Introduction to Culinary Basics
COMPUTER BASICS & APPLICATIONS Web Design with HTML (online)
Create your own web page in 8 chapters. Students will be able to identify good design elements, find new tips and tricks, as well as useful software to help them build, maintain and monitor their website. You will learn the basic HTML coding, including tags, images, icons, text, and advance to create animated icons and add sound and movies. (Book not included.) Prerequisite: Knowledge of directories, file structures, editing files and basic PC use. Online Continuous Enrollment
Fee: $259
Accounting Fundamentals
This is a general view of accounting to inspire, inform and highlight aspects many would not normally consider in the accounting profession. This would be for those interested in learning about accounting and its practices. A focus will be on those aspects that will be of practical value to students – what is needed to properly record business functions for key fundamental business aspects such as bank accounts, merchandise purchasing and sales, receivables, payables, assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, taxes and so on. (Book not included). Fee: $209 Location: Gates
Event Planning
Furthermore, there will be a review of the comparison and contrast between the current ICD-9 and the new ICD-10 coding systems including chapter and 3-digit category changes. Learn about GEMS and mapping between the coding systems. Considerations for timeline implementation readying facilities for this change are also discussed. With this seminar you should become more confident and optimistic about the 2013 conversion to the ICD-10 system. Fee: $39 Location: Gates
Introduction To Starting And Operating A Small Business
Fee: $189 Location: Gates
A Look Into The World Of Hospitality
This course will open the door to the many aspects of hospitality services. It will cover topics from food and beverage, lodging, recreation, travel and tourism. Service is the heart of hospitality, you will learn how to serve your customer and how to meet their needs. You will learn communication skills and handling customer complaints. At the end of this class you will have a better understanding of what Hospitality is really all about. T/Th 6-9 p.m. 7 weeks/14 classes Starts: Sept. 24
Fee: $279 Location: Spencerport
A 2-hour seminar, introducing the pivotal changes about the conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding system, will explain why this change will be made in 2014, how this change affects providers, payers, information technology and why this system is better for reimbursement.
Thur. 2-4 p.m. OR 5-7 p.m. 1 class Starts: Oct. 10
This 7-week course will give the student the necessary training and skills they need to plan occasions such as family and corporate events. Topics covered include: initial planning & budgeting, organization and timing, locations, transportation, venue requirements, food and beverage, guests and their accommodations, and much more. At the end of this class the students will have enough knowledge to put together an event on their own. Wed. 6-9 p.m. 7 weeks/7 classes Starts: Sept. 25
Tues. 6-9 p.m. 10 classes/10 weeks Starts: Sept. 24
Introduction to the New ICD-10 Coding System
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mon. 6-9 p.m. 8 weeks/8 classes Starts: Sept. 23
Culinary (definition: of or related to a kitchen or cookery). In this class the student will be introduced to the culinary world. Understanding the basics is essential to both the professional chef and home cook. You will learn basic cooking techniques (pan searing, brazing, poaching, etc.), equipment identification, food identification, knife skills (dicing, chopping, slicing etc.) and food safety. At the end of this class you will have a basic foundation and better understanding of cooking fundamentals.
Fee: $349 Location: Gates
Have you ever wanted to access the American dream of owning your own business and being your own boss. OR Do you have the skills, you are unemployed but you can’t find the right job – why not consider going into your own small business. This course will give you fundamental information needed to start and operate your own small business. You will look at the opportunities from starting your own business, into buying an existing business to buying a franchise. You will learn the mechanics, marketing strategies, management, financing, legal, record keeping and all the key components required to successfully complete a business plan to start operating your own business. (This instructor has an MBA and has successfully operated an area business for 30 years). (Book not included) Mon. 6-9 p.m. 10 weeks/10 classes Starts: Sept. 23
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Fee: $229 Location: Gates