Business
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
Requirements (273 Contact or Clock Hours)
This program provides participants with a broad background in financial planning and will satisfy the educational requirements needed to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination administered by the CFP® Board. The program covers 89 financial planning topics incorporated into seven courses: CCP 173 General Financial Planning Principles; CCP 174 Risk Management, Insurance, and Employee Benefits; CCP 175 Investment Planning; CCP 176 Tax Planning; CCP 177 Retirement Savings and Income Planning; CCP 178 Estate Planning; and CCP 179 Capstone: Financial Plan Development Course. Each course is 38 contact or clock hours, except for the Capstone which is 45 contact or clock hours. Classes are offered online and in person. The in-person program combines the first two components (CCP 173 and CCP 174). The total program is 273 contact or clock hours.
Microsoft Official Specialist - Excel
Requirements - 30 Contact or Clock Hours
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel course is instructor-led and serves as both a refresher for advanced users as well as an introduction to beginners and intermediate users. It also prepares participants for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MPS) Excel certification exam. The course is offered online. The course is 30 contact or clock hours.
Mortgage Banking Bound Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance
Requirements - 100 Contact or Clock Hours
The Mortgage Banking Bound: Fundamentals of Real Estate program is designed to jumpstart a career in Mortgage Banking. With a proven curriculum designed by the Mortgage Bankers Association, this program will introduce you to loan products and transactions, compliance, marketing, servicing technology, impacts on the economy and more. The program is a total of 100 contact hours.
In this program, you will learn:
- How mortgage banking helps facilitate the goal of homeownership for millions of Americans.
- The purposes of the four major elements of loan production (origination, underwriting, closing, and processing) and the jobs that are available.
- The role of the primary market and secondary market in mortgage banking, and how the relationship between the two enables the industry to function.
- How to break down the key elements of loan servicing, how to serve the borrower during the life of their mortgage, and how servicers take steps to help keep the borrower in their house in the event monthly payments are missed.
- The rules and regulations that mortgage bankers must follow, the reason why regulations are in place, and how someone interested in law or compliance can join the industry.
- The different technologies that are driving the industry forward and how that translates to efficiencies, jobs, and an improved borrower experience.
SHRM®-CP SHRM®-SCP Certification Preparation
Requirements (40 Contact or Clock Hours)
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) course is designed as an overview of key areas in HR management and will provide students with a solid foundation for managing the HR Challenges faced in today’s demanding work environment. It supplies a current reference of HR practices; broadens the perspective of functional specialists; and strengthens individual competencies and productivity. This course prepares students for the SHRM®-CP SHRM®-SCP Certification exam. Classes are offered online and in person. The total program is 40 contact or clock hours.
SHRM Essentials® of HR Management
Requirements (30 Contact or Clock Hours)
The SHRM Essentials of HR Management is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. It gives participants critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improves their ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills. The course covers six topics areas: Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development and Performance Management. Classes are offered online and in person. The total program is 30 contact or clock hours.
Project Management PMP® Certification Exam Preparation
Requirements (35 Clock or Contact Hours)
This course will prepare students to pass the exam and earn their PMP® certification and build successful project managers at all levels of an organization. The course provides comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas tested on the exam. Students can take the course online or in person. This course is 35 clock or contact hours.
Education
CMC—Case Management Certificate (30 Contact or Clock Hours)
Case management is the process used by professionals to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services being provided. This 30‑hour course is for staff of Early Childhood Education, Child Development Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. The course content includes: an overview of the principles of case management; theory and practice of interpersonal communication; understanding networking and community partnerships; record-keeping and documentation to ensure compliance with agency and federal guidelines. Those successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of achievement in Case Management Training from Barry University. The total course is 30 contact or clock hours.
Florida Educational Leadership Exam Preparation
The Barry University Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE) Preparation and Support course prepares those seeking to excel in an administrative capacity as a school Principal. The course is sequenced in three learning modules guided by the Florida Principal Standards and the FELE specifications. Module 1: Principal Leadership Competencies & Understanding the FELE Test Specifications; Module 2: FELE Preparation, Test-taking Strategies, Sample Questions; and Module 3: Simulated Exam with Scoring & Analysis. Students are encouraged to complete each module in sequence. The course is offered online and is self-paced with access for 6 months. The total course is 30 contact or clock hours.
Professional Coaching Certificate
Requirements (125 Contact or Clock Hours)
This program is designed for those pursuing a career in coaching and looking for premier preparation to coach clients in top leadership positions. The program curriculum is centered on the competencies and highest standards set by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). program offers remote instruction with live sessions targeting ICF competencies with peer practice, real-time feedback, and mentoring. These sessions provide real-world scenarios that provide a backdrop for acquiring and mastering the ICF core competencies. The course includes: ICF competency-based training; Coaching practice sessions; Theory-based coaching model; Coaching Knowledge Assessment; Recording review; Coach readiness assessment tests; and Mentor coaching. Completion of this program will prepare you for ICF certification. The program is 125 contact hours.
