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Microcredentials

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  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-02-26

Discover how you can advance your career on your schedule with our diverse range of micro-credentials at CT State. These micro-credentials are designed to empower you with in-demand skills for today's competitive job market, offering bite-sized learning experiences designed to enhance understanding in specific areas and complement academic pathways offered by CT State. Crafted in close partnership with industry leaders, these learning experiences are meticulously designed to meet the evolving demands of the workforce, equipping students with practical skills that hold immediate value in professional settings.

What Are Micro-Credentials?

Micro-credentials are focused learning experiences that validate specific skills or knowledge in a particular subject. Unlike traditional degrees, they are shorter and more targeted, focusing on essential competencies. Developed with input from industry experts and employers, micro-credentials are highly relevant to current job market needs, making them an effective way to enhance your professional skills and career prospects. Each micro-credential is validated by the issuing institution, ensuring credibility and recognition of your accomplishments.

Discover how micro-credentials can help you stand out in today's competitive landscape!

What Is a Digital Badge?

A digital badge is a digital representation of a micro-credential, complete with metadata that showcases evidence of learning. It includes details like the description, skills gained, earning criteria, and information about the issuing institution.

Digital badges are clickable and portable, allowing you to share them on social media, incorporate them into email signatures, display them on websites, and include them on resumes. They serve as a versatile tool for showcasing your accomplishments and skills to prospective employers and peers alike.

What Are the Benefits of Earning a Micro-Credential?

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Focused Skill Development

Micro-credentials are ideal for focused skill development. Their targeted approach enables quicker proficiency in key areas and the flexibility to stack credentials over time for a well-rounded skill set.

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Quick Completion

Micro-credentials are offered in shorter durations than typical certificate or degrees, ranging from hours to semesters.

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Industry Relevance

Created in collaboration with industry experts, skills acquired are directly applicable and immediately valuable in the workplace.

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Impress Employers

Micro-credentials serve as a testament to your proactive approach to learning, showcasing your initiative and commitment to acquiring relevant skills. They not only enhance your understanding but also serve as a valuable indicator to employers of your potential and readiness for new challenges.

Learn More

To learn more, view our micro-credential offerings below, read our FAQs or contact Renee Dunbar, Grant Project Assistant at Renee.Dunbar@ctstate.edu for more information.

Upcoming Courses

Register for micro-credentials through your campus Workforce Development/Continuing Education Office. Students from any CT State campus can enroll! Please note that all courses are online and may be completed at your own pace. Deadline to register is April 15, 2026. All micro-credentials must be completed by May 31, 2026.

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Micro-Credential Offerings

The following micro-credentials were developed using grant funds provided by the CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways Project.

Patient-Centered Communicator

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Healthcare Professional

  • Overview

    This micro-credential is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles by emphasizing the importance of professionalism and customer service.  Students will explore the importance of time management, personal appearance, positive attitude, and ethical behavior in healthcare.  The topics of bias, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and cultural competence will be covered, all of which are essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Time to Completion: 2-3 hours
    Level: Professional Enhancement

  • Skills

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Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaborator

  • Overview

    Teamwork and interpersonal collaboration are essential skills in healthcare settings as they contribute to the overall quality of patient care and enhance the working environment for healthcare professionals. This micro-credential aims to prepare healthcare professionals to function effectively in a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall quality of care.

    Time to Completion: 2-3 hours
    Level: Professional Enhancement

  • Skills

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Professionalism in Healthcare Series

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Healthcare Documentation Best Practices

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Infection Prevention

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Resilient Healthcare Employee

  • Overview

    Earners will develop resilient thinking skills, learn to handle challenges calmly and focus on patient care and safety. This micro-credential covers stressors affecting healthcare workers, strategies for managing stress, and building adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence. Emphasis will be placed on developing self-care habits and establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life for sustainable whole-life balance.

    Time to Completion: 2-3 hours
    Level: Professional Enhancement

  • Skills

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Vital Signs Theory

  • Overview

    This micro-credential provides an in-depth understanding of vital signs. Learners will build on their clinical skills by studying the theory around the four primary vital signs: temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Learners will understand the physiological mechanisms underlying each vital sign, normal and abnormal ranges across age groups and conditions, Potential causes of abnormal vital signs and determining appropriate next steps in patient care, including when to escalate concerns. The importance of maintaining patient safety during assessments and documentation of results will be emphasized.  

    Time to Completion: 2-3 hours
    Level: Foundational

  • Skills

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4Ms of Age Friendly Care

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Law and Ethics in Medicine

  • Overview

    Discover the foundations of healthcare law and ethics with our Law and Ethics in Medicine micro-credential. Critical to daily healthcare practice, this credential covers patient rights, licensure, key regulations (HIPAA, ACA, EMTALA), professional boundaries, and ethical considerations in care. Learn to recognize malpractice, abuse, and the importance of mandated reporting, equipping you with vital knowledge for a successful and responsible healthcare career!

    Time to Completion: 2-3 hours
    Level: Professional Enhancement

  • Skills

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Cultural Awareness in Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, micro-credentials will be present on your transcript.

  • We have partnered with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated into a badge issued and managed through the company's digital badging platform. Credly's technology is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally.

  • Representing your skills as a badge allows you to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real-time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of. Credly also offers labor market insights based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.

  • Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals worldwide.

