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ACADEMICS OF FLIGHT Ground-school courses for pilots, dispatchers, flight attendants & engineers, courses in crew resource management. In-flight lessons avail. Pre-FAA test training. New classes begin every month. 46-12 Queens Blvd., #204 (46th St.), Queens, 718-937-5716. www.flywithaof.com
A.D. BANKER Training, prep & continuing ed. courses for state of NY license exam in property/casualty insurance agents & brokers, life/accident/health agents. Continuing ed. courses for licensed brokers & agents, courses offered throughout year, call for info. Certificate or course completion documents avail., prices vary depending on course of study. 139 Fulton St. (Nassau St.), 212-732-1468.
AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING Programs for travel agents, medical office specialists & medical billing, MS Office skills. Classes begin regularly?may req. HS diploma or GED, range from 7 weeks to 15 months full-time. Certificate & diploma programs, financial aid, grants & eve. classes avail. 500 8th Ave., 9th fl. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 212-273-9760.
ATLAS BARBER SCHOOL Full- or part-time certification & licensing, w/barbering, shaving & clipper programs & brush-up course for licensed barbers. Classes begin each Mon., open reg. Convenient payment plans. Free for approved vets. VECID approved. HS, GED or entrance exam req. 32 3rd Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-475-1360.
AUTHENTIC BARTENDING SCHOOL Day, eve. & weekend, 40-hour classes in mixology. School is Board of Ed. certified & offers free lifetime, local & national placement. New classes begin weekly, call for reg. 38 W. 32nd St., #800 (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 1-800-TEND-BAR. www.authenticbartending.com
BRAMSONORT COLLEGE Associate-degree classes in accounting, business management, computer technology, electronics technology & office technology. Certificate programs within major avail. ESL for those who need it. Authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant foreign students. Financial aid & job placement services if qualified. 69-30 Austin St. (betw. Queens Blvd. & 69th St.), Forest Hills, 718-261-5800. E-mail admissions@bramsonort.org. www.bramsonort.org
THE COLLEGE FOR TECHNOLOGY (TCI) Program majors in Web design, networking, computer technology, accounting, engineering, electronics, telecommunications, programming, software technology, building maintenance & management & more. Hands-on training, Associate degree & prep for licensing exams offered. Semester begins Sept. 12, $3600. 320 W. 31st St. (8th Ave.), 800-878-8246. www.tcicollege.net
COLUMBIA U. POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IN CLASSICS Two-semester intensive study for students who want to become admissible to distinguished doctoral programs in classics. Limited to 12 students/year, rolling admissions, call for start date & tuition. 617 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 2861, 1130 Amsterdam Ave., 212-854-3902. www.columbia.edu/cu/classics
CULINARY ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL 150+ classes in cooking, baking, desserts, wine tasting, business & management. Behind scenes at more than 10 of NY's finest restaurants, walking tours w/top chefs & food specialists. Work-study & "kitchen assistant" programs avail., professional-level instruction in cooking, baking & catering, certificate students eligible for apprenticeship services. Wine classes at 209 E. 29th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.). All other classes at the Inn on 23rd, 131 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-255-4141. E-mail nscularts@aol.com. www.nsu.newschool.edu
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Courses in culinary arts, baking, pastry arts & management. Programs begin continuously & offer associate & bachelor's degrees. Call for reg., dates & prices. 1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499, 800-285-4627. www.ciachef.edu
EAST COAST INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ACE accreditation in aerobic instruction & personal training. Continuing ed. for instructors & personal trainers. No experience necessary, job placement avail. Call for full sched. Equinox Sports Club, 521 5th Ave. (43rd St.), 516-432-6877.
