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Welcome to the registration site for UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Continuing Education and Workforce Development Courses. 

Please review course descriptions, dates, times and fees and click the REGISTER button once you have selected your courses.

 

The Senior Scholar program is funded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. These complimentary courses are available to Union County residents who are 60+ years old. Early enrollment is encouraged due to limited class availability. Please note: classes with a fee are NOT part of the Senior Scholar program.  

 

 

 

Courses

Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering (AECO-140)

NEW! Master the essentials of prompt engineering and learn how to use AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline tasks, and improve workplace communication. This hands-on course teaches participants how to write effective prompts for text, image, video generation, marketing copy and materials, create AI-assisted workflows, and apply generative AI responsibly across any profession. It is recommended that students have access to a paid AI account through ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Grok.

M, 11/16 - 12/7, 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Remote Live

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Start date

11/16/2026

End date

12/07/2026


Location

Remote Live

$ 189.00

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B2B Marketing for Growth: Foundations and Strategy (AEBU-290)

B2B Marketing for Growth: Foundations & Strategy (NEW)

Build a strong foundation in B2B marketing and learn how to create strategies that drive business growth. This course introduces key concepts such as buyer personas, competitive positioning, market analysis, and the integration of AI-driven marketing tools. Participants will explore how to identify target audiences, develop effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and differentiate their business in a digital-first environment. Through hands-on activities, students will learn how to design impactful marketing plans, manage budgets, and apply data analytics to optimize performance. The course concludes with a final project where each participant develops a customized B2B marketing plan tailored to their business or professional role.

AEBU 290 002E

T, Th - 11/3 - 11/19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

 

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Start date

11/03/2026

End date

11/19/2026


Location

Scotch Plains Campus

$ 329.00

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Beginner iPhone Photography for Seniors 60+ (AEAS-035)

iPhone Photography for Seniors 60+: Make your photos from SNAPSHOTS into GREAT SHOTS! Instruction, techniques and insight that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to develop your creative eye, create better photos. You will also learn how to edit, print, matt, and frame to make your photos “show-ready”!

AEAS 035 003E

TH, 9am - 11am, 7/9 - 8/6

 

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Start date

07/09/2026

End date

08/06/2026


Location

Scotch Plains Campus

$ 0.00

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Boost Your Tech Confidence for Seniors 60+ (AECS-067)

Navigating devices can be a challenge. In this workshop, students will learn how to find lost files and emails, save favorite websites, and recover recently closed browser windows. We'll cover these and other helpful tips based on the most common tech questions from older adults. An open tech support Q&A will follow the workshop.

AEAS 067 Sec 003E

Th, 7/16, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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07/16/2026

End date

07/16/2026


Location

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$ 0.00

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Chair/Barre for Seniors 60+ (AEES-536)

This class is based on principles of Stretch and Pilates, seated with a chair or on the floor as well as standing with the barre or chair. Students will learn different stretches and movements using therabands, beginning with the shoulders down to the feet. Students will move to the floor to strengthen their core, back and feet. Students will also work on balance and stability. There will be constant feedback during class and a five-minute question and answer period at the end of each session.

AEES 536 Sec 031E - Remote Live

T, Th, 7/7 - 8/6, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

 

 

 

 

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07/07/2026

End date

08/06/2026


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Child Care: The Foundations Part 1 (AEDU-A81)

Become more knowledgeable and better qualified as a child care professional. Topics include growth and development of children, general health care and safety, nutrition, educational activities, and play and an integrated curriculum. (30 hrs. each part) 


AEDU A81 Sec 095E - Hybrid Program - Scotch Plains
T, TH, 11/9 - 12/14, 6-9 pm

Students will attend both in-person and remote live sessions.  

 

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Start date

11/09/2026

End date

12/14/2026


Location

Scotch Plains Campus

$ 299.00

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Creative Writing:The Music in Us - Seniors 60+ (AEVS-054)

NEW! Creative Writing: The Music in Us (AEVS 050): Listen to music? This class will focus on writing about and discussing songs by The Beatles, Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles and more. On the creative side, students will also write their own lyrics.

Scotch Plains

W, 7/1 - 8/5, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

No class on 7/29

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Start date

07/01/2026

End date

08/05/2026


Location

Scotch Plains Campus

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Cuidado de Ninos: Los Fundamentos Parte 1 (AEDE-A81)

Conviértase en un profesional del cuidado de niños instruído y mejor capacitado. Los tópicos incluyen: requisitos de un ambiente seguro y saludable, nutrición, actividades educativas, crecimiento y el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, comunicativo y creativo de los niños. El candidato también aprenderá a definir entrenadores de orientación positiva para apoyar el desarrollo social y emocional apropiado para los niños pequeños. (30 hrs)

 

Parte 1
AEDE A81 Sec 097E - Programa Hibrido
Martes y Jueves, 11/9- 12/14, 6 - 9 pm

No class on 11/25

La primera y última clase es presencial.

