Business and Industry

Customized Corporate Training

Offering tailored, comprehensive solutions

We draw upon the expertise of professional business practitioners and facilitators who specialize in corporate training. Using proven training curricula and techniques, our staff is able to tailor the training to a company’s specific learning objectives, goals and budget.

Our services include:

• Needs Assessment
• Customized Training Solutions
• Follow-up Evaluations and Recommendations
• Assistance with Department of Labor and Workforce Development Grant applications

Access the Business Experts

The Division of Continuing Education, Corporate & Public Sector Training has the answers.

To address the needs of our clientele, we have developed a spectrum of programs in key strategic areas. Courses we offer include but are not limited to the following:

Basic Math and other Math	Diversity	Reading, Writing & Grammar
Basic Skills	English as a Second Language (ESL)	Sales
Basic Supervision	Executive Coaching	Sexual Harassment
Business Writing	Goal Setting	Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement
Certificate in Professional Sales	Interpersonal Skills	Strategic Planning
Certificate in Supply Chain Mgt.	Leadership Skills	Team Building
Communication	Management	Time Management
Computer Skills	Performance Management	Train-the-Trainer
Conflict Resolution	Presentation Skills	Warm Welcome/Hospitality
Customer Service	Project Management	Women in Leadership & Keynote Speakers

The Department of Corporate & Public Sector Training has a full staff of professionals to customize and tailor programs specifically for you and your industry. Our trainers are experts in adult learning and have extensive experience in the corporate training environment. We can provide organizational development consulting to ensure that training is strategic and practical. Since we are a public institution, you may find us to be a cost-effective way to incorporate training into your business strategy. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this and other venues that can support and grow your business.

Call or e-mail Bergen Community College’s Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training TODAY for your training needs.

Cinzia D'Iorio, Manager, Business Development

(201) 612-5300 or cdiorio@bergen.edu

For a unique Customized Training Opportunity consider the Buehler Challenger & Science Center at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ See Buehler Challenger & Science Center of this Catalog for more details.

Online Career Training Programs for Business and Industry

We are pleased to offer the following, fully online Career Training Programs Business and Industry!

These online courses of study are offered in partnership with ed2go. Pursue industry-recognized credentials, at your own pace, at affordable prices. Prepare for an exciting new career... start now!

The Bergen Small Business Development Center

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (SBDC), at Bergen Community College, is a private organization of professional management consultants that provide free counseling services to persons who own or operate a small business, or who are considering a small business venture. We are in the knowledge business, tapping best practices and providing technical assistance to existing and start-up businesses in the form of confidential consultations and training workshops. We assist with the formulation of strategies to meet challenges, provide resources to achieve objectives, and act in a mentoring capacity. This support, expertise, and dedication commit us to be your “Total Business Resource.”

All workshops take place at:

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Ciarco Learning Center

Bergen Community College

355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

(201) 489-8670

www.bergen.edu/sbdc

Registration is required for all workshops including those that are no cost!

To register call: (201) 447-7488

For information about workshops or free counseling call (201) 489-8670 or e-mail vvicari@bergen.edu.

BI 686 The New Business Start-Up with Q & A (formerly Doing Due Diligence)

1 session; $20

001, Th; January 5, 2017

002, Th; February 9, 2017

003, Th; March 9, 2017

004, Th; April 6, 2017

005, Th; May 4, 2017

006, Th; June 8, 2017

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

This workshop is designed specifically for the individual thinking of starting a business and to give them the necessary tools to follow a logical approach to assess the viability and profitability of starting a business.  They will learn the workings of an economic model, a feasibility and breakeven analysis, along with market research and resources skills.  A question and answer period will follow concerning any question pertaining to a new venture.

Instructor: Vince Vicari, Regional Director, NJSBDC at BCC

BI 740 Business Formation

1 session; $20

001, Th; February 16, 2017

002, Th; April 13, 2017

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

For start-up businesses wanting to know how to choose the right form of business and what is the difference between the various forms and how they will impact your ownership, profits, funding, liability and taxes.

Instructor: Jim Palumbo, Senior Strategic Consultant, NJSBDC at BCC

BI 772 Bergen Business Clinic

1 session; No Cost but must register

001, Tue; January 10, 2017

002, Tue; February 14, 2017

003, Tue; March 14, 2017

004, Tue; April 11, 2017

005, Tue; May 9, 2017

006, Tue; June 13, 2017

Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

Our team of professional speakers will cover topics including Business Modelling, Funding, Breakeven Analysis, Financial Issues, Marketing, Business Structure, Market Data, Branding and Liability. The clinic will be held at the Bergen Community College in The Ciarco Learning Center located at 355 Main Street in Hackensack, NJ. If you have any questions, contact the SBDC at 201.489.8670. The event is FREE - but registration is required. www.bergen.edu/sbdc.

Please feel free to share this event with others you think would be interested.

Instructor: Vince Vicari, Regional Director, NJSBDC at BCC & Julie Kossoy, Consultant

BI 347 Financing a Small Business

1 session; $55

001, Th: January 19, 2017

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

This workshop is for the small business owner seeking financing for a start-up or an expansion. Learn how to obtain business loans, identify the appropriate type of loan, construction of credit, present a convincing business plan, bootstrapping or non-traditional financing.

