Workforce and Community Education Course Catalog

This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.

This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.

This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.

This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.

This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

This course offering a comprehensive overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. It gives participants critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improves their ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills. The course addresses six key human resource management subjects in a user-friendly format designed to give an effective learning experience: Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development, and Performance Management. As part of the tuition, each participant receives a reference book during the first class. Additionally, participants receive access to online tools to support their studies. Course Length: 5 Weeks with each session being three hours in duration.

This online course provides a comprehensive overview of the exam structure, test sections, and preparation strategies. It is instructor-led and a course meeting link is sent to all students to join the class. The course is suitable for:

• Graduates of CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology programs
• Individuals currently working as Surgical Technologists in Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Labor & Delivery, or Endoscopy units in Massachusetts

Level 001: The goal of this beginner level course is to provide learners with the basic tools to participate in the English-speaking world. This course will help learners recognize key information in everyday texts and in conversations with others. It will also allow them to produce clear, accurate speech and writing on basic, everyday topics suitable for communicating key information about themselves and their immediate needs and surroundings.

Level 001: The goal of this beginner level course is to provide learners with the basic tools to participate in the English-speaking world. This course will help learners recognize key information in everyday texts and in conversations with others. It will also allow them to produce clear, accurate speech and writing on basic, everyday topics suitable for communicating key information about themselves and their immediate needs and surroundings.

Level 002: In this high beginner course, students will be able to understand a larger set of phrases and vocabulary about daily matters, read simple texts on familiar topics, understand high frequency vocabulary, and converse about situations that are familiar and personal to them. Students will be able to write phrases and sentences describing their experiences, and use common grammatical structures to function in daily life.

Level 002: In this high beginner course, students will be able to understand a larger set of phrases and vocabulary about daily matters, read simple texts on familiar topics, understand high frequency vocabulary, and converse about situations that are familiar and personal to them. Students will be able to write phrases and sentences describing their experiences, and use common grammatical structures to function in daily life.

Level 003: The goal of this intermediate level course is to introduce learners to a variety of real-world vocabulary and text in various print and audio media; to help them recognize explicit and implicit meaning and humor; and to train them to generate clear, accurate, well-structured speech and writing on everyday subjects suitable for an increasingly broader range of audiences and purposes.

Level 003: The goal of this intermediate level course is to introduce learners to a variety of real-world vocabulary and text in various print and audio media; to help them recognize explicit and implicit meaning and humor; and to train them to generate clear, accurate, well-structured speech and writing on everyday subjects suitable for an increasingly broader range of audiences and purposes.

Level 004: In this high intermediate course, students, continuing as independent users of English, will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. They will be able to interact with a level of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible. Learners will also be able to produce clear, detailed text on a range of subjects.

Level 004: In this high intermediate course, students, continuing as independent users of English, will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. They will be able to interact with a level of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible. Learners will also be able to produce clear, detailed text on a range of subjects.

To prepare for the Massachusetts Department of Education’s HiSET, students will take practice tests and develop individualized study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction focuses on writing, reading, math, science and social studies. "Book cost is separate. Please follow the instructions below this page https://www.bhcc.edu/ce/testprep/ to buy your book." There is also a separate fee for testing.

To prepare for the Massachusetts Department of Education’s HiSET, students will take practice tests and develop individualized study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction focuses on writing, reading, math, science and social studies. "Book cost is separate. Please follow the instructions below this page https://www.bhcc.edu/ce/testprep/ to buy your book." There is also a separate fee for testing.

Continuing LNG-400e, Beginning Spanish II furthers the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework.

Continuing LNG-400e, Beginning Spanish II furthers the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework.

Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared can make all the difference. This course provides essential first aid and CPR training, equipping participants with life-saving skills to respond confidently and effectively in critical situations. This class equips you with essential skills to respond confidently and efficiently. Learn how to save lives in critical situations such as cardiac arrest, drowning, or severe injuries.

Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared can make all the difference. This course provides essential first aid and CPR training, equipping participants with life-saving skills to respond confidently and effectively in critical situations. This class equips you with essential skills to respond confidently and efficiently. Learn how to save lives in critical situations such as cardiac arrest, drowning, or severe injuries.

Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared can make all the difference. This course provides essential first aid and CPR training, equipping participants with life-saving skills to respond confidently and effectively in critical situations. This class equips you with essential skills to respond confidently and efficiently. Learn how to save lives in critical situations such as cardiac arrest, drowning, or severe injuries.

This 18 hours class is geared toward team leaders, shift managers and future managers, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, active listening in leadership, leadership and communication styles coupled with emotional intelligence. Participants will have coaching labs, case studies and reflection logs.

This class is for team leaders, shift managers and future managers. The focus will be on coaching, counseling, active listening, leadership styles, communication and emotional intelligence. The class will participate in Coaching labs with rubrics, case studies, reflection log.

This class will cover the essential information for starting a business. Understanding the various types of licenses and permits required for your business type and location, such as entity identification, occupancy permits and more. Details on how to apply for these licenses and permits, including necessary documents and fees, guidance on compliance with local, state and federal regulations and ensuring your business operates legally. Lastly, information on obtaining assistance and resources for navigating the licensing and permitting process.

This class will cover the essential information for starting a business. Understanding the various types of licenses and permits required for your business type and location, such as entity identification, occupancy permits and more. Details on how to apply for these licenses and permits, including necessary documents and fees, guidance on compliance with local, state and federal regulations and ensuring your business operates legally. Lastly, information on obtaining assistance and resources for navigating the licensing and permitting process.

This class will cover the essential information for starting a business. Understanding the various types of licenses and permits required for your business type and location, such as entity identification, occupancy permits and more. Details on how to apply for these licenses and permits, including necessary documents and fees, guidance on compliance with local, state and federal regulations and ensuring your business operates legally. Lastly, information on obtaining assistance and resources for navigating the licensing and permitting process.

Online Course: Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. This hybrid course allows students to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded and live webinar sessions. Students will be assigned to a clinical setting at a later date and upon completion of the training. Students who take an online course should be self-motivated to and have access to the internet.

The online portion of the course is approximately 90 hours and most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. Labs will take place at a later date once the College resumes face-to-face classes or students will be assigned an externship placement. On-campus lab dates are dependent on the number of students registered.

Remote Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday

In person Lab: T/TH, 1/28/25-2/13/25; 6-9:30PM

Online Course: Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. This hybrid course allows students to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded and live webinar sessions. Students will be assigned to a clinical setting at a later date and upon completion of the training. Students who take an online course should be self-motivated to and have access to the internet.

The online portion of the course is approximately 90 hours and most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. Labs will take place at a later date once the College resumes face-to-face classes or students will be assigned an externship placement. On-campus lab dates are dependent on the number of students registered.

Remote Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday

In person Lab: T/TH, 7/28/2026-8/13/2026 6-9:30PM

Online Course: Prepare to become an EKG technician! This 50-hour hybrid course option allows you to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded sessions. You will have access to online course support, if needed. Most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. If there are six or more students, in-person labs will take place on campus. You will be notified of dates and times.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for The National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) exam, which is included in the tuition. Students will receive their course start-up instructions and e-book within 10 days of course start date. Students may begin the online course once they've received their materials. For additional details, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/medtech/

Remote Schedule: Monday and Wednesday. In person lab: 5/14/26-5/28/26, TH 6-9:30PM

Online Course: Prepare to become an EKG technician! This 50-hour hybrid course option allows you to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded sessions. You will have access to online course support, if needed. Most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. If there are six or more students, in-person labs will take place on campus. You will be notified of dates and times.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for The National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) exam, which is included in the tuition. Students will receive their course start-up instructions and e-book within 10 days of course start date. Students may begin the online course once they've received their materials. For additional details, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/medtech/

Remote Schedule: Monday and Wednesday. In person lab: 5/14/26-5/28/26, TH 6-9:30PM

This program offers a comprehensive blend of virtual and in-person learning to prepare you for a fitness training career. Over 15 hours of instruction, you'll cover topics such as anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and nutrition. Upon course completion, you'll take two exams: a practical skills lab exam at the gym and a written exam at Bunker Hill Community College. Your tuition includes a $450 voucher for the national certification test, providing a valuable credential. Additionally, you'll have access to an online, video-enhanced CPT course for lecture and lab review at no extra cost. Please note that the textbook is sold separately.