 

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Start date

11/09/2026

End date

12/14/2026


Location

Elizabeth Campus

$ 299.00

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Cuidado de Ninos: Los Fundamentos Parte 1 (AEDE-A81)

Conviértase en un profesional del cuidado de niños instruído y mejor capacitado. Los tópicos incluyen: requisitos de un ambiente seguro y saludable, nutrición, actividades educativas, crecimiento y el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, comunicativo y creativo de los niños. El candidato también aprenderá a definir entrenadores de orientación positiva para apoyar el desarrollo social y emocional apropiado para los niños pequeños. (30 hrs)

 

Parte 1
AEDE A81 Sec 096E - Programa Hibrido
Martes y Jueves, 10/6- 11/5, 6 - 9 pm

La primera y última clase es presencial.

 

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Start date

10/06/2026

End date

11/05/2026


Location

Elizabeth Campus

$ 299.00

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Cuidado de Ninos: Los Fundamentos Parte 2 (AEDE-B81)

Conviértase en un profesional del cuidado de niños instruido y mejor capacitado. Los tópicos incluyen: requisitos de un ambiente seguro y saludable, nutrición, actividades educativas, crecimiento y el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, comunicativo y creativo de los niños.  (30 hrs)

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AEDE B81 Sec 097E - Programa Hibrido 
Martes y Jueves, 11/10 - 12/15, 6 - 9 pm

No class on 11/26

La primera y última clase es presencial.

 

 

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Start date

11/10/2026

End date

12/15/2026


Location

Elizabeth Campus

$ 299.00

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Customer Service Operations (AEBU-158)

Customer service agents, order management associates, and associates in other supply chain domains should understand the importance and extent of customer service and order management processes, techniques, and terminology that support order fulfillment and management. Topics include the elements of the order process, customer relationship management, management of challenging customers, effective customer communications, returns and reverse logistics, and performance metrics.

 

AEBU 158 009E

This course is an online, independent, self-study program with an estimated completion time of 40 hours.

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Start date

01/01/2026

End date

12/31/2026


Location

Online

$ 260.00

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Digital Marketing for B2B Businesses (AEBU-291)

Digital Marketing for B2B Businesses (NEW)

Gain practical, results-oriented digital marketing skills designed specifically for B2B organizations. This course provides hands-on training in SEO, LinkedIn marketing, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, email automation, and AI-powered tools that enhance lead generation and conversion. Participants will learn to optimize websites for visibility, leverage LinkedIn for social selling, and design effective ad campaigns across Google and LinkedIn. The curriculum also covers advanced techniques in email marketing and automation to nurture leads efficiently, along with applications of AI—such as chatbots, predictive analytics, and personalization—to improve marketing performance and engagement.

AEBU 291 002E

T, Th - 12/1 - 12/17, 6:00 - 8:00pm

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Start date

12/01/2026

End date

12/17/2026


Location

Scotch Plains Campus

$ 329.00

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Electrical Inspector, HHS (AEIC-211)

This course covers: system design, electrical service design and sizing, branch circuit and feeder design, appliance and motor circuits, plan review and field inspection, systematic plans analysis, material requirements, installation methods, basic inspection, report writing, violation notices, inspection and record keeping, Uniform Construction Code organization and content, and electrical sub-code. Prerequisite: Electrical Inspector I.C.S. (45 hrs.)

AEIC 211 Sec 195E 

T, Th, 12/1 - 2/2, 6 - 9 pm

No class on 12/24, 12/29, and 12/31

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12/01/2026

End date

02/02/2027


Location

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$ 625.00

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Electrical Inspector, ICS (AEIC-311)

This course has been designed to meet the State’s educational program requirements to become licensed as a New Jersey ICS electrical inspector [N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.20(g)]. The course provides the State-required 60 hours of classroom instruction and deals with the electrical inspector’s administrative, plan review and inspection requirements for class II
and III structures. Topics included are: electrical service sizing and design, branch circuit and feeder design, requirements for special fixtures, methods and devices. Text book required: NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) 2020. (60 hrs)


AEIC 311 Sec 193E

T, Th, 9/16- 11/24, 6 - 9 pm 

 

 

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09/17/2026

End date

11/24/2026


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$ 725.00

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Fire Inspector, HHS (AEIC-191)

This program prepares students to obtain the licensing in the Fire Protection discipline of the NJ UCC, after they have completed the Fire Protection ICS program. Course work includes the building use groups, types of construction,
height and area, fire protection systems and means of egress. Students will learn when the building codes require such systems and equipment in new renovated structures along with the standards for systems installations and
acceptance testing, course textbook information is provided the first day of class. (60 hrs)

 

AEIC 191 Sec 188E 

T, Th, 10/20 - 12/10/ 6-10 pm

(no class 11/26)

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10/20/2026

End date

12/10/2026


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$ 725.00

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Cuidado de Ninos: Los Fundamentos Parte 1

09-NOV-26 - 14-DEC-26

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