promotes optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy and research offers online plant-based nutrition certificate with continuing education credits for dietitians and health education specialists

* Provides a one stop shop for learning and development. Catalog includes online training videos, demos, e-learnings and tutorials.

Offers course delivery via a variety of methods including online, interactive television, or classroom.

Offer more alternatives in the areas of professional skills and workforce development training through our partnership with ed2go. ed2go offers self-paced courses totally online. Sign in day or night to complete lessons, assignments, quizzes and exams. There are a variety of economical and tailored courses to fit your needs. ed2go online learning can help you get the job, the raise, or the promotion in a wide range of careers. Sample courses for the Business/Non-Profit: Certified Credit Counselor; Certified Financial Health Counselor; Court Interpreter (Spanish/English); Federal Court Interpreter; Grant Writing + Non-Profit Management; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Mastering Project Management with PMP®; Non-Profit Management; PMI Risk Management Professional; Professional Interpreter and Professional Translator. Sample courses for the Skilled Trades: Certified Indoor Environmentalist Prep; CNC Machinist; Composite Technician; Foundations of Plumbing; HVAC/R Certified Technician; HVAC/R Simulations for Field Technicians; HVAC/R Technician; Maintenance Technician; Residential Electrician; Robotics Technician; Toolmaker and Welder Technician. For the full list of available courses, registration and payment information, technology requirements and support, please visit our website: www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/workforcedevelopment/ and click on the ed2go box on the left, or simply browse at: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nassaucc/training-programs/ or Call for more detailed information.

Refers to a specific pedagogy supported by the online digital learning environment Brightspace. Through this environment, instructors engage with students, provide learning activities and materials, and conduct assessments. Student can expect to find engagement, activities and assessment, provided by their instructors, to fully participate in the course. Distance education is an attractive option for individuals who need flexibility and are self-motivated and can work independently. There is no difference in what you are expected to learn; it is the modality delivery that is different. The different types of online education courses include: Online (ONLINE) – engagement and instruction is provided by the professor through Brightspace the college’s learning management system, and students interact with faculty, other students and content working on their own time while adhering to course deadlines; Hybrid/Blended –Instructors meet with students in a classroom on one of the campus locations and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace; or the instructor meets with students in a virtual classroom i.e. Zoom and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace. Ergo, this is a blended format. Blended meetings may be weekly, monthly, or a specific number of times per semester as dictated by an instructor but meeting dates must be clearly advertised in the Banner course schedule and displayed in the course outline; Combined Online 50% Online and 50% online in real time; Real Time Online recreates a classroom experience with your instructor and other class members using live virtual instruction (Zoom) on scheduled days and times; and HyFlex – Simultaneously, some students attend on-campus and some students attend online in real time while all are enrolled in the same course. Call for detailed information regarding, system requirements, course offerings, registration and more.

Offers courses in computer technology. Sample course offerings include: A+ Certification Core/OS Refresher; Computer Repair; Computer Skills in The Workplace and Advanced Computer Skills in The Workplace. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course selection varies each semester.

* Offers online open-enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Offers course delivery via a variety of methods including online, interactive television, or classroom.

* Offers high school equivalency preparation and classes: Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)* Provides basic skills review. * Offers English as a second language instruction. * Provides literacy instruction.

* Offers adult basic education courses. Basic skills to bring participants to high school educational level in mathematics, reading and writing TASC instruction English as a second language Distance learning for high school equivalency Adult vocational education and workforce preparation Citizenship instruction Assessment, counseling and support services

Provides two year college degree program, non-credit continuing education, telecourses and on-line courses, career advancement and personal enrichment courses, pre-employment training and displaced homemaker development, workforce development, career planning and counseling, community services and adult basic skills, high school equivalency instruction, and satellite courses. Financial aid available.

Provides programs designed to bolster employee and organizational performance. Programs include Grant Information, Human Resources, Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office Software Training, Safety/OSHA, and Staff Development. Offers noncredit classes, development programs, and community training, including Career and Personal Enrichment Courses, Computer Training, Driving Programs, Leisure Learning, and Rural Police Training Academy. Also offers hundreds of affordable online courses and certificate programs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. These include Education To Go, NY State Real Estate Online, American Management Association (AMA), and Penn Foster. As part of the Small Business Administration's nation-wide network, the SBDC at the Best Center provides entrepreneurs and current small business owners with a central point of contact for confidential advice, planning, and assistance. Provides Conference and Events Facilities, including accommodations, catering, services, and meeting Rooms.

Offers continuing education certificates for those in career in transition or finding the need for the new normal in working virtually, Long Island University's School of Professional Studies has added online Continuing Education Certificates to increase your knowledge base and give your resume a boost. These short, one and two week programs, taught by LIU professors, are designed to help you master essential business and technology skills so you can become a higher performer wherever you choose to work. Our programs are designed for beginners to advanced skill levels. Class sizes are intentionally small to ensure unsurpassed personal guidance from our faculty. No previous college education is required. Select from a topic that interests you and your current and future career aspirations. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Offers an online community based platform. It is a place for older adults to learn, connect, and share with peers in the comfort of their own homes. Classes are taught by other older adults who are professionals in their fields. There are 300 plus topics offered. Class topics include social and mental health and other topical interests. With 40+ classes each weekday and 10+ classes each weekend, there is always something available to meet your interests and schedule. The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is working in conjunction with New York State Office for the Aging to offer virtual programming through Get Set Up at no cost to you. Get Set Up is great for older adults who have a basic level of computer literacy. All you need to participate is a personal computer or tablet that has internet access. Call the Office for the Aging for more detailed information.