06/02/2026-07/07/2026 6:30PM-9:30pm Tuesday Hybrid;

06/06/2026-07/11/2026 12pm - 3pm and 07/18/2026 12pm-5pm Saturday In-Person (Crunch Fitness in Malden);

07/14/2026 6:30PM-8:30am Tuesday In-person Written exam (BHCC Charlestown campus G138)

Online Course: This 100-hour Veterinary Assistant program introduces students to the exciting and growing field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, how to assist the veterinarian during examinations, and much more!

Your course start-up instructions and e-book will be emailed to you within ten days of the course start date. You will have access to online course support, if needed. The tuition includes an e-book, course support, and a voucher to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) exam. For more details, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/ce/careerlifelonglearning/veterinaryassistantprogram/

Online Course: This 100-hour Veterinary Assistant program introduces students to the exciting and growing field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, how to assist the veterinarian during examinations, and much more!

Your course start-up instructions and e-book will be emailed to you within ten days of the course start date. You will have access to online course support, if needed. The tuition includes an e-book, course support, and a voucher to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) exam. For more details, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/ce/careerlifelonglearning/veterinaryassistantprogram/

The Project Success Method (PSM) methodology is a blend of traditional waterfall project management and the Agile approach. The complete start to finish methodology enables individuals and teams to plan, schedule and manage project quickly while ensuring their customers have a delivery date they can trust.

The powerful and practical hands-on methodology can be learned in our 20 hour class and applied immediately upon completion. The methodology can be used with any software tools or templates. The PSM can be used in any business application and any project scenario. No prior project management experience, training, or certification is required. For non-certified project managers, agile practitioners, project team members and PMPs who want to learn a repeatable methodology. Remote, live instruction.

The Project Success Method (PSM) methodology is a blend of traditional waterfall project management and the Agile approach. The complete start to finish methodology enables individuals and teams to plan, schedule and manage project quickly while ensuring their customers have a delivery date they can trust.

The powerful and practical hands-on methodology can be learned in our 20 hour class and applied immediately upon completion. The methodology can be used with any software tools or templates. The PSM can be used in any business application and any project scenario. No prior project management experience, training, or certification is required. For non-certified project managers, agile practitioners, project team members and PMPs who want to learn a repeatable methodology. Remote, live instruction.

This training is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

This training, taught in Spanish, is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

This training, taught in Spanish, is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

This training, taught in Spanish, is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

This training, taught in Spanish, is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

This training, taught in Portuguese, is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for and pass the ServSafe Massachusetts Food Management Certification exam. The course covers all the key topics that are critical to food safety, including preventing cross-contamination, understanding foodborne illnesses, and implementing proper food handling procedures. Exam procedures, testing time, personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, and more are taught.

preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a standardized exam that measures English proficiency for academic purposes. TOEFL prep typically includes practice in four skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing, along with test-taking strategies, vocabulary building, grammar review, and full-length practice tests to help students achieve their target score for university admission or other requirements.

Online Course: This course focuses on the reading and grammar component of the Assessment Testing Institute® (ATI) TEAS® exam. Book cost is separate. Please follow the instructions below this page https://www.bhcc.edu/ce/testprep/ to buy your book."

This Course focuses on the math and science content of the Assessment Testing Institute (ATI) TEAS exam. Content. Book cost is separate. Please follow the instructions below this pagehttps://www.bhcc.edu/ce/testprep/ to buy your book."