Fall 2024 Courses
LEHMAN COLLEGE UPSKILLING
Exciting news! Upskilling courses are back this Fall! Qualify for free 8-10 weeks courses for small business owners, community members, Lehman College students, and alums. Please complete and submit the online application if interested by Sunday, August 25th.
An application MUST be filled out for every course.
**All courses qualify for college credit**
About
UPSKILLING are introduction and training programs that prepare individuals for open positions in high industry growth areas such as IT, Data Analytics, Healthcare, and Business Administration. Upskilling covers up to 100% of tuition for course(s) applied for and approved. The minimum requirements are a computer and a reliable broadband internet connection to ensure a consistent experience.
ALL Lehman College undergraduate students are eligible to take these 1 or 2 units credit courses and no-credit courses – please email lawrence.fauntleroy@lehman.cuny.edu.
Upskilling Courses
Fall 2024*ACC 186
Intro to Cryptocurrencies
This introductory course examines and illustrates the characteristics of cryptocurrencies, ranging from bitcoin to stable coins to central bank digital currencies and other financial applications, as well as connecting these emerging financial instruments and topics to accounting and reporting implications.
Fri. 12 pm -1:45 pm
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*ACC 187
Intro to Blockchain
This course examines and illustrates the characteristics of blockchain, including permissionless, permissioned, and hybrid blockchains.
Fri. 9:30 am - 11:20 am
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*BBA 188
Intro to Social Media Marketing
This course introduces digital tools in social media marketing which are used to reach out and engage with customers.
Fri. 10:30 am -11:50 am
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*BBA 189
Social Media Marketing II
This course reviews the implementation of a successful marketing strategy to engage customers, including lead generation and sales promotion through social media channels. Prerequisite: Intro to Social Media Marketing.
Fri. 1 pm - 2:50 pm
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*BBA 190
Working with Data - Data Management
This course introduces data management through creation of spreadsheets, organizing data through tables, and the basics of data manipulation and analysis.
Sat. 9:30 am -11:20 am
(Aug 31st - Nov 2nd)
*BBA 191
Data Presentation
This course introduces the presentation of business data and evaluate trends and patterns.
Fri. 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*BBA 192
Introduction to Cybersecurity in Business
Provides a fundamental understanding of information security for businesses, covering topics that include the introduction of cybersecurity concepts, different types of malware and attacks, and tools and measures used by organizations to mitigate cyber-attacks.
Fri. 10 am - 11:50 am
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*BBA 375
Practical Application of HR Management
This course reviews the functional areas of human resource management, including human resource operations, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, HR development and retention, employee relations, and health and safety issues..
Fri. 5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
(Aug 30th - Nov 1st)
*DAT 181
Introduction to R
This is an introduction to the foundations of R, which is used to analyze data that is both structured and unstructured.
Tue. 6-7:50 pm
(Sep 3 - Nov 5)
*ECO 195
Intro to Python for Business
Dive into the world of programming with our introductory Python course designed for students of all majors interested in business applications. Gain foundational skills in Python. No prior programming experience needed—just a curiosity to integrate tech with business strategy. Equip yourself with in-demand skills that will enhance your versatility in any business role.
Sat. 9:30 am - 11:20 am
(Aug 31st - Nov 2nd)
If this course is not showing up in the selection, please chose any course and email us your course selection at: blp.info@lehman.cuny.edu
Courses with an (*) are 1 credit courses for Lehman College students.
An application MUST be filled out for every course.
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