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Professional Development

Spring 2024 Community Education Professional Development Courses

View the Spring Course Book as a PDF

Basic Computer Software Specialist Courses

SUNY Schenectady is proud to offer a Basic Computer Software Specialist Certificate.

Students must participate in and complete the following four courses in order to earn this introductory certificate:

  • CFP 409 Intro to Windows
  • CFP 411 Intro to Excel
  • CFP 412 Intro to Word
  • CFP 401 Intro to Power Point

For more information, please see page 20 and contact the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at 518-595-1101 ext. 3 or 4.

16-Hour on the Job Training

Section #3:

Tuesday and Wednesday
May 7-8
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
CRN# 10999
CFP 235-53                                 
Fee: $100

This sixteen-hour course must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security officer. It provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a security officer. Topics covered include the roles of a security officer, legal powers and limitations, emergencies, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. You need to pass the examination to complete this course. Pre-requisite: CFP 234 8 Hour Security Guard Pre-Assignment Training course. Register for 16-Hour On-the-Job Training.