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Success as a manager is heavily influenced by how well your team operates and what kind of results they achieve. Is your team able to solve problems? Can they resolve conflict? Are they enthusiastic and motivated to do their best? Do they work well together? This workshop is designed for participants who want to develop their team leadership skills and unleash the talent of individual and collective team members.

Participants will:

• Identify different types of teams
• Build teamwork by recognizing and tapping into the characteristics of an effective team
• Promote trust and rapport
• Recognize the key elements that move a team from involvement to empowerment and how to give these elements to your team
• Develop strategies for dealing with team conflict and common problems

Instructor: Patricia Cardenas-Randall

Mon & Wed, Oct 13 & 15 from 1-4 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

This hands-on class will build upon the skills learned in the Introduction to Word class, taking your expertise to the next level. By the end of this course, you will develop the tools to create professional-looking documents using advanced layout features, including headers, footers, columns, page breaks, and section breaks.

You will learn time-saving techniques for collaborating with colleagues by sharing documents and organizing your work using master documents in Word. Additionally, you will discover how to create clear organizational flowcharts using SmartArt and utilize the mail merge feature to send the same document to multiple recipients in letter or envelope format.

Additionally, the course will cover advanced table features, including calculations and developer controls like drop-down menus and checkboxes.

Instructor: Alyse Cutler

Tues & Thurs, Oct 14 & 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Windows 10 and internet browsers.

Microsoft SharePoint is an online collaboration tool that is prominent for businesses and organizations. At the end of this course, users will be able to navigate, update and search SharePoint documents, lists and libraries. Students will learn how to update their SharePoint profile, use SharePoint with Microsoft Office, and access SharePoint from mobile devices. This workshop is highly interactive and provides numerous hands-on opportunities for participants to practice skills learned as well as learn many SharePoint best practices.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Tues & Thurs, Oct 14 & 16 from 4-7 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.

This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics includ­ing: Table Functionality, Flash Fill, Popular Functions, Evaluating Formulas, Named Ranges, Formatting with Conditional Formatting, Viewing Options, an Introduction to Data Validation, Vlookup, and Pivot Tables, and more.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Wed, Oct 15 & 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8

Could you use a basic tutorial on Microsoft tools that are on PCs? This beginner-level course is an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the cloud-based version of the MS Office suite as well as M365 Copilot. Students with no prior MS Office experience should start with this course and then progress to more in-depth courses.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Mon & Wed, Oct 20 & 22 from 4-7 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

In his book The Ideal Team Player, Patrick Lencioni turns his focus to the individual member of a team, revealing the three indispensable virtues that make some people better team players than others.  The Ideal Team Player presents a powerful framework and easy-to-use tools for identifying, hiring and developing ideal team players in any kind of organization.

Benefits:

* Enables Teamwork

* Teams full of people who are humble, hungry and smart will overcome dysfunctions quickly and easily

* Helps teams break through the wall by having members go deeper into their individual development

* Learn how to recognize and cultivate the three essential virtues.

Instructor: Julia Salgado

Tues & Thurs, Oct 21 & 23 from 6-8 p.m. (NEW DATES)

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Excel or Equivalent

This training is dedicated to learning quick tricks on the top must-have skills for improving your efficiency with Excel: Date Validation, Logical Functions, Conditional Formatting, Lookup and Reference Functions, and Pivot Tables. These tools will help increase your productivity and motivate you to tackle your spreadsheets with ease. Join this quick power training to help boost your effectiveness and efficiency in Excel.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Tues & Thurs, Oct 21 & 23, 6-9 p.m..

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of computers.

Presentations can sometimes be monotonous, but with Microsoft PowerPoint you can learn to make them compelling. Master the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation tool. Perform advanced text editing, add and create graphics, modify objects and animate presentations.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Tues & Thurs, Oct 28 & 30, 6-8 p.m..

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

Hiring the right talent into your organization is about more than skills and abilities; it is about finding the right combination of skills, attitude, and fit for your organization’s culture. Hiring managers are as crucial to the recruitment process as recruiters – if not more so. They’re often the ones who open a new position and ultimately make that final decision on who to hire. Give your managers the essential tools to handle situations such as interviewing, conducting fair and unbiased interviews, and hiring practices.

Instructor: Linda Trignano

Wed & Thurs, Oct 29 & 30, 1-4 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

Microsoft Word is so much more than just typing into documents. In this eight-hour introductory course, we will teach you how to create and manage professional-quality Word documents with ease while improving your overall efficiency using the application. You will learn about different document types, how to use templates, create lists, tables, add borders, formatting, spell check, readability and much more.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Tues & Thurs, Nov 4, 6, 11 & 13 from 4-6 p.m.

Remote-live

4 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8

PREREQUISITE: Solid comfort level using a computer.