Instructor: Armen Azarnia, Consultant, NJSBDC at BCC

BI 312 Building a Consulting Business

1 session; $60

001, Th; March 23, 2017

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

For those looking to open a private practice, this course provides instruction in formation issues, liability, determining markets, generating businesses, fee setting, structuring contracts, letters of agreement and marketing tools.

Instructor: Bob Hille, Consultant, NJSBDC at BCC

BI 637 “Meet the Lenders”

1 session; No Cost but must register

001, Th; April 27, 2017

Hours: 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Hackensack Campus

This is a workshop for pre-screened entrepreneurs looking to borrow money to finance the start or growth of their business. There will be a short presentation following the introduction of several loan officers representing banks willing to lend money to qualified individuals.

Host: Vincent Vicari, Regional Director, NJSBDC

Training For Business and Industry

Thinking about your company’s success? We link training to your business strategy and bring the training to you!

We can assess skills and train new employees or upgrade the skills your employees already have. We may also be able to assist you in securing grant funding to underwrite the cost of training.

Did you know that your employees are your most important assets? That’s why it is so necessary for them to be well educated with the latest in business technology and techniques. You need people with business savvy that can improve your bottom line and help give you the competitive edge.

We offer specialists in a variety of business and industry sectors to customize training programs offered to meet your specific needs – either at your facility or ours (Paramus, Lyndhurst or Hackensack).

The tools and the consultants needed to assist your employees in helping you keep ahead of the competition, Improved productivity, increased profitability and sharpened technical, problem-solving and communication skills are here at Bergen.

Our customized courses will support your particular objectives and goals. At Bergen Community College our integrated approach is designed to analyze your environment, work with you to formulate strategic training goals and provide training to keep your company profitable.

NJ Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development

Improve the basic skills of your entry-level employees. The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), the New Jersey Department of Labor (LWD) and the New Jersey Community College Workforce Consortium (NJCCWC) have partnered to offer “The Basic Skills Workforce Training Program”.

As a full partner of the NJCCWC, Bergen Community College’s Division of Continuing Education, Corporate & Public Sector Training offers programs to assist employers in upgrading the basic skills of their employees to improve productivity. Programs are offered at our campus sites or can be conducted at your business location. All Consortium courses are offered in conjunction with the Department of Labor and are presented at no cost to approved companies. We look forward to working with you…

Contact us to schedule a meeting to learn more about our business services.

Cinzia D’Iorio, Manager, Business Development

Division of Continuing Education,

Corporate & Public Sector Training

(201) 612-5300 or cdiorio@bergen.edu

Certified Management Accounting Certification

Certified Management Accounting Certification

CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) is the advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the advanced accounting and financial management skills that drive business performance in today's complex and challenging business environment. The CMA® is tailor-made for finance professionals at all levels whether you want to enhance your value to your current organization, or expand your career potential. CMA® is the credential that focuses specifically on financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support, as well as professional ethics—the critical skills for today's complex and changing business environment. Earning a CMA® certification requires:

• Active membership in IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification
• Two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management, which can be completed after passing the exam, but are required as a final step to certification
• Passing Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA® exam.

*Prerequisite: Must have prior training in accounting, as the foundational material includes accounting concepts and standards, debits and credits, financial statements, etc.

Course Code: BI 777-001

Total Hours: 32 hours

Total Cost: $1,299 (payment plans available)

Dates: Tue/Th; August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2017

Time:  6:00 – 10:00 pm

Location: Paramus Campus

This course presents accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s workplace. Improve your career by passing the Certified Management accounting exam.

Contact Andrea Schaffel, Program Supervisor at (201) 493-8975 or aschaffel@bergen.edu for dates and times of upcoming classes.

Individual Online Courses

Choose from the listing of titles in this section. Courses begin on a Wednesday, every month, and offer 12 lessons over 6 weeks. An instructor monitors classes daily. Final exams are given for feedback. A letter of completion showing a grade is available.

REGISTER & PAY ONLINE at www.ed2go.com/bccdce

Select the course

Click on the “enroll now” link

Follow the prompts to complete registration & payment

For detailed course information and many additional titles, visit

www.ed2go.com/bccdce

Writing Courses

OL 103 A to Z Grant Writing Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals.	$120
OL 164 Grammar Refresher Produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches.	$120
OL 188 Writing Effective Grant Proposals Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results.	$120
OL 189 Resume Writing Workshop Transform your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool.	$120
OL 190 Business Marketing Writing Improve your company's image.	$120
OL 226 The Keys to Effective Editing Learn fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and non-fiction.	$120
OL 230 Effective Business Writing Develop powerful written documents.	$120
OL 245 Fundamentals of Technical Writing Succeed in the well-paying field of technical writing.	$120
OL 258 Research Methods for Writers Learn methods to conduct research for writing projects.	$120

Government Contract Workshop: Contracting Opportunities for Small Business

BI 673 Government Contract Workshop: Contracting Opportunities for Small Business

2.5 hours, 1 session; $25

Spring 2017 Dates To Be Announced...

Additional information contact:

Andrea Schaffel, Program Supervisor, at (201) 493-8975 or aschaffel@bergen.edu