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S ENTERPRISE CENTER Creative enterprise ownership workshops in business-building & e-commerce for artists & designers, plus entrepreneurial training programs to start or grow a business. Classes begin monthly, call for reg. & prices. 7th Ave., #C110 (27th St.), 212-217-7250. www.fitnyc.edu
FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE Preeminent American school for classic French cooking techniques, culinary arts, pastry arts & international bread-baking. Space & tools to learn hands-on techniques taught by chef-instructors. Real-life on-campus learning restaurant, L'Ecole, plus state-of-the-art demo kitchen. Career program: 6 months full-time, 9 months part-time. Classes start every 6 weeks, call for dates; short course for the serious amateur also avail., call for reg. info. 462 B'way (Grand St.), 212-219-8890. E-mail admission@frenchculinary.com. www.frenchculinary.com
INSTITUTE OF ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Certification programs in healthcare incl. diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine & magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Call for application & reg. 405 Park Ave. (54th St.), 212-758-1410. www.instituteofalliedmedicalprofessions.com
INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RESEARCH Accelerated recording engineering & production program (600 hrs./6 months) incl. basic audio electronics, audio circuit construction, audio signal processing, analog & digital storage systems, music business, advanced mixing techniques, MIDI & music synthesis & more. Financial aid & grad. placement avail., ongoing reg. 64 University Pl. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-777-8550. www.audioschool.com
INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE Continuing ed. classes in theory, practical design training & instruction in manual skills. Travel programs in classical architecture avail. Ongoing reg., $150-$2995. 225 Lafayette St., #1009 (Spring St.), 917-237-1208. www.classicist.org
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Accredited AOS degrees in architectural technology (interior design; building design), building construction technology & architecture license preparation classes. Day/eve. & work/study sequences. Financial aid if qualified. AutoCAD classes. Reg. now. 141 Willoughby St. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn., 718-855-3661. www.idcbrooklyn.org
INTERBORO INSTITUTE Day & eve. programs for AOS in business management, paralegal studies, accounting, office technologies, security management & opticianry. Financial aid if qualified, free tutoring. Call for info. 450 W. 56th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-399-0091, x115. www.interboro.com
JOHN JAY COLLAGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Classes for EMT-B, LSAT, GRE, GED, Wellness SPA DDC. Classes are open & begin last week in Aug., $115-$175. 899 10th Ave (59th St.), 212-237-8663.
LEARNING INSTITUTE FOR BEAUTY SCIENCES New courses begin monthly in hairdressing, cosmetology, nail artistry & makeup. On going reg. for daytime & eve. classes. Certification avail., call of more info. 22 W. 34th St. 212-967-1717. www.libsbeautyschool.com
LIA SCHORR INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC SKINCARE TRAINING Esthetician, skin care & makeup classes, training for NY license exam. Ongoing full-/part-time day & eve. classes 7 days/week. Financial aid, pay-as-you-go program & student loans avail. Tuition $625-$6000. 686 Lexington Ave., 4th fl. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 800-782-7212. www.liaschorr.com
MILLION AIR FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER Flight training courses & private pilot license through Airline Transport Pilot. $7000-$10,000 for private pilot license depending on type of plane & number of flight hours needed. Call for more info, start dates & prices. 485 Industrial Ave. (Rte. 46), Teterboro, NJ, 201-288-1353. www.millionairteb.com
MODEL TRAINING CENTER Year-round classes offered daily for licenses for car, motorcycle, truck, bus or tractor trailers w/lifetime job placement assistance. Moderate fees. 145 W. 14th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-0044 or 212-242-7547.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY SCHOOL Weekly beg., adv. & private motorcycle courses. Road test waiver & point & insurance reduction program avail. 809 Metropolitan Ave., Bklyn., 718-599-1079. motorcyclesafetyschool.com
PETER KUMP'S NEW YORK COOKING SCHOOL Career training in culinary arts, pastry arts & culinary management. Shorter ongoing recreational classes avail. in cooking, pastry, spa cuisine & breadmaking. Flexible scheds. for people w/career changes. 50 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-847-0700. www.newyorkculinary.com
SEW FAST/SEW EASY Sewing, knitting & crochet classes for beg.-adv. levels, "custom fit" by computer & specialty 1-day courses avail. Classes begin monthly. 147 W. 57th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-5889. www.sewfastseweasy.com
TAROT SCHOOL Ongoing classes in divination, tarot basics & adv. techniques. Open reg., drop-in classes, correspondence courses avail. 22 W. 34th St., 5th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 800-804-2184. www.TarotSchool.com
YWCA Reentry program offers free classes to displaced homemakers, call 212-735-9729 for more info. 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-755-4500.