Health and Human Services
CMC—Case Management Certificate (30 Contact or Clock Hours)
Case management is the process used by human services professionals to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services being provided. It is a means of attaining optimum levels of service through advocacy, communication, education, identification of resources and service facilitation. This 30‑hour course will help individuals responsible for case management functions to identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the provision of services and to ensure that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner. Case management function will be presented in a manner that can be applied in a wide variety of human services organizations and with a broad spectrum of clients: elderly, youth, homeless, indigent, offenders, etc. Those successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of achievement in Case Management Training from Barry University and three (3) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The total course is 30 contact or clock hours.
CPT—Certified Pharmacy Technician: (72 Contact or Clock Hours)
This certificate workshop trains individuals to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital, community or retail setting. Pharmacy technicians typically assist the pharmacist by receiving and preparing prescriptions; establishing and maintaining patient profiles; preparing insurance claim forms; and stocking and taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Upon successful completion, participants will also be prepared to take the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This is a comprehensive workshop that includes medical terminology specific to pharmacy, prescription interpretation and basic calculations, HIPAA and legal issues, dosage forms and more. The total program is 72 contact or clock hours.
CPC® Certified Professional Coder (80 Contact or Clock Hours)
This course will teach the principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10-CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination. There is also an optional CPC® Coding Review course. Pre-requisites: High School, GED or Equivalent proven knowledge/coursework of medical terminology and anatomy. Students are awarded a pass/fail grade based on attendance and participation. The total program is 80 contact or clock hours.
Online Courses
Professional Grant Writing & Proposal Development
The Professional Grant Writing and Proposal Development course is an introductory course designed for individuals who wish to begin writing grant proposals. Participants will explore key elements of the grant writing landscape which include funding sources, concept development, evaluation plans, budget preparation, and proposal submission. Students will examine the steps in the grant writing process, explore potential funding sources, and develop a grant proposal. Pre-requisites: None.
Self-Paced Online Courses
Barry University is pleased to partner with MindEdge to offer interactive, self-paced on-line courses. For a list of courses and to register, please visit: https://catalog.mindedge.com/barry.
Public Service Licensure/Certifications
Public Works Certification Program
Course Information (64 Clock or Contact Hours)
In partnership with the South Florida Branch of the American Public Works Association, this course provides education, training and certification for personnel in the public works industry, including: confined space, trench safety, maintenance of traffic (MOT), lift truck/fork lift, aerial lift, CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, intro to tree care/chainsaw safety, lockout/tagout, and OSHA 10.
Students will achieve valuable certifications to upgrade your qualifications, create a safer, more qualified workplace, and learn public works history, professional ethics, administration, and will also earn a South Florida Public Works Academy Certificate. This course is 64 clock or contact hours.
Water Treatment Plant Operation—Class C
Course Information (132 Contact or Clock Hours)
This is an entry level course for the student just beginning studies in the water treatment field. This course covers the fundamental principles involved in water treatment plant operation. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management, intake structures, drinking water regulations, fluoridation, instrumentation, and advanced lab procedures. Administrative procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in this course. Water treatment practices vary widely in different areas of the country; however, a limited number of distinct processes can usually be identified in any treatment plant. This is an interactive course including class lecture and laboratory. Classes are offered at the Miami Shores and Pembroke Pines sites. This course is 132 contact or clock hours.
State Eligibility and Licensing Requirements for Water Treatment
- Examination Eligibility
To be eligible for operator licensing examinations, the applicant must meet the following criteria as per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection:
- Have a high-school diploma or its equivalent. (important information)
- Have successfully completed an approved required training course for the classification and level of the examination to be taken no more than five years before the examination.
Operators from other states must meet the requirements. These requirements may be found in Rule 62‑602.360(1)(a)-(d), F.A.C.
- Examination Application
You must complete an examination application for either Treatment Plant Operator Examination or Distribution System Operator Examination and submit it to the department for approval. In addition to this form you must provide the department with:
- The applicable fee
- Documentation of training course completion
- One photograph of the applicant’s face and head (size 2 inches by 2 inches) not more than 6 months old. Any photograph that is not identifiable will be returned to the applicant and will delay the processing of the application
- Copy of your high-school diploma (if a copy is not currently on file)
- Schedule Your Examination
You may schedule your examination only after your application has been approved by the Operator Certification Program staff. You must submit our Examination Scheduling Request Form. An approval letter will be mailed to you.
- Examination Fees
Applicants for all certification examinations shall submit the following fees along with their application. All application fees are non-refundable. Examination Fee: $100
- Examination Deadlines
There are no longer any deadlines established for submitting your application. You may submit it at any time. However, if you are an applicant who is retaking an examination you previously failed, you must wait at least sixty (60) days from the date you last took the examination before you may schedule your next exam.
