29 courses with the subject BAA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BAA 100Principles of Design
Line, shape, texture and negative space are only a few of the building blocks in the world of design. Strengthen your visual skills with hands-on exercises in a constructive, friendly environment. Learn how to use the various elements of design (line, shape, texture etc.) along with
Designed to teach the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D computer aided drawing. Emphasis will be placed on fully understanding the SketchUp interface and inference system. Lectures, tutorials, and in class as
Learn the necessary skills and effective communication to achieve career success in an office environment. Provides practical applications which emphasize the improvement of writing/communication skills necessary for effective business communication. Topics include public speaking tips, an
BAA 132SHRM Essentials of Human Resources Management
Knowledge of HR essentials can make you a better manager, protect your company from needless litigation, and help advance your career. In cooperation with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), this course covers real-life HR issues including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, the employ
BAA 133SHRM Learning System Certification Prep Course
Establish yourself as a globally-recognized human resource expert by earning the new standard in HR Certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). The course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge
Learn to develop your public speaking poise, self-confidence and skills. Through presentation and delivery of individual speeches you will experience a variety of effective public speaking techniques such as breathing for relaxation, developing and maintaining eye contact, hand g
An introduction to bookkeeping and accounting covering the accounting cycle. Analyze and record transactions using debits, credits, and T accounts, along w
Continue the accounting cycle in more depth, covering banking procedures, cash and understanding payroll and payroll taxes. Work with sales and cash receipts including credits and accounts receivables. Purchases and accounts payable posting procedures will be prepared. Calculator and
What to do with all that paperwork? Bookkeeping and accounting transactions originate from a document source. What happens to all those documents when you are done with them? What happens when you need to produce these documents upon audit? How long do you need to save these documents? These are some of the questions surrounding all those papers you need to put somewhere. Learn how to set procedures creating a proper audit trail. Covered topics include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, manual files, electronic files, scanning, shredding, sales tax returns, income tax returns, payroll and payroll tax returns and much more. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.
BAA 150Taxes for Bookkeepers & Tax Preparers: An Introduction
Looking to promote yourself within the CPA firm you work for or to sharpen your tax knowledge? CPA Kevin McAlarney will guide you through the most common individual tax forms along with reporting of taxable and tax free income, self-employed income, rental income, social security income, interest and d
An introduction to the current version of QuickBooks. Topics include chart of accounts, list of vendors, items, customers, cash sales, invoicing, payments, deposits, bank reconciliation, bill payments, and creating reports and graphs. Knowledge of computers and Windows required. Flash drive required. Textbook required. Available at Danvers
BAA 158Quickbooks:Tips and Tricks of Moving to from Desktop to Cloud Version
Designed for individuals who are currently using the desktop version of QuickBooks and are looking to move over to the cloud-based version. Learn what needs to be done and how to achieve it. Topics covered will be reasons to switch to Quickbooks Online (QBOL) from desktop versions, reasons NO
Designed to provide knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices necessary to qualify for a position as a real estate salesperson. Prepare for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesp
If you've always been shooting in Auto mode, you'll be amazed at how much your images can improve when you take control of your camera settings. Learn the different features on your camera, how to use them, and techniques that result in more creative images. Topics include exposure controls (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed), s
BAA 182Digital Photography: Part 2- Shooting Challenges and Post Production
If you are comfortable shooting images, whether with a digital camera or an iPhone, this course will challenge you with weekly photo assignments, critiques and advanced skills. Explore more advanced photography topics including shooting in the raw format, capturing motion, utilizing selective focus, HDR shooting, and more. We wil
Conflict can destroy productivity and performance. Learn the practical knowledge, proven techniques, and psychological insights you need to resolve conflict successfully. Respond quickly and effectively to issues as they arise, turn conflict into constructive forces for improving your performa
Learn proven time management strategies for increasing your productivity and efficiency. Discover how to use effective systems for setting and achieving your goals and reducing on-the-job stress. Applying the tools and techniques outlined here, you will be prepared to meet your con
An introduction to the software most widely used in the graphic and publishing industry today, Adobe Creative Cloud. Using bitmap (Photoshop), vector (Illustrator) and page layout (In Design) graphic software, you will learn to create outstanding print and digital designs. No prior design softw
BAA 230Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop with Indesign
Designed to familiarize you with the cloud base software that has become the industry standard in digital imaging. Learn computer imaging, scanning, memory management, and imaging basics for the World Wide Web. Also, learn InDesign's typographic design and page layout principles. These skills will e
BAA 231Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator with InDesign- Part1
Looking to create high quality graphics using Adobe Cloud? Learn the program terms, menus, tools, palettes, objects, and type. Explore keyboard shortcuts and the pen tool, Illustrator's most powerful tool. Learn to manipulate type to create artwork, manage color, make gradients, and create new ill
Learn top strategies to master Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign like a pro! Topics covered will be photo manipulation, layering, brushes, compositing methods, shape manipulation, layering, setting text, color, gradients, layout wireframes, importing graphics, setting text, and master p
Learn top strategies to master Illustrator like a pro! Topics covered will include shape manipulation, layering, setting text, color and gradients. A small amount of experience with Illustrator is preferred to get the most out of this workshop. Access to Adobe software is required, educational discount is available upon activation of NSCC account. Please see https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html for details.
Learn top strategies to master InDesign like a pro! Topics covered will include layout wireframes, importing graphics, setting text, and master pages. A small amount of experience with InDesign is preferred to get the most out of this workshop. Access to Adobe software is required, educational discount is available upon activation of NSCC account. Please see https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html for details.
Learn the various areas of QuickBooks that go beyond the basics such as reconciliations, credit cards and other liabilities, class usage, 1099 reporting, sales tax, utilities including importing and exporting files and various back up choices, budgeting, forecasting, and journal entries. Flash drive required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order book. Prerequisite: QuickBooks Level 1 or equivalent experience. Students must activate their My Northshore account.