An introduction to Microsoft Excel basics including: creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting, printing and quick charts. At the completion of the course, you will be able to perform basic Excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying and moving cells and much more. 

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Tues & Wed, Nov 4 & 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8

This two-day, beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the foundational concepts, applications, and ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Designed for non-technical learners, it combines interactive lectures, hands-on demos, and group discussions to make AI accessible and engaging.

Day 1 focuses on core AI principles: what AI is, how it learns from data, and its major subfields like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Participants explore real-world use cases and engage in a thoughtful dialogue about the ethics and bias surrounding AI systems.

Day 2 turns theory into practice with live demonstrations of AI tools, including generative AI, chatbots, and image classifiers. The day culminates in a capstone project where teams conceptualize or build a simple AI prototype and share their work with peers.

By the end of the workshop, learners walk away with a clear understanding of how AI works, where it’s headed, and how they can responsibly engage with AI technologies in their personal and professional lives.

Instructor: Musa Husseini

Tues & Thurs, Nov 4 & 6 from 6-8 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

This course covers precision measurements and elementary theory of cutting and machining methods with emphasis on the proper operation of the manual lathe and the vertical mill.  

Instructor: Anthony Horbert

Wed & Thurs, Nov 5 & 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

On campus in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center, Room AME-136

2 sessions: 12 hours; CEU 1.2

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of computers.

Presentations can sometimes be monotonous, but with Microsoft PowerPoint you can learn to make them compelling. Master the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation tool. Perform advanced text editing, add and create graphics, modify objects and animate presentations.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Thurs, Nov 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m..

Remote-live

1 session: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

PREREQUISITE: People can bring their Windows based laptops and chargers to class. This class will be taught in a computer lab, so if you don’t have a laptop but still want to learn, you are welcome to attend without a laptop.

This course is designed to familiarize individuals with computers, their operation and applications. Participants will be introduced to varied MS Windows topics such as exploring the internet, conducting searches, how to find applications and files on your computer as well as printing.

If you don’t qualify for free training, but want to attend for a fee of $119, contact us at cbt@ccm.edu or 973-328-5188.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Sat, Nov 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

On campus in Henderson Hall, Room HH-114

1 session: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

COURSE PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Windows 10 and Internet browsers.

Microsoft SharePoint is an online collaboration tool that is prominent for businesses and organizations. At the end of this course, users will be able to navigate, update and search SharePoint documents, lists and libraries. Students will learn how to update their SharePoint profile, use SharePoint with Microsoft Office, and access SharePoint from mobile devices. This workshop is highly interactive and provides numerous hands-on opportunities for participants to practice skills learned as well as learn many SharePoint best practices.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Mon & Wed, Nov 10 & 12 from 4-7 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

This course is designed to equip new people leaders with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles quickly. Participants will gain an understanding of their roles as leaders, learn how to navigate the crucial first 90 days with confidence, and the key competencies to becoming an effective leader faster. Through practical tools, tips and insights, new leaders will be prepared to make an immediate positive impact on their teams.

Instructor: Patricia Cardenas-Randall

Tues & Thurs, Nov 11 & 13 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.

This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics includ­ing: Table Functionality, Flash Fill, Popular Functions, Evaluating Formulas, Named Ranges, Formatting with Conditional Formatting, Viewing Options, an Introduction to Data Validation, Vlookup, and Pivot Tables, and more.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Tues & Wed, Nov 11 & 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8

PREREQ: 1) Solid comfort level using a computer and software programs 2) Having a Gmail/Google account prior to class. You can do this by going to Gmail.com and creating an account. Remember to bring your sign-in and password.

This two-day hands-on workshop introduces participants to the core tools of Google Workspace, designed to boost productivity, collaboration, and digital organization in professional, educational, and personal contexts.

Day 1 focuses on communication and productivity tools, including Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, and Keep. Participants learn how to manage email effectively, schedule meetings, take collaborative notes, and streamline task management across Google’s ecosystem.

Day 2 dives into collaboration and content creation, offering practical experience with Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites. Attendees create documents, analyze data, build presentations, conduct surveys, and even design a basic website—all while exploring real-time collaboration features.

Throughout the workshop, learners engage in guided activities, group discussions, and a final capstone project. By the end, participants gain confidence in using Google Workspace for team coordination, digital communication, and content creation.

Instructor: Musa Husseini

Tues & Thurs, Nov 11 & 13 from 6-8 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

Every leader has a natural leadership style that draws on their personality, strengths and communication style. Knowing your style is important to your success. It enables you to leverage your talent. Leaders must adapt and understand how to work with a variety of individuals.

