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Professional and Personal Development Classes (Online)   

Classes designed to support you during the quarantine and transition to the "new normal." These classes are for J-1 visa credit and for the general public.

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  • Elements of Digital Photography: Build Your Portfolio in NYC

    April 5-6, 2025 (Class meets live in NYC)

    April 2 (online orientation)

    April 9 (final project submission)  

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/2/2025 - 4/9/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Cornelia Hediger

     
    Wednesday, April 2: 7pm-9pm (Online Orientation) // Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6: 10am-4pm (In-Person in NYC)// April 9: 6:30pm-10:30pm (online final project submission - Mandatory)
 

  • Elements of Digital Photography: Build Your Portfolio in NYC

    May 3-4, 2025 (Class meets live in NYC)

    April 29 (online orientation)

    April 6 (final project submission)  

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/6/2025
    Days: Su Tu Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Cornelia Hediger

     
    Tuesday April 29: 7pm-9pm (Online Orientation) // Saturday and Sunday May 3-4: 10am-4pm (In-Person in NYC)// Tuesday April 6: 6:30pm-10:30pm (online final project submission - Mandatory)
 

  • Elements of Digital Photography: Build Your Portfolio in NYC

    June 14-15, 2025 (Class meets live in NYC)

    June 11 (online orientation)

    June 18 (final project submission)  

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/11/2025 - 6/18/2025
    Days: Su Tu Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Cornelia Hediger

     
    Wednesday June 11: 7pm-9pm (Online Orientation) // Saturday and Sunday June 14-15: 10am-4pm (In-Person in NYC)// Wednesday June 18: 6:30pm-10:30pm (online final project submission - Mandatory)
 

  • Harnessing the Power of Creativity: For DC area Residents (In-person)

    May 3-4, 2025 (in Washington, DC)

    April 29 (online orientation)

    May 6 (online final project submission)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/6/2025
    Days: Su Tu Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: To Be Determined
    Room:
    Instructor: Andrea Seiger

     
    Thurs, April 29: Class orientation online (6pm-8pm)// Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4 out in DC in-person (10am-5pm); Final project submission Tuesday, May 6: 6pm-9:00pm. All times in local (eastern) time.
 

  • Introduction to Special Education: Supporting Exceptional Children

    April 26-27, 2025   in NYC at BMCC Main Campus

    April 24   online orientation 

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/1/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Sara Lenore

     
    Class Meets:
    Thu, Apr 24, 7–-9pm: Online Orientation
    Sat–Sun, Apr 26–27, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in NYC
    Thu, May 1, 7–9pm: Final Project Submission
 

  • NYC Art and Mindfulness: Elements of Art Therapy

    May 10-11, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    May 7 (online orientation)

    May 14 (online final project submission)

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/7/2025 - 5/14/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class meets:
    Wednesday, May 7, 7–10pm Eastern Time: Online Orientation
    Saturday-Sunday May 10-11 ,10am–4pm: Class Meets in Person in NYC
    Wednesday, May 14, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • NYC Art and Mindfulness: Elements of Art Therapy

    June 7-8, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    June 4 (online orientation)

    June 11 (online final project submission)

     

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/11/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class meets:
    Wednesday, June 4, 7–10pm Eastern Time: Online Orientation
    Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8 ,10am–4pm: Class Meets in Person in NYC
    Wednesday, June 11, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • Practical Psychology: Conflict Resolution

    May 17-18, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    May 15 (online orientation)

    May 22 (online final project submission)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/15/2025 - 5/22/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class Meets:
    Thu, May 15, 7–10pm: Online Orientation
    Sat–Sun, May 17-18, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
    Thu, May 22, 7–10pm: Final Project presentation online
 

  • Self Care Toolbox for Au Pairs

    March 24–31, 2025 (meets online weekday mornings) 

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 3/24/2025 - 3/31/2025
    Days: M W F
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Online
    Room: TBA
    Instructor: Alicia Giordano

     
    Class meets live online
    Mon Wed, Fri
    Mar 24–31, 10am–1:30pm Eastern Time
    (4 sessions)
 

  • Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development

    March 29-30, 2025 (Meets Live In-person in NYC)

    March 27 Mandatory Online Orientation

    April 3 Final project submission (Online)

     

     

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 3/27/2025 - 4/3/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Sara Lenore

     
    Class meets at the following times:
    Thursday, March 27 7pm-9pm (online orientation);
    Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30 (in person at our Manhattan campus) 10am-4pm;
    Thursday, April 3 7pm-9pm (online final project presentation
    Class times listed in Eastern Time.
 

  • Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development

    May 17-18, 2025 (Meets Live In-person in NYC)

    Mary 15 Mandatory Online Orientation

    May 22 Final project submission (Online)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/15/2025 - 5/22/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Sara Lenore

     
    Class meets at the following times:
    Thursday, May 15 7pm-9pm (online orientation);
    Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 (in person at our Manhattan campus) 10am-4pm;
    Thursday, May 22 7pm-9pm (online final project presentation
    Class times listed in Eastern Time.
 