Children & Families
AILEY SCHOOL Official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ballet, jazz, tap & modern. Call for audition dates. 211 W. 61st St., 3rd fl. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-767-0590. www.alvinailey.org
APPLAUSE Performing arts program offers musical theater, acting, afterschool & Broadway Babies workshops for young actors & actresses. Private coaching & adult classes avail. $325-$600. Studios throughout Manhattan, 212-472-0703. www.applauseny.com
ARTS CONNECTION Sat. family workshops in music, theater, dance, storytelling & visual arts. Call for info. 120 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-302-7433, x1440. www.artsconnection.org
BALLET HISPANICO OF NEW YORK Classes in ballet, modern, jazz & flamenco. Rolling reg. for ongoing classes. Classes offered for kids 3-19. Scholarship support at the intermed. & adv. levels. Call for more info. 167 W. 89th St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-362-6710. www.ballethispanico.org
BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Hands-on live animal programs & art workshops. Call for events calendar. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), Bklyn., 718-735-4402, www.brooklynkids.org
BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Group &/or private instruction in nearly any instrument, jazz & classical music, voice, string orchestra, jazz/gospel choir, jazz orchestra & most classical orchestra instruments. $95 & up, $493 for 17-week semester of private 30-min. lessons. 58 7th Ave. (Lincoln Pl.), enter on Lincoln Pl., Park Slope, 718-622-3300. www.brooklynconservatory.com
BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART Art workshops, gallery tours & storytelling performances, most programs free w/mus. adm. Free family art workshops most weekends, call for theme of month. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn., 718-638-5000, x230. www.brooklynart.org
CHILDREN'S HEBREW SCHOOL Wall St. Synagogue & school offers classes in Hebrew reading & culture, holiday workshops, arts & crafts & bar/bat mitzvahs. Classes start Sept. 9, open reg. 47 Beekman St. (betw. William & Gold Sts.), 212-227-7800, x11.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Stimulating, interactive exhibits & programs for kids & families incl. drawing & painting, sculpture & mixed media, ceramics & music making. Afterschool classes avail. Call for details on other classes. 182 Lafayette St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-274-0986. www.cmany.org
CHINA INSTITUTE Family workshops, plus Sat. afternoon programs & afterschool language classes for kids. Call for start dates & prices. 125 E. 65th St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-744-8181. www.chinainstitute.org
CITY LIGHTS YOUTH THEATER Wide variety of acting & musical theater classes for grades 2-12, after school & weekends, prices vary, financial aid avail. 300 W. 43rd St., #402 (8th Ave.) 212-262-0200. www.clyouththeatre.org
CIVIC CENTER SYNAGOGUE HEBREW SCHOOL Afterschool classes in Jewish culture & Hebrew language for kids grades K through 8. 49 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-7141. www.civiccentersynagogue.org
COLLECTIVE MUSIC SCHOOL Ongoing sign-up for private or certification classes in many musical concentrations incl. drums, bass, piano, vocal training & more. Fall semester starts Sept. 10 for both full- & part-time students. Programs 5 days to 1 year, prices vary. 541 6th Ave (betw. 14th & 15th Sts.), 212-741-0091. www.thecoll.com
FOOL'S CO. INC.'S NY SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS Free ongoing weekly workshops for students ages 16-21 in all areas of performing arts. Fall classes start in Oct., call for info. 212-307-6000.
GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL Ongoing classes in music & art for kids 2-7. Also ballet, musical theater, private lessons in piano, strings, woods, voice, $200-$540/12 weeks. 46 Barrow St. (betw. 7th Ave. S. & Bedford St.), 212-242-4770. www.gharts.org
GREENWICH HOUSE POTTERY Major NYC center for pottery & ceramic arts since 1909 offers diverse classes & sched. for all ages & skill levels, plus 5-day intensive workshops w/visiting artists in hand building & wheel throwing. Call for brochure. 16 Jones St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 212-242-4106. www.gharts.org/greenwichhousepottery
GREENWICH VILLAGE CENTER OF THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY Visual arts, performing arts & specialized classes for kids, teens & adults in painting, drawing, woodworking, ceramics, creative writing, sports clinic, photography, music, jewelrymaking, graphic design, sewing, acting, kung-fu & dance. Prices vary, call for reg. info. 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3074.
HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Afterschool & weekend programs, ages 4 & up. Classes incl. visual arts, drama, dance, photography, percussion, music theory & more. Private instruction avail. 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (betw. 141st & 145th Sts.), 212-926-4100, x304. harlemschoolofarts.org
HENRY ST. SETTLEMENT/ABRONS ARTS CENTER Classes for kids in music (individual & group), dance (modern, ballet, tap, African & flamenco), theater (acting, voice & movement) & visual arts. Fall reg. starts Sept. 12, classes beg. Oct. 1. 466 Grand St. (betw. Pitt & Willett Sts.), 212-598-0400.
KINDERMUSIK W/NANCY & FRIENDS Early childhood music & movement classes for ages newborn to 7. Call for free demo., fall classes start Aug. 20th. Courses at 2 locations in Bklyn., call for details. 718-707-1807.
LA MANO POTTERY Day, eve. & afterschool classes for adults & kids in wheel throwing & hand building. Mosaic workshops also avail. Call for sched. 237 W. 18th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-627-9450.
THE LEARNING ANNEX Classes, workshops, seminars & lectures on wide variety of subjects throughout year. Call for brochure of complete course listings. 16 E. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-371-0280.
LEE STRASBERG THEATER INSTITUTE Courses incl. acting, directing, speech, movement, film & tv acting. Call for interview & course sched. 115 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-533-5500. www.strasberg.com
LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE TEEN PROGRAM Special courses for teens incl. SAT prep., Regents prep., private & group tutoring, girls' pregnancy prevention, self-defense & science program. Reg. packet avail. Sept. 9, $40 fee. 331 E. 70th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-744-5022.
LUCY MOSES SCHOOL FOR DANCE & MUSIC "Where adults learn to play: music, jazz, art & dance." Classes in voice, jazz, chamber music, sight-singing, dance, body work, theater, Alexander technique & beg. guitar/piano. Call for reg. & sched., some classes req. initial audition/interview. Call for info about open houses. 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3360. www.elainekaufmancenter.org
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Weekly ongoing family lecture series. Also drawing workshops for junior high students, plus art appreciation & studio classes & work-study program for high school students. 1000 5th Ave. (81st St.), 212-570-3961. www.metmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Guided tours, storytelling performances, concerts, activities & workshops, most free w/mus. adm. Call for sched. 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672. www.mcny.org
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Gallery talks, family art workshops, family films & tours for tots meet Sat. 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9480. www.moma.org
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL OF THE THEATER Acting training for adults ages 18 & over, plus Sat. acting, singing & dancing instruction for kids. Interview req., call for start dates & prices. 340 E. 54th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-688-3770. www.the-neiplay.org
NEW YORK AQUARIUM A wildlife conservation society park. Behind-scenes workshops, regular weekend workshops, films & educational activities for families, call for complete sched. Res. req. for most events. The Boardwalk, Surf Ave. (W. 8th St.), Coney Island, 718-265-FISH.
NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE Interactive exhibits for families. Museum offers teacher training workshops w/200+ hands-on exhibits & 30,000-sq.-ft. playground open through Nov. Multimedia resource library also avail. Kids' programs free w/mus. adm. Call about afterschool science club & astro-club. 4701 111th St., Flushing Meadows, 718-699-0005. www.nyhallsci.org
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Branch libraries sponsor workshops, readings, films & activities for kids every week year-round. Call local branch for sched. 212-221-7676. www.nypl.org
OPHELIA DEVORE CHARM SCHOOL Classes & workshops in etiquette, grooming & wardrobe, vocal dynamics, presentation, modeling technique, microphone technique, skin care & more. Classes for ages 5 to 9, teens & adults held continuously. Call for info. Empire State Bldg., 350 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-629-6400. www.opheliadevore.com
TADA! Musical theater & acting classes for ages 5 & up. 120 W. 28th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1732. www.tadatheater.com
WAVE HILL Public garden offers regular nature walks plus woodland volunteer days. Special art events for families on weekends. Contemporary art exhibits & dance. Most programs free w/mus. adm. Call for sched. 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200. www.wavehill.org
Communications & Technology
COLUMBIA U. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM Offers 1-year full-time, 2-year part-time program or Mid-Career program for MS degree. PhD in communications also avail. Journalism Bldg., B'way, #705 (116th St.). To apply, call 212-854-3828. www.jrn.columbia.edu
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING TV & radio broadcasting classes. Certificate in Broadcasting upon completion. $7995, classes offered locally, states incl. CT, MA, RI, NY, NJ, PA, FL, DC & VA. 377 Rte. 17 S., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 201-288-5800. www.800tvradio.com
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TELEVISION CENTER Independent nonprofit media center offers at cost classes w/most advanced cameras & editing systems avail. Incl. workshops on digital video, lighting, directing & more. Also youth programs in video. Eve. & weekend classes ongoing, rolling adm. 87 Lafayette St. (White St.) 212-966-4510. www.dctvny.org
FILM/VIDEO ARTS Courses in film & video production, editing, screenwriting, pre- & postproduction & digital production incl. instruction in AVID 1000, $100-$1100. Certificates in film & video production, screenwriting/directing, digital arts & video editing. Nonprofit media center offers other services incl. equipment rentals & postproduction facilities. Internships avail. Membership fee $75 for classes & services. 50 B'way (Exchange Pl.), 212-673-9361. www.fva.com
HARVESTWORKS DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS Interdisciplinary Media Arts Certificate program through courses in digital technology incl. Web development, film & video production. Call for reg. info. 596 B'way, #602 (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-431-1130, x14. www.harvestworks.org
HUNTER COLLEGE OF CUNY Many undergrad, grad & noncredit courses in film, computers & media. Call for sched. & prices, application may be necessary. Check w/adm. office for info & deadlines. 695 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-772-4490. www.hunter.cuny.edu
MOTION OVER TIME Day & eve. courses on multimedia development programs such as Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Generator & more. $875 per course. 18 W. 21st St. (5th Ave.), 212-299-1148. www.motionovertime.com
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY Intensive full-time workshops in filmmaking covering all aspects of screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, lighting & production, result in production of 4 short films. Four-, 6- & 8-week basic plus 1-year workshops. $5100-$22,000/year. Call for dates. 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave.), 212-674-4300. www.nyfa.com
THIRD WORLD NEWSREEL Workshops in film & video production teach media through socially aware lens w/300+ educational films & documentaries avail. for rent or purchase. 545 8th Ave., 10th fl. (38th St.), 212-947-9277. www.twn.org
Computers
AMTAC RESOURCE CENTER Courses in Windows 95, Windows NT, Microsoft Office, Internet, HTML & Excel. Professional training avail. in database, Web development & UNIX system administration. Prices vary, classes beg. regularly, on-site visits avail. 50 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-3888. www.amtac.com
BLUEDATA COMPUTER SCHOOL Certificate programs in A+ PC Technician, full MCSE (Microsoft certified systems engineer), UNIX, computer fundamentals (MS Office, Windows, Internet), Java, Oracle, Oracle Database Administrator (DBA), ASP Real Project, Oracle DBA/Real Project, Java/J++, Accounting, CISCO & more. Open enrollment, small classes, guaranteed free course repeat, open labs, job placement avail., also computer consulting. Weekday, weekend, morning & eve. classes. 1261 B'way, #1105 (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.), 212-683-6250. www.bluedata-ny.com
BWAY.NET Internet, Web design, graphics classes & custom classes avail., prices vary. Call for reg. 459 B'way, 2nd fl. (betw. Grand & Broome Sts.), 212-982-9800. www.bway.net.