- Examination Formula Sheets
Each examination contains many math questions. In order to help you prepare for these math questions, you may use the attached formula sheets to become familiar with the different types of math questions you may encounter on the exam. These same formula sheets will also be provided to you at the examination site for use during your examination.
Licensing Process
To be licensed, you must have the correct number of hours of actual work experience required and pass the appropriate type and class examination. For Class C or Level 3 - 2,080 hours of documented work experience is required. Once you have passed the examination you must complete the licensure application.
This application will document actual treatment plant experience. The sections of the application for current and past employment can ONLY be verified by a Florida DEP licensed Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or licensed Distribution System Operator in the appropriate field.
A letter from your human resources office does verify your employment; however, it is not verification of actual plant experience. A peer reference letter may be used if you do not have the Employment Experience Verification page from the FDEP licensure application.
For further information, please visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at: https://floridadep.gov/water/certification-restoration/content/examination-application-overview.
Technology
For a list of Technology courses, please visit: https://www.barry.edu/en/academics/continuing-education/technology/.
Avid® Certified Professional Media Composer
The Avid® Certified Professional: Media Composer is the next level up in Media Composer certification, building on the skills and capabilities validated by achieving Avid Certified User: Media Composer. Achieving the certification status of Avid Certified Professional in Media Composer demonstrates the ability to use a wide range of advanced tools, including multi-camera and script-based editing, audio mixing and sound design, motion tracking and stabilization, combined with keys, mattes, and paint effects. To gain the title of Avid Professional in Media Composer, you must successfully complete two courses: Media Composer Professional Editing I and Media Composer Professional Editing II. The program is a total of 40 contact hours.
Media Composer Professional Editing I
This course covers advanced picture editing techniques, preparation for multi-cam editing, and how to work with graphics and mattes. This course also includes compositing with the 3D Warp effect, color correction, and an in-depth look at some of the wide range of audio tools and effects included in Media Composer. Pre-requisites: Earned MC 101/MC 110 Avid Media Composer Certification (Version 2022 or later). A background as an editor, assistant editor, director or producer is strongly recommended.
Media Composer Professional Editing II
This course is designed to teach students additional advanced picture editing techniques, color management, script-based editing, and advanced audio tools & effects, such as surround sound. Students will learn advanced compositing techniques using the Paint Tools, AniMatte™, SprectraMatte™ and the Avid Tracker. Pre-requisites: Earned MC 101/MC 110 Avid Media Composer Certification (Version 2022 or later); Successful completion of MC/MCA 201 Medial Composer Professional Editing I. A background as an editor, assistant editor, director or producer is strongly recommended.
Avid®Certified User Media Composer
Avid® Certified User Media Composer Certified User: Media Composer is the first level of certification providing an industry recognized credential for both academic users and industry professionals. To gain the title of Avid Certified User for Media Composer, you must take two foundational courses: Media Composer Fundamentals I and Media Composer Fundamentals II, then take the associated User Media Composer certification exam. The program is a total of 40 contact hours.
Media Composer Fundamentals 1 is an introductory course whereby students develop an understanding of the video editing process and the basic skills to edit a video project from start to finish. This includes understanding the relationship between media and project files, media storage location, the abilities to create a project file; bring in source video and audio files; edit the sequence, add titles, music and basic effects; export the finished sequence. Pre-requisites: Working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating system.
Media Composer Fundamentals 2 is an intermediate course designed to teach students the technical and organizational skills of an assistant editor and develop editorial skills with the tools and techniques required to produce a well-edited video. This course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer video effect capabilities and in conjunction with Media Composer Fundamentals 1 course, will prepare students to earn the credential of Avid Certified User: Media Composer. Pre-requisites: Completion of Media Composer Fundamentals 1.
CompTIA® A+ Certification
CompTIA® A+ will provide participants with the essential skills and information required to install and configure end-user devices and software; connect devices to networks; perform basic cybersecurity mitigations; troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues; and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization. To receive the CompTIA® A+ certification, participants must pass two exams: Core 1 and Core 2.
A+ Core 1 covers five (5) domains: mobile devices, networking, hardware, visualization and cloud computing, hardware, and network troubleshooting. A+ Core 2 covers four (4) domains: operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Pre-requisites: None. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating system is recommended.
CompTIA® IT Fundamentals ITF+ Certification
CompTIA® IT Fundamentals will provide students with the fundamental IT skills and concepts required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development, and database use. Students will acquire the essentials skills and information needed to set-up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance of both hardware and software components of a computer workstation and basic wireless devices, and implement basic security measures and practices. This course prepares candidates to take the CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. Pre-requisites: None.