  • English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating

    May 21–28, 2025

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/21/2025 - 5/28/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky

     
    Class Meets: Wed, May 21, 7pm–10pm: Online Orientation
    Sat & Sun May 24–25, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
    Wed, May 28, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • Practical Psychology: Conflict Resolution

    March 20–27, 2025

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 3/27/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class Meets:
    Thu, Mar 20, 7–10pm: Online Orientation
    Sat–Sun, Mar 22-23, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
    Thu, Mar 27, 7–10pm: Final Project presentation online
 

  • English Pronunciation: Confidence Combo for Careers
  • Fee: $275.00
    Item Number: WS25APX16Mar
    Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/22/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: Tu Sa
    Sessions: 6
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Elizabeth Marner-Brooks
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    A screenprint of a brain with multi colored splatters of paint

    This course covers three major areas that help you achieve confidence and success: Presentation Skills, Speaking Techniques, and Pronunciation. Classes focus on a combination of skills needed to enhance your business and your personal lives.

    • Interview Strategies
    • Do you freeze when you are asked: “Tell me about yourself” during an interview?
    • What is Really Listening? Are you too nervous to Really Listen?
    • How do you answer awkward questions?
    • What questions can, and should, you ask? Telephone interviews; ZOOM interviews. How are they different from face-to-face interviews?

      Speaking Techniques
    • Pronunciation: Are certain sounds, words, or combinations of words difficult to say? Does the last word of your sentence get lost?
    • Projection: Are you asked to repeat yourself when you order something? Can people hear you easily?

      Presentation Skills
    • Most people fear giving Public Presentations. Do you?
    • Learn various techniques to overcome your specific fear of speaking.
    • Learn types of breathing to relax; breathing to energize.

       


      Instructor

      Elizabeth Marner-Brooks is an Associate Professor at The New School for Public Engagement, where she teaches Listening/Speaking, Pronunciation, and Reading. Elizabeth has created and taught courses in Presentations, Public Speaking, “Acting for Non-Actors”, and “Be Assertive: Speak Up & Speak Out” for The New School. During her career as a professional actor and public speaker, Elizabeth represented major corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and CBS Television Network throughout the United States.

       


       

      More Information

      To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.


       

      Prerequisites

      There are no prerequisites for taking this course.


       

      Cost and Credits

      Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.

      The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.


       

      Registration and Enrollment

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    March 4–March 22, 2025

    (Meets online Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings)

 

  • English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating
  • Fee: $275.00
    Item Number: WS25APE28Mar
    Dates: 3/19/2025 - 3/26/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    A woman smiles in a board room

    This course is designed to help you refine your ability to use English for building professional connections, negotiating agreements, and navigating the business world with confidence. In addition to focusing on practical language skills, you will also sharpen essential grammar structures that are key to professional communication. Through interactive lessons and real-life case studies, you’ll practice vocabulary, grammar, and strategies needed for successful business conversations, whether you're meeting a new client, making a pitch, or closing a deal. In this class, you will:

    • Expand your workplace vocabulary and strengthen important grammar structures
    • Receive personalized feedback on your networking pitch and overall communication style
    • Collaborate with classmates on group presentations and discussions
    • Analyze authentic business materials, such as interviews, presentations, and phone calls
    • Work through real-world case studies to develop negotiating solutions using appropriate language and grammar

     

    Whether you're looking to improve your English for career advancement or gain more confidence in business interactions, this class will equip you with the language skills needed to succeed in any professional environment.


     

     

    More Information

    This class meets in-person at the BMCC main campus. There is an online orientation and an online final project submission–students are required to attend both. Classwork includes a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment. This is not a "travel class" and does not include time visiting sites in New York City. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

    To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.


     

    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for taking this course.


     

    Cost and Credits

    Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.

    The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.


     

    Registration and Enrollment

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    March 19–26, 2025

 

  • English Conversation: Business and Workplace Success (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Item Number: WS25APX27Mar
    Dates: 3/8/2025 - 4/5/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 5
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Alexis Tenenbaum
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    A woman laughs in front of her laptop

    In this fun and dynamic class you will:

    • Act out workplace situations
    • Build Vocabulary
    • Practice asserting yourself in a business context
    • Build confidence in social conversation (crucial to success)
    • Review technical writing for resumes and presentations
    • Learn how to match yourself to a job posting.



    Instructor

    With over 15 years of ESL teaching experience, Alexis Tenenbaum is energetic, compassionate, and excited to both teach and learn from her students. She has a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Liverpool and a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from American University. Alexis has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is passionate about travel.



    More Information

    Class includes a pre-assignment, independent coursework, final assignment, and live class sessions with your teacher. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all classes and complete all homework.

    To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.



    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for taking this course.



    Cost and Credits

    Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.

    The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.



    Registration and Enrollment

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    March 8–April 5 (class meets live in NYC on Saturday mornings) 

 

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