  • You will receive an email notification from Credly (admin@credly.com) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

  • You can easily configure your privacy settings in Credly. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.

  • No. This is a service we provide to you at no cost.

  • While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credentials and your associated identity.

  • You can share your badge directly from Credly to LinkedIn, X and Facebook, over email, embedded in a website or your email signature.

  • Labor market insights are pulled from live job requisitions. Based on your skills you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through Credly. Access the labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on Related Jobs or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge.

The Workforce product was funded by the grant awarded by the U.S Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S Department of Labor. The U.S Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on any linked sites and include, but not limited to, the accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.

The total cost of CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathway project (CT SHIP) is $6.9M.  $3.4M (49%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $3.5M (51%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.  

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Let’s Get Ready

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  • Temp Last Modified: 2024-10-07
Students Helping Students To and Through College

Are you looking for support and tips on how to thrive in college? You don’t have to do it alone! Let's Get Ready is a near-peer mentoring program that pairs students at CT State - ages 18-24 - with experienced student mentors. What’s a near-peer? It’s someone close in age and experience to a student in the Let’s Get Ready program who can help the student navigate college from their first semester at CT State until they graduate. 

Let’s Get Ready’s college student coaches are available on your phone via text to answer your questions and to offer encouragement along the way. Let's Get Ready also sends out weekly texts reminding students of important dates such as FAFSA renewal, class registration, and finals preparation or offering helpful suggestions on resume building, internships, and time management, or occasionally just checking in on how you are doing. So not only can you text us with questions, we will text you too!

Sign Up Now

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Let’s Get Ready students graduate from college at DOUBLE THE RATE of their fellow students.

Let’s Get Ready provides eligible CT State students with free college completion support through graduation. Services are led by near-peer college student coaches and are tailored to your college journey. Throughout your time with LGR, you’ll have lots of choices about how you engage with LGR college student coaches, including:

  • Personalized one-on-one goal-setting, accountability, and encouragement from a current college student
  • Mentoring relationship building with current college students who have been in your shoes
  • Text-based completion support
  • College re-enrollment support if you hit any bumps along the way

Let’s Get Ready has served almost 3,000 Connecticut students since 2003. Connecticut-based students who have participated in Let’s Get Ready are outpacing their peers in college enrollment and graduation, matching national impact trends. Let's Get Ready is on pace to serve over 25,000 students nationally this year.

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If you are interested in participating in Let's Get Ready, please click the button below; a member of the Let's Get Ready team will be in touch with you.

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Connecticut State Employee Training Program

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  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-03-05

The Connecticut State Employee Training Program supports your professional growth and development as a state employee with high-quality courses and diverse training opportunities through CT State Community College. This program is offered in both the spring and fall with a mix of online and in-person courses.

The Connecticut State Employee Training Program invites participation from all state agencies and employees at every level, whether you are a seasoned participant or new to the program. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a skilled, knowledgeable and dynamic workforce across the state. CT State courses are listed below. The Connecticut State Employee Training Program offers courses also available at Southern CT State University

Through these programs, you may engage in training that focuses on:

Essential Business Skills

Develop core competencies crucial for day-to-day operations and organizational success.

Leadership Development
Cultivate leadership skills to effectively manage teams and drive performance.
Technological Advancements
Gain proficiency in the latest technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
Trade Skills Upskilling
Enhance technical abilities and stay updated with industry standards

This program ensures cost-effective, accessible training designed to help you meet your agency goals efficiently while delivering high levels of customer service. Many courses are offered online, providing flexibility and convenience without the need to travel to a campus.

Register for a Course

Upcoming Course Offerings

If you are a State employee who would like to register for training at CT State Community College using funding from your agency, please see your Training Approval Officer (TAO) to complete the required paperwork.

If you are a State employee who would like to register for training at CT State Community College using a charge card for private pay or later reimbursement from your union, etc., please contact one of the coordinators below and the class you would like to register.

  • Business and Workplace Skills

    Register for a Course

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    A Mindfulness Guide to Productivity, Peace—and Sleep!

    Learn techniques to increase workplace productivity while reducing stress and anxiety. This workshop explores mindfulness strategies, meditation and mental clarity exercises.

    CRN: AS-81520  
    Dates:     April 10, 17, 24, 2026
    Days: Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Always Know the Right Thing to Say

    This workshop equips participants with strategies to enhance workplace communication, enabling them to respond effectively in professional situations. Learn key phrases, assertiveness techniques and conflict resolution methods.

    CRN: AS-81514 
    Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Applying Sport Psychology to the Workplace

    Discover how sport psychology principles boost workplace performance, motivation, and teamwork. Learn strategies for resilience, focus, goal setting, and effective leadership to enhance collaboration and productivity.

    CRN: MA-81450
    Dates: April 24-May 1, 2026
    Days: Fridays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Manchester
    Instructor: Beverly Salzman
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Anxiety and Stress Relief for Peak Performance – and Peace!

    One in six adults have experienced symptoms of anxiety in the past two weeks. 49% of Americans report frequently feeling stress in their daily life. Learn strategies, exercises, and coping mechanisms to help you reduce your anxiety and stress. This workshop is filled with practical strategies and exercises to help you learn how to live a more meaningful day, reduce anxiety and cope with workplace stress.