CAREER CENTER Computer training, applications & office skills incl. Windows 2000, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Novell, Java, HTML & more. Group & private classes, free placement assistance, certificate programs & student loans avail. 185 Madison Ave., 13th fl. (betw. 34th & 35th Sts.), 212-684-5151. www.careercenters.com
THE CHUBB INSTITUTE Web design, Web development, business programming, network engineering & technical support. Call for info. 22 Cortland St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 800-CHUBB-37. www.chubbinstitute.com
COLLEGE FOR TECHNOLOGY (TCI) Majors in networking technology, digital media arts, computer electronics & software, electronic engineering, office technology, computerized accounting & more. Also, associates degree offered. 320 W. 31st St. (8th Ave.), 800-878-8246. www.tciedu.com
COLUMBIA U. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS PROGRAM Certificate programs in C/C++ & Java programming & software development; database application development & design; network administration & design; analysis & design information; software development for e-commerce. Students can also audit individual course in IT technology. 203 Lewisohn Hall, 2970 B'way (W. 116th St.), 212-854-9699. www.ce.columbia.edu/cta
COMPUTER CAREER EVALUATION CENTER No exp. necessary. Basic computer classes. Computer-based training, videos, instructor-led classes, unlimited hands-on training. Open 7 days. Call about free seminars. 45 W. 34th St., #300 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-967-1414. www.computeropportunity.com
COMPUTERS IN DESIGN INC. Programs in graphic design, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Macromedia Flash & Dreamweaver & more. Classes beg. every Mon. $595, payment plans avail. 611 B'way, #907-D (betw. Houston & Bleecker Sts.), 212-979-6015.
ETLEARNING Learn HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL, ASP, XML, Oracle, Java, A+, Network+, MCSE-WIN2000 & CCNA. Call for info. & reg., payment plan avail. 1435 B'way, 5th fl. (betw. 40th & 41st Sts.), 212-840-0503.
MACINTOSH LEARNING CENTER Macintosh Basics, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Pre-press, Streamline, Dimensions, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Premiere, Strata Pro 3D & more. Certification avail. New classes begin daily. Call for sched. $95-$13,570. 19 W. 34th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-594-2280. www.applemacintosh.com
MICROPOWER COMPUTER INSTITUTE INC. Classes start monthly in A+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, Java, Oracle, MCSE 2000, Web programming, Microsoft Office & more. Certificate upon completion. Prices as low as $40/month. 243 W. 30th St., 9th fl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-279-2550. www.mpow.com
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Certificate programs in MCSD client/sever development, A+, Internet applications, Webmaster, e-commerce, Help Desk & IT Project Management. 17 W. 60th St. (Central Park W.), 212-261-1710. www.nyit.edu/cbit
NOBLE DESKTOP PUBLISHERS Ongoing group & individual training in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress & Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Flash. Call for sched. & reg. info. 594 B'way, #1208 (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-226-4149. www.nobledesktop.com
NYU CENTER FOR ADVANCED DIGITAL APPLICATIONS Certificate programs in digital production for entertainment industries, computer animation using Softimage, Alias & Maya, digital postproduction using Slint/Flame, UNIX systems management. Noncertificate intro. courses avail. NYU Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd St., #1031 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-790-1370. www.scps.nyu.edu/cada
OUR PLANET MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Intro courses in Microsoft Office applications, CCNA, NCSE, A+ technician, EFL, Web design, graphics. Certificates granted. $2000-$7250. Call for dates & res. 5 World Trade Center, #9251 (betw. Church & Vesey Sts.), 212-321-4480. www.opmi.org
PRATT INSTITUTE Courses & certificate programs in computer graphics w/concentrations in interactive media, computer animation & video, electronic publishing, electronic illustration, CAD & visualization. Authorized training center for Autodesk, Discreet & Macromedia. Rolling reg. for continuing ed. classes, call for info & catalog. Pratt Manhattan, 295 Lafayette St., 2nd fl. (Houston St.), 212-461-6040. www.pratt.edu
SENSE NET U. Intro classes to Internet, Web design & Internet development. Internship opportunities & financial assistance avail. 174 Hudson St., 3rd fl. (Vestry St.), 212-590-6111. www.sensenet.com
SOVED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CCNA, MCSE, A+, Web design, graphic arts, computer basics & programming classes avail. Networking certification offered. New classes begin in Aug. & Sept., $450-$1400/semester. 147 Prince St. (Flatbush Ave.) Bklyn., 718-222-8102.