Participants will:

• Explore different leadership styles
• Identify strengths and development needs
• Discuss Situational Leadership strategies
• Understand how personality impacts leadership approach
• Create a ‘Leveraging Your Leadership Style’ strategy

Instructor: Linda Trignano

Mon & Wed, Nov 17 & 19 from 1-4 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

Establishing team norms is essential for improving cohesion, clarifying expectations, enhancing accountability, and ultimately boosting team performance and bottom-line results. These norms play a crucial role in creating psychological safety, fostering an environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to think and perform at their best.

In this session, we will explore and define norms that will guide behaviors related to key areas such as communication, operations, decision-making, conflict management, and meetings. By collaboratively setting these norms, we can strengthen our team dynamics and drive more effective outcomes.

Instructor: Julia Salgado

Tues & Thurs, Nov 18 & 20 from 6-8 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4

PREREQUISITE: Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows.

Outlook is Microsoft’s tool for managing your email, contacts and calendars. In this course, you will learn to use Outlook to send, receive and manage email messages, manage your contact information, schedule appointments and meetings, create tasks and notes for yourself and customize the Outlook interface to suit your working style. Don’t deal with a disorganized inbox; learn to use Outlook’s powerful features to stay on top of messages and schedules.

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Tues & Thurs, Nov 18 & 20 from 4-7 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Excel or Equivalent

This training is dedicated to learning quick tricks on the top must-have skills for improving your efficiency with Excel: Date Validation, Logical Functions, Conditional Formatting, Lookup and Reference Functions, and Pivot Tables. These tools will help increase your productivity and motivate you to tackle your spreadsheets with ease. Join this quick power training to help boost your effectiveness and efficiency in Excel.

Instructor: Emily O’Brien

Tues & Wed, Nov 18 & 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6

This course provides a practical application of computerized product development and related prototyping concepts, as well as exposure to basic G-code programming, machine setup, manual and post processed programs, tool offsets and tool changing. Participants will be able to implement all previously learned prototyping concepts to successfully setup and operate CNC milling and CNC turning centers.

Instructor: Anthony Horbert

Wed & Thurs, Nov 19 & 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

On campus in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center, Room AME-136

2 sessions: 12 hours; CEU 1.2

PREREQUISITE: Each student must be familiar with SharePoint and pass the Pre-test assessment measuring introductory SharePoint skills.

This course is an overview of SharePoint Site Owner roles and responsibilities. Students who attend and complete the course will be able to accomplish Owner tasks in SharePoint, such as:

• Understand how to choose a Modern Site template
• Create and modify site Home page
• Manage permissions and permission levels
•  Create and configure libraries and lists
• Work with and create list/library views
• Add and configure sub sites

Instructor: Trish Callahan

Tues & Thurs, Nov 25, Dec 2, 4 & 9 from 4-6 p.m.

Remote-live

4 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8

A: To register through the grant, you must be employed by a New Jersey non-governmental business and provide your employer’s EIN (tax ID #) during registration. 

A: If you are not employed by a New Jersey non-governmental business (for example, if you work for a public school, library, town, or government entity), you can still attend these classes as a paying student. Send a request to cbt@ccm.edu with the class title and date. We will let you know the cost and provide an alternate link to register and pay.

A: Go to https://www.ccm.edu/programs/grant-supported-training/  Click on the classes of interest to see prerequisites, descriptions, and details. Registration is done by month. Click on “REGISTER FOR” under the class listings for that month (if you are new to our Workforce Development system, you will select ‘New Account’ and provide your email address, which will become your permanent Username). Log in and complete all required fields. When prompted, be sure to select the class(es) you will attend, or you will not be registered. If you do not complete the entire process, your registration will not be valid.

A: You may see your Human Resources department/representative. You may also find the EIN on your W-2 form or paycheck stub.

A: If you see your class has zero spots available during registration, you can choose to be placed on the waiting list. YOU WILL NOT BE IN THE CLASS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN INVITATION FROM US. If a spot becomes available, we will send you an email requiring you to respond. You can always log in to your account to view your classes at https://us-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/ccm/f?p=1202:LOGIN&_gl=1*ht2nv1*_gcl_au*OTYzMTc4MjU0LjE3MDczMTg3MzQ  

A: If a class location is designated as Remote-Live, it is held remotely with live instruction. Remote-Live classes are usually held via Zoom.

A: Once registered, you will receive the class link from the instructor approximately 1 to 2 days before the start of class. If you don’t receive it, always check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please contact us during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm at 973-328-5187 or workforcedevelopment@ccm.edu

A: You can take as many classes as you’d like, provided they don’t overlap.

A: Attendance is mandatory at all sessions of your class, as a requirement of the grant. If you need to cancel, we must receive notification at cbt@ccm.edu at least 3 business days before class starts. We do not receive funding if you miss part of the class. You also have an option to send an eligible participant to attend the class in your place by contacting us at cbt@ccm.edu with the replacement person’s contact information no less than 48 hours before the class date. That person will need to register.