Offers over 25 degree programs and over 200 courses online, along with online support, student orientation, technical requirement, academic advisement, library services, learning center, homework help, career and personal counseling.

Refers to a specific pedagogy supported by the online digital learning environment Brightspace. Through this environment, instructors engage with students, provide learning activities and materials, and conduct assessments. Student can expect to find engagement, activities and assessment, provided by their instructors, to fully participate in the course. Distance education is an attractive option for individuals who need flexibility and are self-motivated and can work independently. There is no difference in what you are expected to learn; it is the modality delivery that is different. The different types of online education courses include: Online (ONLINE) – engagement and instruction is provided by the professor through Brightspace the college’s learning management system, and students interact with faculty, other students and content working on their own time while adhering to course deadlines; Hybrid/Blended –Instructors meet with students in a classroom on one of the campus locations and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace; or the instructor meets with students in a virtual classroom i.e. Zoom and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace. Ergo, this is a blended format. Blended meetings may be weekly, monthly, or a specific number of times per semester as dictated by an instructor but meeting dates must be clearly advertised in the Banner course schedule and displayed in the course outline; Combined Online 50% Online and 50% online in real time; Real Time Online recreates a classroom experience with your instructor and other class members using live virtual instruction (Zoom) on scheduled days and times; and HyFlex – Simultaneously, some students attend on-campus and some students attend online in real time while all are enrolled in the same course. Call for detailed information regarding, system requirements, course offerings, registration and more.

Earn an online degree you can trust from the State University of New York’s leader in online education. You can choose from more than 110 online degree programs; Customize your undergraduate degree to meet your goals and interests; Save money with affordable SUNY tuition and generous financial aid options; Earn credit for life experience gained outside a traditional classroom; Receive full-service student, academic, and tech support and put your personal, academic, and career goals within reach. You will learn from a world-class faculty and earn a respected SUNY degree; from associate and bachelor’s degrees to graduate and post-graduate degrees and certificates. SUNY Empire offers more than 600 instructor-led courses in a wide range of disciplines and career fields. Students can study part time or full time, on your schedule, no matter where you are. Call or log on for more detailed information.

Offers an online Advanced Graduate certificate program in Coaching that prepares students to become New York State certified athletics coaches. The curriculum consists of three graduate-level New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved coaching courses plus three additional advanced courses that examine a broad range of issues that impact the coach in today's educational climate. These include learning theories, social and psychological issues, principles of organization and administration, kinesthetic theories, injury care, and exercise and nutritional considerations. This program is offered online. Call for more detailed information.

Provides distance learning and teleconferencing, training space offering universal design and access, video/audio taping of training sessions, full editing studio with voice and video recordings and duplication services, access to NCDS programs via interactive video camera, opportunities for training in multi-media production and staff consultation in design of video productions, training and presentations using multi-media alternatives. Serves diverse audiences-students, faculty and staff of educational and rehabilitation programs, business and corporate personnel, university students and faculty, families and community members. Call for information. Serves a national and statewide area as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

* Offers a 6-week training program to obtain Family Peers Advocate (FPA) credential. This online training provides coaching and mentoring to prepare for final application.

Provides two year college degree program, non-credit continuing education, telecourses and online courses, career advancement and personal enrichment courses, pre-employment training and displaced homemaker development, workforce development, career planning and counseling, community services and adult basic skills, high school equivalency instruction, and satellite courses. Financial Aid available.

Prepares K-12 educators for advancement into positions at both the school district (SDL) and school building (SBL) levels. Such positions include superintendent of schools, district superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, department chairpersons, or athletic director. Call for more detailed information.

Earn an online degree you can trust from the State University of New York’s leader in online education. You can choose from more than 110 online degree programs; Customize your undergraduate degree to meet your goals and interests; Save money with affordable SUNY tuition and generous financial aid options; Earn credit for life experience gained outside a traditional classroom; Receive full-service student, academic, and tech support and put your personal, academic, and career goals within reach. You will learn from a world-class faculty and earn a respected SUNY degree; from associate and bachelor’s degrees to graduate and post-graduate degrees and certificates. SUNY Empire offers more than 600 instructor-led courses in a wide range of disciplines and career fields. Students can study part time or full time, on your schedule, no matter where you are. Call or log on for more detailed information.

Offers an exciting program that prepares Registered Nurses and Physician's Assistants for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. This course provides the RN and PA with the fundamental skills necessary to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies and governmental agencies regarding medically related issues and to appear in court as an expert witness. The course presents legal concepts related to the health care industry, as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in litigation areas such as medical malpractice, toxic torts, products liability, wrongful death, criminal law, and workers' compensation. Any RN or PA interested in entering the legal field can benefit from the education provided by this course. This course can be taken by online, or as a live lecture. Call for detailed course information.

Offers courses in computer technology. Sample course offerings include: A+ Certification Core/OS Refresher; Computer Repair; Computer Skills in The Workplace and Advanced Computer Skills in The Workplace. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course selection varies each semester.