    CRN: NW-81542
    Dates:     May 1-15, 2026
    Days: Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Beginning Grant Writing Workshop

    A follow-up to "Introduction to Grant Writing," this course allows students to practice writing a grant using the Connecticut Common Grant Application form. Topics include drafting sections of a grant, peer and instructor reviews and creating a complete draft proposal. Prerequisite: Introduction to Grant Writing or minor experience in grant writing.

    CRN: MA-81324
    Dates: April 10-17, 2026
    Days: Fridays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     Beverly Salzman
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Best Practices of Effective Workplace Writing

    To look at the fundamentals of clear business writing, and the role it plays in a state agency. We look at grammar, sentence structure, most common forms of workplace writing, effective body language, the role of AI assistance in writing, team writing and more. This course is interactive and will require a bit of additional work outside of the class hours. Outcomes include improving written content clarity, formatting and proofreading skills. Engaging, helpful and fun!

    CRN: NV-81204
    Dates: May 13 and 15, 2026
    Days:  Wednesday and Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  On Ground, Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus Tech Hall Rm 646
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Frances Trelease
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 1.2
    Cost:  $400
    Business Analyst (EBCA Certification)

    The course will spend most of the time on enterprise analysis, requirement development, 'use case' development, project lifecycle, meeting coordination, critical thinking, teamwork/collaboration, prioritization, and documentation. Students will learn how to identify business problems, collaborate on solutions, develop specifications (with traceability), and implement.  Students will work on a mock run of a project by developing business justification and will work on a PowerPoint presentation including Project Mission, Pros and Cons, High level requirements, Requirement estimations, Project plan, Testing phase and implementation to gain an understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).  Students will also present the mock run to a panel for project feedback and to understand the project approval and funding components. Course will be a combination of lecture and computer-based training.  Speakers may include the following: Business Analysts (BA) in the Waterfall and Agile Domains, Project Managers, Cyber Security BA’s, Data Analytics BA’s, IT Recruiters, and IIBA academics to explain the ECBA application process.

    Embedded throughout the course is the ability to analyze data. This is a powerful skill that contributes to better business decision outcomes. Data Analysis is a high demand skill set that is a key component in multiple career paths (including a Business Analyst). Microsoft Excel is one of the top tools for data analysis.

    At the conclusion of the course, the content covered will prepare the student to take the ECBA exam.  An exam voucher will be included and distributed upon completion.

    Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
    Tuition includes an exam voucher.
    The course is a 48-hour course.

    CRN: GW-81086
    Dates: March 16-June 3, 2026
    Days:  Monday and Wednesday
    Time: 12-2 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Online
    Offered by:     CT State Gateway
    Instructor:     Belinda McClain
    Contact Hours/CEUs: TBD
    Cost:  $1,267
    Career Success Builder

    This course helps you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in your career. Learn how to set goals, develop your professional presence and manage your career growth.

    CRN: AS-81522
    Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Communication Skills a Must

    Ever think of the perfect thing to say–when it's too late? Or perhaps you're becoming frustrated with the amount of explanation it takes for others just to get the job done. This certificate program will help you build essential and effective communication skills–whether you're interacting with clients or co-workers virtually, reporting upward, or working as part of an actual or virtual team. You'll learn to manage emotional responses, develop intuition (internal wisdom), create "default language," and enhance your critical thinking skills under stress to position yourself as a true professional.

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Strategies

    Learn simple but effective strategies for effective decision-making and problem-solving. Whether it’s isolating an error in a technical process, finding roadblocks in your own productivity, or dealing with an under-performing employee, this interactive workshop provides the framework for identifying root causes of issues and developing long-term solutions.

    CRN: NW-81543
    Dates:     May 21-28, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $350
    Effective Negotiations

    This course is designed to help you learn how to negotiate effectively by moving away from confrontational thinking and conflict-based negotiating.  It includes practice exercises and critiques to help individuals gain the confidence to work with difficult negotiators.

    By the end of this session, you will:

    • Define negotiation
    • Discuss I Win-You Lose negotiations
    • Review Win-Win Negotiations
    • Review the 3 Ps and the Big L
    • Work on building effective proposals
    • Gain tips for dealing with difficult negotiators
    • Discuss negotiating from weakness
    • Review how to unlock deadlocks
    • Work on building relationships
    • Negotiate from a position of nice
    • Practice using negotiation skills

    CRN: NV-81248
    Dates: April 23, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Zoom)
    Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Amy Blackwood Gillespie
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210  
    Emotional Intelligence

    Explore emotional intelligence concepts and practices to improve self-awareness, empathy and relationships in the workplace. Learn to enhance your emotional intelligence for personal and professional growth.

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates:     June 15, 22, 29, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Grant Writing Basic and Advanced

    BASIC: This course works to build an understanding of the politics, terminology and processes of effective grant writing. It provides a road map to successful grant applications, but only briefly mentions state and federal grants, focusing more on private and foundation grant funding. 

    By the end of this session, participants will:

    • Recognize grant terminology
    • Discuss the difference between grant writing and fundraising
    • Review the determinants of project fundability
    • Search for sources of grant funding and efficient grant research
    • Review and practice effective proposal development
    • Discuss how to cultivate potential grant funders
    • Review the difference between goals, objectives and outcomes
    • Practice the basic components of grant proposals
    • Review best practices for grant writers

    ADVANCED: This course builds on the materials presented in Grant Writing for Beginners.  It is designed to be the next stage for those looking to apply for state and federal grants.  The course covers the online systems that one must navigate to find, research and successfully apply for state and federal grant funding. 