SYS-ED More than 700 computer courses, incl. extensive classes in computer applications, networking, Internet, operating systems, programming languages & systems software. Certification avail. & reg. ongoing. Classes begin weekly. 19 W. 34th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-564-9147. www.sysed.com
General Studies
ADELPHI U. MANHATTAN CENTER Undergrad programs in social work. Call for reg. & sched. Rolling adm. 75 Varick St. (Canal St.), 212-965-8340. www.adelphi.edu
AUDREY COHEN COLLEGE Degrees in human services & business administration (undergrad), MS in administration & MBA in media management, general studies & e-commerce. Rolling adm., reg. req. incl. entrance exam. Call for details & dates plus sched. of open house events. BBA, AA, BPS, MS, MBA avail. 75 Varick St. (Canal St.), 212-343-1234, x5001 or 800-33-THINK. www.audreycohen.edu
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate degrees offered in business, liberal arts, computer, health, engineering & human services. Programs also incl. internships, corporate & cable communications, respiratory therapy & multimedia programming. 199 Chambers St. (West St.), 212-346-8100. www.bmcc.cuny.edu
BRECHT FORUM New York's Marxist school offers seminars & workshops on downfalls of capitalism, scale slides betw. $35-$250/class, call for sched. 122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.); 212-741-4563. wwwbrechtforum.org
CAPS Continuing & professional studies at Baruch College. Wide variety of certificates in range of disciplines incl. financial planning, real estate, fitness & dance, information technology & more. Classes beg. Sept. 10 & start at $60. 17 Lexington Ave. (23rd St.), 212-802-5600.
CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church offers courses in art, literature, drama, theology, practical theology & Bible study. Call for prices. Classes start Sept. 23. 7 W. 55th St. (5th Ave.), 212-247-0490. www.christianstudies.org
CONTINUING ED & SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT COLUMBIA U. Grad, undergrad & noncredit courses in all disciplines, 1200+ courses offered through special students program. Call for complete catalog. Lewisohn Hall, #203 (116th St.), 212-854-2820. www.ce.columbia.edu
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY More than 1000 credit & noncredit courses & seminars in 30+ areas of art & design, business & technology incl. merchandising management, advertising design, jewelry design & patternmaking. Continuing ed. programs. Days, eve. & weekends. AAS, BFA, BS, MPS & MA offered, rolling adm. 7th Ave., #B103 (27th St.), 212-217-7650. www.fitnyc.suny.edu
FORDHAM U.'S INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE Courses in writing & grammar skills, speaking & listening skills & reading & vocabulary for beg. through university prep levels. 333 W. 60th St., 3rd fl., (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-636-6353. www.fordham.edu/esl
GALLATIN SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES, NYU Students & faculty work together to design unique programs of study; supporting course work is taken in regular university. BA & MA avail. 715 B'way (betw. Washington & Waverly Pls.), 212-998-7330. www.nyu.edu/gallatin
HENRY GEORGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Free courses in econ. & philosophy. "Principles of Political Economy" certificate conferred upon completion. Call for brochure. Classes start Sept. 10. 121 E. 30th St. (Park Ave.), 212-889-8020. www.henrygeorgeschool.org
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Thirty degree programs & 400+ courses of study that lead to associate in arts, science or applied science degrees. Fall session begins Sept. 10, full-time NYC residents pay $1300/semester. 2001 Oriental Blvd., Bklyn., 718-COLLEGE. www.kbcc.cuny.edu
LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CUNY Programs in accounting, communications, business, computer technology, English, ESL, natural science & more offered. Call for reg. 31-10 Thomson Ave. (Van Dam St.), LIC, 718-482-7206. www.lagcc.cuny.edu
LAST LOOKS MAKEUP ACADEMY Offers hands-on makeup classes in film, tv, print & photography, ramp & runway, trauma/injury, old age/maturity. Classes taught by Emmy Award winning makeup artists. Certificate of completion. $489-$589. 208 W. 30th St., #205 (7th Ave.), 866-TV-MAKEUP.
LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP Combined Intaglio, silkscreen, photo carborundum, aquatint, Xerox transfer, photogravure & business of being an artist. Starts Sept. 10. Classes $70-$270. 59-61 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-673-5390. www.printshop.org
MAKOR Jewish Center for Culture offers classes, workshops, live music, Kravnaga, concerts, film screenings, yoga & kabbalah; 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000. www.Makor.org
MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE Certificate programs in alcoholism counseling, business management, gerontology & fitness instruction. Degree programs in accounting, biology, communication arts, international studies, sociology, psychology, education, liberal arts, political science, fine & performing arts & more. Financial aid avail. 221 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-517-0430. www.marymount.mmm.edu
NEW SCHOOL U. More than 1500 courses, credit & noncredit. Classes for adults incl. business & career ed., writing, social sciences, humanities, culinary arts, foreign languages, English language studies, music, recreation & physical fitness, science & math, computer instruction, communications, theater & dance & fine arts. New courses begin Sept. 19. 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5630. 800-319-4321 for free brochure. www.nsu.newschool.edu
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN More than 700 adult education courses in plant-related topics w/certification programs in botany, botanical art & illustration, commercial horticulture, floral design, gardening & more. Fun classes incl. "mushroom mania" & "tree climbing." Free open house & demo. on Sept. 15, call for free catalog. 200th St. (Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747. www.nybg.org
NYU SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Areas of study incl. arts administration, digital applications, multimedia technology, film & video, marketing & management & foreign languages. Professional certificates, diplomas, undergrad & grad degrees. Call for reg. dates. 145 4th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-998-7080. www.scps.nyu.edu
NYU CENTER FOR PUBLISHING Electronic, book & magazine production, marketing, editorial skills & book design. Call for reg. 11 W. 42 St., #400 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-790-3232.
PACE U. Degree & nondegree programs in liberal arts, pre-professional studies & general studies. Many noncredit courses in computers, health & personal growth, online education. Financial aid avail., call for start dates & prices. 1 Pace Plaza (betw. Spruce & Gold Sts.), 212-346-1323. www.pace.edu
QUEENS COLLEGE, CONTINUING ED Computers, business management, health- & childcare, real estate, paralegal studies, personal development, academic skills, arts, dance & humanities, insurance. Reg. until classes fill. Distance learning avail. Kiely Hall, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, 718-997-5700. www.qc.edu/CEP
THE SOBELSOHN SCHOOL Notary public course. Reg. dates monthly, $75. 208 W. 30th (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-244-3900. sobelsohnschool@yahoo.com.
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE Liberal arts & pre-professional undergrad programs offer BA & BS. Also, adult ed. certification programs in management, health & human services. Campus locations in Bklyn. & Long Island. 245 Clinton Ave. (betw. Willoughby & Dekalb Aves.), Bklyn., 718-636-6800. www.sjcny.edu
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE New MBA program, masters programs in business, labor or social policy & MA in liberal studies. Classes ongoing year-round. Financial aid avail. 225 Varick St., 2nd fl. (Houston St.), 212-647-7800. www.esc.edu
Health & Movement
ACADEMY OF NATURAL HEALING Courses in naturopathy, herbology, nutrition & bodywork counseling. Sept. starts fall semester, $37 & up/class. 40 W. 72nd St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-724-8782. www.chihealer.com
ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL OF NEW YORK Affordable classes in alcohol- & substance-abuse counseling. Ongoing reg., call for sched. & prices. 352 Park Ave. S., 8th fl. (betw. 25th & 26th Sts.), 212-252-7001 or 800-56-SOBER. www.alcoholism.org
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Ongoing private & group classes in Alexander technique & meditation practice. Certification in AMSAT & ACAT offered. $20-$75/hr. 15 E. 17th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-243-3867.
ASTRAL FITNESS Classes offered in self-defense, boxing, kickboxing, aerobics, private fitness, dance, Pilates & movement. Various degrees of promotion avail. in all activities, on-site child-care center & constant ongoing admission. 5500 B'way (230th St.), Bronx, 718-561-2200. www.astralfitness.baweb.com
BATEMAN INSTITUTE Yoga, qigong, meditation, yoga teacher & therapist training, preventative & rehabilitative therapy training, 60+ programs, holistic counseling, natural childbirth & more, call for start dates & reg. 43 W. 24th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-243-2311. www.batemaninstitute.com
BHAVA YOGA CENTER Booming center in E. Village offers classes by Jivamukti-trained instructors in yoga, meditation & Kirtan chanting. Drop-in classes, open reg., $14/class or $60/5 classes. 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-254-1384.
CHURCH STREET BOXING GYM Five-week intro-to-boxing course. Muay Thai (kickboxing) & intermed. levels. Membership w/instruction, $109-$219, 25 Park Pl., basement (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-571-1333.
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