Training
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
-Aristotle
Looking for some training? Check out some of the suggested topics/courses below.
- Questions on these programs and other training inquiries may be directed to David McIntyre, ASC Quality Improvement & Training Coordinator, at X-2081 or david.mcintyre@cortland.edu.
ASC Training
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ASC Training Calendar
View or print the current training calendar. -
ASC First Days Food Safety
Power Point presentation for basic food safety. Slides with a projector icon reference external DVD videos. See David if you would like to view these videos. -
ASC First Days Work Safety
Power Point presentation for basic workplace safety. Slides with a projector icon contain an embedded video which will play if an internet connection is present. With the presentation in slide-show mode (full screen view), click on the projector icon to view video.
Communication
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FREE! Language Training
Learn French, Spanish, and a host of other global languages at your own pace using interactive multimedia. Includes audio, video, printouts, and Podcasts. -
Fred Pryor Seminars - Communication Seminars
How to Design Eye-Catching Brochures, Newsletters, Ads, and Reports
Mistake -Free Grammar & Proofreading
How to Communicate with Tact and Professionalism
Food Safety and Sanitation
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Safe Temperatures Chart
Printable 8.5x11" chart showing safe temperatures for cooking, reheating, and storing foods. -
ServSafe - Food and Alcohol Safety
Presented by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, ServSafe is a leading provider of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and alcohol safety education for the hospitality industry. -
NYS Food Service Sanitary Codes
Link to the current New York State Sanitary Codes for Food Service Establishments -
Food Safety at Home
Think food safety is just for restaurants? Think again! The majority of food borne illness incidents occur from food prepared at home. Includes tips for lunch boxes, parties, picnics, and take-out food.
Food Service Skills
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Culinary Skills Videos
Which knife do I use? How do I bone a chicken or carve a turkey? What cuts of beef are best on the grill? Learn from expert chefs in these engaging and easy-to-follow videos. Also included are menus and recipes with printouts. -
Wegmans Cooking Classes - Syracuse
Also offered in Rochester and Buffalo area stores, and occasionally in Ithaca. -
Culinary Institute of America Boot Camps
BBQ,French Cooking,Bistro, Mediterrian, Pastry, Baking, Health Cooking - for 3, 4,5 days camps -
Culinary Institute of America one-day programs
Brunch, Asian, cooking with cheese, Meat Coutner, grilling -
NYS Wine and Culinary Center Classes
Hooked on Shrimp, Making sushi, knife skills,Mexican, Cocktails, sauteing, sauce - all one programs -
Wegmans Cooking Classes - Rochester
Also offered in Buffalo and Syracuse area stores, and occasionally in Ithaca. -
Cornell Hotel School Certificates
Foodservice Management
Forms
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Training and Tution Reimbursement Request
Form to complete prior to begining any course work or seminars (revised 3/2012)
Microsoft Excel
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SUNY Cortland Computer Classes
Offered by the Memorial Library at SUNY Cortland, online classes offer a variety of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) as well as other current tech topics and walk-in "Ask a Tech" sessions. -
Fred Pryor Seminars - Excel
Excel 2003 Beyond the Basics
Excel 2007 Basics
Excel 2007 Beyond the Basics
Microsoft Word
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SUNY Cortland Computer Classes
Offered by the Memorial Library at SUNY Cortland, online classes offer a variety of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) as well as other current tech topics and walk-in "Ask a Tech" sessions.
Motor Vehicle Safety
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Motor Vehicle Safety/Defensive Driving
Safe driver training, also known as defensive driving, is offered in a 6 hour online class format. It can be completed in multiple sessions, at your convenience, within a 30 day period. Completion of the course may provide a reduction in NYS car insurance. This is the approved course for Cortland ASC employees who drive company vehicles. If you are purchasing the class for your own use, enter coupon code 301 at checkout for a discount!
Other Training Topics
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NYS & CSEA Partnership
Available to CSEA members, the Partnership offers a variety of business and general skills classes as well as educational advisement and tuition assistance. -
Finger Lakes Library System
The Cortland Free Library (on Church St) and other local public libraries offer free computer use and periodically offer classes in computer use. -
ASC Management Library
Books, Videos, Audio CD's on a variety of business and training topics. See Michelle or David in the ASC office (Winchell) if you would like to borrow materials. -
Fred Pryor Seminars - Other interesting topics
Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Deadlines
Supervision
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Fred Pryor Seminars - Supervisory Skills
Criticism & Discipline Skills
Essential Skills for the First-Time Manager or Supervisor
How to Supervise People -
Cornell Hotel School Certificates
Leading Management Teams
Work Life Safety
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Red Cross Safety Classes
These just might be the most important classes you ever take! Learn CPR for adults and kids, choking procedures, first aid, and water safety. CPR/First Aid is offered periodically on campus. Contact David at x2081 if you are interested in taking this class.