    By the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

    • Review grant writing basics
    • Discuss acronyms and terminology
    • Discuss nonprofit funding sources
    • Assess whether you have the fundamental pieces in place to begin searching for grants
    • Review types of Federal grants
    • Discuss reasons/conditions for applying for grants
    • Practice working with various state and federal online grant systems
    • Review planning your proposal
    • Discuss criteria and rules

    CRN: NV-81244
    Dates: March 19 and 20, 2026
    Days: Thursday and Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Live Virtual / Zoom platform
    Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
    Instructor:     Amy Blackwood Gillespie
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 1.2
    Cost: $399
    Introduction to AI for Writing and Productivity

    Learn how AI can enhance workplace productivity and writing skills. Experiment with AI tools and effective prompt engineering techniques.

    CRN: AS-81517 
    Dates:     March 20, 27, 2026
    Days: Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $480

    CRN: TBD
    Dates:     June 1, 8, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs 
    Cost: $480
    Introduction to Grant Writing

    This course covers key strategies for writing effective grant proposals. Topics include the Connecticut Common Grant Application form, project descriptions, budgeting, research methods and meeting funders. Students will also learn how to cope with rejection and utilize Online (Live Remote) resources for grant writing.

    CRN: MA-81323
    Dates: March 20-27, 2026
    Days: Fridays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     Beverly Salzman
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Hands-on introductory class to personal finance. You'll have the opportunity to review and evaluate identifying income, expenses, cyclical expenses, creating a budget, personal finance metrics, credit score, savings (a variety of savings options) and other useful information and resources and tools regarding personal finance.  Microsoft Office tools are primarily used for this course.  Many helpful and excellent resources and sites are shared during this class to assist in developing an individual guide to personal finance.

    CRN: NV-81243
    Dates: April 22, 2026 
    Days:  Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Live Virtual MS Teams or Webex
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Juan de la Rosa
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Level Up Your Customer Service Skills

    This course will teach you how to provide exceptional customer service, with practical tools for handling customer needs, resolving issues and exceeding expectations.

    CRN: AS-81501  
    Dates: March 19, 26, and April 2, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Neuroplasticity: Train the Brain for Better Performance

    Neuroplasticity is the concept that the brain is plastic and capable of change. Your brain is designed to learn, grow and rewire itself throughout life. The key is using your brain's neuroplasticity to create new habits that enhance the quality of your professional and personal life. You can activate your brain's "delete button" to change your unwanted behavior, thinking and emotions. This highly interactive workshop teaches the ten fundamentals of neuroplasticity to help rewire your brain for success.

    CRN: AS-81512   
    Dates:     April 30, May 7, 14, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    OSHA 10

    This self-paced OSHA 10 course is designed to provide workers in various industries—including healthcare, electrical, manufacturing and warehouse settings—with essential safety training. It covers general industry hazards (excluding construction-only jobs). Upon passing the final assessment, participants will receive an OSHA-10 national certification.

    CRN: GW-TBD
    Dates: March 2-16, 2026
    Days: Self-Paced (with an initial Online (Live Remote) WebEx meeting on March 2 at 9 a.m.)
    Time: Self-Paced
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote/Self-Paced)
    Offered by: CT State Gateway
    Instructor: Pam Walsh
    Contact Hour/CEU: 10 hours, 1.0 CEUS
    Cost: $267
    Productivity Under Pressure

    Learn strategies for staying productive and managing stress in high-pressure situations. This workshop focuses on improving time management and mental focus when working under tight deadlines.

    CRN: AS-81519 
    Dates: March 5, 12, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $350
    Recharge and Renew: A Guide to Growth and Mental Health

    Focus on mental well-being and personal growth strategies. Learn how to recharge, renew and foster a healthy mindset for professional and personal success.

    CRN: AS-81523
    Dates: May 22, 29, and June 5, 2026
    Days: Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Technical Writing

    Learn the skills needed for effective technical writing in the workplace. This course covers writing clear, concise and professional documents such as manuals, instructions and reports.

    CRN: AS- 81518 
    Dates: March 23, 30, and April 6, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Time Management Tips, Tricks and Take-Aways

    This workshop will help you increase productivity, manage time stress and enjoy your workday through proven methods like storyboarding, SWOT analysis and goal setting.

    CRN: AS-81513 
    Dates: March 24, 31, and April 7, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Virtual and In-Person Presentation Skills

    Master the art of presenting both virtually and in person. Learn techniques to engage audiences, create effective presentations and communicate your ideas clearly.

    CRN: NW-80729
    Dates:     March 6-13, 2026
    Days: Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $350

  • Computer Skills and Technology

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    Adobe Acrobat: PDF Files, Formats and Forms

    Create Adobe PDF files from Word, Excel, emails or web pages while maintaining formatting and fonts. Use a variety of tools to edit, combine pages, place graphics, import and export content and assign security. Create electronic forms for easy, secure distribution, collaboration and data collection. Create interactive text fields, check boxes, drop-down menus and more.

    CRN: MA-81329
    Dates: April 10-May 1, 2026
    Days: Fridays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     John Hilditch
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $360
    CISSP Review

    This Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Review course prepares students for the CISSP certification exam by covering security principles, risk management, asset security, cryptography and security architecture. Ideal for professionals seeking CISSP certification.

