Business and Law Courses

CSST - FIELD SAFETY

This NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) occupational safety program is the one most needed and large construction companies request for becoming a safety technician in a plant or on a large construction site. It is designed so that students can take either half first (the "Field Safety" half or the "Safety Technology" half). This CSST (Construction Site Safety Technician) program deals with hazard recognition and safety management systems. Topics covered include hazard communication, work zone safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, trenching safety, job safety analysis and task safety analysis, safety meetings, work permit policies, risk analysis and assessment.
 
Those who complete both courses and pass all NCCER tests receive certification as a Construction Site Safety Technician through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, along with up to five additional credentials.  These CSST courses are offered in an online/hybrid format where students participate in Zoom classes on Saturdays, that includes lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.  Students read through presentations and study guides to complete simple assignments and quizzes online on their own, all to prepare for NCCER's official online tests that can be taken at any time of the day or night.  This program is eight weeks long with four Saturdays in each course. Recordings of Saturday classes are available in case students cannot make the Saturday sessions, which makes this course flexible with a student's schedule.

Course No.: YCOS 9555
Hours: 50
CRN/Section: 11757
Dates: November 16, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Days/Time: Saturday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Online, Online
Cost: $400.00
Information:

This class meets online on Saturdays from 7:30am - 5:30pm.

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CSST-SAFETY TECH

This NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) occupational safety program is the one most needed and large construction companies request for becoming a safety technician in a plant or on a large construction site. It is designed so that students can take either half first (the "Field Safety" half or the "Safety Technology" half). This CSST (Construction Site Safety Technician) program deals with hazard recognition and safety management systems. Topics covered include hazard communication, work zone safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, trenching safety, job safety analysis and task safety analysis, safety meetings, work permit policies, risk analysis and assessment.
 
Those who complete both courses and pass all NCCER tests receive certification as a Construction Site Safety Technician through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, along with up to five additional credentials.  These CSST courses are offered in an online/hybrid format where students participate in Zoom classes on Saturdays, that includes lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.  Students read through presentations and study guides to complete simple assignments and quizzes online on their own, all to prepare for NCCER's official online tests that can be taken at any time of the day or night.  This program is eight weeks long with four Saturdays in each course. Recordings of Saturday classes are available in case students cannot make the Saturday sessions, which makes this course flexible with a student's schedule.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES

The Customer Service and Sales Certification measures a student's grasp of excellent customer service. The course develops problem-solving skills that help them meet customer needs, become valuable workplace teammates, and achieve career goals.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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FORKLIFT TRAINING

No course description is available.

Course No.: YTRA 9570
Hours: 12
CRN/Section: 11379
Dates: October 7, 2024 - October 12, 2024
Days/Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: BRCC Mid City Campus,
Information:

Students will be required to complete a practical exam.  The instructor will notify the students about the location of the exam.

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LOGISTICS I

Course No.: YTRA 9580
Hours: 35
CRN/Section: 11760
Dates: October 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Days/Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Online, Online

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LOGISTICS II

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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LOUISIANA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAMINATION

Prepare for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination. The course will provide an in-depth study of the most recent edition of the Fundamentals of Louisiana Notarial Law and Practice, which is the Notary Public Examination's Official Study Guide. Some of the topics covered will be the preparation of acts, mortgages, and notarial wills.

The study guide required for this course is only available for purchase through the Louisiana Secretary of State's website. For more information about the notary exam and purchasing the study guide, visit the Secretary of State's official site at: https://www.sos.la.gov/NotaryAndCertifications/BecomeALouisianaNotary/Pages/default.aspx

Course No.: YPRO 7000
Hours: 21
CRN/Section:
Dates: TBD
Days/Time: Tuesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: BRCC Mid City Campus,
Cost: $550.00
Information:

The next LA Notary Public Examination Prep Course will be offered in January 2025.  

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NCCER CONSTUCTION SITE SAFETY OREINTATION(CSSO)

This CSSO course is hazard awareness training to help you work safely on a constuction site. In this course we:

• explain the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace.
• discuss the causes and results of accidents and the impact of accident costs.
• review the role of company policies and OSHA Regulations.
• introduce common job-site hazards and identify proper protections.
• define safe work procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and how to safely work with hazardous chemicals.
• identify other potential construction hazards, including hazardous material exposures, welding and cutting hazards, and confined spaces.

 

Course No.: YCOS 9101
Hours: 18
CRN/Section: 11759
Dates: November 4, 2024 - November 13, 2024
Days/Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online, Online
Information:

This class meets online on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

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PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM PREP COURSE

Intensive course that teaches students basic investigative skills and discovery techniques. Become familiar with the Louisiana State Private Investigator Exam: state/federal investigator laws, undercover investigations, surveillance techniques, interview/statement methods, court record checks, subpoena procedures, computer database research, video/still photography techniques, locating witnesses and missing-persons, and testifying strategies.

