Courses

Make mechanical and electrical repairs to domestic refrigerators and window units. Understand system pressure. Study the recovery, evacuation, and charging of refrigerants. Read electrical schematics and learn basic motor principles and operation....

Learn methods of energy conservation, identify types of fuel oil, and understand how to protect air quality in compliance with NYC Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

Develop practical skills to defuse anger in yourself and others. Understand feelings and behaviors when confronted by anger, increase awareness of the causes of rage and hostility, and acquire skills to resolve confrontations peacefully.

Learn to detect, control, and eradicate bed bugs.

Receive a basic overview of the symbols and scales contained in blueprints, and a brief look at how to decipher them. Decide whether to take the full Blueprint Reading course.

Understand the basics of heat and heat transfer. Learn to identify various types of gas and oil boilers, their operating controls, safeties, burner equipment, and feed-water piping.

Understand who and what is covered by property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance. Identify what additional coverage should be in place during renovation projects or special events in the building.

Understand the property manager’s obligations under OSHA, Fair Housing, EEOC, NYC Administrative Codes, and local laws. Use Microsoft Excel for required record-keeping and learn to navigate the NYC DoB website.

Discover how a management company operates on a day-to-day basis, including back-office procedures, staff management, and building staff hiring practices. Decide whether to take the 3-trimester Building Management course.

Learn de-escalation and bullying-prevention techniques to support students with disabilities during transport.

Identify different types of disabilities and learn best practices to work with students who have limitations, including overcoming specific workplace challenges.

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Examination and learn about the 32BJ Legal Fund benefit. Review the questions on the citizenship exam and practice the citizenship interview. Consult the Legal Fund for questions about Immigration fees.

Learn to use search engines effectively, create accounts, and participate in various social media sites while protecting personal content. Understand how to use hashtags, share, and comment.