    CRN: MA-81339
    Dates: April 20-24, 2026
    Days: Monday-Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     Jayson Ferron
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 35 hours, 3.5 CEUs
    Cost: $600
    Cybersecurity Framework V2.0

    This intensive course covers the latest version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), focusing on risk assessment, threat mitigation and security best practices for organizations. Participants will learn how to implement security measures aligned with industry standards.

    CRN: MA-81337
    Dates: June 22-25, 2026
    Days: Monday-Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     Jayson Ferron
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 28 hours, 2.8 CEUs
    Cost: $975
    Excel Beginner

    This beginner-friendly course covers fundamental Excel skills, including data entry, formulas, formatting and basic charts.

    CRN: NW-81456
    Date: March 18, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200

    CRN: NW-81457
    Date: April 13, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Excel Intermediate

    This beginner-friendly course covers fundamental Excel skills, including data entry, formulas, formatting and basic charts.

    CRN: NW-81456
    Date: March 18, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200

    CRN: NW-81457
    Date: April 13, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Excel Advanced

    This advanced Excel course focuses on macros, automation, advanced formulas and data visualization techniques to enhance productivity.

    CRN: NW-81555
    Date: May 20, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Excel 2019: Intermediate–V Lookups, Pivot Tables and More

    Intermediate Excel is intended for those with previous experience in using Microsoft Excel 365 and who are proficient with basic Excel skills. The main topics covered in this course: Text and Date Functions, Named Ranges, Summarizing Data, Tables, Pivot Tables, Charts and Slicers, Data Validation, Conditional Logic, Automating Lookups, V Lookups, H Lookups, X Lookups, Recording Macros and Professional Dashboards.  Better data analysis and presentation, as well as the required skill set for certification in Microsoft Excel.
    Required text: Live virtual class only. Laptop, Desktop or tablet with audio/video and camera required to participate in the class. Live virtual course using Microsoft Office 365. Reliable internet access required. PC format only. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge and proficiency in an Intro to Excel course or comparable basic knowledge of Excel.

    CRN: NV-81249
    Dates: Friday
    Days: May 1, 2026
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Virtual Microsoft Teams or WebEx
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
    Instructor: Cindy Averill
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $275
    Excel Dashboards

    This course teaches students to build real-time Excel dashboards by importing data, using functions, creating charts, pivot tables, interactive filters and macros. It also covers dashboard design, visual element control, security and publishing dynamic dashboards to applications like PowerPoint. Prerequisites: Excel Data and Functions course, Excel Pivot Tables course or equivalent knowledge. Students must also have prior knowledge of functions, formulas, sorting and filtering, pivot tables, pivot charts and slicers.

    CRN: MA-81332
    Dates: April 13-20, 2026
    Days: Monday and Wednesday
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     John Hilditch
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 9 hours, 0.9 CEUs
    Cost: $280
    Excel Data and Functions

    This comprehensive course teaches students to harness the full power of Excel by mastering pivot tables for detailed data analysis, custom calculations, filtering, grouping and conditional formatting. It emphasizes creating clear, annotated reports and explores advanced pivot table manipulation and slicer design for efficient data filtering and presentation. Prerequisite: Excel Introduction or equivalent (knowledge of simple formulas/functions, charts, basic data sorting and filtering).

    CRN: MA-81328
    Dates: March 16-25, 2026
    Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     John Hilditch
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $360
    Excel Pivot Tables and Charts

    Learn to use pivot tables to analyze, summarize and visualize data through filtering, sorting, grouping, custom calculations and conditional formatting. The course also covers advanced tools like slicers, timelines, calculated fields and dynamic reporting elements to create clear, interactive and effective data presentations. Prerequisite: Excel Introduction or equivalent (knowledge of simple formulas/functions, charts, basic data sorting and filtering.

    CRN: MA-81327
    Dates: March 30-April 8, 2026
    Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     John Hilditch
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $360
    Excel Power Pivot and Power Query

    This course introduces students to Excel’s advanced data tools—Power Query and Power Pivot—for modern data analysis and business intelligence. Students will learn to clean, transform and model large datasets, use DAX for advanced calculations and build interactive dashboards through hands-on, real-world projects. Prerequisite: Excel Data & Functions, Pivot Tables and Dashboard courses or permission of the coordinator or instructor.

    CRN: MA-81333
    Dates: April 27-May 13, 2026
    Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
    Time: 1-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
    Offered by:     CT State Manchester
    Instructor:     John Hilditch
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Excel Programming with VBA

    Learn how to automate tasks in Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Topics include macros, debugging and creating user-defined functions.

    CRN:     TBD
    Dates:     April 6, 7, 8 2026
    Days:     Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    Time:     9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:     In Person (LRC/Rm:208)
    Offered by:     CT State Northwestern
    Instructor:     Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs:     18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost:     $480
    Introduction to AI and Copilot (Microsoft)

    This is a hands-on, virtual introductory course that utilizes MS Copilot and AI. This class will be using Copilot Chat for brainstorming, analyzing, and creating files using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. No prior experience necessary!

    CRN: NV-81257
    Dates: May 20, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Live Virtual MS Teams or Webex
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Juan de la Rosa
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    MS Access

    This course introduces Microsoft Access, covering database design, table relationships, queries, forms and report generation.

