Applications
- Design and Composition
- Healthcare and Medical
- Language and Arts
- Personal Development
- Teaching and Education
- Technology
Ed2go's online career training programs prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers with a comprehensive, affordable,
and self paced online Career Training Program. You can begin these Programs at any
time and learn at your own pace. Upon successful completion of all required coursework,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
6-18 Month Format | All materials included
Prepare for certification | Student advisors
Categories Include:
- Arts and Design
- Business
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Construction and Trades
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
SUNY Schenectady has partnered with MindEdge Learning to deliver effective and high-quality online Professional Development educational
opportunities to our students. Whether you are looking to expand your skill set, earn
professional credits (CEUs, PDUs, HRCI), or learn something new, our professional
development courses and certificates pair perfectly with a busy schedule. Courses
are self-paced and online, accessible from anywhere and available on mobile devices.
Categories Include:
- Agile
- Communication
- Computer Applications
- Cyber Security & CISSP
- Emergency Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- HR Management
- Leadership
- Management and Project Management
- Non-profit Management
- Six Sigma and Lean
- Women in Business