RCC’s credit-free community education programs offer valuable training to residents and opens doors to opportunity. Our Haverstraw Extension Center provides a setting that encourages lifelong learning and establishes a mutually reliant relationship between family, school and community. Whether you want to learn how to ride a motorcycle, earn a Drone Remote Pilot Certificate, review for the TEAS, prep for the Notary Public New York State exam, or get job training, we can help you achieve your goals.

The New York 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course teaches you the knowledge and skills to become a safer, more responsible driver. New drivers will learn New York traffic laws, defensive driving skills, rules of the road, and much more!

All new drivers must complete the 5-hour pre-licensing course before scheduling the road test for their first driver’s license. To take the course, students must be 16 years old or older and have a valid photo learner permit. You must take your road test within one year of completing the pre-licensing course.

You’ll learn about the following:

  • New York vehicle and traffic laws
  • Safe driving behaviors
  • Defensive driving skills
  • Dangers of driving under the influence
  • Common risks for new drivers

After you successfully pass the course, your completion information will be automatically sent to the NYSDMV. You do not need to print a course certificate to provide to the DMV. To get your first driver’s license, schedule your road test appointment and pass your behind-the-wheel assessment.

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: TBD
Days: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $45.00

Please visit mavendrivertraining.com and/or call 845-821-2733 for more information.

This course is designed for the new motorcycle rider! The BRC course consists of approximately five hours of classroom and ten hours of on-cycle instruction, conducted over two or three sessions. Successful completion may serve as a license test waiver program in New York State, and a course completion card may provide a rider with an insurance discount.

Motorcycles are provided for your use during the course.

Dates: Weekly beginning April 29, 2023
Days: Saturday – Sunday
Time: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $398

Please register at www.mts1.com.

Defensive Driving is essentially driving using safe driving strategies to enable motorists to address identified hazards predictably. These strategies go well beyond instruction on basic traffic laws and procedures. With defensive driving classes, students learn to improve their driving skills by reducing Driving risks, anticipating situations, and making safe, well-informed decisions. When completing a safe driving maneuver, such decisions are implemented based on the road and environmental conditions.

A Defensive Driving Course is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles authorized course providing knowledge and techniques for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: TBD
Days: TBD
Time: TBD

Please visit mavendrivertraining.com and/or call 845-821-2733 for more information.

The New York State Notary Public test will provide you with a comprehensive view of the Notary Public office. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations that a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging reasonable fees, handling exceptional cases, when to defer an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This workshop is a must for Notary Public candidates to become fully aware of this office’s authority, duties, and responsibilities.

Location: Online
Mode: Synchronous
Date: December 1, 2023
Days: Friday
Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $150

Rockland Community College is partnering with The CE Shop to offer online Real Estate Salesperson and Broker courses. These mandatory pre-license courses are New York State approved and will qualify you to take the state exam.

The NY Real Estate license class is an online interactive course. New York requires one course to get your real estate license: a 77-Hr. NY Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course. With the CE Shop, students complete their New York Real Estate Pre-Licensing course at their own pace through text-based, online materials. The CE Shop has developed a reputation for providing various real estate-related courses.

Learn More: Real Estate Academy

TEAS Preparatory class assists individuals studying to pass the TEAS exam. TEAS prep courses are an excellent way for students to re-learn important concepts while learning new material that will be tested on the TEAS. TEAS prep courses will help students become more comfortable taking the TEAS by offering strategies and test-taking tips. Like any test you take, studying beforehand will boost your chances for success.

Location: Suffern
Mode: In person
Dates: November 20 – December 11, 2023
Days: Monday and Thursday
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Cost: $350 
CRN: 90050

Digital literacy is the ability to navigate our digital world using reading, writing, technical skills, and critical thinking. It’s using technology like a smartphone, PC, r-reader, and more to find, evaluate, and communicate information. With Microsoft Digital Literacy classes, you can gain the skills needed to effectively explore the Internet.

Learn the basic of computers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: TBA
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $120

In order to fly your drone under the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. The course is self-paced but follows a progression of information with due dates to aid in completing the material in a timely manner.

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: September 15 – 17, 2023
Days: Friday – Sunday
Time: 4 pm – 9 – pm (Friday) and 8 am – 5 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: $1,997
Prerequisites: None

The first step to understanding how to master the SAT Math section is to learn exactly what you’ll be tested on. The SAT Math section consists of three major topic areas: Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, and Problem Solving and Data Analysis. These guides go over in detail the different content areas in the section as well as the types of math questions you’ll get and how to approach them.

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: TBA
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $250

The Reading and Writing section presents short reading passages (or passage pairs) followed by a single multiple-choice question. Questions in the Reading and Writing section represent one of four content domains—Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas. To help you budget your time, questions that test similar skills and knowledge are grouped together and arranged from easiest to hardest.

Location: Haverstraw Extension Center
Mode: In person
Dates: TBA
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $350

For more information, contact Workforce Development at [email protected] or 845-574-4518.