    CRN: AS-81515
    Dates: March 25, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    PowerPoint Level 1

    Learn to create visually engaging PowerPoint presentations using slide layouts, animations and multimedia integration.

    CRN: AS-81516 
    Dates: March 30, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    PowerPoint Level 2

    Expanding on PowerPoint Level 1, this course covers advanced design techniques, interactive elements and collaboration tools.

    CRN: AS-81527 
    Dates: April 1, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Word Level 1

    This introductory Microsoft Word course teaches students how to create, edit and format documents. Topics include text formatting, page layouts, headers and footers and basic table creation.

    CRN: AS-81524
    Dates: April 27, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200

    CRN: AS-81525
    Dates: May 4, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Word Level 2

    Building upon Word Level 1, this course covers advanced document formatting, styles, mail merge and collaboration tools such as track changes and comments.

    CRN: AS-81526
    Dates: May 18, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates:     June 1, 2025
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200

  • Leadership, Management and Supervision

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    Communication For Supervisors and Other Leaders

    Learn what to say and how to say it when navigating the challenging terrain of leadership communication. Develop day-to-day communication practices and strategies to bring back to the workplace that will foster cooperation and collaboration. Learn successful techniques to effectively engage--whether at a Teams meeting, across a desk, or via email.

    CRN: AS-81511  
    Dates:     April 9, 16, 23, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Effective Leadership Techniques for Women – Part I

    This session is designed to help women assess their current leadership skills and improve those that they see as needing the most improvement. It stresses confidence, power and the natural skills that women bring to leadership. The session also helps women become more successful in dealing with conflicts, interactions that make them feel powerless and with difficult people. Techniques for ways to manage conflicting priorities are also discussed.
     
    At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    • Gain respect through the effective use of power
    • Become authoritative, self-possessed and in control
    • Become more assertive in your use of decision-making and problem-solving
    • Discuss the benefits and skills that women bring to leadership
    • Practice effective techniques for dealing with difficult people and conflicts
    • Become better at managing conflicting priorities
    • Use practice activities to make yourself more powerful 

    CRN: NV-81246
    Dates: March 16, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Online (Zoom)
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Amy Blackwood Gillespie
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Effective Leadership Techniques for Women – Part II

    This session extends the skills taught in the first session.
    This course focuses on giving women the skills they need to expand their leadership roles in the workplace. It reviews the skills needed to increase their personal power, financial stability and future roles in the home and in the workplace.
     
    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Review the materials covered in Effective Leadership for Women Part 1
    • Discuss Lean In and practice Lean In Circles
    • Discuss the current statistics of women at work
    • Review women's history and the ERA
    • Review pay equity statistics for women
    • Assess your financial well-being and discuss steps to improve your wealth
    • Review and discuss what you do to take care of yourself and your money
    • Review techniques to get ahead and gain respect in the workplace
    • Create an action plan for improving personal empowerment

    CRN: NV-81247
    Dates: March 17, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Online (Zoom)
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Amy Blackwood Gillespie
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Everyday Leadership

    You don't have to be an agency director or CEO to be a leader. Leadership can start right here, right now, in the day-to-day practices and strategies you bring to the workplace. This engaging workshop explores leadership in working life, helping participants develop a toolkit of strategies to enhance their leadership skills, from effective listening to motivational techniques.

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates: June 4, 11,18, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    First Time Supervisor – Part 1

    Transitioning into a supervisory role can be challenging. This two-day course helps new supervisors develop leadership skills, time-management strategies and conflict-resolution techniques. Topics include team-building, coaching employees and managing the transition from co-worker to supervisor.

    CRN: GW-81063
    Dates: March 29-20, 2026
    Days: Thursday and Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: On-Campus (CT State Gateway)
    Instructor: Tameika Miller
    Contact Hour/CEU: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUS
    Cost: $325
    First Time Supervisor – Part 2

    A continuation of "First Time Supervisor – Part 1," this course focuses on refining leadership styles and building strong teams. Participants will learn advanced management techniques, conflict resolution and coaching strategies to enhance workplace performance.

    CRN: GW-81062
    Dates: April 30 and May 1, 2026
    Days: Thursday and Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: On-Campus (CT State Gateway)
    Instructor: Tameika Miller
    Contact Hour/CEU: 12 hour, 1.2 CEUS
    Cost: $325
    Introduction to Strategic Planning

    If you're new to strategic planning or it's been a while since your last plan, Introduction to Strategic Planning will help. Explore strategic planning from its initial framework to vital commitments to accountability. Shape your own approaches to coordination, leadership, effective meetings, SWOT analysis, goals, outcomes, evaluation, follow-up, recordkeeping, distribution, relevance, and sustainability. Use proven sample plans and handy templates to tailor sections of your new strategic plan. Bring your current plan as a starting point.

    CRN: NV-81203
    Dates: April 8, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus – Room pending
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Leadership Tools

    Learn what it takes to become a more effective leader. Understand how to leverage your leadership style, while adapting traits based on your secondary leadership style. Discover how to be a more effective “people reader,” communicator, delegator and much more! Leave with a customized “toolkit” of best practices that will help you every day!

