Shop
Spanish for Social Services Agents
Fundamentals of Spanish focusing on “survival” Spanish language skills for social service professionals. Learners develop their command of Spanish in specific job-related areas, and learn to pronounce Spanish comprehensibly. Much of the class will be spent working in pairs and …
Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
This course is offered entirely online. There are no pre-requisites for this training but prior knowledge of accounting is useful. This course is not-for-credit, but those who complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Greenfield Community …
Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities and extensive laboratory practice. This is the non-credit option of SPA 101.
Challenge Course Practitioner ACCT Certification (Association for Challenge Course Technology)
Introduces Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) low and high ropes course competencies and curriculum for certification. Topics include adventure foundations, facilitation and technical skills, risk management, program design, delivery and evaluation. Special Requirements: This course involves moderate to high …
Fundamentals of Technical Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of technical rock climbing, including equipment use, safety systems, and climbing techniques based on PCIA standards. Participate in local and regional field trips, with moderate to high physical activity required in remote, outdoor environments.
For employees at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities and/or designated personnel who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. (4 hours)
Complete the AHA’s BLS CPR hands on skill requirement! Participants will perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED adult, child and infants.
Develop skills in planning, leading, and executing backcountry expeditions, including navigation, campcraft, hiking, and backpacking. Learn risk management, group debriefing, and low-impact camping through hands-on field trips and a student-led expedition.
Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Skills
Gain hands-on experience in backcountry travel, paddling, rock climbing, and challenge course programming. Develop technical and facilitation skills through observation, practice, and adaptation, with weekly, day-long field trips for real-world learning!
Wilderness Medical Preparation and Rescue
Develops student knowledge in wilderness rescue and medical emergency preparedness through field simulations for land-based activities. Special Requirements: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day …
Applies permaculture principles to the cultivation of wild fungi. Students learn to identify edible mushrooms using field guides and acquire cultivation skills for common mushrooms. Students understand how to integrate mushroom cultivation techniques into homescale gardens. Field activities explore various …
For healthcare providers needing to renew their AHA BLS certification. Refresh CPR, AED, and emergency response skills for all ages. A current CPR card is required.
This course could be the first step in your EMS career ladder! Learn how to care for injuries, cardiac care, respiratory care, acute illnesses, birth and people in other emergency situations.
Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Includes such topics as: hoophouses, coldframes, raised beds, mulch, managing seasonal crops, frost proofing, cold hardy crops, early spring greenhouse management, winter snow removal and seed germination under unheated …
Course offers the opportunity to learn basic CPR in a dynamic group environment. For family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. Skills include adult/child CPR, …
Introduces foundational skills in Nordic track and skate and Nordic downhill ski disciplines. Topics include beginner and intermediate cross country track and ski touring skills for both on-and off-trail skiing in low to moderate elevation snow terrain. Special Requirements: This …
Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
This 12-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the booming manufacturing industry. Classes run Monday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m. at GCC and Franklin County Technical School. The training will start with foundational topics such as OSHA-10, Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading …
Are you ready to enter the healthcare field and make a difference helping those in need? This 12-week in-person training program combines nursing assistant training, English language training, AND a clinical experience! Nursing Assistant Training: Massachusetts law requires that anyone planning …
Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches and the joys of beekeeping. Special Requirement: …
Spanish for Health Professionals
Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in health related fields and those already working in the professions. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for health professionals. Students develop their command of …
American Canoe Association (ACA) Professional Certification – Upgrade Module
This American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level ACA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current ACA instructor. Students will participate in Advanced Swift Water …
River Canoe Instructor Professional Certification ACA Certification (American Canoe Association)
Introduces American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor competencies and curriculum for certification in canoe touring and river canoe courses. Topics include hazard assessment and safety, technical knowledge and skills development, decision-making and judgement, instructional and leadership abilities in a river environment. …
Learn the basics of Excel, Microsoft’s powerful Windows-based spreadsheet. This course uses hands-on exercises to guide new Excel users through the operations needed to create and manage worksheets. You’ll start by learning how to enter, edit, and store data. Then …
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Home Health Aide (HHA)
This combined 100-hour training prepares you for two certificates! Learn all the skills required to succeed as a direct care worker in a friendly, adult-centered environment. Also provides clinical experience to support your healthcare career. Work with people and make a difference! Start your healthcare career with GCC!
Para Educator Training Program
Make a difference in the lives of children and families by training to become a Para Educator! This vital helping role is at the heart of every classroom, and it’s a meaningful first step in an education career path.
Introduction to Mountain Biking
Introduces foundational skills for cross-country, downhill, and adaptive cycling disciplines. Topics include mountain biking techniques for riding on remote forest trails and navigating rough terrain such as carriage paths, single-track trails, deep sand, slick rock faces, and loose terrain. Skills …
This is a 6-week, non-credit, hybrid course where participants will gain essential IT skills for entry-level help desk support tailored for healthcare environments. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the CompTIA ITF+ exam. Once certified, participants will be …
Spanish for Emergency Responders
This fully virtual course emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in Emergency Response (Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services) and those already working in the profession. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural …
Top Managed Climbing Instructor – Upgrade Module
This climbing instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level PCIA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current top managed instructor. The course is delivered over one full weekend plus …
Child Behavior and Development: Conception to Age 8
Introduces and examines the major theories and concepts of child behavior and development from conception to age 8. Coursework explores multiple influences on behavior and development including family, culture, and environment. Students discuss and define the role of relationships, play, …
Capstone Expedition for Outdoor Leaders
Provides students the opportunity to apply and demonstrate their leadership and organizational skills to plan, prepare, and participate in an ambitious multi-day outdoor adventure expedition. Students design and execute a 5 to 8 day expedition involving one or more of …
Introduction to Whitewater Paddling
Introduces foundational skills in whitewater canoeing and rafting. Topics cover beginner and intermediate whitewater paddling skills on swift currents in a forested river setting. Students scout and run Class I and II rapids in tandem and solo canoes. Skills include …
Entry-level HVAC Training Program
This 17-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the busy HVAC industry. In order to support success, participants will be provided work boots, a Chromebook, tools, and lunches on campus as well as wraparound support services to ensure …
Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
This non-credit, online course provides flexible learning opportunities, allowing participants to attend instructor-lead sessions, live on Zoom, or to watch the recorded version of the lectures at their own pace. Program participants will explore the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services …
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR
The two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is SOLO’s most popular, creating a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon …
Rock Climbing Instructor PCIA Certification (Professional Rock Climbing Instructors Association)
Introduces the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) instructor competencies and curriculum for institutional top rope rock climbing certification. Topics include technical proficiency, selection of equipment, safety systems, site and group management, leadership and teaching approaches, curriculum development, and basic rock …
Outdoor Emergency Care NSP Certification (National Ski Patrol)
This course trains students to National Ski Patrol (NSP) standards for emergency medical care in ski-resort environments. OEC certification is recognized nationwide and benefits ski patrollers, wilderness medics, search and rescue teams, guides, and park personnel.
For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Includes adult/child CPR with mask, adult/child choking, adult/child AED and infant CPR with mask and infant choking. (3 hours)
Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy and principles of ice climbing in New England. Topics include: equipment selection and use, ice formation and assessment, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and ice climbing techniques. Special Requirements: This course involves …