Course participants required to take the state exam. Textbook included in course. Exam available separately on last Sunday of class through the Louisiana Private Investigators Board for an additional cost of $100.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (SHRM CP/SCP)

Focus on your SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials based on the current HR landscape. This certification is 100% focused on the competencies and knowledge all HR professionals need in order to lead in today’s business community. Using universal skills and recognition, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are built on one single, comprehensive SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™) and are relevant worldwide, giving professionals the recognition and flexibility to use their knowledge, skills and competencies anywhere their career takes them. Competency and knowledge based SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP test competencies as well as HR knowledge, and their application, adds to the professional’s ability to demonstrate what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge in the variety of situations they encounter. Developed with employers in mind, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are based on in-depth research focused on—and backed by—global employers and business leaders. They reflect what HR practitioners need to know to be leaders in their organizations and in the profession. 

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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Liberal Arts Courses

SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Open doors to new opportunities in the healthcare industry with our Spanish for Healthcare Workers program. In an increasingly diverse healthcare environment, effective communication is paramount. This course focuses on developing Spanish language proficiency tailored specifically for healthcare contexts, enabling participants to enhance patient care, bridge language gaps, and broaden their career prospects in the healthcare sector.

Upon completion, course participants will be able to communicate at a functional level with native Spanish speakers, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive, and dignified conversations.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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TECHNICAL WRITING

Elevate your communication skills and open doors to diverse career paths with our Technical Writing course designed for working professionals to refine their use of language while developing verbal and written communication skills centered around cutting-edge industry practices and professional modes of written communication.

Whether you are beginning a job search or seeking promotion, this course will provide the necessary reading, writing, and presentation skills you need to up-skill and advance your career. 

Course modules include preparing professional documents for the job market, proposals for projects or grants, and designing effective reports.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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WEB DESIGN FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS

Unleash your creativity with Web Design for the Graphic Arts. This course equips participants with the skills needed to craft visually stunning and user-friendly websites. From mastering industry-standard design software to understanding user experience principles, participants will gain a comprehensive foundation in web design, empowering them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

This course is perfect for beginners, especially graphic artists, IT professionals, marketing professionals, and anyone who would like to reboot their careers with CSS and HTML5 experience.

Participants will also have the opportunity to receive the Site Development Associate industry-based certification from CIW. Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice CIW certification exam will also be eligible to receive college credit for ARTS 1513: Introduction to Web Design by Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). ARTS 1513 is 1 of only 3 courses needed to complete BRCC’s CTC-Web Design, a college-level credential!

Information about the CTC-Web Design can be found here. 

 

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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Nursing & Allied Health

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Upon successful completion of course, the student will receive a certificate of completion as having completed the training requirements of the Certified Medical Assistant. This program is designed to provide thorough didactic and practical instruction and a basic system overview of the role of the medical assistant in a practical setting. Classroom lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to each system. Practical instruction provides hands-on training in the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off system. Upon completion of this competency-based program students are eligible to take the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam from the National Healthcareer Association. The registration fee includes textbooks, supplies, study guides and exam fee.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

The Medical Billing & Coding Program prepares students for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals. Medical billing and coding specialists review and interpret the health records and maintain close communications with health care providers, supporting efficient health care documentation and revenue cycles. This course will prepare individuals for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) test. The registration fee includes all textbooks, study guides and three practice exams. It does NOT include CPC certification exam.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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S.T.E.M.

AWS CLOUD COMPUTING FOUNDATION

Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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EXCEL BASICS

This course is designed for learners to develop hands-on experience and fundamental skills of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY

Provides a solid foundation in cyberseucrity fundamentals. Learners will delve into key concepts, terminology and essential principles as well as engaging in hands-on activities with tools and frameworks to help you apply and practice what you're learning.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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IT FUNDAMENTALS

An introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that helps professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. It also helps organizations prepare non-technical teams for digital transformation.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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IT NETWORKING

Helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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POWERPOINT BASICS

This course is designed for learners to develop hands-on experience to create, edit, and enhance presentations and slideshow

Course No.: 7103
Hours: 30
CRN/Section: 11777
Dates: October 28, 2024 - December 16, 2024
Days/Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: ,

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PYTHON FUNDAMENTALS

Develops individuals with universal computer programming concepts like data types, containers, functions, conditions, loops, as well as Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be prepared to sit for a Pythons entry-level certification.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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Technical Education

AWS WELDING 120 HRS

Trainees will learn fundamental skills sets needed to show mastery in AWS welding applications. Trainees will be exposed to stick welding, mig and tig based on their ability level. Those who show mastery in required skill sets will be referred to weld testing labs for AWS certifications. Classes will primarily hands-on lab training with some classroom instruction.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTOR

This course covers the inspection of passenger vehicles, light trucks, trailers ? under 10,000 lbs GVWR, and RV?s

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER - HEAVY EQUIPMENT BASICS

This course begins NCCER's CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Students will receive 350 clock hours of training in NCCER's Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 curriculum plus three modules from Level 3 including Backhoes, Excavators, and Bulldozers in addition to OSHA standards. Training will be comprised of heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, introduction to earthmoving, dozers, backhoes, and excavators. Equipment types included in this program are bulldozer, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and mini-excavator. Equipment is subject to change. Students will receive a certificate of completion from the NCCER's National Registry. Prerequisites: Student must be at least 17 years old.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER - INSTRUMENTATION LEVEL 1