    CRN: AS-81510
    Dates:     March 4, 11,18, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Leadership Training

    You will gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership style, as well as acquire an abundance of “takeaways” that you can immediately put into practice. We will focus on 5 key areas: self-growth, workplace ethics, communication, team building and change management

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates:     June 2, 9, 16, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Leading Effective Meetings

    Avoid the common pitfalls of poor meetings and reach your meeting goals. Leading Effective Meetings covers what needs attention before, during, and after various kinds of meetings, beginning with the first question: Do we really need a meeting? Learn to set an agenda, prepare materials, lead the meeting, delegate tasks, coordinate interdepartmental groups, write meeting notes, and follow up on decisions. Your personal action plan will include types of meetings, discussion techniques, difficult personalities, and virtual/hybrid meetings.

    CRN: TBD
    Dates: June 4, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus – Room pending
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley
    Instructor:     Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Leading Together: Best Practices in State Government

    Examine leadership strategies for state government employees, focusing on collaboration and best practices for effective public service.

    CRN: AS-81521 
    Dates:     April 15, 22, 29, 2026
    Days: Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Listen to Learn and Lead

    You may hear well, but do you listen well? With all our workplace distractions and those unconscious biases, you’re missing more than you think. Listening makes you a more effective leader. Listen to Lead offers practical approaches with practice time to get the message. Topics include: listening styles, workplace and personal barriers, bad habits, red flag words, body language, better questions, interviewing, virtual meetings, phone calls, and difficult people. You’ll design a personalized action plan to listen better and help others do the same.

    CRN: AS-81202
    Dates: April 28, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus Founders Hall Rm 121
    Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
    Instructor:     Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Managing with Emotional Intelligence

    This course is designed to provide you with information regarding your own Emotional Intelligence level.  How to improve your social skills, emotional control, flexibility, optimism and overall ability to deal with conflicts between people.  Acquiring or improving Emotional Intelligence will make you a better communicator and manager.

    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Describe the benefits and challenges of applying emotional intelligence
    • Review what makes a person emotionally intelligent
    • Obtain tools for assessing individual and organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement
    • Assess why strategies regarding dealing with people are important
    • Learn the core skills needed for emotional intelligence
    • Assess their own emotional intelligence level
    • Discuss the five emotional intelligence skills
    • Review thinking smart strategies
    • Prepare mental scripts
    • Practice optimistic thinking
    • Discuss social skills, emotional control and flexibility
    • Assess organizational self-awareness
    • Practice improving organizational self-awareness
    • Encourage flexibility and problem-solving
    • Model and encourage emotional control
    • Understand model strategies and examples for using emotional intelligence in business and social settings and with family and friends

    CRN: NV-81245
    Dates: April 2, 2026 
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location:  Virtual Zoom Link
    Offered by:     CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
    Instructor:     Amy Blackwood Gillespie
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
    Cost: $210
    Supervising for Success

    Learn strategies for getting the best out of yourself—and your staff. Navigate common roadblocks—from employees who don’t “play well with others” to those who are more interested in texting than working. Learn best supervisory practices and strategies to help your direct reports achieve their personal best. This course centers on understanding motivation, including the intrinsic rewards employees crave, such as recognition and appreciation.

    CRN: NW-81556
    Date:     May 27-June 3, 2026
    Days:  Wednesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $350
    Supervisory Clinic

    Explore practical solutions to common supervisory problems, as well as on-the-spot strategies to help you with every day and chronic supervisory issues. Think of the workshop as a think-tank where you will be able to strategize IRL (In Real Life) solutions with other leaders willing to share best practices! You’ll learn tools for managing performance issues, team motivation and much more.

    CRN: TBD
    Date:     June 25, 2026
    Days: Thursday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Northwestern
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
    Cost: $200
    Supervisory Skills/ Management

    Learn best supervisory practices and strategies to help your direct reports achieve their personal best. This course centers on understanding how to master motivation, goal setting, and communication.

    CRN: AS-TBD
    Dates:     June 23, 30, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
    Cost: $350
    The Upward Mobility and Supervisory Skills Toolkit

    Gain the skills needed to advance in your career while improving your leadership abilities. This workshop focuses on essential supervisory skills for upward mobility in your professional life.

    CRN: AS- 81507
    Dates:     April 14, 21, 28, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor

    Dealing with “buddy-to-boss syndrome “is one of the most difficult rites of passage as you enter the supervisory ranks. Setting boundaries and expectations are key factors in making a smooth transition. In this highly participative workshop, you will gain an IRL (In Real Life) toolkit of best practices, tips, and strategies that you can put to work immediately.

    CRN: AS-81508  
    Dates:     March 2, 9, 16, 2026
    Days: Monday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480
    Women in Leadership

    This course explores leadership challenges and strategies from a female perspective, encouraging personal and professional growth in leadership roles.

    CRN: AS- 81509 
    Dates:     March 3, 10, 17, 2026
    Days: Tuesday
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
    Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
    Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
    Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
    Cost: $480

  • Courses Offered by Southern University

    The Connecticut State Employee Training Program also offers courses at Southern CT State University. This semester's courses include:

    • Minecraft for Corporate Training
    • Inclusive Leadership: Supporting and Supervising Neurodivergent Employees 
    • Spanish Language and Culture for Frontline Workers Level I

    Learn More About Southern Courses

Campus Contacts

Asnuntuck

Gary Carra

Gateway

Pamela Walsh

Manchester

Jessie Bradley

Naugatuck Valley

Cynthia Tolin

Northwestern

Gary Carra

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Transfer Planning at CT State Community College

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Plan Your

TRANSFER

With Confidence

Whether you're ready to transfer or just starting to explore your options, CT State has your back - with guaranteed pathways, one-on-one support, and tools to help you succeed.

