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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)
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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)
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- 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)
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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)
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- 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)
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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)
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- 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)
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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.
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- Introduction to Special Education: Supporting Exceptional Children
April 26-27, 2025 in NYC at BMCC Main Campus
April 24 online orientation
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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
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- 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)
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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
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- 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)
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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
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- Practical Psychology: Conflict Resolution
May 17-18, 2025 (in person in NYC)
May 15 (online orientation)
May 22 (online final project submission)
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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
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- Self Care Toolbox for Au Pairs
March 24–31, 2025 (meets online weekday mornings)
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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)
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- 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)
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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.
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- 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)
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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.
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- English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating
May 21–28, 2025
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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
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- Practical Psychology: Conflict Resolution
March 20–27, 2025
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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
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- English Pronunciation: Confidence Combo for Careers
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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.

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)
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- English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating
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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.

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
To register, add to cart and check out.
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March 19–26, 2025
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- English Conversation: Business and Workplace Success (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
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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.

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
To register, add to cart below and check out.
Return home
March 8–April 5 (class meets live in NYC on Saturday mornings)
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