Community and Wellness Training Registration Instructions

For the Basic Rider Course, please register at www.mts1.com. For all other courses, please email [email protected] and/or call 845-784-4911.

This course is designed for the new motorcycle rider! The BRC course consists of approximately five hours of classroom and ten hours of on-cycle instruction, conducted over two or three sessions. Successful completion may serve as a license test waiver program in New York State, and a course completion card may provide a rider with an insurance discount.

Motorcycles and helmets are provided for your use during the course.

Dates: 

Check back soon for new dates

Days: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $385

The 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course provides a convenient driver education option for new drivers seeking their first license. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) requires all new drivers to complete this training before scheduling an appointment for their road test. You’ll learn safe driving skills, rules of the road, and state traffic laws — and you’ll be one step closer to getting your New York driver’s license.

Dates: Check back soon for new dates
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $45

The New York State accident prevention course is part of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle’s Point and Insurance Reduction Program. This course is designed to teach motorists driving strategies that help minimize risks associated with hazards on the road. In addition, this defensive driving course includes applicable New York state traffic laws that help drivers use safer driving techniques to avoid and prevent accidents. The defensive driving course allows you to reduce up to four points on your driving record and provides you with a mandatory 10% insurance reduction for 3 years.

Dates: Check back soon for new dates
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $45

Attend this program to satisfy the professional education requirements of New York and New Jersey for all licensees engaged in the practice of public accounting.

Approval Codes: New York – 000175   New Jersey – 20CE00027400

Registration fee includes a complete outline of the presentation and a copy of J.K. Lasser’s Tax Guide.

DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
FEE: TBD
COURSE NUMBER: CPA 111 101, CPA 111 102
LOCATION: TBD

Motorcycle Training Solutions, Inc.

  • #1 in the Hudson Valley
  • Work with M.S.F. certified, experienced RiderCoaches
  • Anyone who possesses a NY State driver’s license and a valid NY State motorcycle permit is eligible for the Road Test Waiver upon successful completion of the BasicRider Course
  • Motorcycles provided; helmets can be provided if needed
  • Course structure: approximately 1/3 classroom time and 2/3 riding time

Learn if motorcycle riding is for you through the MSF BasicRider Course. This is a 15-20 hour rider course. Your RiderCoaches are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). You will be learning basic skills like straight line riding, turning, shifting and stopping. Once accomplished, you will progress to cornering, swerving, advanced/emergency braking, speed selection and more. There will be both classroom time and riding course experience. Successfully completing the course entitles you to a DMV Motorcycle Road Test Waiver. This waiver is issued at the completion of the class. You are responsible for bringing the waiver to the DMV to receive your motorcycle endorsement, which will apply to your existing NYS Driver’s license.

Requirements for BasicRider Course / Road Test Waiver

  • A current and valid NYS Driver’s License.
  • A current and valid MYS Motorcycle Permit (photocopies of both to be taken at class).
  • Proper riding gear – visit mts1.com for details.
  • Motorcycles and course material are supplied.
  • Motorcycle Training Solutions, Inc. is the only certified motorcycle instruction school in Rockland County that offers the NY State DMV approved Road Test Waiver.

 

FEE: $300.00
SESSIONS: 15 ½ (core curriculum) – 20 hrs
LOCATION: RCC Main Campus, Suffern, NY
PRESENTER: Motorcycle Training Solutions, Inc.

Register online at:
mts1.com
or Call 845-784-4911

Rockland Community College, an NYS DCJS certified security guard training school, offers the following NYS mandated security training courses. All courses are taught by certified instructors.

8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training for Security Guards

This is an 8-hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

DATES: TBD
TIME: TBD
FEE: $75
HOURS: 8
LOCATION: Suffern (Rockland County), Fieldhouse, Room 5211
INSTRUCTOR: TBD

SCHOOL CODE: 432320

8-HOUR Annual In-Service

This is an 8-hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from completion of the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. The eight-hour annual in-service course is comprised of 8 topics that include 6 mandated topics and 2 elective topics.

DATES: TBD
TIME: TBD
INSTRUCTOR: TBD
FEE: $75
HOURS: 8
LOCATION: Suffern (Rockland County), Fieldhouse, Room 5211
SCHOOL CODE: 432320

16-Hour On-the-job Training for Security Guards

This is a 16-hour course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

DATES: TBD
Time: TBD
FEE: $100
HOURS: 16
LOCATION: Suffern (Rockland County), Fieldhouse, Room 5211

Call 845-574-4781 for more information

Refund Policy

  • Students will receive a 100% refund prior to the start of instruction.
  • Courses divided between two days, student will receive a 50% refund if requested before start of second day.
  • Courses divided into four sessions, the refund schedule shall be 75%, 50%, and 25%.
  • A security guard training school cannot assess any non-refundable registration fees, cancellation fees, or deposits.