Provides eligible students with high school equivalency test preparation, mentoring, job shadowing/internships, career planning, assistance with high school equivalency test costs, and opportunities to transition into college or a career path, including the possibility of taking free college-credit courses in a desired degree or certificate program. This program is offered fully online. 

Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Course Syllabus: https://bit.ly/3w1IUGf

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Certificate Description:

This online course introduces learners to the principles, strategies, and technology of digital marketing. Video commentary from marketing professionals provides insight into the challenges and best practices of the field. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of digital marketing and practice relevant skills.

Topics covered in the course:

• Content Marketing
• Search Engine Optimization
• Paid Search/Paid Advertising
• Conversion Rate Optimization
• Digital Marketing Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Google Analytics
• Marketing Automation
• Social Media Marketing
• Mobile Marketing

This course has been evaluated by The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) with a recommendation of 2 credits, lower division, in business or marketing.

A student's grade in the course will be based on their performance on a final, cumulative exam. The final exam is composed of 50 multiple-choice questions. Students will have 2 hours to complete the exam. The exam is proctored. For more information, please see the syllabus.

If students do not earn a passing score of 70% on their first attempt, they will have the opportunity to take the exam 2 additional times (3 total attempts). Students must wait 24 hours between exam retakes. A passing score of 70% of above is required to request college credit for this certificate.

Total PDUs/ Contact Hours: 12

• Leadership PDUs: 0.75
• Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 6
• Technical PM PDUs: 6.75
• CEUs: 3.3 (Contact Hours: 36 hours)
• HRCIs: 22.5 (Type: Specified - Strategic Business: 22.5)
• SHRMs: 33
• ACE Credits: 2

Course Syllabus: https://bit.ly/3w1IUGf

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3w5AYnh

Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3edXgwa

Certificate Description:

Cybersecurity, also known as Information Security, is the protection of data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction. Failures of cybersecurity policies, both in large corporations and governmental agencies, have earned significant visibility and negative publicity in recent months and years. As the amount of data being stored continues to increase, and as hackers become more sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity is greater than ever.

Topics covered in the course:

• Communication and Network Security
• Asset Security
• Security and Risk Managment
• Security Engineering
• Identity and Access Managment
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

 Total PDUs/ Contact Hours: 40

• Leadership PDUs: 5
• Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 11.5
• Technical PM PDUs: 23.5
• CEUs: 4 (Contact Hours: 40 hours)
• HRCIs: 40 (Type: Specified - Strategic Business: 40)
• SHRMs: 35

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3edXgwa

Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3eU8JQZ

Certificate Description:

This suite of five related courses covers various aspects of securing cloud services. Its structure is based on the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification administered jointly by the Cloud Security Alliance and (ISC)2. Each course is comprised of two modules. The first provides content related to the course subject matter. The second module engages the learner with real-world scenarios in which he or she must apply the content of the first module. This bundle is designed for adult learners who are interested in gaining an introduction to information technology security. Some understanding of basic IT concepts is helpful. Individual courses included in this bundle are listed below.

Topics covered in the course:

• Cloud Data Security
• Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Security
• Cloud Operations Security
• A Manager's Guide to cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
• Application Development for Cloud Computing

 Total PDUs/ Contact Hours: 10

• Leadership PDUs: 4.75
• Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 1.75
• Technical PM PDUs: 3.5
• CEUs: 2.5 (Contact Hours: 25 hours)
• HRCIs: 25 (Type: Specified - Strategic Business: 20)
• SHRMs: 25

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3eU8JQZ

Bristol and ed2go are partnering to present a menu of professional programs to prepare for exams and certifications – some industry recognized!

Self-paced and instructor-led, ed2go is a platform to develop your resume and enhance your career.

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Class Description:

Worldwide, millions of learners work with TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) instructors to learn and better understand the English language. Earn your internationally recognized TEFL certificate in this online course, so you can teach English online, abroad or wherever the need arises. You will also learn how to teach English to different audiences, including Business English Users and Young Learners. Once you have completed this course, you will be eligible to apply for TEFL teaching posts.

What you will learn:

• How to prepare and deliver a dynamic and interesting lesson plan.
• Classroom management strategies.
• Language skills and how to teach them.
• How to find and design teaching resources.
• Specialize in niche areas of English language teaching like Business English.

How you will benefit:

• Earn a certificate which allows you to teach English all over the world
• Gives classroom confidence
• Find better paid teaching work
• Opportunity to work/travel
• Specializes you in Teaching English Online, teaching Young Learners and Business English

Prerequisites:

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, a bachelor's degree or higher is typically required for most TEFL positions. However, you can teach English TEFL with only the certification in some cases.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3ub2nTl

Bristol and ed2go are partnering to present a menu of professional programs to prepare for exams and certifications – some industry recognized!

Self-paced and instructor-led, ed2go is a platform to develop your resume and enhance your career.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3tXjesp

Class Description:

There is a strong demand for Adobe Creative Suite skills. In the Adobe Certified Associate course, you will learn five of the most often-used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). You will read short readings, complete exercises and watch video demos and reviews of exercises, take quizzes and exams, and complete a project.

By focusing on these five programs, you will learn how to put all the parts and pieces together to develop the Adobe Creative Suite skills needed to be professionals in the design field. This course includes 3 vouchers to allow you to select the certifying exams you prefer. If you would like to take all 5 exams, please see the Adobe Certified Associate (5 Vouchers Included) course. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

What you will learn:

• Learn about typography and formatting text
• Create and optimize images
• Configure and create web technologies
• Get comfortable with the CC user interface in all five programs
• Work with drawing tools
• Prepare files for output
• Learn about styles and templates
• Learn skills to work with team projects

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3tXjesp

Bristol is partnering with MindEdge, founded by Harvard and MIT educators in 1998, to improve the way our region learns – student by student. Online, self-paced or instructor led, MindEdge offers over 30 courses in very diverse sectors. Many courses come with certificates leading to a career or a new skill to develop and expand your portfolio.

The best part is you can register for this class anytime!

Course Description:

The AEM®/CEM® Prep Course was designed in partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). This course is designed for emergency management professionals seeking the AEM or CEM credential. The course walks learners through submitting an application and offers essay writing tips. Primarily, the course reviews key terms and concepts that may appear on the AEM/CEM exam. Learners can check their understanding throughout the course with interactive games, review checkpoints, and exams. Certified Emergency Managers provide expert commentary, using their knowledge and experience to guide learners through the course. Plus, learners can gauge their exam readiness with two full-length practice exams, which mirror the real AEM/CEM exam.

CEUs: 3 (Contact Hours: 30 hours)

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3vR8QnZ

Bristol and ed2go are partnering to present a menu of professional programs to prepare for exams and certifications – some industry recognized!

Self-paced and instructor-led, ed2go is a platform to develop your resume and enhance your career.

Class Description:

From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.

This course includes a voucher with enrollment. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.

What you will learn:

• Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
• Design a well-structured and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants that is both safe and effective
• Demonstrate comprehension of key instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
• Demonstrate key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
• Demonstrate the key skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor

How you will benefit:

• Pass AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification test and earn a nationally accredited certificate
• Certification exam cost is included with course enrollment
• Walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
• Allow them to run private group fitness classes

Prerequisites:

The AFAA-GFI course itself is available to all candidates interested in furthering their education in the field of group fitness. In order to take the AFAA-GFI credentialing exam, candidates must be 18 years or older and meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification prior to sitting for the exam. (All CPR/AED courses must have a hands-on training component.
• AFAA will not accept a CPR/AED certification card from an online provider.)

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