This introductory course serves as your gateway to mastering the foundations of this transformative technology.

Course highlights:

Learn how to create accounts and compare/contrast AI tools. 

The impact of AI on work – review prompt structures, create and edit scenarios.

Work-based applications of prompt engineering – explore ChatGPT, Gemini and CoPilot – conduct research, brainstorm and innovate, and personally tailor your tools to your work environment. 

Image and video generation – explore generators and the role they will play in the future landscape.

Gain an understanding of AI’s capabilities and unleash its potential as your trusted co-pilot.

AECO 120 Sec 006E - Remote Live

M, 4/27 - 5/18, 7:00 - 9:30 pm

This Introduction to QuickBooks course is designed to empower you with the fundamental skills needed to seamlessly navigate the QuickBooks Pro interface. Master the art of creating a company file, setting up accounts, and unlocking the must-know basics of QuickBooks.  Discover the power of tracking inventory, managing sales tax, optimizing employee workflows, and leveraging QuickBooks business financial reports. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge that every successful business owner should possess. (18 hrs.)

AECO 347 Sec 084E – Scotch Plains
M, W, 4/27 – 5/13, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 

Introduction to the Entertainment Industry provides foundational knowledge about the different stages of production, job opportunities, and professional expectations in film and television. Students will learn industry-specific terminology and processes related to above- and below-the-line positions, how a creative project moves from script to screen, and how to start and build a film or television career. With an emphasis on industry standards, practices and procedures, on-set safety protocols, and the realities of the job market, students will be best prepared to advance to the next level of training and start their careers in the industry.

M, Th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

1/5 - 3/2/2026

No class on 1/19, 2/16