Where Should I Start?

Explore CT State’s Transfer Pathways

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STEP

Strategic Transfer Engagement Plan (STEP) allows you to start at CT State Community College, and seamlessly transfer to any CSCU four-year institution while receiving personalized support and resources.

Learn More About STEP

CT Guarantee

A partnership agreement between CT State and independent colleges and universities. Students interested in transferring to a participating independent institution now have more options for a seamless transfer of credits.

Learn More About CT Guarantee

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Transfer Tickets

Seamlessly transfer to Central, Eastern, Southern or Western Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College through our Transfer Ticket programs. Successful completion offers guaranteed admission and junior status to the receiving institution without a "course-by-course" transfer.

Learn More About Transfer Tickets

Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)

An agreement allowing CT State students enrolled in a liberal arts degree to transfer seamlessly to the University of Connecticut (UConn).

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Meet With a Transfer Advisor

CT State Transfer Advisors

Get personalized support on your transfer journey by contacting a Guided Pathways (transfer) advisor.

CSCU Transfer Advisors

Make a pre-advising appointment with a CSCU or Charter Oak advisor. 

Upcoming Events

See upcoming events on your campus to help you with planning for transfer.

Real Stories From Real Students

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"Thanks to CT Guarantee, I transferred to the University of New Haven with full credit."

Maria R.

"My advisor made all the difference. I didn't know UConn was an option."

Jalen T.

CT State Community College is committed to equitable access and support for all students. We encourage first-generation students, working parents, veterans and adult learners to connect with our Transfer Team.

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Enrollment Verification

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CT State offers the ability to obtain enrollment verifications, which can be sent to other educational institutions, potential employers or any other appropriate entities. 

Enrollment verifications are available during the following times each semester:

  • Fall Semester: On or around October 1
  • Spring Semester: On or around February 28
  • Summer Semester: On or around July 24

Current and Recent Students

Students who have been issued a NetID and password should log in to myCTState, navigate to the Student Quick Links card, and click “Enrollment Verification Request”. This will take you to myhub at the National Student Clearinghouse. 

If you don’t remember your NetID or password, please use the online self-help tools to obtain your NetID or reset your NetID password. 

Former Students

Former students who are looking for past enrollment verifications can go to https://www.myhub.org. 

Myhub can be accessed via your social accounts with Google and LinkedIn. To ensure your data remains protected, you are challenged with a series of challenge questions based on your public record data (e.g., car loan data, credit bureau data, etc.) when logging in via either social login option.

Please Note: Enrollment verifications for CT State are available for past semesters but not future ones. Enrollment verifications are also not available for the current semester until enrollment has been frozen. Please see the dates above. 

Navigating Myhub

This section walks through Myhub and the various features that may be presented to you.

Myhub Dashboard

  • When you access your Myhub account, the first page you will see is the Myhub dashboard. The Myhub dashboard provides quick access to actions you can take with your Myhub account and a high-level view of your verified record.

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    Each section of the Myhub Dashboard allows you to access a detail page with complete record information from participating institutions. Myhub sections are described below.

  • Click the My Records Card on the right of the Myhub Dashboard or the My Records link in the navigation menu to quickly access your education records.

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    On the My Records section, you can view your enrollment history, degrees earned and credentials.

  • The Enrollment History tab displays your term-by-term enrollment history from institutions participating in Myhub and Enrollment Reporting. Access the Enrollment History tab through the Enrollment History card on the Myhub Dashboard or by selecting My Records. You can click the dropdown option on your institution to view more information.

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  • The Degrees Earned card on the Myhub Dashboard displays up to two degrees you've earned from institutions participating in Myhub and DegreeVerify. If the institution has provided logos, those will appear on this card in the Myhub Dashboard. You can view all degrees you've earned at participating Myhub institutions by clicking the Degrees Earned card on the Myhub dashboard or by clicking the Degrees Earned tab on the My Records page.

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    You can view your degrees earned and click the dropdown option to view more information on a specific degree.

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  • Directly access your Enrollment records and Transcripts by clicking the Self-Service card on the Myhub dashboard or the option in the navigation menu.

    On the Self-Service Page, you'll be prompted with your participating institutions and have options to download certificates based on what your institution has chosen to participate in. If an institution has not opted in for a specific certificate, the option to download will not be available.

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    Download Current Enrollment Certificate
    If your institution chooses to provide enrollment certificates through Myhub, you will see the Current Enrollment Certificate option in the dropdown list. The Current Enrollment certificate reports only the latest term information, excluding all prior terms.

    Download All Enrollment Certificates
    If your institution chooses to provide enrollment certificates through Myhub, learners will see the Download All Enrollment Certificate option. The All Enrollment Certificate reports the final status for all terms the student was enrolled at your institution.

Common Questions About the

Enrollment Verification Process

Data on my enrollment verification is incorrect or missing. What should I do?
If you have a question in regard to the content or accuracy of the data included in your enrollment verification, please contact your school directly at CTState-ReportingCompliance@ct.edu.

Can I get an enrollment verification for my Workforce Development/Continuing Education (WDCE) courses?
Enrollment Verifications for WDCE courses must be requested through your campus Workforce Development/Continuing Education office.

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