Instrument Fitters and Technicians perform key installation and maintenance functions across several industries. The field of instrumentation covers important processes and knowledge areas, including piping, tubing, fasteners, and metallurgy. Instrumentation Technicians and Fitters are familiar with electrical systems, craft-specific drawings, and are experts in the hand and power tools specific to their trade. NCCER’s Instrumentation curriculum addresses all of the learning objectives associated with this broad and demanding field, in areas such as Fasteners, Relays and Timers, and Grounding and Shielding of Instrumentation Wiring. Students will be introduced to the field and will learn various topics such as fasteners; anchors; oxy-fuel cutting; tools of the trade; valves; pumps and drivers; and test instruments. Classes will utilize classroom and hands-on training.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER - MILLWRIGHT LEVEL 1

Millwrights work on construction sites and in factories assembling and disassembling machinery. This work can involve intricate technical repairs or heavy machining tools, depending on the project. Millwrights have to be able to understand technical manuals for many different types of machines as well as have a high level of problem solving skills.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER - PIPEFITTING LEVEL 1

Pipefitters install and repair both high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in the heating and cooling of buildings. Every NCCER Level 1 craft course begins with NCCER's CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Participants will receive an NCCER transcript, certificate and an initial wallet card upon completion of CORE and any other full level of a craft. The participant will also be entered into NCCER's online Automated National Registry (ANR). These industry credentials allow participants to provide easy verification of training for current or potential employers. NCCER's Pipefitting Level 1 curriculum covers various topics such as trade tools, oxyfuel cutting, ladders and scaffolds, and pipefitting power and hand tools. Classes will utilize classroom and hands-on training.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER HEAVY EQUIPMENT BASICS

This course begins NCCER?s CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Students will receive 350 clock hours of training in NCCER?s Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 curriculum plus three modules from Level 3 including Backhoes, Excavators, and Bulldozers in addition to OSHA standards. Training will be comprised of heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, introduction to earthmoving, dozers, backhoes, and excavators. Equipment types included in this program are bulldozer, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and mini-excavator. Equipment is subject to change. Students will receive a certificate of completion from the NCCER?s National Registry. Prerequisites: Student must be at least 17 years old.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NCCER- PIPEFITTING LEVEL 3

NCCER Pipefitting Level Three This course utilizes the construction industry designed National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curricula for Pipefitting Level Three. Students will learn various topics such as rigging equipment, advanced trade math, motorized equipment II, field routing and vessel trim, and testing piping systems. Classes will utilize classroom and hand- on training.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting, testing, or evaluating materials, components or assemblies for discontinuities, or differences in characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part or system. The NDT course at BRCC involves the use of visual inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspections and radiography inspection. The course is 642 hours in length. There will be no class on the dates below: November 25 & 26, 2021 December 23,24,27,30, 2021 January 17, 2022 For more information contact: Reginald Lemoine lemoiner@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8449 Melanie Williams williamsm2@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8173

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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Transportation Technology Courses

COLLISION REPAIR APPRAISAL

Covers common industry terms to use in a damage report along with collision-estimating guides to identify additional information that should be obtained from the customer prior to writing a damage report. This course requires a one time fee for I-CAR curriculum access.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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COLLISION-PAINT & REFINISHING

This class will consist of up to 14 modules. Class topics range from introduction to repair process, procedures, terms, parts, tools, equipment, attachment methods, mechanical and safety systems, vehicle construction material, and refinishing and corrosion protection. This course also covers color maps, electronic paint formulation systems, and techniques to make spray out panels for color evaluation and tri-coat finishes. Other techniques include final sanding, masking, color mixing and tinting, spray booth operations, and applying primers, sealers, and clear coats. All supplies and curriculum access are included in the price of the course. Students can decide to take the I-Cars End of Program Exam at their discretion.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE

Commercial Drivers License

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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DIESEL ENGINE ASE MEDIUM/HEAVY COMBINED LECTURE/LAB

This course is compressed training and utilizes the ASE curricula for medium/heavy truck systems. Students will be introduced to the field and learn various topics such as: Cylinder Head and Valve Training, Engine Block, Cooling System, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems, Fuel System, Electronic Fuel Management System, Engine Brakes, A/C System – General, Air/ Mechanical , Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling, Preventive Maintenance and Inspection, and heating and cooling systems.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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NADA EXPRESS MAINTENANCE

This course consists a series of courses from S/P2 designed to enhance the skills of trainees. This course is designed improve the equipment knowledge, general automotive service skills and performance for entry level service technicians. Training will use equipment common to repair shops and in line with industry standards. This course will assist trainees in learning and staying consistent with industry standards. Topics covered include safe shop practices, use of hand tools and shop equipment, oil changes, tire rotations, new vehicle preparation, and used vehicle inspections.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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PRACTICAL HYDRAULICS & SAFETY

No course description is available.

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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PREVENT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

No upcoming schedule for this course.

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