A:  Log in to your account to view your registrations, update your address, or change your password at https://us-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/ccm/f?p=1202:LOGIN&_gl=1*ht2nv1*_gcl_au*OTYzMTc4MjU0LjE3MDczMTg3MzQ

Bret has over 15 years of experience in analyzing and transforming complex data into actionable insights. He has experience in the public and private sectors of industry working with a wide variety of datasets. He earned an MA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds multiple industry credentials.

Christy has been writing professionally for more than 25 years and holds Ph.D., MA and BA degrees in English literature. Earlier in her career, she spent over a decade in corporate communications for companies including Intel and IEEE, where she developed a passion for business writing and the challenge of communicating highly complex information in clear, vivid terms. Since earning her Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) credential and taking up resume writing 15 years ago, Christy has authored more than 8,000 resumes, cover letters, and biographies for job seekers across all backgrounds and industries. In addition to her resume-writing work with a top career services firm, Christy teaches classes in business writing, resume writing, and public speaking at County College of Morris. 

Trish has about 30 years of Information Technology experience, including years as a business analyst, project manager and information technology trainer. She has taught email, word processing, SharePoint, Service Now and many other applications. Trish serves as a part-time instructor at County College of Morris where she is teaching courses including SharePoint, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint. Trish received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah and an MBA from Centenary College. 

Patricia brings over 30 years’ experience as an accomplished HR Business Partner, Global HR Operations Leader, and HR Advisor, specializing in connecting organizational strategy with bespoke HR solutions. Her expertise spans diverse industries such as biotech, consumer products, life sciences, public health, technology, non-profits, and startups in the US and globally. Patricia holds a BA in Economics from the University of California San Diego, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and an HR Certificate from Cornell University.

Alyse has over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and has been instructing computer software skills classes for over 2 years. She holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Ramapo College in NJ. Currently, Alyse teaches Microsoft Office classes at Rockland BOCES. She has also instructed Microsoft Office and Power BI classes as well as data analysis using Microsoft Excel for employees in Bergen County through the Bergen Community College Workforce Development program. Alyse looks forward to helping individuals and businesses improve their computer software skills with a hands-on and engaging learning approach.

Anthony is the Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Lab Supervisor at CCM.  With greater than ten years’ hands-on experience in manufacturing as a design engineer, CNC operator, and engineer technician, Anthony designed CCM’s unique Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprentice Boot Camp.  Anthony’s skill set includes a thorough mastery of SolidWorks, AutoCAD and manual and computerized machining skills.

Emily has over 20 years of experience as an instructor for CCM’s Workforce Development Department providing instruction in various MS Office applications for corporate clients and open enrollment programs. For more than 25 years, she has provided instruction at the adult level in multiple settings and is a sought after trainer and instructor. Emily is skilled in developing, coordinating and implementing training sessions for client needs and delivering technical information to effectively train non-technical audiences. Emily is an alumna of CCM. 

Julia is a certified Change Management practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Life Sciences industries. As the Change Management Program Lead at Bayer Crop Science IT, she is passionate about guiding individuals and teams through complex change, helping them navigate challenges with clarity. Julia is also a certified facilitator for programs such as the Six Working Genius, PsychoGeometrics Shapes, and #IAmRemarkable. She is also an active Leadership Team member for the Crop Science IT ignITe employee engagement program and serves as communications lead for a business resource group. Julia holds a BA in Criminal Justice (Northeastern Illinois University), an MBA (Lakeforest Graduate School of Management), and an MS in Learning and Organizational Change (Northwestern University). 

Tom has over 25 years’ experience managing IT and business projects in the nonprofit, telecommunications and financial services industries for mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. Tom is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a member of both Project Management International (PMI) and the New Jersey Chapter of PMI. Tom’s other volunteer experiences include past Board Member of the Morris County Economic Development Corporation and past Board Member and Treasurer of the Parks Alliance of Morris County. He holds undergraduate degrees in History and International Relations from Boston University, a master’s degree in Education from Rutgers and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Linda Trignano of Trignano Consulting helps individuals and business leaders keep productivity, morale, and engagement high during turbulent times of change, trauma, and loss. Linda is a certified corporate recruiter and trainer and has served as a subject matter expert at AT&T for instructing managers on how to hire and interview. With over 23 years of facilitation experience, she works with both individuals and leaders helping them reach their full potential through mentoring, training, and coaching. Linda holds an MS in Management -Training from Montclair State University, a BA in Communications from Ramapo College, a Human Resources Certification from Rutgers University, Project Management Certification from Stevens Institute of NJ, and a coaching degree from Coach University, CO.